News for 'festive food'

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In the Majnu Ka Tila area in New Delhi, Children carrying tricolour burst crackers and shouted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Dates are known to be a good source of fibre and since the ordinary eating pattern is restricted to two big meals during Ramzan, dates ensure one doesn't get constipation and there is clear urination. It also has enough calories to satiate the peak of hunger after the fast ends.

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

'I was only interested in eating, not cooking'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

VJ turned chef and author Maria Goretti talks about how she got interested in food.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Astad is gone, but is more alive than ever

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

'Astad had the courage to plough a lonely furrow. He made a life of his own, on his own, and created a path-breaking dance style.' 'Only a few in the performing arts could do what he did.' 'A classical dancer can fall back on tradition, but Astad created something absolutely new.'

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Lockdown Times: A unique Goan perspective!

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Sheela Jaywant invites you to explore The GoaWriters Group's interesting look at the lockdown.

Mauritius scraps visa for Indians

Mauritius scraps visa for Indians

Rediff.com23 Sep 2004

Mauritius has decided to do away with the visa system for Indian tourists in the island country from October 2004 to give a fillip to tourism.

Inflation moves up to 4.62%

Inflation moves up to 4.62%

Rediff.com21 Oct 2005

Inflation rose to 4.62 per cent during the week ended October 8 from 4.24 per cent a week ago, mainly due to hike in prices of essential food items and manufactured products.

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

In pics: The untold story of a fashion week

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Rediff photographer-cum-correspondent Rajesh Karkera was the ultimate fly on the wall throughout the five days at Lakme Fashion Week Winter Fest 2016.

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Vandana has been attempting to bring in radical changes in the unhealthy food habits amongst the tribals.

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

6 pocket-friendly foreign destinations to head to

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

The destinations have a lot to offer in terms of adventure, culture and entertainment.

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Want to romance the rains? Here's the perfect monsoon getaway

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

It's that time of the year when everything looks greener and prettier.

The significance of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi New Year

The significance of Cheti Chand, the Sindhi New Year

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The Sindhi New Year 'chetichand' holds a lot of importance, as this is a day when friends and relatives come together to meet one another.

7 irresistible Diwali sweets you must try

7 irresistible Diwali sweets you must try

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

Rava Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Paneer Kheer and more. You can share yours too!

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

A wedding feast to remember

A wedding feast to remember

Rediff.com6 May 2017

'All the bride's beleaguered parents wanted, they said, was a simple wedding without any unnecessary problems.'

China's manufacturing continues to be weak

China's manufacturing continues to be weak

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Manufacturing of consumer goods, like food and liquor continued to improve in September.

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Christmas special: Recipes from Nagaland

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

We bring you traditional Christmas recipes from homes across India.

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Kerala's UDF, LDF raise voice against NDA's move to impose beef ban

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

UDF, LDF raise voice against cow slaughter ban backed by BJP leadership.

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

'My life has been like a Cinderella story'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'I have seen garibi to amiri.'

Will the BJP make India Veg?

Will the BJP make India Veg?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

'The BJP and RSS may realise it is much easier for the ICHR to rewrite textbooks and for the ICSSR to float its bizarre interpretations on social themes than to keep people away from their favourite dishes.'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

'Ahmed Bhai's political intellect was very high'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'There were any number of Congress leaders who disliked Sonia Gandhi, but they were very close to Ahmed Bhai and he would listen, and give a shoulder to cry upon.'

Retailers rattled by I-Day online sales, plan to petition government

Retailers rattled by I-Day online sales, plan to petition government

Rediff.com10 Aug 2016

Retailer bodies to demand govt action against I-Day sales offers, threaten legal action for breach of FDI rules.

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

A tough battle ahead for Mumbai's famous dabbawalas

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Mumbai's famous dabbawalas are reinventing themselves to meet the challenge posed by food delivery portals.

'Guwahati is very safe for women'

'Guwahati is very safe for women'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

It's Suzzane Baker's first season at Lakme and she's clearly excited.

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

'Badhaai Ho just changed my life'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

'...changed my image, changed everything.' 'Now I make calls with great confidence.' 'Day before yesterday, I sent a message to a director that I heard you are making a film, is there any role for me?' 'I have confidence now. Earlier, I could never do.'

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

This Navratri you can have a pizza!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

What if I told you, you could have pizza during fasts?

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The NIT Sringar has agreed to many of students's demands but did not reply to another major demand that the HRD minister or the PM should hoist the tricolour at the campus.

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

20 Union ministers may visit Gujarat for 'Vikas Parv'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

As many as 20 Union ministers are expected to visit different parts of Gujarat between May 27 and June 12 to participate in the 'Vikas Parv' (development festival) organised by the Bharatiya Janata Party's state unit.

'Even Pakistan will ditch Kashmir...'

'Even Pakistan will ditch Kashmir...'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

'.. if the cost is its own survival,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Maggi relaunch: No instant relief for Nestle India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Intensifying competition and possibility of further legal action to test expectations of recovery.

ModelSpeak: My father said I can't do Playboy

ModelSpeak: My father said I can't do Playboy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

"That's where he drew the line," says New York model Tiffany Hirth in this animated chat.

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

2018's TOP 15 Indian films

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Aseem Chhabra looks at the year's best Non-Hindi Indian movies.

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Quarantine hotels: It's business unusual

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Leading hotels are taking all precautions but the unusual service the staff has been pressed into puts them at the forefront of COVID fight.

EU's import ban on Indian mangoes comes into force

EU's import ban on Indian mangoes comes into force

Rediff.com1 May 2014

More than 1,400 people have signed an e-petition on the UK government website calling to 'Reverse Mango Import Ban.'

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

How about Alia and Bhumi together in a movie?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Savouring Spielberg's fierce, fine movie; salivating over MAMI's line-up; gobbling a Shrek cake; visualising a desi Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants with Alia, Bhumi and more in Sukanya Verma's Super Filmi Week.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

Recipe: How to make Raw Mango Rice

Recipe: How to make Raw Mango Rice

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

This spicy tangy preparation is quite popular during the festival season.