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STOP Eating These 10 Foods During The Monsoon

STOP Eating These 10 Foods During The Monsoon

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Monsoon is the breeding season for fish and shellfish, making them more susceptible to contamination, warns Zamurrud Patel, chief dietitian, Gleneagles Hospital. Instead, include freshly cooked chicken, eggs or pulses in your meals to meet your daily protein requirements.

FSSAI issues notices to 8 food companies over misleading 'healthy' claims

FSSAI issues notices to 8 food companies over misleading 'healthy' claims

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food business operators, including Emami Healthy & Tasty and Plan B, for using misleading brand names, trade names, and product claims that violate the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

The Director Sanjeev Kapoor Wants For His Biopic

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sanjeev Kapoor, known for popularising Indian cuisine globally, has revealed that he will only allow his friend and acclaimed filmmaker Hansal Mehta to direct his much-anticipated biopic.

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Restaurants, Multiplexes Eye World Cup Final Windfall

Rediff.com6 days ago

Businesses across sectors are positioning themselves to capitalise on the expected surge in demand.

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Recipe: Bethica's Soya Seaweed Tikki

Rediff.com6 days ago

These yummy shallow fried tikkis, made of soya nuggets and seaweed, are so easy and simple to prepare. They are irresistible as starter or party snacks.

What People Munch On At Half-Time

What People Munch On At Half-Time

Rediff.com5 days ago

What do we eat when we watch football?

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Sonam Wangchuk refuses treatment; wife says July 20 Parliament march on

Rediff.com5 days ago

Activist Sonam Wangchuk, hospitalised after a 20-day hunger strike, is refusing medical treatment despite signs of dehydration and metabolic abnormalities. His wife alleges a lack of transparency from Safdarjung Hospital and is seeking his discharge, while Wangchuk remains determined to continue his protest against NEET exam irregularities.

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

London Diaries: Every Meal Is a Gamble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Divya Nair shares the recipe for the perfectly-cooked salmon to be served with imperfect-looking mushroom pt and mashed potatoes, cooked with lots of love.

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Memoni Recipes: Khaunsa, Mahi Fish Pulao

Rediff.com3 days ago

A bold cuisine known for its flavours and robust spices, Memoni food comes from the Memon community with roots in Sindh and Kutch.

Rakul Singh's 6 Rules To A Healthy Life

Rakul Singh's 6 Rules To A Healthy Life

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Want to lead a healthy life? Rakul Singh gives us 6 amazing tips!

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

'Indians Have The Worst Metabolism, Diets High In Refined Carbs'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

'Refined carbohydrates are the quiet troublemaker in our diet.' 'We eat plenty of calories, but not enough nutrition.'

BJP brought 50,000 people from UP for Assam polls: Mamata

BJP brought 50,000 people from UP for Assam polls: Mamata

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Mamata Banerjee accuses the BJP of importing voters for the Assam elections and plotting similar interference in West Bengal, raising concerns about electoral integrity and potential cultural restrictions.

7 Foods With A Low GI Index

7 Foods With A Low GI Index

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The glycemic index ranks carbohydrate-containing foods by how quickly they raise blood sugar.

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

FDA Cracks Down On Hospital Pharmacies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

'Hospitals sometimes compel patients to purchase medicines only from pharmacies owned by or attached to the hospital, refuse to provide prescriptions, withhold prescriptions, or send prescriptions directly to the hospital pharmacy without patient consent.'

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Summer Recipe: Roopa's Mango Salsa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Colourful and bursting with tropical flavour, Chef Roopa Nabar's Mango Salsa is a summer delight.

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Recipe: Bethica's Banjara Mutton

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Bethica Das perfects a rustic mutton dish from Rajasthan. Her Banjara Gosht references the Banjara community known for a distinctive style of cooking.

7 Foods To Boost Your Daily Iodine Intake

7 Foods To Boost Your Daily Iodine Intake

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

How to add iodine to your diet.

The Day I Walked Away From My Marriage

The Day I Walked Away From My Marriage

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

'Though he said a lot of things, he never once asked me to stay.' Aarti David explores love and betrayal in this short story.

10 Simple Ways To Protect Planet Earth

10 Simple Ways To Protect Planet Earth

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

From bringing down your plastic waste output to conserving water, every little bit helps. When small actions are taken by many and millions sign on there's powerful impact.

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Trump by his side, Modi raises Indian sailors' deaths at G7

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Modi's comments on underlining the importance of ensuring the safety of seafarers came against the backdrop of growing anger in India over the killing of the three Indian crew members in a US military attack on a merchant ship off the coast of Oman last week.

He Walked 2,000 Km Across The Sahyadris

He Walked 2,000 Km Across The Sahyadris

Rediff.com26 May 2026

'All this diversity that our country provides brings in a lot of learnings.' 'That is what I really end up sharing with the whole community.' 'But it all comes through making my shoes dirty.'

SEE: How K-Pop, Cuisine and Football United South Korea and Mexico

SEE: How K-Pop, Cuisine and Football United South Korea and Mexico

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thanks to major companies like Kia, Mexico has seen a huge influx of South Korean population in places like Monterrey, with Korean cuisine and K-Pop becoming major influences in the country.

Recipe: Swati's Fried Potol

Recipe: Swati's Fried Potol

Rediff.com25 May 2026

This tadka for pointed gourd takes it to another level taste-wise.

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'If 5% of the total revenue was spent on LPG (pre-war), it is now expected to double. The overall food cost in restaurants is expected to rise by 4-6%.'

University doesn't impose food choices, zero tolerance for violence: JNU VC

University doesn't impose food choices, zero tolerance for violence: JNU VC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Talking about April 10 violence, she said that there are 17 hostels in the university and in 16 of those, everything went on peacefully with the iftar and the Ram Navami puja being organised together.

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

'Money Makes A Huge Difference In A Marriage'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Bengaluru-based Priyanka* reveals how resuming her career and becoming financially independent taught her to feel confident about herself.

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

What Jawaharlal Nehru Did for India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

The Doctor Who Saved Thousands Of Babies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

Thousands and thousands and thousands of adults owe their lives to the commitment and medical fervour of Dr Armida Fernandez, who a grateful nation honoured with the Padma Shri this year.

No double standards in fight against terror: Ajit Doval

No double standards in fight against terror: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com29 May 2026

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval called for decisive action against terrorism and said there cannot be 'double standards' in the fight against it, while addressing an international security forum in Russia.

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

'I've asked them so many times that after going through gruelling shoot sessions for 30-40 years, what keeps your passion alive? I think it's the discipline to show up.'

'A little bit of movement' seen in Iran peace talks: Marco Rubio

'A little bit of movement' seen in Iran peace talks: Marco Rubio

Rediff.com22 May 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that discussions aimed at halting the conflict with Iran have shown "some slight progress," while simultaneously echoing Washington's dissatisfaction with its NATO allies.

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

'My Father-In-Law's Death Saved Our Marriage'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Chitra tells us how her strained relationship with her husband and mother-in-law gradually improved after her father-in-law passed away.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Santula

Odia Recipe: Pratibha's Santula

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Santula is a wholesome Odia vegetable dish, known for its subtle flavours. Unlike heavily-spiced curries, Santula relies on the natural taste of fresh vegetables enhanced only by minimal spices.

Recipe: Vaishali's Stir Fry Veggie One-Pot Meal

Recipe: Vaishali's Stir Fry Veggie One-Pot Meal

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

A stir-fry with an adequate range and volume of vegetables, that incorporates a little protein, be it paneer or tofu or something else, is a hearty, carb-free meal by itself, that will keep you full for several hours.

Trump lands in Beijing to rare VIP welcome amid trade and Iran talks

Trump lands in Beijing to rare VIP welcome amid trade and Iran talks

Rediff.com13 May 2026

US President Donald Trump received a red carpet welcome in Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, the Iran war, and other key issues. The visit underscores the importance both nations place on their relationship amid ongoing tensions.

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

How Sleep, Screen Time Affect Your Sex Life

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Burnout reduces pleasure, curiosity, and the ability to feel desire, even in healthy relationships.

Why The Energy Crisis Will Get Worse

Why The Energy Crisis Will Get Worse

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted some 20 per cent of the global flows but even if it opens, damages to production facilities in the region will take time to repair, points out Sunita Narain.

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

'We Will See A Different BJP In Bengal'

Rediff.com7 May 2026

'In West Bengal, the BJP's ideology of Hindutva will be customised to cater to the culture and the cultural imperatives of Bengalis.'