The visitor returns not just with the jewel-like beauty of the country imprinted on the mind, the body rejuvenated by hot stone massages, but also with the captivating stories and myths that are built into every important structure -- whether a tourist magnet or an off-the-beaten track spot.
Diwali is over and it's time for a detox diet before the festive season gluttony begins again! Share with us your healthy food recipes!
Rediff reader Reshma Aslam shares some appetizing vegetarian soup recipes for the season.
In our enthusiasm to discover zero-cal fruit juices and fat-free desserts, we often overlook a few common sense tips that can bring down the calorific value of everyday food significantly. So the next time you gear up to forego dinner in favour of a watery soup and itt-bitty salad, try going the wholesome route instead -- incorporate these healthy cooking tips into your everyday recipes.
Dinacharya is a Sanskrit term for daily rituals that one must practice regularly to live in sync with nature.
Drink enough water, focus on your portion sizes, cut out junk food, start a walking routine, and stay consistent.
Here are some recipes ideas for Sattvic dishes, which contribute to the maintenance of Sattva guna -- the state of being calm and peaceful.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
It is possible to make your health food taste good. Here's how.
Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.
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.
Wearing white and lighter colours will prevent heat retention, thus reducing the risk of heat exhaustion, suggests Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.
Traditionally thukpa is made with buckwheat noodles and flavoured with yak meat or dried fish.
These should be your go-to food for slimming down.
'Much before moringa was fashionably healthy, dad drove my mother crazy by getting moringa leaves and drumsticks from our farm in quantities that would drive her up the wall.'
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
Drink plenty of water or fluids to keep your electrolytes and toxins in check, suggests Dr Vidhe Sharma.
Can't get enough of millets? Try these recipes from Rediff Food.
Black cropped top + white track pants + LOVE anklet socks + that snappy orange-peach hard-shell sling purse for a phone and a wallet + shades and you have a vacay-ready Rewati.
Avoid these common mistakes and make a healthy smoothie.
You can make fruits appealing by serving them in fancy shapes, says Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.
The simplest rule to follow is to eat at the right time, says Roopashree Sharma.
Cut back on salt intake and just watch your blood pressure fall, advises Dr Sameer Gupta, cardiologist and director, Umkal Hospital, Gurugram.
Before opening its first outlet in the country on November 9, the US fast food chain, Burger King Corporation, had approached the HC seeking an assurance that companies it had sued for trademark infringement will not approach lower courts for stay orders against its launch.
A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.
Don't blame us if you feel hungry after seeing these pix.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects, constantly layering the skin might is not the solution, says Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.
Nutritionist Dr Siddhant Bhargava explains the importance of essential nutrients, probiotic food and vitamin C in your daily diet.
This versatile lentil salad can be a whole meal by itself or an accompaniment to a light evening repast.
Siddhant Digvijay Jaitha, 38, from Kolkata tells us how he went from 106 to 79 kg in six months.
These yummy recipes can satisfy your cravings between meals.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'
Make sure you do not use more than 2 teaspoons of sugar in a day.
It is important to increase your intake of vitamin C through natural food sources, says Aarti Gill.
Five seeds that can help you lose weight.
A diet rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals is very crucial in maintaining and boosting immunity.
