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10 Tempting Recipes Using Super-Grain Ragi

10 Tempting Recipes Using Super-Grain Ragi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Step into the world of wholesome eating and try these delicious ragi recipes, where ancient grains meet modern flavours.

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

India's NCDEX eyes 20% stake in Sri Lanka's first commodity exchange

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's leading agriculture commodity exchange, the National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange (NCDEX), has decided to acquire around a 20 per cent stake in a new commodities and financial derivatives exchange being set up in Sri Lanka, subject to regulatory and governmental approvals. The move aims to deepen NCDEX's footprint in the financial ecosystem of its neighbouring country.

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

A Bike That Climbs Coconut Trees

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

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Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Recipe: Rice Coconut Laddoo

Recipe: Rice Coconut Laddoo

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Chef Abinas Nayak uses rice and walnut in his recipe for Rice Coconut Laddoos to give this Indian sweet a special new taste.

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Coconut Cream Pasta

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Coconut Cream Pasta

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Coconut cream and pasta -- an interesting must-try combo.

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Raja Parba Special: Shristi's Poda Pitha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.

President Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala, carries sacred bundle

President Murmu offers prayers at Sabarimala, carries sacred bundle

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

President Droupadi Murmu offered prayers at the Lord Ayyappa temple in Sabarimala, becoming the first woman head of state to visit the shrine. She participated in traditional rituals and ceremonies during her visit.

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Noel Alexander, The Dancer Behind Kaantha

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

From a reluctant engineering student to one of India's most loved viral choreographers, Noel Alexander's rise has been nothing short of cinematic.

Recipe: Satya's Sweet Potato Sabzi

Recipe: Satya's Sweet Potato Sabzi

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Sweet potatoes, with a light seasoning using coconut oil, and a touch of fresh grated coconut, makes a grand combo with rotis.

Param Sundari Review: Just Like A Kerala Reel

Param Sundari Review: Just Like A Kerala Reel

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

The lead pair looks good on screen. But each time they look lovingly into each other's eyes, the viewer's eye wanders over to the gorgeous landscape, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Recipe: Shrimp/Mushroom Coconut And Kaffir Lime Soup

Recipe: Shrimp/Mushroom Coconut And Kaffir Lime Soup

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

A comforting soup with bold flavours.

Buying Expensive Skin Care Products? Read This First

Buying Expensive Skin Care Products? Read This First

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Understanding the ingredients used in skin care products is crucial. Dr Pravin Banodkar explains what each one does and who should use them

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Chitau Pitha

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Chitau Pitha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

How To Eat Right This Ganeshotsav

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Health experts caution that excessive indulgence in sweets during the festive season can lead to bloating, indigestion and acidity and can also trigger underlying symptoms of health issues for people who are overweight.

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.' 'Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.' 'Telugu has given me the most fame and money.'

Recipe: Coconut Cabbage and Mor Kuzhambu

Recipe: Coconut Cabbage and Mor Kuzhambu

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

Crunchy cabbage, yoghurt-based makes Mor Kuzhambu served with ghe rice, fried fish and rice papad makes for a satisfying dinner.

Recipe: Lentil Balls in Coconut Curry

Recipe: Lentil Balls in Coconut Curry

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

These creamy, golden lentil balls in coconut gravy will elevate your mood instantly.

Have you tried Coconut Jam?

Have you tried Coconut Jam?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Sarada Krishnan shares her special Coconut Jam recipe.

Recipe: Melt-in-your-mouth Coconut Delights

Recipe: Melt-in-your-mouth Coconut Delights

Rediff.com21 May 2021

A coconut dessert to satisfy your sweet cravings

Lord Ganesha Made of 1,7000 Coconuts

Lord Ganesha Made of 1,7000 Coconuts

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Hyderabad residents are drawn to an eco-friendly Ganesh idol made out of 17,000 coconuts.

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

GST 2.0: What Is Taxed, What Is Exempted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

The GST Council on Wednesday approved a two-tier rate structure of 5 and 18 per cent, which will be implemented from September 22.

Cracking India's coconut puzzle

Cracking India's coconut puzzle

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Value addition is one of the chief requirements for coconut to become a commercially lucrative crop. Surinder Sud reports.

Investor Sushil Kedia apologises after office attack; 5 MNS men held

Investor Sushil Kedia apologises after office attack; 5 MNS men held

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Unidentified persons vandalised the office of investor Sushil Kedia in Mumbai after he challenged MNS chief Raj Thackeray to make him learn Marathi.

Surviving Chennai Heat: Nattu Shows the Way

Surviving Chennai Heat: Nattu Shows the Way

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

While others battled the sun, Natarajan stayed cool as a cucumber - proving once again that it helps to be a Chennai boy when playing in Chennai.

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Bringing The Festival Spirit Home

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

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.

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

How Onam Is Making Kerala's Women Prosperous

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Kudumbashree's new initiatives like onasadya, Onam kits and gift hampers are a huge hit.

Can Oil Pulling Prevent Cavities, Gum Disease?

Can Oil Pulling Prevent Cavities, Gum Disease?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad tells you how to take care of your gums and teeth.

Recipe: Paan Sandesh. Almond Coconut Laddoos

Recipe: Paan Sandesh. Almond Coconut Laddoos

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

A mouth-watering treat for your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations.

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Is coconut oil poisonous?

Is coconut oil poisonous?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A Harvard professor has alleged it is one of the worst edibles to have.

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.