News for 'cuisine'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

'Corona is a wake up call for all of us'

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'I'm not surprised with what's happening in India,' 'Tiger' Tyagarajan tells Nivedita Mookerji.

Help! My daughter-in-law is 'hard core' non-veg

Help! My daughter-in-law is 'hard core' non-veg

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

'She didn't eat beans, disliked spinach, abhorred peas, but mostly she wouldn't eat things the name of which she didn't know, which seemed to consist of the entire vegetable kingdom.' 'For some reason, she finds even dahi unpalatable,' sighs Kishore Singh.

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

Kochi chef wins House of Commons prize

Kochi chef wins House of Commons prize

Rediff.com13 Jul 2008

Chef Anand George's Mint and Mustard restaurant polled the maximum votes among lawmakers for the annual award for south Asian cuisine instituted in 2005.

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Is Sashi Cheliah MasterChef's best winner yet?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Singapore-based contestant is the first to have scored 93 out of 100 points to win the 10th season.

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Travel 2015: Start planning for February already!

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

In the second of a 12-part series, we list out all the places you should visit and all the festivals you should celebrate through the New Year!

The Ghajini craze

The Ghajini craze

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Ever twiddled your fingers in anticipation of Friday? Love the sound of 'First day first show'? Will defend your beloved movie even if it means challenging your boss? Judge people by their favourite film? Consider samosa, popcorn, coke as cinema cuisine? Congratulations, you're a certified-to-the-point-of-no-return film buff!

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Bachchans get a taste of India in Toronto!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

The family along with their entourage, who are currently globetrotting around the world as part of their Unforgettable tour, got a taste of India when they halted at the Nawab Authentic Indian Cuisine restaurant in Toronto recently.

My life, my style: Wendell Rodricks

My life, my style: Wendell Rodricks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The Goa-based designer fields rapid-fire questions!

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

#FoodPorn: The way to Padma Lakshmi's heart

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Where we bring you the best of celebrity foodgasm moments.

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.

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

5 pocket-friendly hangouts to visit in Delhi...

5 pocket-friendly hangouts to visit in Delhi...

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

... for an unforgettable wine and dine experience

It's the milestone medal of my career: Shreyasi

It's the milestone medal of my career: Shreyasi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Shooter Shreyasi Singh entered the 2010 Commonwealth Games shattered and with grief, gloom for company following the sudden demise of her father.

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

How Indian Hotels plans to spread its wings

Rediff.com28 May 2019

In a departure from the past, when IHCL adopted the organic route for entering markets like London and New York, this time around the expansion will be acquisition-led.

The Quorum: Are you invited?

The Quorum: Are you invited?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Veer Arjun Singh visits Quorum, an upscale club in an equally upscale setting in Gurugram, and comes away impressed.

India's new 'spice route' to New York

India's new 'spice route' to New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2007

New Yorkers would get to sample for free, Indian handicrafts and handlooms, its folk and classical dances, bollywood and of course cuisine from the sub-continent as part of an extended celebration of the country's 60 years of independence.

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Bikaner House, Delhi's most elegant address

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

When Rajasthan CM Vasundhara Raje Scindia decided to convert her government's capital outpost into a hub of culture, she transformed Bikaner House into Delhi's premier cultural space, notes Kishore Singh.

McChowmein? He made it a reality

McChowmein? He made it a reality

Rediff.com6 May 2008

A little over four years ago, when Ashish Kapur quit his job as an engineer with GE, packed his bags and came back home from America

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

We bring you traditional Christmas recipes from homes across India.

Will this girl be the next Miss World?

Will this girl be the next Miss World?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

Sarah Jane Dias is all set to represent India at the Miss World 2007pageant that will he held on December 1 in China.

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Sena threatens to disrupt Ghulam Ali show in Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The Uttar Pradesh unit of Shiv Sena on Friday threatened to disrupt the scheduled concert of Pakistani ghazal maestro Ghulam Ali on December 3 during the Lucknow Mahotsav.

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

When word got around in the ministry of external affairs that Siddhartha and Malavika were going to New York and would be with SM Krishna, protocol officers went to Delhi airport to see off the couple. Siddhartha chided them for doing so and when the officials said a government vehicle would be picking them up at John F Kennedy airport on arrival, he told them that he would take a taxi to reach the New York Palace hotel where his father-in-law was staying. K P Nayar reports.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

Sunita enjoys dinner time the most on ISS

Sunita enjoys dinner time the most on ISS

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Samosas from back home are remembered with longing.

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Foreign flowers bloom in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

After cuisine, it's foreign flowers which have hit the desi market in a big way. Carnation cuttings, bright Gerberas, Poinsettias, Alstroemeria and orchids, the demand for all these is gorwing in the Indian market, according to industry experts.

Kashmir ka khana: Now in Mumbai

Kashmir ka khana: Now in Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

#FatToFit: How I lost 15 kilos in four months

#FatToFit: How I lost 15 kilos in four months

Rediff.com9 May 2016

A Mumbai-based commodity trader, Jezreel Pannikot shares his amazing weight loss story

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

The Culinary Magic of Chettinad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.

Great food, ambience in west Delhi

Great food, ambience in west Delhi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Foodpanda unleashes monster discounts to capture market share

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Takes on UberEats, Swiggy; experts question cash burn.

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Wah Taj! 5 things you HAVE to do in Agra

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

There is much more than Taj Mahal to see and experience in this historical Indian city.

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Statue of Unity will do for Kevatia what Rann Utsav did for Kutch

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

'Will the Statue of Unity and Tent City Narmada have as much of a transformational effect on the local economy as the salt desert/Tent City Dhordo did is something that only time can tell,' says Sanjeev Nayyar.

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

India's first celebrity chef Tarla Dalal passes away

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Tarla Dalal, noted food writer, chef, best-selling cookbook author and host of cooking shows, passed away on Wednesday morning.

Prabhu announces four new trains

Prabhu announces four new trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Railways will also add two to four 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to some long-distance trains for unreserved travel to enhance the carrying capacity

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

'Over time, Rahul seems to have changed'

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'It is the regional parties and their leaders who are the ones we have to watch.'

Idli makes way for Utthapam in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Idli makes way for Utthapam in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The 72-year-old Pratibha Patil loves Utthapam and Dal but avoids spinach and potatoes.

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a host of passenger amenities and new air-conditioned trains with world class services.

Price rise fuels adulteration in chana flour

Price rise fuels adulteration in chana flour

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Latest market reports say that soaring cost of chana is forcing manufacturers of besan to add cheaper white matar in chana flour to make besan.

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

My life, my style: Nachiket Barve

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Mumbai-based designer Nachiket Barve talks about his favourite things.