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Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

ITC's Bukhara among world's top 50 restaurants

ITC's Bukhara among world's top 50 restaurants

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

The ITC Maurya Shereton-owned Bukhara has been voted among top 50 restaurants in the world and best in Asia by UK-based 'Restaurant' magazine.

Indian restaurant owners in UK protest

Indian restaurant owners in UK protest

Rediff.com14 Mar 2008

A new immigration laws passed in the UK prevent chefs from being recruited from the Indian sub-continent, threatening the existence of thousands of Indian restaurants across the UK. Many have closed down due to shortage of chefs. The new rules make knowledge of English mandatory for workers recruited from outside the European Union, leaving most chefs from the sub-continent ineligible.

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Vadakara: The Most Important Contest In Kerala

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shailaja Teacher, arguably the most famous Covid warrior in India, versus former student leader Shafi Parambil who defeated 'Metro Man' E Sreedharan in the last assembly election. Shyam G Menon reports from the Vadakara Lok Sabha constituency, which some feel is the most politically important contest in Kerala this election.

McDonald's India plans 180-190 more restaurants

McDonald's India plans 180-190 more restaurants

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Fast-food chain McDonald's India said on Tuesday it plans to open 180-190 company-owned restaurants by 2015 with an estimated investment of up to Rs 570 crore (Rs 5.7 billion). "We have 157 restaurants now and we plan to open 180-190 company-owned restaurants by 2015, including between 30 to 40 this year," McDonald's India managing director Amit Jatia said in Mumbai.

Priyanka Gandhi tries her hands at making crisp dosas

Priyanka Gandhi tries her hands at making crisp dosas

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

While she was successful in pouring batter on the tawa to make a set of dosas and spreading it to the right shape, at least two of them were charred after she apparently failed to flip them on time, leading to bursts of laughter by people around her.

High explosive, not gas leak, triggered Shimla eatery blast: NBDC

High explosive, not gas leak, triggered Shimla eatery blast: NBDC

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The report of the National Bomb Data Centre, under the National Security Guard, differs from that of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Junga, and the police investigation according to which a gas leak had caused the blast.

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Pakistan team relish Kolkata biryani, kebabs ahead of B'desh match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

Akram had lambasted the team for being lethargic on the field after their loss to Afghanistan. In a post-match show on Pakistan based A Sports channel, Akram said it looks like the team has been eating kilos of meat every day.

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Crew Review: Enjoyable!

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

You do get your money's worth simply watching these girls do what they are best at: Entertainment, feels Divya Nair.

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Delhi restaurant encounter: FIR against 9 police personnel

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

An FIR has been lodged against nine Delhi police personnel in connection with the gunning down of Manoj Vashishth in an alleged encounter at a restaurant in national capital, police said on Monday.

Chinese spend $4 bn at restaurants

Chinese spend $4 bn at restaurants

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

With living standards rising, more and more Chinese people love to eat out, especially at hotpot restaurants, where they splurged nearly $4 billion last year, a government-industry survey has found.

Vishal Retail plans 10,000 restaurants

Vishal Retail plans 10,000 restaurants

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The retailer is also planning to set up destination areas on major highways of India, which will be a combination of retail and entertainment.

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

When It Began To Snow In Dubai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

In Dubai, A Ganesh Nadar encountered high speeds on smooth-as-silk-roads, no bureaucracy, gold, Mr Toad's. And snow!

Goa BJP MLA caught on camera leading mob attacking restaurants

Goa BJP MLA caught on camera leading mob attacking restaurants

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

A Goa Bharatiya Janata Party legislator has been caught on camera allegedly leading a group of people that demolished two structures in Calangute-Baga coastal belt, claiming they housed dance bars and sex workers.

PHOTOS: World's first Barbie-themed restaurant

PHOTOS: World's first Barbie-themed restaurant

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

US toymaker Mattel has licensed Taiwan's restaurant group Sinlaku to operate the Barbie Cafe. Snapshots from inside a little girl's dream come true.

UK migrants' cap will hit Indian restaurants

UK migrants' cap will hit Indian restaurants

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The new step to curb immigration will prevent Indians restaurants from hiring experiences chefs from the Indian sub-continent.

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Sussanne Calls Hrithik-Saba 'Beautiful'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Love birds Saba Azad and Hrithik Roshan are enjoying their Argentinian vacation.

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Indian restaurant among America's top 20

Indian restaurant among America's top 20

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Indian restaurant Rasika has been chosen as one of the top 20 eateries in the US for the year 2006 in a listing by leading men's magazine Esquire.

Video: At Mumbai's new Khau Galli restaurant

Video: At Mumbai's new Khau Galli restaurant

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Abhishek Mande reviews Khau Galli Restaurant in Mumbai that dishes out yummy street food in 10,000 sq-ft of air-conditioned comfort.

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Terror-struck Taj restaurants 'resurrected'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

The Taj Mahal Palace and the Tower Hotel has thrown open the doors of its famous Japanese eatery Wasabi and the Harbour Bar, more than a year after the popular joints were destroyed in the 26/11 terror strike.

Lunch at the world's best restaurant

Lunch at the world's best restaurant

Rediff.com29 May 2006

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

For the surreal foodie: You gotta eat at these wonderfully weird restaurants

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Eating out was never so much fun and seldom so strange.

Restaurant apologises to Sikh for denying entry

Restaurant apologises to Sikh for denying entry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

When the doorman denied entry, citing the restaurant's 'no hats' policy, Bindra tried explaining to him that he was wearing a turban, a mandated religious article of faith for Sikhs.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Asha Bhosle's restaurant chain to open 15 outlets here

Asha Bhosle's restaurant chain to open 15 outlets here

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The singer entered the restaurant business a decade ago by setting up the first outlet in Dubai.

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Baltimore mishap: Indian crew onboard Dali 'healthy'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Indian crew onboard a crippled container vessel that collided against a key bridge in Baltimore last week is healthy , according to a nonprofit organisation that has been in touch with the personnel.

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Over 63% voter turnout recorded in phase 2; Tripura highest with 79.46%

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The IMD has warned of heatwave to severe heatwave conditions in parts of West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh during the next five days.

10 injured in blast outside Peshawar restaurant

10 injured in blast outside Peshawar restaurant

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

At least 10 people were injured on Friday in a car bomb blast outside a restaurant in the north-western Pakistani city of Peshawar, hours after seven people were killed by a suicide bomber near a strategic air force complex in Punjab province. Witnesses said the blast occurred soon after a man parked a car outside a restaurant in Hayatabad on the outskirts of Peshawar. The walls and windows of the restaurant were shattered by the blast.

Where Did Kohli Take Faf To?

Where Did Kohli Take Faf To?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Kohli treated Royal Challengers Bangalore team-mates Faf du Plessis, Glenn Maxwell and Mohammed Siraj to dinner at One8 Commune in Kolkata on Tuesday night.

Restaurant review: Home-made eats at Potluck

Restaurant review: Home-made eats at Potluck

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

GA reader Kavya KP gives this Bangalore eatery the thumbs-up.

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.

McDonald's plans 40 new restaurants in India

McDonald's plans 40 new restaurants in India

Rediff.com4 May 2009

Fast food chain McDonald's India is planning to continue with its expansion and will open 40 more restaurants across the country during 2009-10.

Reader invite: Did you ever ask a restaurant/hotel about fire safety compliance?

Reader invite: Did you ever ask a restaurant/hotel about fire safety compliance?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

Share your experiences with us.

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Shame! Wheelchair-bound man denied entry in Delhi restaurant

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

The security and the manager of the restaurant said that he would not be allowed inside as he was disabled.

Restaurant blast in China: 7 dead, 31 hurt

Restaurant blast in China: 7 dead, 31 hurt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

The explosion, which was caused by a liquefied petroleum gas leak shattered windows in nearby buildings, blew away a bus stop sign and destroyed several cars parked in the neighbourhood, according to a fireman at the scene, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

Here's what those taxes on your restaurant bill mean

Here's what those taxes on your restaurant bill mean

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Just so that you don't pay extra!