News for 'coconut'

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.

On The Beach With Samantha

On The Beach With Samantha

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Fort Kochi's charm lies in its oldness. Put on that cap, lace up your sneakers and those 10,000 steps are easy-peasy!

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.

Communal unrest grips Maha, state sees 823 incidents since Jan

Communal unrest grips Maha, state sees 823 incidents since Jan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Maharashtra has witnessed 823 incidents of communal unrest since January this year, with demands for the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb and the spread of distorted facts on social media fomenting fresh trouble. Districts like Nandurbar, Pune (Rural), Ratnagiri, Sangli, Beed, and Satara have seen communal unrest in recent days due to right-wing organizations' demands for the demolition of the Mughal emperor's tomb in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. The state witnessed 4,836 Hindu-Muslim related communal crimes in 2024, with 170 incidents classified as cognisable and 3,106 as non-cognisable cases. The violence in Nagpur, triggered by protests demanding the removal of Aurangzeb's tomb, highlights the role of social media in spreading inflammatory content and instigating people. While the state has taken measures to curb the spread of misinformation, concerns remain over the impact on communities and the need for promoting peace and understanding.

Have you tried Coconut Jam?

Have you tried Coconut Jam?

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Sarada Krishnan shares her special Coconut Jam recipe.

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Children's Day Recipe: Khow Suey Rice Noodle Soup

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Weekend Recipe: Lajjaya's Alu Halwa

Rediff.com29 Nov 2024

Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.

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

Recipe: Kunal's Honey Gond Pak

Recipe: Kunal's Honey Gond Pak

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

This sweet that uses edible gum and nuts is a winter favourite.

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

How Bollywood Celebrated Mahashivratri

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Film folk celebrated Mahashivratri on Wednesday by visiting temples and performing pooja, and posting pictures online.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Beetroot Upma

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Beetroot Upma

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Try an upma with coconut milk and beetroot!

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Recipe: Meera's Horse Gram Rasam

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Recipe: Mayur's Curry Noodle Soup

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.

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: Hina's Millet Kheer

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Recipe: Divya's Kappa Mulakittathu or Tapioca Stir Fry

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Here's a simple recipe or breakfast or as an evening snack at home.

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Diwali Healthy Snack: Mixed Puffed Chivda

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.

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: Mayur's Black Masala Chicken Gravy

Recipe: Mayur's Black Masala Chicken Gravy

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Recipe: Chaler Payesh

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

A nut-filled basmati rice pudding from Bengal.

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

How Meghana Found The Man Who Rescued Her

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Megahna Rajsekhar survived the tsunami and was rescued by an unknown tribal man. 14 years later she tracked him down to say thank you.

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.

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.

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

On the occasion of Onam, whip up a baby onion curry and a raita made from beets

Recipes: Chingri Malai Curry and Aloo Posto

Recipes: Chingri Malai Curry and Aloo Posto

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Recipe: Anita's Patoli

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Ever tried this Goan delicacy?

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Recipe: Anita's Prawn Curry

Recipe: Anita's Prawn Curry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

This coconut-based curry goes well with rice.

Recipe: Bethica's Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idlis

Recipe: Bethica's Barnyard Millet Kanchipuram Idlis

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

A look at India's deadly stampedes in recent past

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

The recent stampede at New Delhi Railway station, which claimed the lives of at least 18 people, highlights a recurring issue in India: deadly stampedes. This tragedy is not an isolated incident, as numerous stampedes resulting in significant casualties have occurred over the years. This article explores some of the most devastating stampedes in India, including the deadly event at the Mahakumbh in Prayagraj just a few weeks ago, the 2024 tragedy at a 'satsang' in Hathras, and the 2013 stampede during Navratri festivities in Madhya Pradesh.

Recipe: Hina Gujral's Panjiri Barfi

Recipe: Hina Gujral's Panjiri Barfi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

This sweet is vegan, gluten-free and not very sugary.

Recipe: Manisha's Valacha Birda

Recipe: Manisha's Valacha Birda

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

This special Maharashtrian sweet is made by the CKP community just before Ganesh Chaturthi.

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Maha Kumbh horror: A look at major stampedes in India

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Here is a list of some of such major tragedies that have taken place in the country in recent years.

Recipe: Kele Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Kele Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Shobha's Baked Fish In Green Masala

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

'Nobody Has The Right To Criticise My Dance Because Of My Skin Colour'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

This is the story of a man who fought racism and casteism throughout his life to become a professor of Bharata Natyam at the premier centre for performing arts in India, the Kerala Kalamandalam.

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.

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Recipe: Macher Jhol/Bengali Fish Curry

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A classic fish curry from Bengal.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Mango Sago

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Mango Sago

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Little work, loads of flavour. That's why a sago pudding is the ideal dessert.