News for 'desserts'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

'Judges Don't Descend From Mars Or The Moon'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The quality of justice is directly linked to the quality of judges -- if that suffers, justice delivery suffers.'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

7 Indian Legendary Dessert Spots Make Global Rankings

7 Indian Legendary Dessert Spots Make Global Rankings

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

TasteAtlas released a list of 150 most legendary dessert places in the world -- seven are Indian.

15 Sensational Mango Recipes

15 Sensational Mango Recipes

Rediff.com22 Apr 2025

During the mango season we use mangoes to make everything, starting from a breakfast juice, to a midday summer cooler, to a currry, in chaat, in parathas, in rice, as dessert or ice cream, as chutney and pickle. Every bit of a mango is used in different stages of ripening as well.

Recipe: Odia's Chenna Poda

Recipe: Odia's Chenna Poda

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Recipe: Bethica's Tasty Tomato Halwa

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Tomato? Yup, tomato is the mainstay of this gorgeous halwa.

15 Sensational Mango Recipes

15 Sensational Mango Recipes

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

The mango season is upon us and in India we use mangoes to make everything, starting from a breakfast juice, to a midday summer cooler, to a currry, in chaat, in parathas, in rice, as dessert or ice cream, as chutney and pickle. Every bit of a mango is used in different stages of ripening as well.

How do you eat, sleep in space? Schoolchildren ask Shuks

How do you eat, sleep in space? Schoolchildren ask Shuks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, aboard the International Space Station, interacted with students in Lucknow, answering questions about life in space, the challenges of readjusting to Earth, and the benefits of space exploration.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

What's The Point Of Quad If Trump Equates India-Pakistan?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

If the only superpower, which calls India an ally, sees the region through an India-Pakistan prism, it is unacceptable. Rather than endorse India's sphere of influence, this undermines it, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Enchanting Arushi!

Enchanting Arushi!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Arushi Sharma's fashion sense blends bohemian elegance with contemporary chic.

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Muffin Dessert

Recipe: Ranveer Brar's Muffin Dessert

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Serve it with a cup of coffee.

Waluscha, Sanjana, Pooja Revel In Red Velvet

Waluscha, Sanjana, Pooja Revel In Red Velvet

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

Here's how you look as delectable as the dessert.

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

'Raj Kapoor Could Have Married Nargis'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Rediff.com5 May 2025

These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Bhutan: The Last Shangri-La

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Chitau Pitha

Odia Recipe: Shristi's Chitau Pitha

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Chitau Pitha is a traditional rice cake prepared during festivals in Odisha for Chitalagi Amavasya or Chitau Amavasya celebrations.

Recipe: Sensational Mango Dessert

Recipe: Sensational Mango Dessert

Rediff.com10 May 2022

What a mango treat!

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Food Trends At Weddings Reach New Heights

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Arabian Pudding

Eid Recipe: Reshma's Arabian Pudding

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

A silky, creamy dessert made from milk and cream that melts in the mouth.

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Makar Sankranti Recipe: Jaggery Halwa

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.

The Scotsman Who Loves India

The Scotsman Who Loves India

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

'You have to separate the concept of India as a nation State which is very young and the Upanishadic wisdom which is timeless.'

Recipes: Irresistible Almond Desserts

Recipes: Irresistible Almond Desserts

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Want to feature almonds in a dessert? Here's some inspiration.

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Recipe: Bethica's Black Rice Phirni

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

'If There Was A Stock Market For Love, This Was The Bull Run'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

'Just Because You Are An Actress Doesn't Mean...'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2025

'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.'

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Recipe: Roxy's Romanian Tort Diplomat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?

Diwali Recipe: Kabita's Matar Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Kabita's Matar Kheer

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

A flavourful twist on traditional Indian kheer!

Janhvi, Disha, Alaya Love These Slinky...

Janhvi, Disha, Alaya Love These Slinky...

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

This is a fashion parade you don't want to miss! Who's your favourite?

V-Day Desserts: Baileys' Tiramisu, Short Crust Gin Tart

V-Day Desserts: Baileys' Tiramisu, Short Crust Gin Tart

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Two boozy desserts to make at home and present with elan to a loved one.

From 'trendy appetizers' to 'decadent desserts', Air India revamps menus for intl flights

From 'trendy appetizers' to 'decadent desserts', Air India revamps menus for intl flights

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Air India on Monday said it has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights. "The refresh of the menus is based on guest feedback and is designed to offer travellers an assortment of gourmet meals, trendy appetizers, decadent desserts, and showcase India's locally sourced culinary influence while keeping in line with the healthy eating trend," the airline said in a release.

Budget 2025: FM takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Budget 2025: FM takes part in customary halwa ceremony

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday participated in a traditional 'halwa' ceremony, marking the final stage for the preparation of Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled on February 1 in the Lok Sabha. The ceremony is a customary ritual in which traditional dessert 'halwa' is prepared and served to officials and staff members of the finance ministry who are involved in the preparation of the Budget.

Dessert Recipe: Chenna Payas

Dessert Recipe: Chenna Payas

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Cottage cheese balls dunked in thickened, sweetened milk.

Recipes: Strawberry Desserts

Recipes: Strawberry Desserts

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

You won't be able to resist these delicious strawberry desserts by food blogger Taruna Bakshi.

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Recipe: Hina's Badam Doodh Ki Phirni

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Offer Lord Ganesh a wholesome kheer made from almond milk, brown rice and jaggery.

Rahul Gandhi makes cold coffee at Keventers

Rahul Gandhi makes cold coffee at Keventers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

During the conversation with the owners, Gandhi delved into the fascinating journey of the iconic start-up that seamlessly blends legacy with modern ambition.

Sonakshi-Zaheer's Lunch With Richa-Ali

Sonakshi-Zaheer's Lunch With Richa-Ali

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Sonakshi Sinha and her husband Zaheer Iqbal spent their Sunday with new parents Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal enjoying a potluck lunch.

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.

Recipe: Shristi's Chocolate Banana Cake With Walnuts

Recipe: Shristi's Chocolate Banana Cake With Walnuts

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.