Amid tight security with policemen deployed in and around pre-university colleges at many sensitive places, the day saw a section of Muslim students remaining adamant not to remove the burqa, let alone hijab, the Islamic scarves.
The situation was tense but under control on Tuesday in parts of western Uttar Pradesh hit by farmers' unrest over land acquisition as police released sketches of 24 troublemakers who incited violence in Agra and maintained a strict vigil.
Black pepper and jeera-accented pumpkin halwa will contribute special flavour to your Diwali feast.
Time to make Easter Eggs. Or use the same recipe to make pralines.
Chef Ranjan Rajani adds a twist to the good bhaji and shares his special masala chai recipe.
The AIADMK is convinced that the BJP will remain an electoral burden for a long time to come, beginning the Lok Sabha polls next year, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.
Ranil Wickremesinghe was on Wednesday elected as Sri Lanka's new President by Parliament, in a rare move that could provide continuity for ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund for a bailout for the cash-strapped nation but a development likely to anger anti-government protesters who have been demanding his resignation from office for weeks.
An amazing one-pot meal for vegetarians and even meat lovers.
Can you refuse a plate of this diamond-shaped crunchy snack?
The Congress is likely to declare its chief ministerial face for Punjab on February 6 when former party chief Rahul Gandhi will visit the poll-bound state, party sources said.
Here's a quick recipe for your mid-week cravings!
It was soon after that call that Rahul Gandhi and Tejashwi Yadav spoke to each other.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
This special tea will keep you warm this winter.
The activation of diplomatic channels is likely to yield better results than a simmering hostility, recommends Ajai Shukla.
Though the Congress, AAP and other Opposition parties may have high hopes and some positive takeaways to seize on from the results, it is the BJP which has a big headstart and is firmly in the lead.
Makhana desserts for your weekend lunch/dinner party.
Sukanya Verma gives a toast to the man, the movies and the many, many, MANY memories he's made on big screen through 80 Amitabh Bachchan moments.
Ghar Waapsi is strewn in pithy wit. And believable scenes of pyaar and takraar, observes Sukanya Verma.
This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.
'Unfortunately, some ill-informed's would rather take swipes at Dr Manmohan Singh-led UPA govt than fight NDA/BJP'
Rediff reader Bethica Das shares a fusion curry recipe.
Hundreds of protesters, mostly women, took to the streets following the death of Mahsa Amini -- a Kurd native, chanting anti-government slogans that target the core of the Islamic regime and its Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Take your pick and make a sheer kurma that suits your mood.
Sri Lanka's main Opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on Tuesday handed over to the parliamentary Speaker motions of no-confidence against the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) coalition government and embattled President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, even as the government announced the appointment of a cabinet sub-committee to look into the proposal for a new Constitution.
"Reports of @sherryontop (Sidhu) seeking time to meet @capt_amarinder are totally false. No time has been sought whatsoever. No change in stance... CM won't meet #NavjotSinghSidhu till he publicly apologises for his personally derogatory social media attacks against him," Thukral tweeted.
Kumar banged his table at Patna's Indian Coffee House as he announced this to an audience that was discussing alleged corruption in Bihar in 1977, writes Sankarshan Thakur in his biography of Kumar -- The Brothers Bihari.
This is a great comfort meal to eat anytime in the day.
The reason why Jamsetji Tata built the Taj Mahal Hotel was his love for Mumbai and India. For him, the 'why' was so powerful that it urged him to stake his reputation, withstand all scepticism, and invest a very large sum of resources to create the iconic hotel.
You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.
'He is probably the best person to ask about the discrepancy in what you seem to have to say and what the Indian captain has said.'
Cosy up with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup as you enjoy Christmas carols or the winter chill.
Korean recipes modified to help you recreate them easily at home.
Nitish Kumar, once seen as a potential rival to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, broke ranks with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance coalition on Tuesday to stake claim as head of the rival 'Mahagathbandhan' (Grand Alliance) to be the chief minister of Bihar for the eighth time.
Topped with caramel, these sinful bars of chocolate make for a yummy treat.
Bethica Das shares her favourite winter recipe.
Celebrate Republic Day with this tri-colour panna cotta.
Cottage cheese balls dunked in thickened, sweetened milk.
