Intimate getaways offered in the form of homestays by hotels are proving to be the flavour of this extraordinary and difficult time. Not far from cities, they offer a pleasant respite from homebound lives, says Pavan Lall.
When was the last time you watched your sister's wedding film or browsed through your childhood photo album?
Here's how to create a healthy relationship with your food.
Rediff reader Vineet Sharma reveals how he went from 107 kg to 90 kg.
'One man went berserk or rogue that does not mean the Mumbai police should be ashamed.'
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The reforms will help FPOs procure directly from farmers, something that they have been pressing for long.
Laxmi Sorte and Kaustav Ghosh are on a 101-day road trip across India to support and encourage local businesses affected by the pandemic.
The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.
Sukanya Verma looks at 12 times the superstar offered food for thought on subjects as varied as nation building, team spirit and the stupidity of big fat Indian weddings while wolfing down a meal.
>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.
Rohit Gawli, CEO, Lokal Kitchen, a food-tech company, tells you how to start a business from the comfort of your home.
The best celebrity foodgasm moments. Prepare to drool :)
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
'Rahul Bhai was well known for speaking the truth.' 'He did not accept anything he considered wrong.'
'He serves as an inspiring example for us to learn to emerge stronger and achieve success,' notes Pradeep Jolly.
Fitness coach Anshul Dhamande tells you how to start with small exercises, build a routine so you can lose fat, build muscles and tone your body.
Satyajit Ray would have been a hundred years old on May 2. To mark the legendary film-maker's birth centenary, Rediff.com bring you a treasure trove of features from our archives.
A recent study shows that people who have low calorie soup before a meal tend to reduce their total calorie intake by 20 percent.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.
Cricket great Sachin Tendulkar is a foodie but his first experience with Chinese cuisine ended in disappointment and he had to return home thirsty and hungry.
Mamata imposed affirmative action to the point of absurdity. This has naturally led to counter-action: The Hindus who never thought of themselves as Hindus are now banding behind the BJP, points out Aditi Phadnis.
So what is keeping movie folk busy during the lockdown?
It's impossible to have healthy teeth without a balanced diet!
Mumbai-based culinary expert, recipe developer and food curator Gita Hari shares recipes for Kamala Harris.
Include nutritious food in your diet. Avoid alcohol. Take your last meal at least 3 hours before bedtime.
Here is what you can do every hour to stay healthy and lose weight
Thirty minutes of physical activity a day, five times a week is an easy goal to remember. Don't you think so?
'If we chose to do the right things, it is possible to avoid job losses at a mass scale,' ABB MD Sanjeev Sharma tells Raghu Krishnan.
The co-founder of Feeding India is changing the way India deals with wasted food.
In northeast Delhi, Eid this year is a celebration of a long-time friendship that even stood the test of communal riots for some, while for many, it is shorn of any festivities.
Raju's grandfather had commissioned a similar sahasra nama mala for Lord Balaji 50 years ago. Raju now wanted to offer a new garland.
'I joined Hrishida when I was 17.' 'He left me with a lifetime of memories.'
Dhruv Gupta, Fitness Expert and Founder of weight loss program, FitHo and author of Losing it: Making Weight loss simple, lists out the most popular health myths.
Inside the narrow alleys of the basti, two CRPF companies -- around 150 armed guards -- have been deployed to keep a check on any unnecessary movement, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi.
Abhi comes from a family which has served the Indian Air Force since World War II when his grandfather Simhakutty was a member of the air force.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is all set for his second visit to the United Arab Emirates starting Friday as part of his West Asia trip which will also cover Palestine and Oman. Ahead of his visit to the UAE, the prime minister had an offbeat interview with Gulfnews (external link) during which he divulged details about people who inspire him and about his travels. Here are some key takeaways from the interview.
Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
