From drone-lit skies and gemstone rangolis to fragrance journeys and theatrical thalis, India's new-age festive events blend heritage with high-tech spectacle to create memories that feel both intimate and unforgettable.
Skipping breakfast can lead to insulin resistance and overeating later, warns rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a nutritionist with over 26 years of experience.
The partition of Bengal in 1905 split more than a province, it touched people's hearts and awakened India's fight for freedom.
Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul's grih pravesh puja was all about love, tradition, and togetherness
Shreyas Iyer described India's six-wicket victory over Pakistan in the Champions Trophy as "sweet" because it came against a competitive team and involved warding off a lot of "external pressures." Iyer also praised Virat Kohli's fluent century and the team's spin attack for their performance in the match.
England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K.
And on the occasion of Father's Day on Sunday, movie star and Kohli's wife Anushka Sharma dropped a cute post on her Facebook page.
Sunlit beaches, playful hammocks, and lavender grace -- Akhnoor Kaur turns every look into a statement, every vibe into magic.
Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari is one of those mindless fluff kind of date movies, where there is no real conflict, lots of singing and dancing in fancy outfits (as brief as possible for the ladies), observes Deepa Gahlot.
We dug out these pictures of Vietnamese actor Kha Ngan that reveal her love for swimming, fitness, and fashion.
Over 20 stray cows were found dead in Hisar during the past three days, with health complications due to excessive consumption of food items like 'halwa', 'puri' offered by people a suspected reason behind the deaths.
'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary citizens face in this country.'
Indian Army Builds Bridge in 18 Hours to Rescue Villagers.
With style, charm and a much-looked forward debut on the horizon, Simar Bhatia is looking forward to a great year.
India's GI-tagged mithais are more than sweets. They're symbols of longstanding food traditions. The tags protect their unique identity, linking each dessert to its place of origin and centuries-old recipes.
In the final over, when the nerves jangled, it was Bangladesh who stayed composed and savoured the sweet taste of success. Sri Lanka's 8-match winning streak in the T20 Asia Cup came to a bitter end with this defeat.
The star cricketer shared photographs of him having a haircut under a tree, one of his favourite childhood memories.
'You're the guiding light of all of our lives. We love you so much more everyday.'
After the proceedings began with light warm-up and catching, the action shifted to the nets where all batters had long stints in the nets while the other pace bowlers too put in the hard yards.
The Aussie all-rounder scored a blazing 117 off 64 balls. Not only was his innings decorated with 10 fours and 8 sixes, his two massive partnerships put LSG in the driver's seat.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.
Janhvi Kapoor seems to have a new goal. She wants to look like the sundari she is in her new film, Param Sundari.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
'In the beginning of Thamma, he's a common man like all of us. At the end of the film, he's a sexy beast!'
Surya-led India continued their dominant run in T20I cricket, handing Pakistan their third loss in the head-to-head encounters between these two sides in the final of the Asia Cup at Dubai on Sunday. I
Sweet potatoes are full of nutrients like beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, and fibre -- all great for your health, states Harvard T H Chan School Of Public Health.
From minimalist studs to ornate designs, it's more than jewellery - it's a personal statement.
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There are many Indian towns or cities whose most famous landmark is not a building. Nor a street. Or a monument. But a sweet. In some cases the sweet is more well-known than the place. And the mithai also tells a story about local flavours, festivals and traditions.
India is busy celebrating the Ganpati festival, and Bollywood shows some of its best moments on social media.
The demand growth in the low-income category is expected to be driven mainly by packaged branded sugar as well as traditionally consumed gur (jaggery) and khandsari.
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Daily essentials and food products will be cheaper from Monday, as leading FMCG companies have slashed prices, extending GST cut benefits to consumers.
'As the sweet fragrance of modak fills the air, we fold our hands and bow down to the God of wisdom.'
She's got a flair for fusion wear and this fashion drop proves why she's one to watch.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka proved a class above American eighth seed Amanda Anisimova to win the US Open women's final on Saturday.
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The cheeky young man who once gave me one-word answers grew into a philosophical, detached star yet remained simple and humble, never letting stardom steal his heart, notes Rediff's Shobha Warrier who first interviewed the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner in 1987.
The Saiyaara girl is ruling both the box office and the nation's heart.
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