"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."
A different kind of dish to add to your Diwali menu.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
Neville Timbadia, owner of resto-bar Bonobo in Mumbai shows you how to make a perfect martini that'll floor your guests this festive season.
Notably, leaders of 13 Opposition parties on Saturday expressed deep concern over the recent incidents of hate speech and communal violence in the country and urged people to maintain peace and harmony.
For the second straight year, the pandemic cast a long shadow on festivities with the Maharashtra government placing a slew of restrictions to avoid gathering and processions.
Amid a call from some right-wing groups to boycott halal meat, singer Lucky Ali on Monday took to Facebook to explain the meaning of the term to his fans and followers.
'Karenge aur kaam, sir. Zindagi bahut choti hai, ideas bahut sare hain.'
The Delhi Minorities Commission has issued a show-cause notice to mayors and commissioners of three municipal corporations in the city seeking an explanation on what basis have they decided to ban or shut meat shops during Navratri.
Just as much as the magic of cinema, Chhello Show is about the imagination of a child and the typical Indian jugaad, observes Deepa Gahlot. Chhello Show
Fragrant Shrikhand to make a festival day even more special.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
It is Mumbai's favourite festival and is celebrated each year with fervour and frenzy. But when the city welcomes "Ganpati Bappa" this Friday, the celebrations will be low key. With a cap on the size of idols, ban on processions and restrictions on devotees visiting pandals, celebrations are toned down for the second year in a row. Festival budgets have shrunk and as a result, corporate sponsorships have dried out.
The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas.
Inspired by Mumbai's famed Mohammed Ali road fare, Chef Shadab Ahmed's Minara Masjid Wali Gali Ke Shami Kebabs are soft, flavourful and cooked to perfection.
Move over Sydney Opera House, Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Mumbai has a new entertainment venue that will rival many a global address.
For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.
Mamallapuram's Group of Monuments -- a collection of 7th- and 8th-century religious structures -- attracted 46 per cent of the total foreign tourists who visited India compared to 12 per cent by the Taj.
Loaded with ghee, sugar and walnuts, this dessert is as sinful as it gets.
Effects of the pandemic were all too stark as the rituals were performed with face masks on.
They just wanted their angst noticed, and as a symbol of recognition, Jallikattu, restored without the annual ritual of court cases and adjournments, explains N Sathya Moorthy.
Staff working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan recount how the 11th president lived a simple lifestyle and always cared for them.
'These accusations of my film being a copy only makes our chances at the Academy harder.'
South Delhi Mayor Mukesh Suryan on Tuesday said there was "no need to open meat shops" during Navratra, claiming that "most people do not consume non-vegetarian food" during this period, even as the move has triggered sharp reactions on social media.
Head chef Sagar Tithe and Sahil Timbadia, partner of Bonobo Bar and Restaurant in Mumbai show you how to cook up Spanish Chorizo Sausages for the festive season.
Jr Sous Chef Dhaval Ajmera of ITC Grand Central in Mumbai shows you how to make roast turkey breast this festive season -- don't miss it!
'Then, one fine morning, I returned to my first love.' 'All the top directors of the time were waiting for me.' 'In one day, I signed 12 films.' 'Prosenjit Chatterjee was back!'
It's been a festive weekend, thanks to Raksha Bandhan as well as Onam!
It strokes appetite, lifts spirits and leads to a speedy recovery.
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India's GDP expanded 13.5 per cent in the April-June quarter, the quickest pace in a year, to retain the world's fastest growing economy tag but rising interest costs and the looming threat of a recession in major world economies could slow the momentum in the coming quarters.
It is possible to make your health food taste good. Here's how.
Let us contain this raging fire, this tsunami of hate, appeals Sonia Gandhi.
In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.
More than 10,000 people attended the 10th annual Diwali event hosted by the Cupertino Chamber of Commerce and its Asian American Business Council at Memorial Park in Cupertino, California, on October 13.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
Sri Lankan police on Monday came under pressure to arrest the Rajapaksa family loyalists involved in attacks on peaceful protesters last week, even as it arrested over 200 people on various charges following the violence that left nine people dead.
The first installment of the German beer festival in Mumbai saw an eclectic mix of live performances, games, dance and much more.
Forget gujiyas and bhang, try these easy-to-make recipes and share it with your loved ones.
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