Pitha is a snack, which can be had with Chole Chaat or just a cup of tea.
'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'
'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'
Chef de Cuisine Shadab Ahmed of Sofitel Mumbai BKC shares two simple and delectable recipes.
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10!
The cultural richness that began from a narrow bank of the Yamuna has continued for over 7 centuries. And you literally go underground for as little at Rs 50 to see it!
'I enjoyed my fiery exchanges with Akshay Kumar, who was extremely gracious and generous when the camera was not rolling. I enjoyed locking horns with him in court.'
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
Rediff reader Varaprasad K from Bangalore explains what he likes about food in Andhra Pradesh.
'Adventure travel, cultural tours, and wellness retreats are in high demand.'
Shadab Khan doesn't shy away from expressing his love for Bollywood movies and local food.
The dramatic moves of Donald Trump, which have shaken up the global order, dominated the discussion. A sense of bewilderment prevailed, but there was also expectation that President Trump would settle down to a more traditional style of governance after a time of shock and awe, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, an attendee at literary festivals in Calicut, Jaipur, Kochi, Sharjah and Thiruvanathapuram.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mukhwa temple in Uttarakhand, the winter abode of Goddess Ganga, and offered prayers. The visit is expected to boost winter pilgrimage and tourism in the state. Modi also flagged off a trek and bike rally and addressed a public meeting in Harshil. This comes a day after the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved two major ropeway projects to Kedarnath and Hemkund Sahib worth over Rs 6,000 crore.
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Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.
Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about the potential wider ramifications of the situation. Ilahi also emphasized the importance of promoting tourism between India and Iran, citing their shared cultural heritage and the recent easing of visa restrictions.
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Rediff readers talk about their favourite food.
'Delhi's streets were not alleys but an artist's canvas,' the eminent poet Mir Taqi Mir noted more than 150 years ago. Syed Firdaus Ashraf savours the sights and cuisine of the national capital.
There's more to the cuisine than just vada pav and kanda poha.
'When there was a match, he would be up all night watching it on his laptop with Kishori Amonkarji singing on the side.'
Prayagraj is a must-visit place in 2025, but in January and February you can't miss the Maha Kumbh, a spectacular event like no other.
Embark on a romantic escapade without worrying about the budget!
Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly dosas and murgh malai chicken.
The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?
A list of lesser-travelled destinations in India that you must explore this year!
'He treated stars and assistants with the same unfailing courtesy.'
Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.
Gauri Khan hosted a dinner at her Asian cuisine restaurant, Torii.
The warmth and respect for India were evident wherever I went and noticed how most Latin Americans have Indian gurus either directly or online and yoga was very much in vogue, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.
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