'It is in the form of the nava shaktis that Durga or Adi Shakti lives inside everyone.'
The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.
Make your annual modak binge-fest exciting with these fun but unusual recipes.
Rediff reader Souvik Mukherjee shares the recipe of the yummy Milk Kalakand. Enjoy!
What are you cooking this Diwali? Tell us!
Cartoon characters created and developed in local animation studios are enchanting Indian kids like never before, says Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.
Bollywood's festive fervour, in full swing!
It's a TV commercial that has gone viral in Pakistan and that's all thanks to Sania Mirza and Shoaib Akhtar.
Ladies from across the country share their household recipes that mark the Ganesha festival.
Rediff reader Annapoorni shares a dessert recipe she learned from her mother Dr D Leela Devi.
He has no challenger in the Congress, the Akali Dal is in disarray. Will he call a snap election?
Some jewellery shops in the famous Shringaar Haat area turned into places for community television spots as passers-by and even some security personnel and mediapersons joined shopkeepers to watch the live telecast of 'bhoomi poojan' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the temple and his speech. Many recalled that these scenes were similar to ones quite common in late 1980s when 'Ramayana' serial was telecast on Doordarshan and people used to gather at few houses and shops having TV sets.
All set to celebrate its victory, the scene at Bharatiya Janata Party office in Mumbai was of joy. Senior leaders of the BJP came out in full support and celebrated their victory. They were already flashing the victory sign.
Before his big debut, let's take a look at his pictures on Instagram.
It's time Rahul Gandhi became attuned to the reality of the 21st century instead of recycling failed political jargon of the 20th century,' argues Virendra Kapoor.
'I am done with that genre. When you don't have a filmi background, it's difficult to do what you want to do.' Gurmeet Choudhary looks ahead with Laali Ki Shaadi Mein Laddoo Deewana.
'To this day, women, especially housewives, come up to me to tell me how much Arth matters to them.'
Mangalore-based Rediff reader Charulata Rao sent us this healthy dessert recipe.
Developers use this season to their advantage because they know that you will be most keen to make a real estate investment during these auspicious days. However, don't rush in blindly just because you want to buy something before this 'holy' period ends.
The decision came amid demands by various political outfits to ban Pakistani artistes from Indian films and performing in India.
Reader Tanu Pathak shares this recipe of an unusual yet very sumptuous starter or snacks for Diwali.
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!
Toxic colourings are being used as these are easily available, comparatively cheap and above all look attractive and fascinate buyers, especially children. But they could be carcinogenic. Toxic effects of these colours may include diseases like paralysis, brain damage, vomiting, diarrhoea, giddiness and food poisoning.
Celebrations broke out as the Grand Alliance was all set for a thumping victory in the Bihar polls.
Referring to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and BJP veteran L K Advani, Sinha said, "Today's BJP is not like the one in the days of Atalji and Advaniji."
Where the flowers, laddoos, and mehndi will come from.
Anita Aikara shares her aunt Joyce Benny Meledath's recipe of milk pudding.
Home bakers across India are churning out healthy treats by the dozen. We present a select few.
This Diwali, do something different. Make your sweets and savouries at home. Try these recipes!
Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore and Uttam Ghosh report from Maharashtra's Malnourished Corridor, visiting an anganwadi, which is often the first line of defence in tackling malnutrition.
Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.
'Yogiji insisted to Venkaiah Naiduji that he needs two more strong arms to rule Uttar Pradesh.'
There was no report of devotees facing any inconvenience even as shops and eateries downed their shutters and vehicles remained off roads.
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