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The Many Benefits Of Yumlicious Yams

The Many Benefits Of Yumlicious Yams

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Yams are wholesome root vegetables packed with essential nutrients, offering a mix of vitamins, minerals and energy-giving components.

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Recipe: Rushichi Bhaji: A Traditional Festive Stew

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

Rishi Panchami Bhaji, also known as Rushichi Bhaji, is a traditional Maharashtrian and Konkan festive preparation made during Rishi Panchami, observed on the second day of Ganesh Chaturthi. The dish brings together seasonal vegetables, leafy greens and tubers, reflecting the simplicity and abundance of traditional cooking.

The Right Screen Time For A Child Is...

The Right Screen Time For A Child Is...

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

For a child who is six years old, one hour is the limit, says rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna.

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Ragi Veggie Galettes

Recipe: Chef Varun's Ragi Veggie Galettes

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Chef Varun Inamdar creates tasty little baby vegetable cakes or galettes from ragi or finger millets.

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Recipe: Sunita's Suran Cutlets

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Don't like that unattractive-looking vegetable called suran? Sunita Harisinghani's cutlets will surely make you a fan of this veggie.

Odisha Recipe: Pratibha's Ghanta Tarkari

Odisha Recipe: Pratibha's Ghanta Tarkari

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Ghanta Tarkari is a classic Odia dish prepared using a mix of seasonal vegetables, often cooked in large batches and shared with family and neighbours.

Kulfi To Kakigri: 8 Iconic Ice Creams

Kulfi To Kakigri: 8 Iconic Ice Creams

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

A look at how ice cream is eaten in different places all over the world.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

Israel bombs Iran's nuclear sites; Iran strikes back, 1 killed

Israel bombs Iran's nuclear sites; Iran strikes back, 1 killed

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Latest satellite pictures of Iranian military and nuclear facilities released after Israeli strikes show the sites which were damaged after the operation.

Israel-Iran: When Will This War End?

Israel-Iran: When Will This War End?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

The barrage of missiles fired by Israel and Iran over the weekend continues without respite.

Iran will pay very heavy price for targeting civilians: Netanyahu

Iran will pay very heavy price for targeting civilians: Netanyahu

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

He made the comments while visiting the site of an early morning Iranian missile strike in the city of Bat Yam, close to Tel Aviv.

Bolt's gold down to yam power, says father

Bolt's gold down to yam power, says father

Rediff.com17 Aug 2008

Usain Bolt streaked to 100 meters Olympic gold at the Beijing Olympics on Saturday thanks to yam power, his father said. Wellesley Bolt said his son was partial to the vegetable grown in the north-western area of Jamaica where the sprinter was born.

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

All Indians in Israel safe, monitoring situation closely: Indian mission

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

Embassy sources told PTI that it has set up a 24x7 helpline and is maintaining contact with members of the community.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

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.

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Recipe: Zelda's Black Carrot Halwa

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!

Drone fired from Lebanon targets Israeli PM's residence

Drone fired from Lebanon targets Israeli PM's residence

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's private residence in Caesarea was targeted in a drone attack from Lebanon earlier this morning, The Times of Israel reported, citing Israel PM's Office.

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Recipe: Heart-Healthy Hola Sabzi

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Raw green chickpeas is nicest lightly boiled with chopped onion. But try this take.

Recipes: Gouri's Olan, 1,000 Curry & Puliyenji

Recipes: Gouri's Olan, 1,000 Curry & Puliyenji

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Kerala pumpkin curry has to be the best way to eat kadu. And ever tried an imli-ginger relish?

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Recipe: Divya's Kerala Kootu

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.

Winter Recipe: How to make Jimikand Suran

Winter Recipe: How to make Jimikand Suran

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Amul Suryakant Tamboli shares his special recipe.

Winter Recipe: Undhiyu

Winter Recipe: Undhiyu

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

We're fully in winter mode and it's recommended you try out this traditional Gujarati dish with warm rotis and have a feast.

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Recipe: For The Love Of Cheese

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Slain photojournalist Danish Siddiqui among 4 Indians honoured with Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com10 May 2022

The award-winning journalist was killed in July last while covering clashes between Afghan troops and the Taliban in Spin Boldak district of Kandahar city.

Recipes: Mushroom Sandwich, Pesto Potato Salad

Recipes: Mushroom Sandwich, Pesto Potato Salad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Something to lunch lightly on.

Tokyo Games: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Tokyo Games: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Scenes from the 2020 Olympics.

4 delicious recipes from a Thai kitchen

4 delicious recipes from a Thai kitchen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Chef Suriya Preechapiputpong from Thaiphoon shares his special Thai recipes.

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Makar Sankranti recipes: Churma, Puran Poli

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Chef Lokesh Jarodia, Executive Chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special recipes.

Maharashtra records most fatalities in road accidents

Maharashtra records most fatalities in road accidents

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Thackeray further appealed to motorists to follow the "niyam" (rules) and maintain "sanyam" (restraint) to keep "Yam" (God of death) away.

Onam Recipes: Olan, Kalan. Pulissery

Onam Recipes: Olan, Kalan. Pulissery

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Three tasty coconut-based vegetable recipes for your Onam Sadya.

Recipe: Vegetable Poha Khichdi

Recipe: Vegetable Poha Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.

Recipe: Methia-Flavoured Kand Fries

Recipe: Methia-Flavoured Kand Fries

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Crispy wedges of nutty-tasting purple yam or kand make for a great snack break.

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Traditional Sambar Like My Amma's

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.

Recipe: How to make undhiyu

Recipe: How to make undhiyu

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Chef Paras Menariya shares his special recipe.

What will Hollywood eat at the Golden Globes?

What will Hollywood eat at the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

Here's what the A-list attendees will be eating at the awards show.

PIX: Manav Gohil, Shweta Kawatra holiday in New York

PIX: Manav Gohil, Shweta Kawatra holiday in New York

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

A look at the holiday pix.

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

PIX: TV actor Anirudh Dave gets engaged

PIX: TV actor Anirudh Dave gets engaged

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

The 29-year-old currently stars in SAB TV's Yum Hain Hum.