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What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Hilsa, as it's cooked in Bengal's royal homes!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

'Why and how did science in India stagnate?'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'It looked as if India had been a major player in science at that time, raising the question when and why things changed,' says distinguished aerospace scientist Professor Roddam Narasimha.

Just in! A contraceptive gel for the men

Just in! A contraceptive gel for the men

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

This contraceptive gel prevents sperm from leaving the body while allowing seminal fluid to pass through.

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Ultimate Eatlist: Are you drooling yet?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These, according the Lonely Planet, are must-indulge-in food experiences from across the world.

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

E-com complaints: Consumers have more power now

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

Consumers can easily file cases against e-tailers now.

How to make Papdi Chaat

How to make Papdi Chaat

Rediff.com27 Mar 2016

A delicious snack for your mid-meal hunger pangs.

These auto drivers were happy to help!

These auto drivers were happy to help!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

Rajesh Pillai recounts two pleasant experiences he had with auto drivers. You can share yours too.

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Only in Coorg! Wine from coffee plantations

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

Homemade wines from this coffee county make for surprising experiences.

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

5 types of annoying cousins every Indian has

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

'I love my cousin'-- Do you? Perhaps, you don't mean it!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

How to have an EXCITING travel adventure!

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The new-age traveler is no longer into ticking a checklist of must-see spots on his holiday. He is ready to pay a premium to experience culture, crafts and culinary delights of the local populace

Sweet treats: How to make Trifle Pudding

Sweet treats: How to make Trifle Pudding

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

Reshma Aslam is sharing recipes from her kitchen diary.

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Why studying in the UK may be affordable for Indians

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

Since courses in the UK are of shorter duration, education, it may be affordable as compared to other study abroad destinations, says Sushil Sukhwani.

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

10 ways to glide through your periods without much pain

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Your periods don't need to be the worst time of the month.

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Breakfast Recipe: How to make Rava Idli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to whip up a popular South Indian dish for breakfast.

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Why alcohol is dangerous for pregnant women

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Consuming alcohol during pregnancy can majorly impact your baby's overall development. Children with foetal alcohol syndrome may have problems with their vision, hearing, memory, attention span, warns Dr Anagha Karkhanis.

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Modiji, 7 ideas for a new India

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Now is the time for India to course correct and for the government also to course correct,' says businessman Mangesh Khatri.

Ramzan recipe: Dragon Chicken

Ramzan recipe: Dragon Chicken

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The holy month of Ramzan is here and Reshma Aslam is sharing her favourite recipes with us.

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

A win-win for traders, brokerages and exchanges

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

With equity and commodity exchanges allowed to enter each other's areas from October, brokerages are pump-priming their businesses to allow their clients seamless trading in commodities and equities.

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Watching fitness DVDs at home may harm you

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

A recent study says that watching fitness DVDs at home may be harmful.

Should you buy physical gold or gold ETFs?

Should you buy physical gold or gold ETFs?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Are you debating between buying physical gold and investing in paper gold schemes or ETFs? Anil Rego has the answer

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Having a baby post 35? These tips will come handy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Handy tips for the countdown to your due date.

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

ATM woes: 'The money was credited in 24 hours'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

We had asked you, dear readers to share your good and bad ATM experiences.

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

How you can avoid #MeToo at work

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

If you are upset with your colleague's work, please resolve all issues within the precincts of your workplace. Never outside of your workplace.

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

7 tech jobs that will be in demand in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

If automation is the future, these jobs will surge in 2018.

12 adventures you must try in 2016

12 adventures you must try in 2016

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

How many of these will you include in your travel list for 2016?

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?

Have you listened to your blood lately?

Have you listened to your blood lately?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

A few drops of blood can reveal an amazing amount of information -- from your internal make-up to your food tolerance.

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Dos and don'ts to stay fit this summer

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

The dreaded summer's here and it's time to take precautions and stay healthy. Dr Rajkumar Chaudhary, Honourary Secretary, Association of Hospitals, has these tips for you

Amazing! What the right glass does to wine

Amazing! What the right glass does to wine

Rediff.com10 Dec 2017

The same wine tastes different in different glasses, with the aromas and flavours really coming into their own in the right glass, says wine connoisseur Alok Chandra.

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

World's most dangerous laptop auctioned as 'work of art'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Six pieces of malware present in the laptop had truly terrible track records. It's estimated that these six programs have logged combined damages of $95 billion between them, says Devangshu Datta.

Dance your way to good health

Dance your way to good health

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Why run when you can dance.

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

5 irritating things couples do that drive us mad!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Yo! You couple people! Stop doing these things already.

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Food nutrients: Are you getting enough?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Here's how to refill the loss of important nutrients when you can't eat them.

Why are people going for university tours?

Why are people going for university tours?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Are you a late riser? You won't be successful!

Are you a late riser? You won't be successful!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Managing time is a benchmark of success.

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Closing insurance policy midway? YOU are the loser

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Allowing it to lapse leaves you unprotected and can, in some cases, cause loss of premiums paid, experts tell Sanjay Kumar Singh.

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Start-up tips: How to build a winning culture

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.

9 things to do over the long weekend

9 things to do over the long weekend

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Most people have made plans to travel over the long Independence Day weekend. What about you? Planned something exciting for the I-Day weekend? No? Fret not! Rediff.com's Anita Aikara is here!