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Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Vada Pav, Alu Gobhi Among World's Top 50 Potato Dishes

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Vada Pav Girl Chandrika Dixit Accuses Husband Of Extra-Marital Affair

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'There are many photos with her and I am just unable to concentrate on my work.'

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

ManU's Maguire Munches On Vada Pav!

Rediff.com30 May 2025

>Manchester United's star centre-back Harry Maguire was spotted in Mumbai on Thursday, May 29, 2025, exploring the local food scene and connecting with the community.

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Recipe: Crispy Mung Dal Bhajiyas

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Sachin-Gates Tuck Into Vada Pav

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Sachin Tendulkar and Bill Gates were snapped tugging into Mumbai's favourite snack on Thursday.

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Meet The Vada Pav Girl

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Chandrika Dixit aka the Vada Pav girl from Delhi is one of the contestants on Bigg Boss OTT 3 and we aren't surprised at all, courtesy how viral she's been on social media.

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Will you try the actor's version of the popular Mumbai street-side snack?

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

14 Mumbai Expressions You Ought To Know

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Let's acquaint you with Mumbai's picturesque slang.

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Vada Pav is 19 on World's 50 Top Sandwiches List!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Is it surprising that the favourite food of our manic Mumbai city has achieved a world rank?

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Mumbai Among Top 8 Foodie Cities

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas, a globally recognised digital guide to food, has unveiled its Best Food Cities rankings for 2025-2026.

When Madhuri Ate Vada Pav With Tim Cook

When Madhuri Ate Vada Pav With Tim Cook

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

India opened its first Apple store in Mumbai, and everyone, including Bollywood, paid a visit.

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

10 must-visit vada pav joints in Mumbai

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

If you've lived in this city even for a day, then there's no way you cannot fall in love with the street food that defines Mumbai -- vada pav.

Coming soon: Sena's 'shiv vada pav'

Coming soon: Sena's 'shiv vada pav'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

Shiv Sena on Monday unveiled plans to reach the Marathi manoos by organising a 'vada pav sammelan'.Sena executive president Uddhav Thackeray, speaking at the launch function, said the 'shiv vada' would provide jobs to Marathi people.The best vada pav will be launched on Sena chief Bal Thackeray's birthday on January 23 under the 'Shiv Vada pav' brand.

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

The Most Favoured Election Sweet: 7 Laddoo Recipes

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.

Shiv Sena loses appetite over vada pav politics

Shiv Sena loses appetite over vada pav politics

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The Shiv Sena that rules the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai along with its ideological ally Bharatiya Janata Party, has unwittingly realised that excessive politics based on vada pav, the staple fast food of Mumbaikars, is a health hazard.

What's Sachin Telling Raj Thackeray?

What's Sachin Telling Raj Thackeray?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sachin Tendulkar was the guest of honour at the grand inauguration of the newly renovated Shivaji Park Gymkhana along with MNS chief chief Raj Thackeray.

When Maharashtra CM ate vada pav in New York!

When Maharashtra CM ate vada pav in New York!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

Fadnavis in US on a tour to woo American investors enjoyed a reception in New York at the Pierre Hotel.

Aryan Khan's Version Of Bollywood Looks Fun!

Aryan Khan's Version Of Bollywood Looks Fun!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

In the trailer of his directorial debut, The Ba***ds Of Bollywood, Aryan Khan takes a close look into the inner world of Bollywood families, especially his own, so that lesser mortals like us can get a feel of the superstar lives.

Goli Vada Pav: From a modest beginning to 300 outlets

Goli Vada Pav: From a modest beginning to 300 outlets

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

Goli Vada Pav has close to 300 stores in more than 60 cities across 16 states.

The humble Vada Pav gets a net-savvy avatar

The humble Vada Pav gets a net-savvy avatar

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Goli Vada Pav, a Mumbai-based fast food chain, is a hit on FaceBook and YouTube with over 9,700 fans. A look at how the company using social networking to connect with the youth and push sales.

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Railway minister Vaishnaw travels by 2nd class, has chai and vada pav

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday travelled by a local train between Thane and Diva stations on the Mumbai suburban rail network for inspection of two additional railway lines, and ate 'vada pav', a popular local snack, at a roadside eatery during his visit, officials said.

What To Expect From Kantara: Chapter 1

What To Expect From Kantara: Chapter 1

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'The audience has an expectation that the climax will be similar to the last 20 minutes of the previous film.' 'All I can say is you will get what you're expecting and you will also get what you're not expecting.'

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Branding vada pav: How Dheeraj Gupta built Jumbo King

Rediff.com26 Apr 2015

Jumbo King is profitable from the beginning and is growing upwards of 35 per cent annually.

Mumbai: It's Vada Pav vs Kanda Poha

Mumbai: It's Vada Pav vs Kanda Poha

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

It is said that food is a way to reach man's heart, but for politicians it has become a way to generate votes, ostensibly by creating job opportunities.

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

'No Such Thing As Diabetes Reversal'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

'In diabetes remission, you go below a 6.5 HbA1c without medication.' 'And this happens only when you lose 10 to 15 per cent of your body weight with a good amount of lifestyle and dietary changes, exercise and sometimes medication.' 'You have to be able to sustain your HBA1C below 6.5 for at least a year without medication to say that the patient is in remission.'

Sena expels youth leader for assaulting vendor for refusing free 'vada pav'

Sena expels youth leader for assaulting vendor for refusing free 'vada pav'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The incident took place in Vile Parle (West) area, where Mahadik is seen clearly on CCTV footage assaulting Chetan Geveriya (28), who works at Trupti Sweet and Farsan Mart on DJ Road, with a bamboo stick.

In midnight drama, police drag NCP-SP MLA during protest

In midnight drama, police drag NCP-SP MLA during protest

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

The MLA physically blocked the police vehicle, demanding Deshmukh's release, alleging biased action by the law enforcement officials.

The amazing story of vada pav chain Jumbo King

The amazing story of vada pav chain Jumbo King

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

What inspired Jumbo King to weave an entire fast food chain around an inconspicuous product like the vada pav.

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Vada pav or samosa pav: Vote for your favourite street food!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Do you have a favourite street food in Mumbai? Tell us about it!

From vada pav to dosa, this chef loves Indian food

From vada pav to dosa, this chef loves Indian food

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Celebrity chef Sarah Todd reveals the biggest food trend of 2019.

Shobhaa De faces Sena ire for 'misal, vada pav' tweet

Shobhaa De faces Sena ire for 'misal, vada pav' tweet

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sena sought to move a breach of privilege motion against Shobhaa De for her tweet regarding Marathi films being screened in the prime time slot.

BJP MLA blames idli-sambar for Goa's tourist decline

BJP MLA blames idli-sambar for Goa's tourist decline

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

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.

Sena needs to stop its vada-pav protests

Sena needs to stop its vada-pav protests

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

'It is time the Sena realises that voters can see through its divisive actions. It needs to have a wider vision before the party is reduced to a slapstick political comedy.'

Red Hot Malaika

Red Hot Malaika

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Priyanka-Nick's before and after pictures...Salman celebrates with family... Abhishek mingles with Amy Jackson...

Bigg Boss: Anil Kapoor Is Only Good Part

Bigg Boss: Anil Kapoor Is Only Good Part

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

This season of BB OTT may be a difficult watch, observes Namrata Thakker.

A Hug After Two Years...

A Hug After Two Years...

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to on Friday, October 18, 2024.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

'Can't Say Bigg Boss Promoting Polygamy'

'Can't Say Bigg Boss Promoting Polygamy'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Ranvir will run out of steam pretty soon.' 'The way he is reacting or rather, overreacting to things, I am sure he will be exhausted soon.' 'You need to chill at times to play a game like Bigg Boss.'

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Recipe: Indian Breakfasts & Manisha's Sabudana Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?