News for 'festive treats'

Recipes: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal and more

Recipes: Ven Pongal, Sakkarai Pongal and more

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

On the occasion of Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, we bring you some traditional recipes you can treat your loved ones to.

Delhi govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Delhi govt sprinkles water on Yamuna to remove froth

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Officials have admitted that the problem of frothing will continue until sewage treatment plants in Delhi are upgraded to meet the new standards.

Focus on micro-containment of Covid: PM to states

Focus on micro-containment of Covid: PM to states

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

In a review meeting through video conference with chief ministers and representatives of seven states with a high burden of COVID-19 cases, Modi said having micro containment zones will help states in dealing with the spread of the infection and also allow normal activities to continue.

Diwali recipe: How to make Kashi Halwa

Diwali recipe: How to make Kashi Halwa

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Made with sweetened ash gourd and garnished with nuts, this halwa makes for an incredible festive treat.

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Recipes: How to make Shahi Kheer and Sweet Appams

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

This Ganeshotsav prepare these sweet offerings.

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

TN assembly passes resolution urging Centre to repeal CAA

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The Tamil Nadu assembly on Wednesday adopted a resolution urging the Centre to repeal the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019 to protect and ensure unity and communal harmony and uphold the secular principles enshrined in the Constitution.

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Your ultimate holiday calendar for May

Rediff.com5 May 2017

This is your chance to squeeze in a quick trip before the monsoon sets in.

Why Shah Rukh wore a suit in Goa

Why Shah Rukh wore a suit in Goa

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

DEAR LOVE GURU: My ex is engaged to my good friend

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Mann ki baat: Smile more to score more, PM tells students ahead of exam season

Mann ki baat: Smile more to score more, PM tells students ahead of exam season

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

With the exam season round the corner, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday exhorted students and their families to treat exams as a festival and not as a source of stress, saying they should "smile more to score more" and not take it as "test of life".

How airports are going all out to please passengers

How airports are going all out to please passengers

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

These would include passenger engagement initiatives, consumer offers, and curated menus at food and beverage outlets.

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Govt's sops for realty sector good, but not enough

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

'The government has just scratched the tip of the surface with the recent announcement. They are not realising the gravity of the situation.'

PHOTOS: Step into Mumbai's wonderland

PHOTOS: Step into Mumbai's wonderland

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Mumbai's famous Kala Ghoda art festival has begun.

Your diet plan this Diwali

Your diet plan this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

PM announces repeal of 3 farm laws, but protests yet to be over

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

He maintained that the laws were for their benefit and then apologised to people of the country, adding that the government could not convince a section of farmers despite its clear heart and clean conscience.

PIX: Deepika arrives in Cannes!

PIX: Deepika arrives in Cannes!

Rediff.com17 May 2017

See how her journey has been so far...

Why Biriyaani shocked Kerala

Why Biriyaani shocked Kerala

Rediff.com5 May 2021

'I'd definitely wish that the audience of Kerala mature. There are a large number of people who welcome sexual scenes or content if it is in a foreign movie but they can't accept this in a regional movie. That attitude of hypocrisy has to change.'

Active Covid cases remain below 7.5-lakh for 2nd day

Active Covid cases remain below 7.5-lakh for 2nd day

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

Presently 14 states and UTs including Chhattisgarh (0.96 per cent), Jharkhand (0.87 per cent), Andhra Pradesh (0.82 per cent), Telangana (0.57 per cent), Bihar (0.49 per cent), Assam (0.44 per cent), Odisha (0.43 per cent) and Kerala (0.34 per cent) are reporting case fatality rate of less than 1 per cent.

Doctor shares battle with coronavirus on Twitter

Doctor shares battle with coronavirus on Twitter

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Dr Yale Chen (@yaletung) tweets lung ultrasounds and accounts of his symptoms each day to raise awareness.

#MadeInAssam: A fashion revolution

#MadeInAssam: A fashion revolution

Rediff.com25 Aug 2016

Three designers put the spotlight on weaves from India's favourite north eastern state.

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Planning to buy a house? Do it soon

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

If you are scouting for a property, finalise the deal within the next seven months and benefit from this measure, suggests Bindisha Sarang.

'People won't resume work from May 4'

'People won't resume work from May 4'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We don't know when things will get back to normal, even if the lockdown gets over.'

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Soccer: 42 new positive COVID cases in EPL in a week

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Some English clubs may consider vaccine status of transfer targets

Christmas recipe: How to make Marshmallows

Christmas recipe: How to make Marshmallows

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

This simple recipe is the perfect treat for your guests this festive season.

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

PIX: Shilpa Shetty's Iftar indulgence!

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Don't blame us if you go into food coma after reading this!

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

My take aways from the Jaipur LitFest

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

'Surprised by the absence of any sloganeering or even mild protest in an ambience so free and self-regulated, I asked a friend from Delhi whether he too, with sharp political antenna, was surprised at how smooth and easy going everything was,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Akbar was a challenge any actor would love to take up.'

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Seen these FANTASTIC films?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The New York Film Festival served an amazing plate of films. Aseem Chhabra picks the best ones.

The Woman Who Chases Birds

The Woman Who Chases Birds

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Rathika Ramaswamy's love affair with wildlife photography began in 2003, when she took pictures of birds at the Bharatpur bird sanctuary. That love affair -- captured in her lens -- bloomed! And how!

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Sight to behold: 30 million tulips blossom in Istanbul!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The result is a glorious spring flower festival with brilliant splashes of color everywhere the eye can see.

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

10 Films that Amazed Me at Cannes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.

384 killed by quake-triggered tsunami in Indonesia

384 killed by quake-triggered tsunami in Indonesia

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Strong aftershocks continued to rock the coastal city on Saturday morning.

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

PIX: Man City survive Leicester rally; Spurs score

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Images from Sunday's Premier League action.

Ramzan recipe: Mutton Biryani and Rezala

Ramzan recipe: Mutton Biryani and Rezala

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Food blogger Urmimala Banerjee sent us this interesting recipe to celebrate the festive season.

'Bakri Eid is a day away and there is such confusion'

'Bakri Eid is a day away and there is such confusion'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'Why the restrictions for Bakri Eid?'

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

A Christmas feast that's good for your heart!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

This Christmas, make an effort to have a heart-friendly feast, says Priyanka Rohatgi.

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Jallikattu spectator gored to death in Madurai

Rediff.com15 Jan 2018

Nineteen-year old Kalimuthu, who was seated in a front row of the viewers' gallery, suffered fatal stomach injury when the bull running in the playing arena suddenly strayed and attacked him.

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

11 places to vacation this Christmas!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

If you plan to go on a holiday soon, we can help you out with the list of places which are really fascinating.

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Coronavirus: Xi says situation grave as toll rises to 41

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

It has triggered a cause of concern for India too as many of the 700 odd Indian students studying in universities of Wuhan and Hubei provinces are still stuck up there.