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A meal made in heaven

A meal made in heaven

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Whoa! The idli did not originate in South India at all?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.

PIX: Pooja Batra mingles with Dharmendra, Gulshan Grover

PIX: Pooja Batra mingles with Dharmendra, Gulshan Grover

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Celebrities attend an awards show. Looking at the pictures.

Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is!

Daily Game: Guess who this stunner is!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

Test your filmi gyaan, right here!

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

PIX: Shriya, Charmee, Chiranjeevi at SIIMA awards

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The South Indian film industry got together recently for a grand awards night in Malaysia.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Deepika, Priyanka or Sonam: Vote for the most beautiful bride in red

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Which of these celebrity brides looked best in their red bridal look. Take the poll now.

He enriched the world with his magical voice

He enriched the world with his magical voice

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

His songs were the anchor, the substratum, if you will, upon which life unfolded day after day, decade after decade -- across villages, towns, cities, and regions. Siva Sankar pays tribute to S P Balasubrahmanyam, the legendary singer who passed into the ages on Friday.

'I have never tasted coffee or tea'

'I have never tasted coffee or tea'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2014

Being a North Indian, all South Indian languages sound different to me. I found Kannada to be the easiest to learn because it is not a tongue twister.

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

'Can a film's villain become a real-life hero?'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The 'Shatrughan Sinha of the South' plunges into politics.

Pics: Urvashi, Akshara scorch the ramp

Pics: Urvashi, Akshara scorch the ramp

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Glimpses from Blender's Pride Bangalore Fashion Week.

A Star chef in 3 nations

A Star chef in 3 nations

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

'More and more young chefs, instead of inventing new things, are exploring more deeply inside India,' Indian Accent's Manish Mehrotra tells Rahul Jacob.

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Furore over Sharad Yadav's talks of 'saanvli, south women... their bodies'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

Sharad Yadav was at the centre of a controversy over his comments on south Indian women.

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

6 deadliest air crashes in recent times

Rediff.com12 Mar 2018

Rediff.com takes a look at the major aviation disasters of recent times.

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Richa Chadha is now Shakeela... and she's Not A Porn Star

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

Richa Chadha will play southern sensation Shakeela in her next.

2 steps East, 2 steps South helped BJP cross 300 mark

2 steps East, 2 steps South helped BJP cross 300 mark

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Modi garners nearly 37% vote nationally, courtesy West Bengal, Odisha, Karnataka and Telangana.

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

SIIMA 2016: Nayanthara, Shruti Haasan arrive in Singapore

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

Is Shiv Sena changing the goalposts again?

Is Shiv Sena changing the goalposts again?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

From son of soil to Hindutva and from the BJP to Hardik Patel, the Shiv Sena has changed its stand time to time to reinvent itself.

Kareena: I don't know who Suriya is

Kareena: I don't know who Suriya is

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The actress slams rumours of her doing an item number in a Tamil film.

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Why Brand Jet collapsed after 25 years

Rediff.com10 May 2019

A mix of financial and strategic mistakes combined with poor expectations of the management are the reasons for the downfall of Indian airlines. For Jet, the deathly potion was even more toxic on account of the bitter squabbles between promoter Naresh Goyal and strategic partner Etihad Airways.

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Jaydeep Barman is changing India's restaurant business

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'As long as people are eating we will be there,' Rebel Foods CEO Jaydeep Barman tells Viveat Susan Pinto and Niraj Bhatt.

Vadam recipes: How to make rice crispies at home

Vadam recipes: How to make rice crispies at home

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Vadams or vatthals are popular South Indian crispies that go perfectly with almost all varieties of rice.

When South film stars descend on television

When South film stars descend on television

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Here's a look at some of the highly acclaimed South actors who choose to do television to reach out to a wider audience.

When South film stars descend on television

When South film stars descend on television

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Here's a look at some of the highly acclaimed South actors who choose to do television to reach out to a wider audience.

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

From shining skyscrapers to dilapidated shells: 2018's Architectural Photography Awards

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

The shortlist for the Architectural Photography Awards 2018 has been revealed. The awards are split into four categories: Exterior, Interior, Sense of Place, and Buildings in Use, with each comprising five finalists. The 20 photographs that make up the shortlist will be exhibited at the World Architecture Festival in Amsterdam between November 28 - 30, and an overall winner will be announced on the 30. Here are some of the brilliant photos in the shortlist.

'I am happy with the response Ajith is getting'

'I am happy with the response Ajith is getting'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Nikki Galrani shares her excitement about her first release in Kannada and her expectations from her career in films

Now, Namitha wants YOU to drive safe!

Now, Namitha wants YOU to drive safe!

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The Southern siren gave folks in Chennai lessons on road safety. A Ganesh Nadar took notes and returned enlightened.

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

'The success of Nimirnthu Nil feels like my rebirth'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2014

S Amuthirakani shares the pain he felt due to the film's unexpected delay, countering rumours about his suicide, and the joy of creating good, meaningful and entertaining cinema.

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

'I wanted to be part of a total commercial film in Kannada'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Meera Nandan talks about her debut in Kannada cinema and what it means to work outside her home state.

2 States: What binds West Bengal and Kerala?

2 States: What binds West Bengal and Kerala?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

Do read Gangapriya Chakraverti's fascinating comparison between the two Indian states

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Lagaan actor Rajesh Vivek dies of heart attack

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Rajesh Vivek passed away in Hyderabad after suffering a heart attack.

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

No farmer committed suicide over drought: Tamil govt to SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

The Tamil Nadu government filed a reply in the Supreme Court on Friday stating that no farmer had committed suicide in the state, and clarified that those who have, took the extreme step due to personal reasons.

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Kerala rains: People in relief camps too afraid to return home

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

More than 53,500 people were now staying in various relief camps across the state.

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Irom Sharmila finds happiness at last

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Irom Sharmila, the woman who was on a hunger strike for 16 years, leads a quiet life, and recently became a mother of twin girls.

2 States: Be patient and respect each other's way of life

2 States: Be patient and respect each other's way of life

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Readers share their '2 States' story.

Kerala actress molestation: One taken into custody, search on for mastermind

Kerala actress molestation: One taken into custody, search on for mastermind

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Efforts are underway to nab the alleged mastermind Pulsar Suni and another accused V P Vigeesh.

2 States: Love doesn't understand religion or language

2 States: Love doesn't understand religion or language

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

We had asked you, our dear readers, to tell us what it is really like for a south Indian to marry a north Indian. Geetika Choudhary shares her story!

Abhi-Ash, Aamir-Kiran: Bollywood's 2 States Marriages!

Abhi-Ash, Aamir-Kiran: Bollywood's 2 States Marriages!

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

With 2 States about to release, a look at Bollywood's real life north-south alliances.

2 States: From a nudge to the knot

2 States: From a nudge to the knot

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Readers share their real-life '2 States' love stories! Don't miss :-)

2 states: 'Love is all you need!'

2 states: 'Love is all you need!'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Readers share their real-life '2 States' love stories! Don't miss :-)