Chef Sudhakar adds a touch of sweetness to Diwali celebrations.
It strokes appetite, lifts spirits and leads to a speedy recovery.
It was a unique celebration; there is no other instance where Harijans were feted to celebrate India's Independence, says Prakash Bhandari.
'The pandemic helped me to shift my focus to the medicinal qualities of food.'
Also known as Thiruvaiyaru Halwa, this recipe has its origins in Tanjore district of Tamil Nadu.
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The prasad included laddoos, a copy of the Ramcharitmanas and tulsi mala, Chief Minister's Media Advisor Shalabh Mani Tripathi told PTI. He said the first prasad was sent to the Mahaveer's family in Ayodhya.
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'In the first lockdown, my mother used to feed me everything possible.' 'After all, she is an Indian mother.' 'Sometimes laddoos, sometimes parathas.' 'I gained almost 10 kg.' 'When Maharani fell into my lap, the weight was a perfect match for the character.'
The tribal leader, India's youngest president at 64 and the first to be born after Independence, took oath of office in the name of god to 'preserve, protect and defend the Constitution and the law'.
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Rediff reader Priyanka Mukherjee sent us this easy-to-make Malpua recipe.
Reader Sarika Seth Gunjal shares this mouthwatering Gulab Jamun recipe.
Rediff reader Amarendra Mulye from Mumbai shares this interesting 'Gulab Halwa' recipe with us.
As the festival began on Monday morning, idols of different shapes and sizes of the elephant-headed God, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and considered as a symbol of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, were installed at the sarvanjik (community) mandals and at homes by devotees.
Vishaka Rautela shares an interesting dessert recipe made with dates and Marie biscuits. Share yours!
Rediff reader Debjani Chatterjee shares the recipes of this delicious Bengali sweet also known as Pran Hara.
Nidhi S Raj of Soul And Spice Box shares with us this recipe.
'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your life and the life of your child.'
Chef Ananya Banerjee shares five yummy Diwali treats with a healthy twist.
Truckloads of laddoos, hundreds of packets of sweets, and tonnes of flowers have been brought in by his admirers. "Laddoos will be distributed in the afternoon to mark Nitish Kumar's victory," a JD-U leader said. In true Holi style, jubilant JD-U supporters have been playing with colours, bursting firecrackers and distributing sweets since the morning. "It is a red letter day for us," Satish Kumar, an upbeat JD-U leader, told rediff.com
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Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
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Shobha Ram is among the estimated 100,000 beggars who roam the streets of Delhi.
With Diwali -- festival of lights -- round the corner, Dhoni shared a cute video of him having a Besan ka Ladoo (a sweet made of gram flour) with his daughter Ziva.
If you're planning to go healthy this Ganesh Utsav, then this recipe is for you.
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Suneil Shetty, Sonu Sood, Vidyut Jamwal and Vivaan Shah were some of the other guests.
Joginder Tuteja celebrates Mother's Day by looking at the recent moms who have made a big impression in the movies.
Rediff readers talk about their favourite food.
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You'll love its mild taste and crumbling texture, insists Shipra Dudeja.
Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.
This Diwali, surprise your loved ones with your extra-ordinary culinary skills.
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