He was getting fruits, but no implement to cut them with. He told the judge, sadly: "I have tried and it is very difficult, your honour." His statement quickly brought up the imagery of Peter trying to cut a pineapple with his teeth or a papaya with a pen or a toothbrush.
Gaurav Laha shares his weightloss journey.
Pharma, insurance and consumer goods companies try to tap the business opportunity
This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.
'The UPA was the gang that couldn't shoot straight. The NDA is the gang that can't stop shooting. They (the Modi government) are shooting at anybody, everybody, all directions, shooting themselves in the foot.'
Rediff reader Daphne sent us recipes of Broccoli and Walnut Soup, Galouti Kabab, Gushtaba, Roast Leg of Lamb and Mutton Rogan Josh.
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Narayanan, 33 from Chennai shares his story.
Lewis Hamilton was 'shocked' with the pace of Mercedes after notching a record-extending eighth pole position at the Australian Grand Prix ahead of team mate Valtteri Bottas as they thrashed their Formula One rivals in qualifying on Saturday.
Will voters in Ernakulam take to the Communist MP who asked 447 more questions and took part in 162 more debates than your average MP? Will Arun Jaitley's wish come true? Krishna Prasad, the renowned journalist and Outlook magazine's former editor-in-chief, reports from Kochi.
Slurrp! These mouth-watering dishes will make Children's Day special for your kids.
Are you a working mom with not much time on your hands? Guess, you need to put these clever hacks in practice now.
From food to skin, allergies in India are rapidly on the rise, says Nikita Puri.
The real challenge, says Subir Roy, is to go for something affordable whose quality is just right.
Vinod Kumar from New Delhi shares his incredible weight loss story.
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Why starve while fasting when you can feast on these nutritious goodies?
Aamir Khan on Dangal and more.
'The benefits may not be visible immediately, but the general feeling of wellness, rejuvenation and relaxation is palpable.' 'A former President had the habit of undergoing Ayurveda treatment every year in Kerala and he remarked once that he felt ten years younger every time he took the treatment.'
Benaulim is one of those rare Goan villages with more starfish than holidaymakers.
Reshma Aslam shares some interesting recipes.
With Pirojsha Godrej at the helm, Godrej Properties posted a fourfold jump in profit in the third quarter of the current financial year, probably the only real estate company that did so well in that quarter.
Dayanita Singh, artist and curator, is giving photography a new art form.
The truth about six pack abs is this: You have them too; they've just been shy, under the layer of fat. Remove that belly fat with this simple exercise and diet routine and start flaunting your six packs.
'In a country like ours, people talk about wanting to be like Singapore, but when it comes to paying taxes, they start criticising.' 'The medicine is bitter, but the long term effect is good,' Senthil Natarajan, who runs Kovai Pazamudhir Nilayam, a one of its kind fruit and vegetable chain in Tamil Nadu, tells Rediff.com's Archana Masih.
Retinols are great for treating many skin conditions especially ageing and pigmentation.
In India post the success of masala and green bonds on the LSE, Nikhil Rathi tells Rajesh Bhayani that there are many international investors interested in buying into the India story
Mini Ribeiro tells us where to go salad hopping.
As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs.
A daughter's ode to her mother.
Mehta was known to be outspoken and had an unerring instinct for what would be read
Uncooked, fresh and unprocessed -- that's the diet a number of people are swearing by
'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'
Bring out your earthenware and clay pots, don your apron and get cooking!
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