News for 'festive food'

She loves the F-word!

She loves the F-word!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Mita Kapur has an irresistible love affair... and she's willing to do anything to keep it going.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

Recipe: How to make Til Papdi

Recipe: How to make Til Papdi

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Here's how to make sesame seed brittles for Makar Sankranti. Share your fav recipes!

PM seeks respect for sovereignty, connectivity, unity among SCO countries

PM seeks respect for sovereignty, connectivity, unity among SCO countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

In his address at the Plenary session of the 18th SCO summit in Qingdao, Modi coined an acronym 'SECURE' which he explained: 'S' for security for citizens, 'E' for economic development, 'C' for connectivity in the region, 'U' for unity, 'R' for respect of sovereignty and integrity, 'E' for environment protection.

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, has committed to invest $5.5 billion into India and that figure is approaching quickly.

Is it a crime to be widowed in India?

Is it a crime to be widowed in India?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

In rural Bengal, people still believed that widows were simply biding their time on earth after their lord and master had departed from it, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Have you tried Bibim Guksu, Sujeonggwa, Bingsu?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Korean recipes modified to help you recreate them easily at home.

Worse news awaits the economy

Worse news awaits the economy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

'Without bold action to deal with our banking crisis, count on the economy's doldrums to continue for much longer than most of us anticipate,' says Rahul Jacob.

Karva Chauth: Fasting tips for pregnant women

Karva Chauth: Fasting tips for pregnant women

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Here are some tips for healthy fasting.

'I am happy to be known as a cook rather than an actor'

'I am happy to be known as a cook rather than an actor'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

'I come from a humble background and didn't even know how to speak Hindi, let alone English. I used to feel apologetic about this until I realised that food has its own language and that kept me connected with my passion,' Vikas Khanna tells Rajul Hegde/ Rediff.com

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Exports fall 36% in May, trade deficit narrows to $3.15 bn

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Barring rice, spices, iron ore and pharmaceuticals, all the remaining 26 key sectors registered negative growth in May. Imports too plunged 51 per cent to $22.2 billion in May.

Recipe: How to make Zarda

Recipe: How to make Zarda

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Why wait for a wedding to have this sumptuous preparation made from flavoured rice cooked in milk.

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

This Muslim man runs gaushala named after Lord Krishna

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'It does not make a difference to me that I do something which Hindus do'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

'Ahmed Bhai was less of a Muslim and more of a Gujarati'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'He always avoided eating non-vegetarian food in presence of his deputies if they were fasting for the month of Shravan.' 'There were no Hindu, Jain, Parsi and Swaminarayan festivals he would forget.' 'He was a conservative Muslim and therefore could get along well with conservative Hindus.'

PIX: Priyanka's lovely Prague holiday

PIX: Priyanka's lovely Prague holiday

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

It's time to travel to Prague with our desi girl.

A Karva Chauth I'll never forget

A Karva Chauth I'll never forget

Rediff.com20 Oct 2010

Tell us your Karva Chauth story -- good, bad, funny or disastrous, we want to hear them all.

DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

DON'T MISS! Incredible images of Kanyakumari

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

Photographer HariPrasad captures the quaint village through his lens.

The political power of a fast

The political power of a fast

Rediff.com6 May 2018

As politicians fast to score brownie points, they should know that not every fast has a desirable ending, says Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Budding cooks, we want your Diwali recipes!

Budding cooks, we want your Diwali recipes!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

If you're one of those who cooks instead of merely praising other people's culinary skills, we want your favourite recipes. Simply fill the simple form below with details of your favourite dish -- method, ingredients, cooking time -- and we'll publish it right here.

The Muslims behind Chhath devotees' stoves

The Muslims behind Chhath devotees' stoves

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The four-day Chhath Puja may be a Hindu festival, but Muslim families across Bihar are busy churning out earthen stoves for devotees.

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Modi to be first PM to attend Arunachal's statehood celebrations

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Unprecedented security arrangements have been made in Arunachal Pradesh.

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

4 money lessons from Lord Ganesh

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

While you are busy making modaks and cleaning the house to welcome Ganesh, here's what you can learn from the Lord of Wisdom about money, says Rajiv Raj

Ganesha Special: 4 easy to make recipes

Ganesha Special: 4 easy to make recipes

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Welcome the festivities with these delicious delights.

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

It's more fasting than feasting this Ramzan in city of Nawabs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With markets closed and meat supply hit due to the COVID-19-induced lockdown, Muslims are in for a Ramzan without their favourite kebabs and other chicken and mutton dishes.

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Pushkar Fair: Rajasthan's cultural extravaganza

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Coinciding with a religious festival of Hindus, the Pushkar camel fair is held during the full moon of the Hindu month of Kartik when devotees visit Pushkar for a holy dip in Pushkar lake.

Oh Kolkata!

Oh Kolkata!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'A trip to the banks of the Hooghly without which there wouldn't be a Calcutta/Kolkata is one for the bucket list,' says Kishore Singh.

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

'Modi means riots. Do we want a government by him?'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Communist Party of India - Marxist Politburo member Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee on Friday alleged that the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party were hand-in-glove and took anti-people decisions in tandem.

US lures India with exotic wines, fruits

US lures India with exotic wines, fruits

Rediff.com19 Nov 2003

United States is all set to inundate the Indian consumers with sprightly grapes, pears, prunes and exotic wines, as it targets a major pie in the fast growing segment in the country.

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

How to explore unseen sides of familiar cities and monuments

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Be a traveller, not a tourist.

With 30% slump in sales, its not business as usual this Eid

With 30% slump in sales, its not business as usual this Eid

Rediff.com29 Jul 2014

Rising prices of essential commodities have dampened the Eid shopping

Recipes: Ilish Barishali and Mutton Dakbangla

Recipes: Ilish Barishali and Mutton Dakbangla

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

Presenting two Bengali recipes to drool over. You can share yours too!

Lisa Ray, Shriya wow Toronto

Lisa Ray, Shriya wow Toronto

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The actresses were spotted at the premiere of their film, Cooking With Stella at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival.

Sugar prices won't surge if states manage well

Sugar prices won't surge if states manage well

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

As sugar prices touched Rs 35 a kg, the government today said the rates may not spiral upward in the festival season if states manage the "little surplus" supply well and crack down on hoarding more effectively.

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Madras HC stays ban on sale of cattle for slaughter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

In its interim order, a Madurai bench directed the Centre to file counter in 4 weeks.

The Morning After: An excerpt from Khana Sutra

The Morning After: An excerpt from Khana Sutra

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you another excerpt from Mumbai-based chef Zubin D'Souza's Khana Sutra: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook.

Celebs share their Navratri recipes!

Celebs share their Navratri recipes!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

TV stars Tanushree Dutta and Debina Bonnerjee share their festive plans -- and special recipes!

How to beat the Diwali bulge

How to beat the Diwali bulge

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Here's how to keep a check on your weight this party season.

'We won't have Onam this year'

'We won't have Onam this year'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Flood in the rice bowl: Keralites who lost everything stare at uncertainty.

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Food is one of the biggest incentives for travellers to start a vegan tour.

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rajasthan diaries: Where old meets new

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The author revisits Jaipur, Jodhpur and Udaipur and finds them to be a medley of the old and new