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Indian guru's birthday cake sets Guinness record

Indian guru's birthday cake sets Guinness record

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

A new Guinness World Record has been set in the United States for most candles on a birthday cake -- where a staggering 72,585 candles were lit on the occasion of late Indian spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy's 85th birth anniversary.

How to keep your teeth healthy in the lockdown

How to keep your teeth healthy in the lockdown

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Brushing and flossing twice a day, rinsing your mouth after every meal will be a lot kinder to your mouth and wallet, advises Dr Aaditi Mahajan.

Skinny to Miss Muscular: Meet India's Steffi Dsouza

Skinny to Miss Muscular: Meet India's Steffi Dsouza

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Steffie Dsouza's incredible body transformation will amaze you.

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Swiggy's losses double, but revenue jumps 4-fold

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Swiggy had in June entered the elite Unicorn club after raising $210 million from a group of investors

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Smith's DRS referral input was like an Under-10 game, says Ashwin

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Ravichandran Ashwin has taken a dig at Steve Smith's controversial move to seek dressing room advice for a DRS referral.

China's treat for Dr Singh: Curry-flavoured prawns, grilled grouper, more

China's treat for Dr Singh: Curry-flavoured prawns, grilled grouper, more

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang hosted a lunch for his visiting Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh immediately after crucial talks between the leaders at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Wednesday.

Hungry kya? Four myths associated with snacking BUSTED

Hungry kya? Four myths associated with snacking BUSTED

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

If you're feeling peckish, don't deprive yourself of snacks between meals.

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

'Most of the time I outsmart Yamaraj'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'But he doesn't let me forget when he wins,' Dr Sanjeeth Peter tells us in this fascinating, multi-part, diary of a Covid Warrior.

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Life lessons from Mandira Bedi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'Whether it's a morning walk, an evening swim or an afternoon workout in the gym, just get moving.'

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

Durga Puja recipes: Luchis, Aloor Dum and more!

Durga Puja recipes: Luchis, Aloor Dum and more!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

In the second of a two-part festive recipe series, we bring you traditional Bengali preparations to help celebrate Durga Puja.

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Celebrating the life of Britain's Queen Victoria

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Buckingham Palace, one of the world's most iconic buildings and a focal point for British national life, is celebrating the 200th anniversary of Queen Victoria's birth with a special exhibition dedicated to Queen Elizabeth's great-great-grandmother. Ahead of its public opening, the Queen was given a special preview. Take a look inside the Queen Victoria Palace Exhibition as it opens at Buckingham Palace in London, England.

The Magic of Katha

The Magic of Katha

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

'If we're able to make a child laugh or feel happy to come to school, more than half the battle is won,' Katha Founder Geeta Dharmarajan tells Geetanjali Krishna.

5 great foods for counting sheep

5 great foods for counting sheep

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Struggling with sleep? Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre, lists out five foods that can disturb your sleep severely.

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

STOP eating these 10 foods to LOSE weight

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Instead of fearing these foods, which never helps because it only increases cortisol levels, exercise control over your mouth, greed, portions and adopt an overall healthy lifestyle,' advises lifestyle coach Luke Coutinho.

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Tiger Woods battling son Charlie for green jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Tiger Woods should have been trying to keep his Masters green jacket out of the clutches of the world's top golfers over the next four days, instead he will battle his 11-year-old son Charlie for it over putting competitions. The Masters, which Woods won in magical fashion for a fifth time a year ago to claim his first major since 2008, has been postponed until November because of the coronavirus pandemic which has shut down world sport on an unprecedented scale.

Drool-worthy food pics that look almost too good to eat!

Drool-worthy food pics that look almost too good to eat!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Aphrodisiacs: Fact or myth?

Aphrodisiacs: Fact or myth?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2011

Will an hors d'oeuvre of oysters followed by strawberries and chocolate for dessert set you up for a steamy night with your lover?

#FoodPorn: What's on Alia Bhatt's plate?

#FoodPorn: What's on Alia Bhatt's plate?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The best celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver comes to India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is set to launch his famous Italian restaurant chain in Delhi, the first in the country with plans to expand to cities across India.

Fireworks, fun and more Diwali photos!

Fireworks, fun and more Diwali photos!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Share your favourite Diwali snapshots with us!

Meet these 'bootylicious foodies'

Meet these 'bootylicious foodies'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

This blogger is celebrating body diversity with food.

An ode to my friend, Indigo

An ode to my friend, Indigo

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Indigo (April 30, 1999 - April 30, 2018) was much more than a restaurant, says its regular patron, Neeta Kolhatkar.

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

A delicacy for kings... sold by the roadside

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

What makes Daulat ki Chaat so freaking good? Geetanjali Krishna finds out!

Do you know what you are eating?

Do you know what you are eating?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last, says Kishore Singh.

Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Recipe: How to make Paris-Brest

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The French dessert is made of choux pastry and a praline flavoured cream.

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff Foodies: Mouth-watering pix of biryani, spicy chicken

Rediff.com23 Nov 2017

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too.

Mother Dairy tastes success with mishti doi

Mother Dairy tastes success with mishti doi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

A confident Mother Dairy has set an ambitious target now: sales of mishti doi should hit 15 per cent of sales by the end of this financial year and 30 per cent by the next three to four years.

How I became a Wedding Manager

How I became a Wedding Manager

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Weddings make you wish you had a hundred hands instead of a brain that feels like a sponge attached to 10 different heads being pulled in different directions, says Kishore Singh.

Recipe: How to make chocolate mousse

Recipe: How to make chocolate mousse

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Anita Aikara shares this sinful recipe made without cream, eggs and butter.

Xmas special: Healthy chocolate recipes you must try

Xmas special: Healthy chocolate recipes you must try

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Who says chocolate is unhealthy?

Best pics 2010: Desert snow

Best pics 2010: Desert snow

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

We invited readers to share their unique, original photographs from this past year with us. Here are some more responses!

The art of fine dining

The art of fine dining

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

'A hangover of the Raj, there's no one quite like the desi butler who knows the order in which a meal must be served, and will not be distracted from his watch by modern memsahibs and their slightly unusual ways or requests,' says Kishore Singh.

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

India orders 95 biryanis per minute: Swiggy

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

So Swiggy offered 35,056 varieties of biryani to its users, says Peerzada Abrar.

Share your best Christmas recipes!

Share your best Christmas recipes!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

What are you busy cooking this Christmas? Tell us and share your joy!

IMAGES: Five sexy catwalk queens at FW!

IMAGES: Five sexy catwalk queens at FW!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2011

Here's a quick and interesting tete-a-tete with five models from Lakme Fashion Week!

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Why muesli is good for weight loss during summer

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

These foods will keep your energy levels high and drive away your hunger pangs.

Xmas recipe: Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake

Xmas recipe: Eggless Tutti Frutti Cake

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

This mouthwatering cake is a winner -- it is soft, fluffy and easy to make.

Xmas recipe: How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Xmas recipe: How to make Chocolate Chip Cookies

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Chocolate chip cookies can double up as tea-time snack and a quick dessert.