'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
Bollywood celebrated Mother's Day with beautiful pictures of their mums on social media.
Tamilians and Keralites believe he is one of them, and people from Karnataka also consider him their hero.
Kannada actress Ranya Rao was arrested at Bengaluru International Airport for allegedly smuggling 14.8 kg of gold. Authorities suspect she may have attempted to use her connections to bypass customs checks. Officials are investigating whether she was acting alone or part of a larger smuggling network.
'Kerala will lose 6 seats, Tamil Nadu 9 seats, Telangana and Karnataka 2 seats each, Andhra Pradesh 5 seats.'
A sister or cousin of paniyarams, these are akin to large pan-fried idlis but are dosas. And utilise millets.
BJP MLA Michael Lobo claims that the sale of idli-sambar in beach shacks is contributing to a decline in international tourists visiting Goa. He attributes the issue to the influx of businessmen from other places, including Bengaluru, who are operating food stalls in the shacks. Lobo also cites other factors impacting tourism, such as the war in Ukraine, the lack of younger foreign tourists, and conflict between cab aggregators and local taxi operators.
All eyes are on the fabulous Priyanka Chopra's newest family member -- her sister-in-law, Neelam Upadhyaya.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, known for his hardline Hindutva views and 'bulldozer justice' approach, has spoken out about his policies toward Muslims, the Waqf board, and his vision for India. He asserts that Muslims will receive a fair share of development in Uttar Pradesh, but not special concessions. He also criticizes the Waqf board for its alleged appropriation of government properties and calls for its reform. Adityanath defends his 'bulldozer justice' policy, claiming it is necessary for infrastructure development and removal of encroachments. He also discusses his vision for India, emphasizing the importance of Hindi as a national language and the need for unity across different linguistic groups.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M K Stalin said on Wednesday that the DMK will not oppose Hindi if it is not "imposed" on Tamil Nadu, stating that forcing the language on Tamils amounts to playing with their self-respect. Stalin's remarks come amidst an intense language row in the state, with the DMK alleging that the BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was trying to impose Hindi through the three-language formula in the National Education Policy (NEP), a charge denied by the union government.
Filmi divas offer some tips on how to dress up traditionally on Pongal and keep it very, very chic.
The DMK protested in the Lok Sabha after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Tamil Nadu government for refusing to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) and accused them of "politics." Pradhan alleged that the state had initially agreed to the PM SHRI scheme but later backed out. The DMK, however, asserted that they have issues with the NEP and the three-language formula, and cannot accept it in full. The protests disrupted House proceedings, leading to an adjournment. The DMK members were angered by Pradhan's accusations, demanding the release of funds allocated for education in the state.
South Indian Bank is likely to name a new managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO) by May end, said the Thrissur-based lender on Wednesday. The bank's shares dipped some 14 per cent at one point after MD and CEO Murali Ramakrishnan said he will not apply for an extension when his tenure ends on September 30, citing personal reasons. The bank's board on Tuesday considered Ramakrishnan's request for not intending to continue on his post and appointed a search committee for his replacement.
Net NPAs increased to Rs 36,260 crore in the December quarter from Rs 34,843 crore in September and Rs 33,116 crore in December 2023, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.
Priyanka is Christmas-ready... Aahana goes pink in Jaipur... Priya walks the streets of Spain...
What makes temple jewellery so special?
If the DMK is able to sustain the momentum until the assembly polls, the AIADMK especially and the PMK and possibly the infant TVK too would find it hard to sign up with the BJP, explains N Sathiya Moorthy.
Keerthy Suresh wed her boyfriend Antony Thattil in Goa in a traditional Iyengar ceremony on December 12.
Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.
'The more popular, the more work, the more money.'
These celebrities are setting trends for a generation that values both legacy and individual expression.
Allu Arjun's huge release, Pushpa: The Rule, has attracted fans to theatres in hordes.
Raashii Khanna's versatility when it comes to fashion has made her a style inspiration.
From custom Manish Malhotra drape to Kanjeevaram saris, Sobhita Dhulipala was an absolute vision as a traditional South Indian bride at all her wedding festivities.
'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.'
Mrunal becomes a bride... Tamannaah promotes her new film... Subbaraju gets hitched, finally!
In 2025 banks are in for challenges such as pressure on margins and slowing credit growth. With the likelihood of a repo rate cut in February or April, external benchmark-linked loans of banks will be repriced immediately. However, deposit rates are expected to adjust more gradually, which could impact the net interest margin (NIM) - a key measure of profitability for banks.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
'Akhil is a good boy and deserves every happiness.' 'Zainab is a lovely girl and I am so happy they have decided to spend their lives together.'
Amitabh Bachchan did not make an appearance in The Great India Kapil Show, featuring Rekha as its special guest, but his presence was felt throughout. Even though she never once mentioned his name, Rekha shared her thoughts quite clearly.
A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.
It was a special homecoming for Ravindra Jadeja as he arrived in Chennai on Thursday ahead of the first Test against Bangladesh next week.
Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.
Indian weddings are known for their magnanimity.
'I am still the kid who loves chess. It used to be the coolest toy.'
The Janata Dal-Secular demanded that the Congress government should sack Khan from the Cabinet for his racist slur.
'I was completely in awe of him. After the shot was okayed, I would quickly run back to my chair and sit quietly till I was called again.'
Every year has its share of duds and turkeys. 2024 was no different except that even the rotten ones are too drab to have any real offence value.
'I don't think Waheeda had the confidence that I could pull it off, so she said no.'
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