News for 'avantika'

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Why you should have different coffees at different times of the day

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

This is a first-of-its kind offering by Classic Coffees, a 150-year-old specialty coffee firm. The basic premise is that if you don't feel the same throughout the day, then why should your cuppa taste the same.

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Top destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

China, France and Spain are emerging as hotspots for Indian students.

Review: Bahubali is mega, ingenious and envelope pushing!

Review: Bahubali is mega, ingenious and envelope pushing!

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

Almost three hours go like a breeze in the company of Bahubali's eclectic protagonists, where every single one makes an 'entry' designed for wolf-whistle.

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

'India's stand on Rohingyas is despicable'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

'What kind of world player are you trying to be?'

How adventurous is your cocktail?

How adventurous is your cocktail?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

Will you have it with bacon. No? What about marigold? Bar chefs are really mixing it up these days.

Your comic book can make you rich!

Your comic book can make you rich!

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

The rarity of comic books in mint condition or nearly perfect ones, and the rising demand, have caused the prices to spiral internationally.

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

O Pedro serves Goan tradition, not cliches

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

This restaurant channels the spirit of laidback Goa in the heart of frenetic Mumbai.

Are extra-curriculars good for your child?

Are extra-curriculars good for your child?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

As a parent, it is your responsibility to analyse whether it is really required or not.

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Your guide to becoming a superbiker

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Don't hold your horsepower any more!

How Aamir got married, the first time

How Aamir got married, the first time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'I got married to Reena secretly through court marriage, with three witnesses. My wedding with Reena was most economical. I took the Bus No 211 and bought a ticket of 50 paise. I got down at Bandra Station West, crossed the bridge, landed in the East and walked towards the highway. I crossed that highway and entered the Griha Nirman Bhavan, where there's a Marriage Registrar Office. So my wedding cost me less than Rs 10!'

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

The train ticket inspector who's an amazing painter

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Avantika Bhuyan meets a train ticket inspector who captures everyday scenes beautifully on canvas.

'Like any other girl, I was trapped in the net of true love'

'Like any other girl, I was trapped in the net of true love'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2015

In the book The Bridal Pyre, author Avantika Debnath introduces us to Meera, a young Indian girl and narrates the story of her life before and after marriage.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Dare to climb a frozen waterfall?

Rediff.com10 May 2017

Ice climbing, especially in Spiti, has now become the holy grail of mountaineering in India.

India is having a very French moment

India is having a very French moment

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The third Bonjour India is coming to 33 cities!

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Meet Bharti Kher, the President's artist-in-residence

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

Bharti Kher is a researcher, a mathematician, an anthropologist, and a rare contemporary artist pushing boundaries in her creative quest.

High-end fashion, now on rent!

High-end fashion, now on rent!

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

If you want to wear your favourite designer or high-end label, simply rent it from fashion rental portals.

Why I don't let my daughter watch TV

Why I don't let my daughter watch TV

Rediff.com21 May 2016

A young mother shares why she decided to cut the cable connection and throw TV out of their lives for sometime.

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

The chef who is taking Indian cuisine to New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

The model who has become fairy godmother to Indian artists

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Avantika Bhuyan on how Feroze Gujral is making her mark on the world of art.

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Being trendy was never this simple!

Differently-abled, not different

Differently-abled, not different

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

For teams that work on projects to make art, culture and travel accessible to the differently-abled, the experience of seeing faces light up is reward in itself.

6 reasons why I drop my daughter to daycare daily

6 reasons why I drop my daughter to daycare daily

Rediff.com4 May 2016

I want to raise a confident daughter.

The photographer who refused to shoot the prime minister

The photographer who refused to shoot the prime minister

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Photographer S Paul, who died this month, was furiously protective about his independence and intensely sure about his work. So much so that he once walked away from a shoot with a prime minister.

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Is an anti-wrinkle pillow the secret of this Hollywood star's beauty?

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

What 32-year-old star Mandy Moore's actions tell us about anti-ageing regimes...

She is bringing the museum into our homes

She is bringing the museum into our homes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

Dayanita Singh, artist and curator, is giving photography a new art form.

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

The explosion at sea: How The Ghazi Attack got made

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Ghazi Attack tells the story about one of the 'last unsolved greatest mysteries of the 1971 war.'

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

He brought out the poetry of the ordinary face

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

Om Puri was that rare actor who could carry a film on sheer power and versatility of his performance

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Fashion 2017: What's Hot, What's Not

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Exaggerated sleeves, bold colours and individualistic styles -- Avantika Bhuyan tells you what will be in vogue in 2017.

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

A peek into the flashy lifestyles of India's richest businessmen

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Indian billionaires do not believe in sitting on their wealth.

Aamir Khan's 'intolerant' remark gets more reactions

Aamir Khan's 'intolerant' remark gets more reactions

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities!

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Neha Dhupia slams her trolls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Is Kapil Sharma having trouble handling success?

Is Kapil Sharma having trouble handling success?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Such is Sharma's clout that very few are willing to take sides in this controversy. 'It's like talking about Salman Khan.' 'No one wants to ruffle feathers.'

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

5 easy, delicious MasterChef style recipes!

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

This festive season, put on your apron and whip up exquisite, progressive desserts, MasterChef-style.

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

The Stanford graduate who left Oracle to make wine

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It's been 16 years since Rajeev Samant launched the first Sula wine by selling 50,000 cases. Today Sula is on track to sell a million cases this year.

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

11.11, Eka, Maku: Slow fashion for a fast world

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Slow fashion for a fast world.

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

'I wanted to understand Dhoni's mind'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Meet the man behind MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Splurging on wine and whisky is a smart investment!

Splurging on wine and whisky is a smart investment!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Uncorking the business of vintage wines and spirits.