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Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Which Cuisines Were Voted World's Top 7?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

TasteAtlas, the online international food guide, has announced its cuisine awards for 25/26.

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Recipes: Mangalore Clams, Bengal Prawns

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Try your hand at yummy dry fry Mangaluru clams. Or attempt this delicious Bengali preparation of prawns with taro leaves.

Oil tanks sealed, but full risk remains in MSC Elsa wreck: DGS

Oil tanks sealed, but full risk remains in MSC Elsa wreck: DGS

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

According to a situation report issued by the DGS, the oil containment measures have temporarily stabilised the situation, but full risk mitigation will happen only on successful commencement of saturation diving to extract the remaining trapped fuel oil from the vessel, MSC Elsa 3.

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

How To Stay Safe During Umrah

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Tips to avoid the heat, crowds, and travel risks, including incidents like the tragic Mufrihat accident that killed 45 Indian pilgrims.

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

'Very close' to India, Modi; sanctioned them: Trump's mixed message

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

During a visit to the UK, former US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of intervening to resolve a conflict between India and Pakistan, linking it to trade negotiations. He also discussed tariffs on India for buying Russian oil and the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Recipe: Sunita's No-Oil Mung Dosa

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Dosa is often tastiest when made using a dal-rice batter and frying it crispy in plenty of ghee. That's not to say that dosas made without heavy amounts of rice and ghee can't taste rather yum too and make for nutritious light breakfasts.

Shame to see Modi getting in bed with 2 authoritarians: US

Shame to see Modi getting in bed with 2 authoritarians: US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Navarro's remarks came after the public display of bonhomie by the three leaders on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin on Monday.

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Recipes: Mizo Pork, Buff Curry

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

An introduction to the mellow flavours of Mizo cuisine.

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Favourite Monsoon Recipes: Tera, Patolis

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Review: Can't Root For This Maalik

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Maalik is just unpleasant, not even slightly engaging, observes Deepa Gahlot.

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

What July's Hiring Trends Reveal

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Fresher hiring grew by 8 per cent driven by non-IT services oil and gas, real estate, and education sectors.

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Onam Recipes: Parippu Curry, Nendran Payasam

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Odisha Recipe: Shristi's Chhena Gaja

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Recipe: Mother-In-Law's Sambar

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Sinus Struggles? Try This Simple Home Remedy

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Breathe better with this simple home remedy for a blocked nose.

Is Poor Posture Giving You Back Pain?

Is Poor Posture Giving You Back Pain?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

rediffGURU Dr Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist and the founder of Merahki Holistic Wellness Company explains why it's important to correct your posture while sitting or working.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Recipes: Sarafath's Gongura Pappu, Sumitra's Tomato Pappu

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

The Sweet Rise of Indian Chocolates

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

India's craft chocolate makers are changing the market by using local cacao, creating bold new flavours, making chocolate both a luxury and a story.

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

This Odia Sweet Is Part Of Lord Jagannath's Chappan Bhoga

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

The Jagannath temple has fostered Odisha's regional cooking styles and preserved local food traditions.

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

The Alaska Fiasco: Lessons For India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

The point to note for India is that we must not panic. The United States may be our largest export destination, but high tariffs will not exactly mean gloom and doom. Sure, we can throw some morsels as we continue negotiating, but we must be firm that some red lines cannot be crossed, no matter what, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Hot And Sour Soup

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Hot And Sour Soup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

A spicy but nutritious soup for the close of day.

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Recipe: Niranjini's Crabs With Malabar Spinach

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

England suffer huge blow as India look to seal series

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

India eye maiden women's T20I series win over England; hosts to miss injured skipper Brunt

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.

Recipe: Vaishali's Rainbow Herb Rice

Recipe: Vaishali's Rainbow Herb Rice

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

A fusion rice with colourful vegetables and paneer that makes for a wonderful lunch or tiffin.

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Recipe: Rajesh's Cabbage Szechuan Rice

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Two types of cabbage give this Chinese rice its crunchy but excellent flavour.

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Durga's Amma's Yummy Onion Sambar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Recipe: Mayur's Mixed Dal Vadas

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

These hot and crispy vadas are perfect with hot chai.

Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Recipe: Smita's Karandi Or Prawn Relish

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.

Recipe: Chocolate Churros

Recipe: Chocolate Churros

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Make your own churros!

Recipe: Seekh Kebab Hot Dogs

Recipe: Seekh Kebab Hot Dogs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Have leftover kebabs? Use this recipe to jazz up your tea-time.

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Recipe: Hitesh's Mom's Sambhar

Rediff.com28 Apr 2025

Hitesh Harisinghani's mother learned to make sambhar from his nani. Packed with vegetables, it has a dash of sweetness from the jaggery, and sour from tamarind and tomatoes.

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Mayur's Masaledaar Dhaniya Chicken

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Kitchen Tips: Indian Foods That Freeze Well

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Recipe: Sarson Ka Saag & Makki Ki Roti

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Corn rotis fried in ghee with white butter-topped mustard greens has a firm place in culinary heaven.