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Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Women's Day: 6 Solo Trips For Ladies

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

Looking for an adventure escape or a soulful vacay? Here's our guide for your next solo travel jaunt.

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Andhaa Kanoon Director T Rama Rao Passes Away

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

T Rama Rao directed almost 70 movies between 1966, when he was a young man of 28, to 2000 when he turned 62.

Recipe: Paruppu Usili/Tamil-Style French Beans

Recipe: Paruppu Usili/Tamil-Style French Beans

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

French beans cooked with dal, like -- how it's made in South India, specificlly Tamil Nadu -- is a tasty addition to a Sunday lunch menu.

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

What Tamil Nadu Does Today, India May Do Tomorrow

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Tamil Nadu's latest budget offers path-breaking initiatives and major boost for social infrastructure, which other state governments are sure to follow in the coming years, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Chiranjeevi Felt Humiliated

When Chiranjeevi Felt Humiliated

Rediff.com4 May 2022

'I felt insulted, very hurt, that Indian cinema meant only Hindi cinema.'

Recipe: Bethica's Raw Banana Bharta

Recipe: Bethica's Raw Banana Bharta

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

The Memorable Chapters of Satish Kaushik's Career

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

The news of his passing is sad and sudden but the body of work he leaves behind will neither fade nor be forgotten.

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Anthropologist from UK conducting research on fishing in Kerala deported

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

His recent research examines contemporary transformation of South Indian Muslims with field-work in Kozhikode and in a number of Gulf countries.

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

The Meteoric Rise Of Pan-Indian Films

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

'This is the best time to do a pan-Indian film.'

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Pathaan Review: Shah Rukh Wows And How!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Shah Rukh Khan's weathered intensity, grizzly charisma and trademark wit lends Pathaan's all-out, devil-may-care antics a sense of purpose that evades mindless acts of mayhem, cheers Sukanya Verma.

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Viewed as India's most eligible bachelor by some, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says he'll get married when the right girl comes along and part of the problem is that his parents' "really lovely marriage" has set the bar very high.

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

All In The Family In The Name Of Politics

Rediff.com2 May 2023

With some variations, all regional political formations, whether in power presently or out of it, share some common features: Tight family control of the political apparatus, key members in elected or appointed positions, obvious wealth but not quite known sources of income, and family factionalism, sometimes open and bitter, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

South Movies To Watch Out For In 2023

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Will 2023 bring back the magic?

Nov 3 Andheri bypoll mere formality after BJP pullout

Nov 3 Andheri bypoll mere formality after BJP pullout

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

The Thackeray faction on Tuesday claimed that voters were being paid to choose None Of The Above or NOTA option.

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Is Pathaan Copied From Skyfall?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

'This trope must have been taken in 30 films.' 'The rogue agent is a common trope and not something unique.'

Ram Charan Enjoys A Meal With BSF Jawans

Ram Charan Enjoys A Meal With BSF Jawans

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The movie star took a break from a film shoot in Amritsar to visit a BSF campus.

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

What Googly Will Modi Bowl in 2024?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is not unlikely that ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, the BJP government comes up with more imaginative schemes aimed at constituency-building. The party under Modi's leadership has a more modern thinking in such matters unlike its rivals, which are still steeped only in ideology, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Audience has become very choosy'

'Audience has become very choosy'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

'The pandemic time has disturbed the audience mentality.' 'If they don't like the trailer, they will not go to the theatre no matter who is in it.'

How To Make Padma Lakshmi's Yummy Lemon Pickle

How To Make Padma Lakshmi's Yummy Lemon Pickle

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The lemon is marinated for six months in a jar with sea salt.

'I think I am a natural ajji'

'I think I am a natural ajji'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

'Children are curious by nature, so I thought of writing these books, which provide creative but convincing explanations and also teach values like sharing is caring,' Sudha Murty tells Chintan Girish Modi.

Ajay Devgn to do Kaithi remake

Ajay Devgn to do Kaithi remake

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Ajay Devgn, not Karthi, will be playing the lead in the Hindi remake of Kaithi entitled Bholaa.

Recipe: Steamed Lentils In Tamarind Gravy

Recipe: Steamed Lentils In Tamarind Gravy

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Flashback 2022: Zero Returns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

As the curtain comes down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

'KK's ability to sing was Godsent'

'KK's ability to sing was Godsent'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'He had the voice of the film hero. It was filled with youthful romance.'

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

ECI Ruling: What Are Uddhav's Political Options?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Uddhav Thackeray and his followers have the option to stop riding a tiger and commence work around a more meaningful and enduring political ideology. It is an option Eknath Shinde's side may not have, supported as they were by the BJP, to maintain continuity of the old Sena, argues Shyam G Menon.

'I am very angry with the stars'

'I am very angry with the stars'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

'When I watched KGF, I was like, 'What kind of world are we living in? Who are these people'?'

Wake Up Call For Bollywood A-Listers

Wake Up Call For Bollywood A-Listers

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

Seven of Bollywood's big stars (Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, Saif Ali Khan, John Abraham and Shahid Kapoor), who had 10 movies released with a collective budget of Rs 1,100 crore since December, could rustle up only around a third of that money at the box office.

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

How These Sisters Made Puja Flowers A Business

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

'Today, we have 150,000 orders a month. And a monthly sale of Rs 1 crore.'

'There is nobody else like me'

'There is nobody else like me'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'I am a slave to my instincts.' 'My instincts are determined by how impactful the script has been on my soul.'

Recipe: Keerai Koottu

Recipe: Keerai Koottu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

US woman diplomats go on 'auto-pilot' to connect with people

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Ann L Mason, Ruth Holmberg, Shareen J Kitterman and Jennifer Bywaters love to go around in their black and pink three-wheelers, driving themselves for all their work, including 'official trips'. These diplomats have taken to the common man's commute not just for fun, but also to set an example.

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Subhash K Jha's Best Malayalam Films

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Year after year, Malayalam cinema throws stunning surprises at us. 2022 was no exception.

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Indian Food: 20 Magical Secrets

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

Explore ingredients that you may have never thought to use or need to use better.

Dom's Take: Raj Thackeray's Relevance Mantra

Dom's Take: Raj Thackeray's Relevance Mantra

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Dominic Xavier offers his take on Raj Thackeray's latest political ploy and wonders if this Thackeray versus Thackeray skit will help the BJP finally achieve its goal of ejecting the Maha Vikas Aghadi government from a state that has largely been insulated from the communal disharmony sweeping across parts of north India.

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Indian airlines revamp their in-flight menus amid intense competition

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

From croissants to Galouti kebabs and Medu vada, Indian carriers, both low-cost and full-service, are revising their in-flight menus to offer passengers a differentiated fare as competition is heating up amid the boom in air travel with the waning of Covid-19. On Monday, Air India, which was taken over by the Tata Group on January 27, unveiled its new domestic in-flight menu comprising gourmet meals, new appetizers, desserts, and local dishes. Air India's economy class passengers would now be served dishes such as Mushroom cheese omelette, Dry jeera aloo wedges, and Garlic tossed spinach and corn for breakfast, and Vegetable biryani, Malabar chicken curry, and mixed vegetable poriyal for lunch.

Onam Recipes: Cucumber Pachadi, Beetroot Pachadi

Onam Recipes: Cucumber Pachadi, Beetroot Pachadi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

These Kerala-style accompaniments will add a pop of colour and an authentic touch to your Onam spread.

The GORGEOUS BRIDES Of Bollywood

The GORGEOUS BRIDES Of Bollywood

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

If you want to look GLAMOROUS as a newlywed bride, take a cue from these fashionable divas!

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

'Ayushmann is the bravest actor in our country'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'I didn't expect much from him when he came on set.' 'But he was just jumping and flying around and I couldn't tell that this was his first action film!'

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Recipe: Sarada's Methi Theplas

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Delight family you might visiting abroad with a gift of homemade theplas.

Recipe: Curd Idiyappam

Recipe: Curd Idiyappam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Enjoy it on its own or with some pickle and papad.