An assistant commissioner-level officer in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district has been suspended for making "objectionable remarks" against a particular religion, officials said on Wednesday.
Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.
Lionel Plasmans, who owns the farm, said it was an honour to be providing potatoes to the Olympics.
'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'
Sources say Kriti Sanon, super excited to be working in the mythological space for the first time, will play Sita mata with the full conviction of a true devotee.
"I think this is a myth that to be fit you need to be a non-vegetarian."
'China will do everything to hamper our ability to be a competitor.' 'China wants every country in the region to be subservient and we are the biggest stumbling block.'
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar, a consultant kidney health specialist at Aster RV Hospital, Bengaluru, offers advice to improve the health of your kidneys.
"Pregnant women should detach themselves from desire, anger, attachment, hatred and lust. Avoid bad company and be with good people," the tract, issued by the government-funded Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy, says.
Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.
They swear by vegetarianism to not only save our environment and animals, but also to maintain their lithe, sculpted figure.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
Was this Chennai? Or Singapore? There's an area in Singapore that looked like a suburb of Chennai.
'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.'
Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.
He said the air conditioners were run non-stop at a very low temperature, and they were given thin blankets, which were even thinner than silver foil paper and one could see through them.
Army personnel deployed in icy heights like Siachen and Kargil now can look forward to munch mutton and chicken biryanis or non-vegetarian sandwiches with all nutrients and taste attached, thanks to the efforts of a leading food laboratory.
A Muslim man used to work on the tandoor at my restaurant. But due to this issue, I asked him to leave. Because people can make an issue over it. We don't want such trouble here
This simple chutney can be served with kebabs and other starters.
The chief minister said such speeches are on the rise across the country, especially on social media platforms.
Thousands of tribals from Jharkhand, West Bengal and Odisha reached the hills earlier in the day, carrying traditional weapons and beating drums.
It is possible to have a fully balanced diet that is entirely vegetarian, if you work it right. All you need to do is eat smart to make your meals as complete as possible.
Homemade suhi can be as tasty as anything you can order at a restaurant.
Mohammed Shami went through the toughest phase of his career in 2018 when he had to battle his way against allegations of match-fixing levied by ex-wife Hasin Jahan.
You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.
It is refreshing, fresh, summery and incredibly tasty.
The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid 'potential confusion' and ensure a peaceful yatra.
Student bodies protested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia against what transpired at JNU and to demand that food choices cannot be imposed on people in the name of Ram Navami.
The customary naadan or home-cooked meal is rather memorable fare.
Introducing Vance, a junior United States senator from Ohio, to their fellow Americans, Usha described the love and affection of her husband.
"We cannot stop a crime like rape by policing only. I think rapes will come down significantly if people stop eating non-vegetarian. There has been lot of research on this. Rapes will come down significantly if alcohol consumption is not there," he told media persons in New Delhi.
Tribals will observe a day's fast on January 30 at Ulihatu in Khunti district, the birthplace of tribal icon Birsa Munda, in solidarity with their movement to 'save' the Parasnath hills, a member of a joint forum of Adiva bodies said.
Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.
Several states declared a holiday for schools, while government offices, other establishments and public sector banks remained closed for half a day.
Rediff reader Alok Agrawal tempts us with his delicious food pics.
As per the plea, the image of eggs shown in the augmented reality game appear in places of worship of different religious groups.
This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.
In India, rape is the fourth most common crime against women. If one goes by the National Crime Records Bureau statistics, a shocking 93 women are raped in the country each day and a total of 33,707 cases were registered in 2013. Yet at such a time, short skirts, mobile phones and Western culture are blamed for these incidents. Here's a look at some of the most insensitive and odd reasons for the rise in rapes in the country.
A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.
rediffGURU Dr Vinod Kumar offers advice on how to take care of your kidneys.