The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
Kathal has a fairly kooky premise, one that would fill up a half an hour sitcom in a bundle of studio laughs. But when stretched into a feature film, its whimsy slumps into awkward energy, observes Sukanya Verma.
A delicious traditional recipe using ripe jackfruit.
Constituencies that are going to the polls in the first phase, slated for April 19, have just 19 days for campaigning. Contrast that with those going to polls in the 7th phase, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.
When the winter weed-like green hits the bazaars, cash in on it and gorge on bathua parathas.
Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
The reasons are too private to be discussed at a round table, listed out during a seminar, or uncovered in an academic course. A proud but insomniac connoisseur murmuring in his sleep may do a better job of explaining the phenomenon than an expert on a podium. Sreehari Nair airs his thoughts.
Sumit Bhosle sent us these pictures of fruits from his farm in Sawantwadi.
Yes, there's going to be a lot of tears, laughs and thrills coming your way.
Those who don't eat fish may include alternatives like chia seeds, flax seeds, walnuts, soybeans and kidney beans, which are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids and offer major health benefits, says Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan.
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There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
There is an impression within the Tamil Nadu BJP -- although no one is airing it -- that over-exposure for Narendra Modi over the past months may work against party candidates, as they have triggered a near-continuous social media debate on his achievements and failures, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.
Here's the recipe that will help you make these delicious Kannada recipes: Maddur Vada, Ennagai Palya, Jack Fruit Mulaka and Jolada Rotti.
This light, tasty preparation can be eaten with ghee rice or even by itself.
Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.
As Sanya Malhotra prepares to play a cop investigating the curious case of two missing jackfruits in the quirky new Netflix offering Kathal, here's a list of all her performances so far.
Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.
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They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.
After a rather dull April when there were hardly any theatrical or OTT releases, May would be a lot more crowded with a dozen odd movies and web series arriving.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
Get ready to rustle up a banquet for your sibling on Raksha Bandhan.
As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.
The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.
Abhijit also said he would like the government to issue a postage stamp in honour of his father.
These breakfast fajitas can be made with chicken too instead of egg. For a vegan or Jain version use 250 gm tofu crumbled instead of egg.
You can enjoy Nadiya Sarguroh's take on Mutton Biryani with Raita or salad to balance all the masala and spice.
Viewed as India's most eligible bachelor by some, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says he'll get married when the right girl comes along and part of the problem is that his parents' "really lovely marriage" has set the bar very high.
Shobha Warrier/Rediff.com travels to Pullampara to discover how it became India's first digital literate village.
Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com takes us on a tour inside the Byculla zoo, located in the heart of Mumbai.
Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.
Presenting the best food pics shared by our readers this week.
From the dusty lanes of Mirati, life took the scholar politician to the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan through a warren of powerful offices he held, but the village stuck, the bond only grew stronger.
Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!
