Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
Apricots aren't just nutritious. Health sites, like Cleveland Clinic, place them in the superfood category.
President Droupadi Murmu hosted a state banquet for Russian President Vladimir Putin, featuring regional Indian delicacies and a performance of Indian classical and Bollywood music.
Why can't tikkis be made with millets and makhana?
Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.
Black pepper and jeera-accented pumpkin halwa will contribute special flavour to your Diwali feast.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her Diwali recipes. You can share yours too!
You can tuck into everything from spicy chaats to flavourful snacks to kebabs and, of course, desserts!
Indulge in the pulpy goodness of the summer fruit.
You can replace sugar with healthier alternatives like dates, raw honey and coconut sugar to protect your health during the festive season.
Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.
'Today with Taliban at our doorsteps literally, we can't even put up our national flag. Only Allah knows, what will happen to Afghanistan now'
Twenty suspended Rajya Sabha members on Wednesday started a 50-hour relay protest inside the Parliament complex, with sources saying the Opposition declined the chairman's offer that they express regret over their members' behaviour in the House to get the suspension revoked.
Actress Irra Mor generously offers a tonne of tips on looking good.
'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'
Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.
Rediff readers tell us how they welcomed Lord Ganesha.
Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.
The regular 'band, bajaa, baraat' were missing but the festivities seemed intact as Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann turned groom for his wedding with a doctor from Kurukshetra at his home.
It strokes appetite, lifts spirits and leads to a speedy recovery.
Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and Marie biscuits. Share yours!
Trekking is a truly transformative experience. Let me tell you why.
Rediff reader Debjani Chatterjee shares the recipes of this delicious Bengali sweet also known as Pran Hara.
Don't binge only on the laddoos, have some sarson ka saag as well.
A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies were served at the lunch hosted by PM Modi in honour of visiting US President Barack Obama.
The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.
'Eavesdropping over conversations, I can state with some authority that the transition from a winter body to a summer one is proving traumatic for most, the winter wardrobe chastened by the summer one.'
Hate beetroot? Try this delicious Beetroot Dhokla recipe.
Miss Grand India Manika Sheokand wants to challenge what people think of a girl child.
Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?
India is definitely not a country for mild flavours. And a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs are cashing in on it by adding a delicious twist to our favourite traditional snacks.
The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.
Priya Bala of Folomojo.com hits the road!
Community kitchens punctuate the sea of farmers who have descended on the site and are in no mood to relent or retreat until their demands are met by the Centre.
Sandesh, Rajbhog, Rosogulla and Chamcham have been revamped to keep up with people's adventurous palates.
A team of 30 chefs is cooking up an Indian storm with a Californian twist for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and 700 guests for his community lunch being hosted by the Indian consulate at the Fairmont Hotel.
This festive season, treat your loved ones to this royal delight.
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