'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'
Major Inderpaul Singh (retd), who served in the Indian Army for eight years and currently works as a life coach, shares valuable advice for UPSC aspirants giving their exam this year.
Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Here's what Bollywood's rich and famous eat in the morning.
Leftover rice is the versatile ingredient that can be used to make quick and easy idiyappam.
Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com captures scenes from Ayodhya hours before the pran prathishta ceremony.
Sprouts, walnuts, carrots, lemon, avocados on toast is bound to be a healthy way to start your day.
Fort Kochi's charm lies in its oldness. Put on that cap, lace up your sneakers and those 10,000 steps are easy-peasy!
'Birthday morning started with a delicious & healthy breakfast in the most beautiful setting'.
Food blogger Preeti Alam shares a step-by-step process.
Nothing beats the joy of having something healthy and delicious for breakfast, along with hot chai, on a rainy day.
Eating breakfast before exercise increases the speed at which we digest, absorb and metabolise carbohydrate that we may eat after exercise.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
Small things were changed in the Indian Davis Cup set-up for the tie against Togo and it was evident that they made a difference.
Presenting recipes of homemade fluffy waffles with an extra touch of goodness.
Add oats and bran to your breakfast to make your meal more nutritious.
Celebrate Holi with a chilled glass of nutrition.
Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly dosas and murgh malai chicken.
Mrs succeeds in riling you up for all the right reasons. And without resorting to high-pitched drama, applauds Sukanya Verma.
When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.
How would you like to have it? S Saraswathi helps us with a few recipes.
Certain foods can help prevent flare-ups by reducing the production of stomach acid and soothing the digestive system, says Dr Gaurav Kumar Patil.
Reshma Aslam shares a quick-and-easy breakfast recipe for you to try.
Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.
Stick to gluten-free meals as often as possible. This includes bread, roti, random snacks, bready dishes like pizza (unless it is sourdough), crackers, etc.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to give a twist to the traditional poha.
Rediff reader Reshma Aslam tells us how to make a sandwich tasty!
Incorporating millets into your breakfast is always a good idea.
Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.
Rediff reader Sangita Agrawal tells you how to make a healthy breakfast at home.
Kickstart your mornings with these hassle-free recipes.
Using black rice in your idlis makes them more nourishing.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to cook a healthy, relishing breakfast.
Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.
Two great reasons you'd want to get out of bed on a lazy weekend.
It's easy, hassle-free and simple to prepare.
Along with medication, following a healthy diet along with regular exercise can help you fight the hormonal disorder, suggests gynecologist, obstetrician and IVF expert Dr Amit Patil.
Normal blood sugar levels typically should be less than 100 mg/dL. Average blood sugar before meals should be 70-130 mg/dL. Your blood sugar levels after one to two hours after a meal should be less than 180 mg/dL.