The effect of the beef ban has yet to show up in prices.
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
As male bovines today account for only 28 per cent of India's cattle, it clearly shows that it is the bulls and not the cows that are mostly being butchered. This makes it clear that cow slaughter is not a problem but the slaughter of male bovines is whose main utility today is in the value of their meat, says Murad Ali Baig.
Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.
Chef Jimmy Seervai will help you show off your culinary skills.
The fever of banning meat spread on Thursday with such directives being issued in Rajasthan, Jammu and Kashmir and Ahmedabad.
'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.
The interesting bit about the Azamgarh poll finding on India TV was the whopping percentage of Muslims backing the SP-BSP alliance, which sort of negates Mayawati's appeal to the community to not split their vote with the Congress, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
Mini Ribeiro tells you how to make the most of winter spices.
Shahid Afridi admits that veteran opener Gautam Gambhir is not someone with whom he would be found in a 'coffee shop'.
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'The RSS had nothing to do with organising the event,' senior RSS leader Indresh Kumar tells Rediff.com
In the Silicon Valley of India, one can use the cryptocurrency to pay for food, buy bus tickets, order stuff online, and even get a haircut.
Did you know that the Indian railways carries 23 million passengers every day?
'No lives should be taken during Paryushan.' 'When fish is taken out from the sea it is dead, hence no ban on it.' 'They hang the meat in shops and those who are fasting are pained by this sight.'
150,000 people are being rendered jobless.
'Muslims eat beef, some Hindus and poor people also eat, so why should we stop them from eating?'
The delectable fast-breaking meals or Iftars are becoming more innovative as ever and the spreads more lavish.
Girgaum, once a thriving neighbourhood of Maharashtrians in south Mumbai, who loved their seafood and meat, has slowly been taken over by vegetarians, forcing eateries serving non-vegetarian food to shut down, says Neeta Kolhatkar
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
Anita Aikara shares her aunt Joyce Benny Meledath's recipe of milk pudding.
The Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com, says Aseem Chhabra.
'If Nutella is missing anywhere in the world, you'll probably find it in Ranveer's house!' 'He loves food!'
'In a country like India, it is clear that respecting religions -- in politics or in the kitchen -- is disastrous,' says Amberish K Diwanji.
Ajit Balakrishnan reflects on pariahs, small businesses, and blockchains.
Say hello to these delightful foodies from Kolkata!
Taking a strident position on the matter, Shiv Sena president Uddhav Thackeray said, "We will ensure there is no ban on sale of meat for the eight days."
'The best way to make an impact in this market is by focusing on three things: Unmet customer need, unarticulated customer need, and emerging customer need,' Metro's Arvind Mediratta tells Sangeeta Tanwar and Alokananda Chakraborty.
Mouthwatering pani puris, delicious jalebis, parathas, chole bhature, gulab jamuns and motichoor ladoos...these foodies in the capital are serenading our taste buds and how!
From Srinagar to Goa, we'll tell you the places to head to this month.
We bring you traditional Bengali preparations to help celebrate Durga Puja.
Prices of buffaloes and cattle have fallen by 20-30%.
In a major sign of transformation of manufacturing-dominated Chinese economy, annual output of its service sector may exceed that of the manufacturing sector for the first time ever in 2013, an expert said.
This spicy potato curry and dal stuffed poori is a popular breakfast dish in Delhi and some parts of Uttar Pradesh.
The banyan tree and the green chilli; the crow and the beetle; the rose and the mango; the informality and good humour of its people... Beloved author Ruskin Bond continues Rediff.com's special series on India's treasures, and tells Archana Masih that India's wealth lies in its simple splendours.
Will the political heat amid this election season draw a wedge between two dear friends?
After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.
Ramzan food walk reveals Old Delhi's culinary tradition!
They'll spice up your Instagram feeds with their lip-smacking food pics.
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