News for 'festive food'

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Ayodhya to get 'Ramaland' on the lines of Disneyland

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'With Ramaland, the tourism department is looking to attract children and adults alike. It'll be learning with entertainment.'

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Ahmedabad Doesn't Sleep. It Eats

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Ahmedabad is home to the strangest of cuisines and is a city of contrasts, if you look beyond the tourist places.

Healthier Diwali recipes: Gujjias, Chaklis and more!

Healthier Diwali recipes: Gujjias, Chaklis and more!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Nirmala Garimella offers healthier sweets and savories for the festival.

'My motivation is not to make money'

'My motivation is not to make money'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

'Kapil Sharma is a son of the soil and he represents the common man.' 'He is much more than a comedian.'

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Salty-Sweet Brussels Sprouts

Recipe: Chef Sabya's Salty-Sweet Brussels Sprouts

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

Low in calories, this is a speedy midweek meal for two.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Parade of sweets: Diwali delicacies!

Parade of sweets: Diwali delicacies!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Satarupa Banerjee offers sweet recipes to celebrate the dazzling festival of lights.

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Bollywood's High Points of 2022

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

As 2022 readies to bid adieu, Sukanya Verma raises a toast to the 10 high points of the year.

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and 'Hosa Tadaku' festivals peacefully without disturbing law and order.

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2/litre

Mother Dairy hikes milk prices by Rs 2/litre

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Mother Dairy hiked milk prices by Rs 2 per litre in the Delhi-NCR market effective Tuesday, citing an increase in its procurement rate of raw milk from producers. This is the fifth increase in milk prices since March, with the cumulative hike now totalling up to Rs 9 per litre, or 16 per cent, by Mother Dairy -- one of the leading milk suppliers in Delhi-NCR with volumes of more than 30 lakh litres per day. When contacted, R S Sodhi, MD of Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk under Amul brand and is a major player in Delhi-NCR, said that there is no plan to increase its milk prices in the near future.

Video: Make martinis this festive season

Video: Make martinis this festive season

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

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.

Recipe: Taruna's Date And Nut Bars

Recipe: Taruna's Date And Nut Bars

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

A great post-workout snack.

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

How Couples Plan To Celebrate Holi

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

34% male and female users admitted that organising an afternoon Holi party and inviting your lover along with your friends is a tried and tested method to meet them if your family is still not updated with your dating life.

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Why Is Shipra Pathak Walking?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'As humans, we must realise that we cannot survive without the environment, rivers, water....'

The Indian Who Performed At Cannes!

The Indian Who Performed At Cannes!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The talented artiste was invited to sing at the Tiffany's fashion show that was hosted at the Hermitage Hotel, Monaco, as part of the festival this year.

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

What's Special About Ladakh. Spiti. Kolkata. Varanasi?

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.

Alia-Ranbir took 'chaar phere' only

Alia-Ranbir took 'chaar phere' only

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'The presiding pandit, who is a regular at the Kapoors, explained in detail why it was going to be chaar phere.'

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

'No Time Till The Oscar Storm Passes'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

'We have to do everything in our power to get as many Academy members to watch the film as possible.' 'After that, I am confident, my film will speak for itself.'

Share your Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri recipes

Share your Sankranti, Pongal, Lohri recipes

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Share your special recipes for the festival season.

Recipe: Odia Style Dahi Baigana

Recipe: Odia Style Dahi Baigana

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

This is a no onion, no garlic recipe.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

Recipe: Sugar-Free Ragi Modaks

Recipe: Sugar-Free Ragi Modaks

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

A mouth-watering recipe that won't make you feel guilty.

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

10 Lovely Stories From Across The World

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Aseem Chhabra highlights 10 films that moved him, films that may show up in theatres near you.

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Mid-Day Meal is now PM POSHAN, to cover pre-primary students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved the roll-out of the 'PM POSHAN in Schools' scheme that will provide hot cooked meal to students of elementary classes in government and government-aided schools across the country.

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Student bodies protested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia against what transpired at JNU and to demand that food choices cannot be imposed on people in the name of Ram Navami.

Recipe: Kerala-Style Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Recipe: Kerala-Style Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Drumstick leaves is widely used in many South Indian recipes.

Diwali Recipe: Akhroti Sabudana Khichdi

Diwali Recipe: Akhroti Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

A different kind of dish to add to your Diwali menu.

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Indian consumers respond to softer oil, food prices

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

For now, the upside appears to offset damage done to exports by weaker global demand.

Maha: Ganesh fest begins under Covid cloud; darshan goes online

Maha: Ganesh fest begins under Covid cloud; darshan goes online

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

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.

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Sonia tears into Modi govt, says PM's actions speak far louder...

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

"Religious festivals seem to have become occasions to intimidate and bully others -- a far cry from when they were occasions for joy and celebration. Instead, there is intimidation and discrimination only on account of their religion, food, caste, gender or language," Gandhi said.

How Katrina Celebrated Christmas!

How Katrina Celebrated Christmas!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Like everyone else, Bollywood celebrated Christmas over the weekend and made beautiful, festive pictures.

'Kalam never complained of the food, even when it was salty'

'Kalam never complained of the food, even when it was salty'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Staff working at the Rashtrapati Bhavan recount how the 11th president lived a simple lifestyle and always cared for them.

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Video: A festive recipe for Spanish sausages

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

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.

Video: A festive recipe for Roast Turkey

Video: A festive recipe for Roast Turkey

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

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!

Non-BJP CMs may meet in Mumbai to discuss political scenario: Sanjay Raut

Non-BJP CMs may meet in Mumbai to discuss political scenario: Sanjay Raut

Rediff.com17 Apr 2022

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.

India shining: Inflation eases, factory output rises

India shining: Inflation eases, factory output rises

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

In a double delight, retail inflation eased to a one-year low of 5.72 per cent - staying below the upper tolerance limit for two months in a row, while factory output rose sharply to 7.2 per cent on the back of healthy growth in manufacturing. The retail inflation numbers based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) will provide some room for the Reserve Bank to further moderate the quantum of hike in key interest rate or even press a pause button. The RBI has been on a rate hiking spree since May 2022 in its bid to tame inflation, having raised the repo rate by a cumulative 225 basis points (bps).

Halal products are not meant for non-Muslims: Lucky Ali joins the debate

Halal products are not meant for non-Muslims: Lucky Ali joins the debate

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

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.

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

5 Recipes: Regional Flavours Of Navratri

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

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.