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Why you should vote for this social champion

Why you should vote for this social champion

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

'I don't feed beggars. They can look after themselves. The mentally ill won't ask anyone for food or money,' says N Krishnan who has been feeding them thrice a day for the past seven years. We proudly launch our Independence Day special series: Extraordinary Indians.

India's hockey coach complains about facilities at Olympic Village

India's hockey coach complains about facilities at Olympic Village

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The Indian hockey teams at the Olympics are facing a shortage of chairs and Television sets at the Games Village and chief coach Roelant Oltmans has complained that the players' apartments are not properly furnished. In a letter to Chef de Mission of the Indian contingent Rakesh Gupta, Oltmans complained about unfurnished accommodation provided to both the men's and women's hockey teams. "The apartments of the Rio Olympics are not furnished properly," Oltmans, who is also the High Performance Director of Indian hockey, wrote in his letter.

Mango recipes: Pistachio Mango Opera and more

Mango recipes: Pistachio Mango Opera and more

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The mango season is here and it's the perfect time to whip up some delicious desserts.

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

'Cheese is a slow food. You need patience. It's not that it's going to happen overnight'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

When the Indian brunost bravely ventured into the international cheese arena in Spain, along with 4,000 others from 45 countries, before 230 judges, its sterling desi pedigree spoke for itself, winning a silver in the brown cheese category and giving India a berth on the global cheese map.

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

10 Indian words the West 'stole' from us!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Anita Aikara gives you 10 Indian words the West grabbed from us.

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Christmas special: Mince pie and mini pull-apart cobs

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Eat and make merry with these Christmas recipes.

Recipe: Mango and Chia Seed Panna Cotta

Recipe: Mango and Chia Seed Panna Cotta

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Anees Khan, chef-owner of Star Anise Patisserie, Mumbai, shares an interesting mango recipe with us.

Pics: Aditi, Emraan, Ira party in style

Pics: Aditi, Emraan, Ira party in style

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Celebrities make a splash at the launch of Splash Autumn/Winter collection launch.

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Bindra's gun was tampered with before final

Rediff.com13 Aug 2008

The Indian camp in Beijing went into a tizzy on Wednesday following reports that Abhinav Bindra's gun sights were tampered with before Monday's 10m Air Rifle final at the Olympics.

The world's best museum restaurants

The world's best museum restaurants

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The best in museum dining. Here, even the food is a work of art.

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

IOA announces Rs 50 lac cash award for Rio gold medallist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Indian Olympic Association, on Friday, announced a Rs 50 lac cash award for the gold medal winning athlete in the Rio Olympics.

Recipe: How to make a rainbow sandwich

Recipe: How to make a rainbow sandwich

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Chef Amrita Raichand tells us how to make breakfast fun and filling.

Doodh jalebi, puran poli: Recipes for your Holi party

Doodh jalebi, puran poli: Recipes for your Holi party

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

It is time to impress your guests with these delicious recipes.

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Tea-time recipes: Nutella Squares, Swedish Chocolate Toscatarta

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Food blogger Vishaka Rautela shares recipes to spice up your chai time.

On board the world's most luxurious train

On board the world's most luxurious train

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

If "luxury on wheels" were an official title, it would go to the Venice Simplon-Orient Express. Here's a glance at the train.

Cold Italian soup for a hot day

Cold Italian soup for a hot day

Rediff.com22 Jul 2008

A very simple yet stunning cold soup that is sure to tickle your tastebuds.

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

A witty banker, Aditya Puri, refused to lend to Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Leaving behind the luxe life and dapper suits of foreign banks, Puri and his team at the upstart venture shared fizz drinks, wore a footwear brand popular among the middle class, shared a rat-infested space in a yet-to-be gentrified work space to plan and execute it.

Summer recipes: How to make Khatta Meetha Samosa

Summer recipes: How to make Khatta Meetha Samosa

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

3 recipes that will help you beat summer blues.

'The keywords of cooking today - 'speed' & 'easy''

'The keywords of cooking today - 'speed' & 'easy''

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Top food consultant Karen Anand chats about her new book 'Simple Cooking for the Desperate Housewife' and how you can go from drab cooking to fab cooking in your own kitchen.

UK's ultimate fantasy bodies!

UK's ultimate fantasy bodies!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

The UK's 'Ultimate Fantasy Bodies' list as per YouGov is: 1. Cheryl Cole - 15 per cent 2. Dannii Minogue - 11 per cent 2. Nigella Lawson - 11 per cent 4. Mel B - Nine per cent 5. Madonna-Five per cent 6. Lily Allen-Two per cent.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

Winter comfort: 4 recipes with a twist

Winter comfort: 4 recipes with a twist

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Renowned chefs reinvent traditional age old recipes for your palate

Here's the Sports Minister's advice to Asiad-bound athletes

Here's the Sports Minister's advice to Asiad-bound athletes

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

India is sending a 800-plus contingent, including 572 athletes, to the Asian Games, to be held from August 18 to September 2 in the Indonesian cities of Jakarta and Palembang.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

Veg Thali Recipe: Potato Curry, Peas Pulao, Dhokla, Raita and Rotli

Veg Thali Recipe: Potato Curry, Peas Pulao, Dhokla, Raita and Rotli

Rediff.com28 May 2016

If you love potatoes, you better try this dish!

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Want to have a 'freaky' good time?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What are you doing this Halloween? Here's our list of the top 6 spookiest parties for a 'freaky' good time.

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Ganesh Chaturthi Special: 5 different but easy modak recipes

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Model Edna turns photographer for Rediff.com

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Mexican model Edna Abigail lets us into the madness and calm at Lakme Fashion Week.

Supermodel hobbies: How catwalk queens unwind

Supermodel hobbies: How catwalk queens unwind

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Gigi Hadid is a MasterChef winner and Kendall Jenner loves horse riding.

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Recipes: Strawberry pie, gooey brownie, raspberry bar

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

Chef Bhakti Kudalkar shares five pastry recipes to impress your guests.

V-Day special recipes to impress your love!

V-Day special recipes to impress your love!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

This Valentine's Day, celebrate love with an exotic meal at home, says celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani.

Cake in a cup: 3 easy recipes you can try

Cake in a cup: 3 easy recipes you can try

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Chef Karan Kapoor of Raftaar Lounge and bar, New Delhi shares some recipes.

Tricolour recipes you'll love

Tricolour recipes you'll love

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Chef Yogesh Amin shares simple recipes you can try at home.

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra made the announcement during the send-off ceremony in New Delhi on Monday.

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

From comfort to food: 4 amazing hotels

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Nayantara Patel lists four hotels to visit for the fabulous food they serve.

Dosa man is New York's street food champ

Dosa man is New York's street food champ

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

Kumar, who runs NY Dosa, is a 39-year-old migrant from Sri Lanka. He has been a finalist in the contest thrice. He won the first prize for his Pondicherry Dosa, which is filled with seasonal vegetables.

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Why are the TikTokers struggling?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

Two months after TikTok ban: Influencers busy rebuilding their fan base as homegrown apps enjoy 'gold rush'.

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Christmas recipes: How to make a Yule Log and more

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

It's time to impress your guests with some Christmas delicacies.

SC verdict on validity of Sec 377 likely today

SC verdict on validity of Sec 377 likely today

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

The Centre had left to the wisdom of the court the issue of legality of the penal provision.

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.