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Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Is vada-pao India's best dish?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2018

Anthony Bourdain thought vada-pao was so good that all other Indian food could be dismissed. He was not wrong, says Aakar Patel.

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Recipe: Harrods' Wild Mushroom Papparadelle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Buttery papparadelle buried under a wild mushroom sauce and topped with shavings of fresh Parmesan cheese is a meal made in heaven.

2 Thane kids stripped, hair chopped off, paraded for stealing food

2 Thane kids stripped, hair chopped off, paraded for stealing food

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The children, aged 8 and 9 and hailing from different families, went to the neighbourhood shop where they picked up a packet of 'chakli' (a snack) without the owner's permission and ate it. This angered the shop owner, Mehmood Pathan, 69, police said.

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Feline-y to purr-fection, Delhi police's cat-echism to Elon Musk breaks the net

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

The Twitter owner on Thursday had posted: "Lil X just asked if there are police cats, since there are police dogs."

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

5 healthy tips to have a guilt free Diwali

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Useful tips from fitness expert Meenakshi Mohanty to ensure that you keep your health a priority during this time of decadent meals and excessive drinks.

Where to find the best local food in Goa

Where to find the best local food in Goa

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Mini Ribeiro picks five best places to dig into Goan cuisine.

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Get set to burrrrrrp! Presenting the real taste of India!

Monsoon recipes: Dahi Vada, Paneer Cheese Lifafa

Monsoon recipes: Dahi Vada, Paneer Cheese Lifafa

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Make your tea-time extra special with these crispy snack recipes.

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

World Food India: Traffic woes, high entry fee fail to deter foodies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Even as foreign investors land in Delhi to attend the first major food processing trade fair, Delhiites queue up to satisfy their tastebuds

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Lanka's anti-govt stir ends, protestors swear by systemic change

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The protesters left the main anti-government protest camp at Galle Face promenade where they had been staging sit-ins since April 9, branding it as the 'Gota go home village' (Rajapaksa go home).

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

How The Pandemic Affected Puja

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

The estimated size of the Durga Puja economy could be about Rs 2.75 trillion in 2021 had there been no pandemic, points out Atanu Biswas.

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Lankan PM Wickremesinghe appointed as Finance Minister

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The five-time prime minister was re-appointed to the job on May 12 following the political circus precipitated by the unprecedented economic crisis in the island's history.

Joshimath residents protest against NTPC, seek their U'khandfrom state

Joshimath residents protest against NTPC, seek their U'khandfrom state

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The protesters demonstrated against the NTPC's Tapovan Vishnugad Hydroelectric Project which was being constructed in the area.

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

More trouble for British PM as new partygate photos surface

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The pictures, released by ITV News channel, reportedly show Johnson at a farewell drinks party on November 13, 2020, for which at least one person is believed to have been fined by Scotland Yard.

Rajma Galouti Kabab, Broccoli soup at PM's lunch for Oz PM

Rajma Galouti Kabab, Broccoli soup at PM's lunch for Oz PM

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

It was entirely vegetarian fare at the lunch hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull on Monday.

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

10 killed, 10 hurt in mass shooting at dance studio in US

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The shooting occurred at Monterey Park around 10 pm local time near the site of a Chinese Lunar New Year celebration, the US newspaper reported citing law enforcement sources and witnesses.

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In a huge relief to animal welfare organisations and volunteers involved in feeding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the interim stay on the operation of the Delhi high court order relating to the feeding of stray dogs and also stayed the same.

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Even as the Centre stayed the Jharkhand government's move to promote tourism at the Parasnath hills after protests by Jains, tribals jumped into the fray staking a claim to the land and asking for it to be freed.

'Why would he take his life!'

'Why would he take his life!'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

'He was always coming up with something new, which is why his sudden demise is so shocking!'

1001 Nunakal Review: When Confessions Go Wrong

1001 Nunakal Review: When Confessions Go Wrong

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

Though the lies hardly go beyond extramarital affairs and conception problems, they are laid out by arresting storytellers who raise the stakes while speaking in tongues not wiped clean to make progressive points (No Made in Heaven-type diddling, here), notes Sreehari Nair.

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

At least 50 travel destinations would be developed as a "complete package" and states will be encouraged to set up a 'unity mall' for the sale of their products, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget on Wednesday, asserting that promotion of tourism will be taken up on a "mission mode".

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Istanbul: Memories And The City

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.

'Bull markets are a bit like revolutions'

'Bull markets are a bit like revolutions'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Bull markets need a a charismatic leader and a fancy destination.

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

'Many people thought I'd never clear the exam'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'When I saw my name in the list, it was unbelievable.'

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Pilot, husband held for ill-treating minor maid in Delhi; NCPCR seeks report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The police said the woman works as a pilot with a private airline while her husband is deployed with the ground staff in another private airline.

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Govt asks states to set up relief camps for, give food to migrants

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

With lakhs of these workers stranded on highways and inter-state bus terminus, the government stepped in and asked states and union territories to immediately set up relief camps for migrant workers and others who are returning to their home states or trying to do so during the nationwide lockdown period.

'Shah Rukh is the most vibrant, witty, caring human'

'Shah Rukh is the most vibrant, witty, caring human'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

'He is bigger in person.'

Jhunjhunwala will be remembered for his foresightedness, understanding of markets: Ratan Tata

Jhunjhunwala will be remembered for his foresightedness, understanding of markets: Ratan Tata

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of the Tata Group, on Sunday said ace investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala will always be remembered for his acute understanding of the markets as well as for his jovial personality, kindness, and foresightedness. Jhunjhunwala, often referred to as 'India's Warren Buffett', passed away here Sunday morning due to a cardiac arrest. He was 62. Jhunjhunwala had investments in more than three dozen companies, the most valuable being watch and jewellery maker Titan, part of the Tata conglomerate.

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

What Dalal Street expects from Modi2

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Most brokerages have maintained their Sensex and Nifty targets as they believe there is little room for further re-rating in the backdrop of weak earnings.

Recipe: Swarupa Dutt's Maachher Kaalia

Recipe: Swarupa Dutt's Maachher Kaalia

Rediff.com18 May 2022

A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Temporary jails in Assam as crackdown on child marriage continues

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The opposition has criticised the manner in which the drive against child marriage was being carried out, equating the police action with "terrorising people".

'People are scared to go to a police station'

'People are scared to go to a police station'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

'They are afraid that if they approach a police station for filing a complaint they might themselves get arrested under some random charges.'

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Syrian refugee 'pays back' German kindness with food for homeless

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Every Saturday, Alex Assali cooks hot meals, which he distributes free to the homeless outside Berlin's Alexanderplatz station.

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

With BMC Polls In Sight, Modi's Gifts To Mumbai....

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Modi knows that the BMC elections are critical for his party which has never won a majority in the city's 227 wards.

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Recipe: Zelda Pande's Pav Bhaji

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

29 key assembly seats in MP to watch for!

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As Madhya Pradesh goes to polls, all eyes will be on 29 key assembly seats, out of the total 230, where the contest will be keenly watched.