Under fire for its decision to ban slaughter and sale of meat in Mumbai for two days during Jain festival 'Paryushan', the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation on Friday told the Bombay high court that it has decided to withdraw its decision.
The MLAs visited the famous Siddhivinayak Temple after which they had their lunch at south Indian restaurant-bar "Dakshin Culture Curry" and a typical Marathi/ Konkani food Junction "Diva Maharashtracha". Both restaurants are adjacent to each other and are owned by Dr Suhas Awchat.
Some people are shining through India's gravest health emergency by offering to run errands and home kitchens delivering meals to organisations and individuals stepping in to supply oxygen cylinders, oximeters
'The reason why people are underweight and short is because they have not got quality food during their growing years.'
Vir Sanghvi spills some secrets
Culinarian and food blogger Vindhya Karwa shows us three fun ways to cook this nutritious green.
In the Inner Manipur constituency, which goes to the polls on Thursday, the Communist Party of India candidate is backed by the Bahujan Samaj Party, Shiv Sena, et al. Nitin Sethi reports
Mediamatic ETEN, a restaurant in Amsterdam, is offering a four-course vegetarian menu for diners -- served to guests while they sit in their own personal quarantine greenhouses.
This is not the first time Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation that owns brand Amul has chosen an unconventional method to protect its brand.
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.
In an online chat with readers, chef Sanjeev Kapoor shares interesting anecdotes from his culinary journey.
From fish tikka achari to chicken shami kebab and shahi zeera pulao, the menu at the Presidential banquet hosted in honour of United States President Barack Obama on Monday night was a gastronomical delight.
'There was never really a doubt, but now it can be conclusively stated that the prime minister has unusual mental and physical stamina,' says Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com who is covering Narendra Modi's visit to the United States.
On the lines of Shariah-compliant products, intermediaries ask exchanges to consider investment benchmark.
Yoga is considered a form of exercise by those who follow it and those who want to. But the ancient practice goes beyond just physical well-being
Escape the heat with two refreshing recipes by food blogger Vindhya Karwa.
Religare's CMD talks about the deals for the Singh brothers of Ranbaxy and how clever structuring of deals, like on loss-making Bollywood film Rann, ensures there's no downside for the group.
'If the RBI blesses us with a banking licence, we would like to launch a successful bank.'
During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.
Farsan, an Indian food company based in the east Midlands town of Leicester, has opened a new factory in Gujarat to produce snacks such as samosas and bhajis.
Reader Sudhir Mohan takes us back to the 70s when the food served in the Indian Railways was top class.
So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
When taken to the extreme, an obsession with clean eating can be a sign that the person is struggling to manage their mental health.
Me: Cow slaughter? Do you know cows have not been slaughtered in Maharashtra? Vegetarian: What are you saying?!! Me: Yes, only bulls, bullocks and oxen were slaughtered, the cow has not been slaughtered in Maharashtra since 1976.
The four-day Chhath Puja may be a Hindu festival, but Muslim families across Bihar are busy churning out earthen stoves for devotees.
There is hope for us non-vegetarians. At least some enlightened judges believe diet is a personal choice. Here's to Maansh Wapsi.
Narayanan, 33 from Chennai shares his story.
Yogeshwar Dutt is aiming for a yellow metal at next year's World Championships and thereby earn an automatic berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics.
'It would have been easy to play Danny like a bad guy, but then, at the end, the audience might well have said, "Why is Latika still stuck with this ass**** when he is giving her so much grief?"'
Reliance has around 100 Delight stores in the country.
'The Indian soldier will fight where he is asked to, and he always has.' 'It is up to us as a democratic society to see that his service and sacrifice is for the most useful causes, and that we do not needlessly ask him to die for us,' says Aakar Patel.
Archana Pande gives us the lowdown on the best Maharashtrian eateries in Pune City.
Biju Menon tells Divya Nair/Rediff.com how he transformed himself to play a 73 year old character, one of his most challenging and satisfying roles as an actor.
Vegetarian diets do not contain enough protein! Late night snacking makes you fat! Are these facts or just silly myths handed down to us?
Effects of the pandemic were all too stark as the rituals were performed with face masks on.
Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.
When a Hindi film does well in Chennai, it's time to sit up and take notice, says A Ganesh Nadar.
T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.
Rediff reader Shilpa Parasrampuria, 43, from Mumbai reveals how she lost 12 kilos in six months.
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