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Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Vietnam: A Wonderful Place For A Holiday

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Whether it's navigating the labyrinthine Cu Chi Tunnels, boating on the Mekong, marveling at ancient Champa temples, or the Mekong Bay, Vietnam promises a journey like no other.

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Recipe: Shristi's Odia Kurujathaka Khaja

Rediff.com5 May 2025

These crunchy, sugar-coated puri-like sweets are a significant part of the mahaprasad offered at the Jagannath temple in Odisha.

Amritsar-Wagah War Losses: Rs 12,000 Crore

Amritsar-Wagah War Losses: Rs 12,000 Crore

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'Only those who live through these situations understand the true cost of war.'

5 healthiest low calorie snacks

5 healthiest low calorie snacks

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

The right food choices make you lose those unnecessary calories. They also make your body fitter. Check out the list of the god-sent yummy snacks which will keep your calorie count in check and ward that hunger off.

Paid Rs 30L for US job, returned handcuffed: Chef from Punjab

Paid Rs 30L for US job, returned handcuffed: Chef from Punjab

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Several Indian immigrants, including 30 from Punjab, were deported from the US after being apprehended at the border. They had paid hefty sums to travel agents who promised them a better life in America, only to be met with illegal crossings and harsh detention conditions. Their dreams are now shattered, leaving them with heavy debts and a bleak future.

4-year-old girl raped, murdered by uncle in Tirupati

4-year-old girl raped, murdered by uncle in Tirupati

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

According to Tirupati district superintendent of police L Subbarayudu, Nagaraju (24), who is the victim's maternal uncle, lured the girl to a secluded place in AM Puram village by offering her snacks on Friday evening and committed the crime.

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Virat Kohli may have stepped away from Test cricket, but he leaves behind a faster, leaner, hungrier Indian team.

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Recipe: Bethica's Poha Vada

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Bethica unusually uses brown poha and green bananas to make crispy vadas.

Khushi, Raashii Give Us Galentine Goals!

Khushi, Raashii Give Us Galentine Goals!

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

When girlfriends decide to have fun...

Harsh Goenka's 12 Tips For Spreading Workplace Cheer

Harsh Goenka's 12 Tips For Spreading Workplace Cheer

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Fostering kindness doesn't require grand gestures; even the smallest acts can create a ripple effect, cultivating a more harmonious and effective work culture.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.

Cold Rice Is Better For Diabetics

Cold Rice Is Better For Diabetics

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The process of refrigerating the rice overnight starch that is resistant to digestion and therefore it will not spike blood glucose levels.

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

Stop snacking between meals! Here's how!

Stop snacking between meals! Here's how!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

the second part of the extract with kind permission from Macmillan India.

Party Recipe: Coconut Candies

Party Recipe: Coconut Candies

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

A simple microwave recipe that will provide treats for your home New Year bash.

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

First Cauvery Aarati held in Bengaluru amid laser lights and Vedic chants

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Thousands gathered at Bengaluru's Sankey Tank to witness the historic Cauvery Aarati, a grand water ritual that combined spiritual elements with entertainment. The event, which included laser lights, Vedic chants, and a performance by popular musician Raghu Dixit, attracted a diverse crowd, including young people who were curious to see the spectacle. The event was part of a week-long campaign aimed at raising awareness about water conservation.

Perfetti forays into snacks market

Perfetti forays into snacks market

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Perfetti Van Melle, which does not have presence in the snacks category globally, is for the first time testing the segment with plans to launch its brand 'Stop Not' in India that will compete with the likes of Kurkure from PepsiCo and Parle Agro's Hippo.

Quick Recipe: Laxmi's Leftover Rice Idiyappam

Quick Recipe: Laxmi's Leftover Rice Idiyappam

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Leftover rice is the versatile ingredient that can be used to make quick and easy idiyappam.

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

A bleak Q3 awaits FMCG companies?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Hit by inflation, higher input costs and pricing measures, fast-moving consumer goods companies are expected to see a contraction in their gross margin and a modest-to-flat operating profit in the October-December quarter. Several FMCG makers are likely to log a low single-digit rise in their revenue, returning to the cycle of value-driven growth.

World Health Day: 10 Tips For First-Time Moms

World Health Day: 10 Tips For First-Time Moms

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Writing your thoughts in a journal, listening to music or doing deep breathing exercises will do wonders for the mental well-being of new mothers, says Dr Kaishreen Khan, consultant-obstetrician and gynaecologist, Motherhood Hospitals.

Runaway siblings set up tea stall at Maha Kumbh

Runaway siblings set up tea stall at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Four siblings from Gorakhpur have run away from home to set up a tea and snacks stall at the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. The siblings, who are all students, were inspired by a video they saw of people making good profits at the Kumbh. They borrowed money from a friend and pawned their belongings to start the stall.

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Recipe: Bethica's Falafels

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.

Movie Night Snack Recipes: Glazed Popcorn, Veggie Toast, Chatpata Makhana

Movie Night Snack Recipes: Glazed Popcorn, Veggie Toast, Chatpata Makhana

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Tasty bites and snacks for those planning to binge watch Netflix over the weekend. Or on a weekday :)

Ire, not flower: Canteen owner bites ear of Pushpa 2 viewer

Ire, not flower: Canteen owner bites ear of Pushpa 2 viewer

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

A canteen owner at a theatre screening the movie Pushpa 2: The Rule in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior allegedly bit the ear of a man over a dispute on settling the snacks bill, the police said.

Women largest consumers of unhealthy snacks

Women largest consumers of unhealthy snacks

Rediff.com5 Dec 2007

The consumption of unhealthy snacks like pakoras, noodles and chips is at its peak in the pre-dinner period and women and children are the largest consumers of such food, a new study has shown.

Hungry kya? Four myths associated with snacking BUSTED

Hungry kya? Four myths associated with snacking BUSTED

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

If you're feeling peckish, don't deprive yourself of snacks between meals.

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Recipe: Swiss Chocolate Rolls

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Parle Products steps into traditional snacks

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

A year after test-marketing its traditional snacks in the northern states of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh, Mumbai-based Parle Products is set to launch the product in the west and the north of the country.

Party Recipe: Ganesh's Maple Chicken Poppers

Party Recipe: Ganesh's Maple Chicken Poppers

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Crispy, sweet chicken snacks for the new year countdown.

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Recipe: Nandita's No-Fry Sabudana Vadas

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?

Got the munchies? Nine healthy snack choices

Got the munchies? Nine healthy snack choices

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Zeroing in on the right foods to snack on is important to keep your calorie count in check!

Midnight snacks: How to make Fried Calamari

Midnight snacks: How to make Fried Calamari

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

Got the late night munchies? Ajay Chopra, executive chef, The Westin Mumbai Garden City share two snack recipes for football fans.

Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Snack Recipes: French Fries Three Ways

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Hyderabad woman dies after eating momos, over 40 fall ill

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Six people were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the death of a woman and hospitalisation of over 40 others after allegedly eating momos in Hyderabad, police said.

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

When Hindus Greeted Muslims On Eid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'I am determined now to celebrate all festivals together.' 'People don't respond much when you try to convince them by talking about principles of secularism etc. But if we revive our shared cultural practices, specially food, we may get a better response.'

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

'The Sacred Dip Gave Us A Deep Sense Of Peace'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

The rhythmic sound of the oars hitting the water and the sight of countless pilgrims chanting along the riverbanks created an unforgettable atmosphere, says Varalaxmi Sompuri.

What's your favourite midnight snack? Share the recipe!

What's your favourite midnight snack? Share the recipe!

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

What are you snacking on while watching the soccer world cup? Tell us!

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipe: Vaatli Dal

Ganesh Chaturthi Recipe: Vaatli Dal

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Serve this chatpata treat to your Bappa!

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Varun Beverages' growth strategy could help investors reap benefits

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The VBL board approved the purchase of SBC Tanzania for Rs 1,304 crore and SBC Beverages Ghana for Rs 127 crore. These own manufacturing/distribution rights for NARTD (PepsiCo branded) beverages in Tanzania and Ghana. The acquisitions will help VBL gain ground in East and West Africa.

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Over 100 Indian immigrants, including 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and several from other states, were deported from the US after undertaking perilous journeys filled with extortion and hardship. The returnees landed in Amritsar in a US military plane and are now back home, facing huge debts and emotional trauma. Many of them were lured by promises of a better life in the US but fell victim to human trafficking and extortion rings. The families of the deportees are demanding strict action against the travel agents who facilitated their illegal journeys.