Satvik food is de rigueur this time of the year in most Western and Northern Indian homes, say chefs and food historians Arundhuti Dasgupta and Shally Seth Mohile.
Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?
Masterchef George Calombaris shares food secrets, his love for Indian cuisine and more..
'GST had to come close on the heels of demonetisation as part of the same package.'
'The government is not insisting that customers must eat a certain quantity only.' 'Customers can ask for extra portions.' 'It is dictatorial, but we welcome it because it is one step towards ending food waste.'
'My wife has done everything... She has had to give up a lot,' HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar tells Sahil Makkar.
These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.
Senior Sous Chef Vijesh Modi at The Deltin, Daman shares four easy but impressive recipes.
The book celebrates the model-turned-cook-turned author's spirit to live life, while giving the readers a peek into recipes close to her heart.
Here are some recipes ideas for Sattvic dishes, which contribute to the maintenance of Sattva guna -- the state of being calm and peaceful.
There are some places that just beg for a review. When you come back from a meal and put off doing anything else until you've written one. It happens rarely, but happen it does. Caf Zoe is one of those, says Harnoor Channi-Tewary.
Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.
Seven-time champion Williams had been bidding to claim a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown but made too many errors as Kerber ran out a comfortable winner in the final.
Green vegetables contain a high amount of soluble and insoluble fiber to balance your good and bad gut bacteria.
'I don't trust these days. Like now, everyone likes Mimi and my phone is constantly ringing. But tomorrow if I make a flop, the opposite will happen.'
Chhichhore offers too good a time to pay attention to its faults, feels Sukanya Verma.
Amit from Belgaum, Karnataka shares his weight loss journey.
Le Pain Quotidien (LPQ), a global restaurant chain started in Belgium in 1990 has managed to transform a little part of Mumbai into Europe itself, says Harnoor Channi-Tiwary
Takes on UberEats, Swiggy; experts question cash burn.
While everyone raves about the joys of the monsoons, Keya Sarkar is not as enthusiastic.
Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.
Uncooked, fresh and unprocessed -- that's the diet a number of people are swearing by
'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.
The harvest festival of Pongal was celebrated across Tamil Nadu on Friday, though the festivity was low key in southern districts, including Madurai, following the Supreme Court ban on the bull taming sport of Jallikattu.
As Kerala gets into the festive mood, police are maintaining tight vigil with the army receiving information that there may be a terror attack in southern parts of the country.
Follow these tips and you can have a ball without missing out on fun.
The Sindhi New Year 'chetichand' holds a lot of importance, as this is a day when friends and relatives come together to meet one another.
Athiya shows potential, Sooraj his physique in Hero, says Sukanya Verma.
'We can go with smaller ensembles -- even 15 or 20 creations from a designer.' 'We are keeping the focus squarely on quality over quantity.' 'India Couture Week is, after all, about the best of the best,' FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi tells Veenu Sandhu
The ridiculously hot Padma Lakshmi spills her secret.
These foodies will take you on a memorable gastronomical journey across Kerala.
'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.
Rediff reader Sonal Kalra Mascarenhas sent us this interesting recipe.
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Rediff reader Vishaka Damwani sent us these amazing videos of street food recipes you can make at home.
Jammu and Kashmir MLA Ramesh Arora wants momos banned, but are they really unhygienic and harmful?
'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'
Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.
Powered by in-form, inspirational leader in Virat Kohli, Royal Challengers Bangalore would look to inch closer to a maiden Indian Premier League title triumph when they take on table-toppers Gujarat Lions in the Qualifier I, in Bengaluru on Tuesday.
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