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'Just because of my background and poor academic qualifications, most people disbelieve what I have done.'
Shops, business establishments and petrol pumps continued to remain shut during the day even on the eve of Eid on Monday.
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Her father, who is also into farming, had to shut his grocery shop for the day.
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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.
Odisha has claimed that Rasogolla originated from the Jagannath Temple in Puri
Banks, ATMs and quite a few markets were kept open on Sunday while 2.5 lakh sacrificial goats have been made available in the Kashmir valley to help citizens celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with traditional fervour.
Chetna Shukla presents a special recipe for Gujiya.
'He was always coming up with something new, which is why his sudden demise is so shocking!'
International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.
Nath said the foot march will enter the central Indian state from Burhanpur district on Wednesday morning.
The Street is never short of hope and events to look forward to
'This Sunday holds special significance for us, as we woke up to a new and transformed Sunday, with a feeling of relief that the lingering issue of Ayodhya dispute has been resolved once and for all'
What would it be like to be on the world's largest cruise ship? You won't have to wonder any more, as here's the first look inside the largest cruise ship -- the 228,081-ton Royal Caribbean's Symphony of the Seas. Take a look at this mammoth ship, which boasts of dozens of eateries, bars and showrooms as well as an array of deck-top amusements including a multi-deck water slide area, surfing pools and rock climbing walls.
Here are two mouth-watering Bengali sweet recipes made with Nolen Gur. You can share your recipes too.
Some jewellery shops in the famous Shringaar Haat area turned into places for community television spots as passers-by and even some security personnel and mediapersons joined shopkeepers to watch the live telecast of 'bhoomi poojan' by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the temple and his speech. Many recalled that these scenes were similar to ones quite common in late 1980s when 'Ramayana' serial was telecast on Doordarshan and people used to gather at few houses and shops having TV sets.
'We immerse our Ganpati in a bucket at home and use that water for our plants.' 'That way, our Ganpati always remains with us.'
Balraj Bahri Malhotra and Ram Advani's passing signals the sunset of the era of the many booksellers across India who came over after Partition.
Kolkata sheds its white-blue nocturnal hue with pink ball day-night Test.
Noah Dominic, Maya Dominic, Durga Dominic and Dominic Xavier recall via sketches a spectacular vacation in Lucknow.
Aseem Chhabra mourns the passing of the gentle and knowledgeable Mr K D Singh, who owned a quaint bookshop in New Delhi.
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There's wisdom to be found in an unfairly treated man's short and sweet concluding words -- a nation is only as great as our appreciation of the people who make it great, notes Sukanya Verma.
Voters in Rae Bareli said they feel an emotional connection with the Gandhi family.
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The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key for reviving its electoral fortunes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.
The high octane campaign marked by vitriolic attacks and counter-attacks by political leaders and use of derogatory language and objectionable remarks that forced the Election Commission to step in ended at 6 pm.
Onam festivities have begun and you can join in the celebration with a traditional Kerala-style dish.
'I know my baby will be fine as she finds her way to make a new life for herself,' notes Aarti David.
Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.
These soups are filling, healthy and different.
Rediff readers tell us how their best friends have stayed with them through the good and tough times.
The scare of the pandemic, lockdown restrictions, as well as mass exodus of migrants from the city have deprived Eid of the usual festivity.
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