News for 'Samosa'

Sunita Williams talks to school children

Sunita Williams talks to school children

Rediff.com24 Feb 2007

Williams, who had carried a packet of samosas with her when she shot into space on December 11, 2006, said she would like to have more of the spicy snacks.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Tell us: Your favourite street food hotspots

Tell us: Your favourite street food hotspots

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

If you have just Rs 20 in your pocket, where would you eat? Tell us about your favourite street food joint/dhabha in your city/town/district.

The simple secret how he went from 124 kg to 92 kg

The simple secret how he went from 124 kg to 92 kg

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Sameer Chopra, 40, shares his story.

Holi pics: Remembering a childhood Holi celebration

Holi pics: Remembering a childhood Holi celebration

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Pramod Yeram sent us a pic of his childhood Holi celebration. You can share yours too!

5 Indian spices, 5 winter recipes

5 Indian spices, 5 winter recipes

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.

Will Air Deccan survive?

Will Air Deccan survive?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2004

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

In Andhra, candidates using theatrics and food to curry favour

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Politicos are making sure they are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that their party wins in the area. Vicky Nanjappa reports on these unconventional and sometimes, amusing methods being used

What makes a perfect comedy?

What makes a perfect comedy?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2004

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

The Bohri Kitchen: Serving Mumbai's lesser-known cuisine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

You don't need to visit a super-expensive restaurant for great food. The Bohri Kitchen is one such unique dining option says Harnoor Channi Tiwary

Boy pushed out of train by cops; loses limbs

Boy pushed out of train by cops; loses limbs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

The victim, Vikram, was selling samosas on the Hyderabad-Warangal train.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

'In 1987, my first salary was Rs 550'

'In 1987, my first salary was Rs 550'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salaries.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

Savouring Ramzan delights

Savouring Ramzan delights

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!

Review: Mighty Raju is mighty awful

Review: Mighty Raju is mighty awful

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Mighty Raju is a toned down version of Krrish 3.

PIX: Going back to the theatre

PIX: Going back to the theatre

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

As we prepare to return to the land of silver screens and samosa, Sukanya Verma looks at notable theatre moments in Hindi films.

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

5 food lessons I learned from my granny

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar's approach to nutrition is driven by her grandmother.

The Super 30 Review

The Super 30 Review

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'What Super 30 really wants to say is Hrithik Roshan can be an action hero without showing off his sculpted torso,' says Sukanya Verma.

A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Should I replace walking with running?

Should I replace walking with running?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

'Why not knock off a few more kilos and a couple of inches now that the desire for an amble has replaced that for cheesecake?' wonders Kishore Singh.

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Christmas recipe: How to make Madras Mutton Curry

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Presenting a traditional recipe from the state of Tamil Nadu.

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

DMK's bitter-sweet victory!

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The DMK has performed well in the general election and will get more seats than its rival, the AIADMK, in the by-elections. But this victory won' help them, reports A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.

Done throwing ice buckets on your head? Here are 8 more challenges

Done throwing ice buckets on your head? Here are 8 more challenges

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

So now that we have broken the ice -- and you are now a thrill seeking cause challenge junkie -- we consider ourselves duty bound to tell you about all the other challenges that are out there in the world.

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

The tragic story of a friend who taught Dhoni 'Helicopter Shot'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is known for his huge sixes and his innovative 'helicopter shot'. In the recently released biopic 'MS Dhoni: The Untold Story', it has been revealed that Dhoni is not the original inventor of this famous shot. It was Dhoni's childhood friend Santosh Lal, who is said to have helped Dhoni master the unusual shot.

India's growing coffee culture

India's growing coffee culture

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Indian coffee shops market over the next four-five years will grow between 6 and 18 per cent CAGR, all due to the growing coffee culture among the youth, increasing urbanisation, rising disposable income levels and changing eating and drinking preferences, says Atanu Biswas.

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Facebook gives benefits worth $20 mn to Indian developers

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Social networking giant Facebook has distributed benefits worth $20 million to developers in India, its second largest market globally to help them build and monetise apps.

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

10 super foods to fight acidity and improve digestion

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

Probiotics are known to improve the gut flora and help prevent progression of digestive disorders, says Afaaf Shaikh.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Make way for Indi toons

Make way for Indi toons

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

It's been 30 years since Flop Show!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Jaspal Bhatti's feel for the grime, the confusions, and the madness in our system was so complete that he could take on every kind of woman or man God ever gave to the institutions of India, feels Sreehari Nair.

Morning Wrap: And this was NEWS as well

Morning Wrap: And this was NEWS as well

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A selection of some interesting stories from Wednesday that you possibly would not have read in your newspaper.

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

10 fantabulous things to do in Jodhpur

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Blue City is calling out to you. Are you ready?

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Jalebi, Tava Pulav or Dal Wadi: VOTE for Ahmedabad's favourite food

Jalebi, Tava Pulav or Dal Wadi: VOTE for Ahmedabad's favourite food

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Here's our list of what you should eat when you are in Ahmedabad.

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

The Un-Curry approach to Indian food

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'I wanted them to explore beyond samosas, tandoori chicken, naan and tikka masala, which were all delicious, but only represented a tiny portion of India's rich culinary diversity.' In Shared Tables, Kaumudi Marathe shares family stories and recipes from Pune to Los Angeles.

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rs 2,200 to watch Ae Dil Hai Mushkil!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Syed Firdaus Ashraf is startled by the prices for Ae Dil Hai Mushkil and Shivaay tickets.