Over four days all of Tamil Nadu is caught up in celebrating Pongal, the state's harvest festival. From a bonfire to worshipping cattle, it is a throwback to a time when society was agrarian, says A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com.
"Virat is fabulous," says 27-year old model Ritu Chauhan from New Delhi... but that doesn't make her think of dating her favourite cricketer. Speaking to Tista Sengupta/Rediff.com, Ritu throws light on her journey into modelling and how she thinks couples should work hand-in-hand.
It is easy to be indulgent during this time of the year. Here are some secrets to help you enjoy the festivities and stay fit!
'It is quite natural for our farmers to go for rice and cane when both power and water are almost free.'
Was Manmohan Singh focused too much on getting policy right, while Narendra Modi is focused essentially on getting projects moving?
The Indian contingent of more than 300 navy personnel was assisting in the relief, with divers searching the brackish waters and medical teams seeing patients in makeshift tents set up at shelters.
Sucheta Sharma -- a model for more than a decade -- gave us the right reasons as to why he's the favourite to all.
If he is mentally-ill, then why was he sent to the border and was put on duty? asks jawan's kin.
A crunchy cinnamon-spiced fruit dessert topped with oats and nuts. Do you have a recipe to share? Email it to us!
The Congress said arrogance of the BJP has touched its zenith as it turned 'blind' to farm distress.
Italian model Mariana Falasachi gets candid.
Away from parents and in-laws, many couples find themselves unprepared for parenthood in a digital age. Nikita Puri explores apps that can ease the way.
Mehbooba Mufti is running an alliance that is unnatural -- and one she instinctively militates against. She needs to be responsible in what she says and does -- and her time starts now, says Aditi Phadnis.
Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!
The whitefly outbreak has intensified a debate over GM crops just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office reviews a proposal to allow farmers to grow GM mustard.
Here's how to create a healthy relationship with your food.
'It was the first document he had seen that asked him about his past in such detail; it was the only interest this country (America) had shown in his origins, and it was most inconvenient. To get ahead, he had to find out where he had come from.'
Barkha talks about her journey in the world of glamour and her new show, Girls On Top.
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.
His father is a former finance minister. His brother is a minister in the Modi government. But Sumant Sinha wants nothing to do with politics and tells Shreya Jai why he is bullish on the renewable energy sector.
The biggest disappointment was the compromise on the promised corporate tax reduction path.
The easiest time of year to shed the extra kilos is when the temperatures soar. Here's a 10-point guide.
Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?
Find out by answering (honestly) if you are eating more salt than you should
Keep this checklist handy, and drive stress away!
Did you know that mushrooms can help control your sugar level?
Suresh Narayanan, chairman & managing director, Nestl India, shares tips on crisis management.
'Mainly, his strategy to win UP veered around spreading the message of Hindu identity, projecting Modi's leadership, encashing anti-incumbency against the Samajwadi Party and UPA governments in Lucknow and Delhi respectively.' Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com provides exclusive insights into Amit Shah's strategy that gave Narendra Modi an awesome victory in Uttar Pradesh.
Since 2000, India has had three serious droughts.
In the second part of a series, we bring you recipes from chef Vikas Khanna's latest book.
'The main meal consisted of one soup, a salad, 2 or 3 vegetarian dishes (including at least 1 green vegetable), a variety of rice, freshly prepared Rotis or Phulkas, Dal, and yogurt.'
Your humble kitchen is not just a treasure trove for great skincare remedies but also the 'Room of Requirement' for long beautiful hair! Read on!
Even given politicians' penchant for self-promotion, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa takes it to another level altogether, says A Ganesh Nadar. Nothing wrong with it, provided it's not done at the tax-payer's expense.
Not many people in Bangladesh are talking about the Teesta issue.
Chef-turned-author Rakhee Vaswani's simple tricks to cook healthy, restaurant-style food at home.
They live on the road under a temporary, plastic roof. But, for 11 days, Lord Ganesha finds a home in their abode.
Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.
Piramals are the largest investors in the Indian real estate sector after HDFC, with investments worth $3 billion already.
Darjeeling born Ekom Mamik found her true calling in life in Kenya, when she least expected it.
