If you make prawns, using this very precise and methodical recipe, it is sure to turn out like it came all the way from Kerala straight to your plate.
Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.
This is not the first time that a large number of people have died in stampedes at temples and other religious gatherings over the years in India.
'If Washington has to balance Chinese power, she will have to turn to the third biggest power in the world which is India.' 'The United States and India will have to work together in order to keep Chinese ambitions in check.'
Your yoga practice doesn't start on the mat; it begins in the kitchen, says Dr Yogrishi Vishvketu, global yoga educator and founder of the Akhanda Yoga Institute.
Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals
Seventy years after Pather Panchali released on August 26, 1955, we finally get it. Shuttling between the village of Boral and a studio in Calcutta, caught between worrying about the next purse of funds and wondering which item to mortgage next, Satyajit Ray was explaining Indians to themselves, discovers Sreehari Nair.
A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..
In an era dominated by analytics and rigid strategies, Ashish Nehra blends old-school instinct with modern know-how to stunning effect.
His infectious energy, keen eye for detail, and exceptional man-management have turned the Gujarat Titans into one of the IPL's most consistent and formidable teams.
Prepare to be shaded and stylish as you soak up all the good summer vibes.
The best of food pics this week. You can share yours too here #RediffFoodies.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Chef Rupesh Khandekar tells you how to make flavoured modaks.
'I was so full of josh, with all my friends cheering me on, I gave it everything from the get-go.' 'By nightfall, the pain had set in. My legs were aching, my back was on fire and I was in tears.' 'I turned to my mom and said, "I can't do this."'
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
Intense rains lashed Kerala on Sunday, uprooting trees across the state, including one that fell on a moving train in Thrissur and another that caused a fatality in Kozhikode. Houses were damaged, rivers were in spate, and shutters of some dams were raised as the southwest monsoon gained strength. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) placed five northern districts - Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, and Kasaragod - under a 'red alert' for the day, predicting extremely heavy rainfall there.
'Archaeological sites like Keeladi, having remained buried for 2,500 years, have come out and speak now.'
Rediff reader Surupa Sengupta shared the recipe.
Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
Retail inflation slipped to seven-month low of 3.61 per cent in February mainly due to easing prices of vegetables, eggs, and other protein-rich items, creating space for the RBI to go for another cut in interest rate next month.
This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.
The Royal Challenger's Bengaluru parade in celebration of the team's maiden Indian Premiere League win in 18 years turned into tragedy as at least 11 fans died and several were injured in a stampede near the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday.
Now that the coconut has won its title back as a tree, you may want to try out some coconut recipes.
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her Diwali recipes. You can share yours too!
Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.
Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.
Homegrown fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) major Dabur India is set to record low single-digit growth in consolidated revenue in the December quarter, it said in an update on Friday. The maker of Hajmola candy and Real fruit juice said rural consumption continued to be resilient and grow faster than urban in the third quarter.
Anita Aikara shares her mother's special recipe.
A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.
'If you respect people, if you accommodate people, these are good attributes to have.' 'Like the whole world is a mixed bag of people, our industry is the same.'
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?
This sweet that uses edible gum and nuts is a winter favourite.
Continuing the downward trend, retail inflation fell to a five-month low of 4.31 per cent in January, mainly due to a decline in the prices of vegetables, eggs, and pulses. The Consumer Price Index-based retail inflation was 5.22 per cent in December and 5.1 per cent in January 2024. The previous low inflation was in August 2024 at 3.65 per cent.
Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.
