While fancy varieties of modaks have found their way onto festive menus, nothing beats the joy of having the traditional steamed dumplings with coconut and jaggery filling.
A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
On the lookout for fabulous thandai recipes for Holi?
The central government has for the first time allowed a private company, Bajaj Healthcare, to process opium to extract alkaloids used to make pain-killers, cough syrups, and even cancer drugs. Two government factories in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, and Neemuch, Madhya Pradesh, do the work yet, processing some 800 tonnes of opium gum annually to extract alkaloids. The government on Tuesday gave Thane-based Bajaj Healthcare an initial contract to process 500 tonnes of opium gum annually and wants production to be at 800 tonnes per annum (tpa) in the next five years, indicating the state's exit from the highly-regulated sector.
Don't be put off by the complexity of these mithais --they are worth the effort.
The pungent masala of the Mutton Xacutti can be used to make a mixed vegetable dish too.
Readers share their recipes for Holi. Share yours!
Rediff reader Sheetal Alva shows us how to make Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet -- modak.
The consulate officials said the two were in good health and their relatives have been informed of their impending release. The case has shocked hundreds of expat families in the Kingdom.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional Bengali recipes.
Bhagyashree Zore shares a traditional recipe.
The union minister went to the residence of Sanatan Singh at Balijhuri and had lunch there, sitting on the floor of the thatched house.
Mouth-watering recipes to celebrate the festival of colours.
The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.
A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.
Diwali is a season in India for sweet-making. A treasure of traditional Diwali recipes from all corners of our India.
The government on Friday slashed the import tariff value on gold to $398 per ten grams while raising it marginally on silver to $643 per kg in line with global trends.
Bobby Deol delivers, but Aashram 3 does not, observes Namrata Thakker.
If you have never tasted Hyderbadi Mirchi Ka Salan you have missed something in life.
India, the world's largest consumer of gold, has imported 393.68 tonnes of the yellow metal during the April-September period of this year
The government on Friday slashed the import tariff value on gold and silver to $405 per ten gram and $642 per kg, respectively, in line with global trends.
Ever thought of replacing milk in thandai? Then it's time you read this recipe.
These special recipes will keep you warm and your belly full and happy.
A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
Delicious recipes from Executive Chef Merajuddin Ansari of the Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai.
This Ganeshotsav welcome the elephant God with this easy-to-make recipes.
These regional dishes will tease your taste buds.
The government on Tuesday cut the import tariff value on gold and silver to $396 per 10 gram and $575 per kg, taking into account weak global trends.
As Pranab Mukherjee passes away, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
By December 2015, the total imports will touch 1000 tonnes.
The celebrity chef shares recipes for five unusual Indian desserts.
Senior Sous Chef Vijesh Modi at The Deltin, Daman shares four easy but impressive recipes.
As Pranab Mukherjee steps down as President, we remember the man, the politician, the Rashtrapati.
Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.
It is party time! If you want to impress your guests, try one of these mouthwatering appetiser recipes from Reshma Aslam.
