News for 'vidhya'

Recipe: Vidhya's Pahadi Jakhiya Alu

Recipe: Vidhya's Pahadi Jakhiya Alu

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

A traditional pahadi preparation, it uses a Garhwali spice called jakhiya, also called wild mustard or dog mustard, that gives a special kick.

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Recipe: Vidhya's Hare Tamatar Ki Sabji

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Tomatoes, before they ripen, make a great sabji.

Recipe: Vidhya's Sesame Cucumber Salad

Recipe: Vidhya's Sesame Cucumber Salad

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Til turns cucumbers into a delicacy.

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Recipe: Vidhya's Singhare Ki Kachri

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Water chesnuts can be magically converted into a toasty warm winter evening snack.

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Vidhya's Grand Shillong Diwalis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.

Recipe: Vidhya's Bhang Ki Chutney

Recipe: Vidhya's Bhang Ki Chutney

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Who would have guessed that hemp seeds could be so tasty?

Recipe: Vidhya's Banarsi Laal Mirch Achaar

Recipe: Vidhya's Banarsi Laal Mirch Achaar

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Recipe: Vidhya's Alu Ke Gutkae

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni Kheera Raita

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni Kheera Raita

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Yoghurt and kheera or cucumber go together beautifully in this Pahadi raita.

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Recipe: Vidhya's Kumaoni-Style Spinach

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.

Recipe: Vidhya's Bael Ka Sherbet

Recipe: Vidhya's Bael Ka Sherbet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Try out this drink on days when the heat is unbearable.

Holi Gujiya: 30-Min Recipe

Holi Gujiya: 30-Min Recipe

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Warm, flaky gujiya, that are just mildly sweet, are so Holi. Although they are just as popular at Diwali too.

CBI books ex-Maha HM for plot to 'frame' BJP leaders

CBI books ex-Maha HM for plot to 'frame' BJP leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The CBI lodged the case after a two-year preliminary enquiry, which originated from a pen drive handed over to the then Maharashtra Assembly speaker by Devendra Fadnavis, who was in the opposition in 2020, they said.

'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, however, refused to interfere with the September 26 order of the apex court granting bail to Balaji on a plea filed by one of the complainants seeking its cancellation.

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Try this extraordinary version of the Ukadiche Modak.

Kangana Has Reason To Celebrate

Kangana Has Reason To Celebrate

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

How did Bollywood spend the weekend? Lets find out.

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Residents rush out of homes as strong tremors hit Delhi-NCR

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Bhalla's account was echoed by a cross-section of residents of Delhi-NCR after a 6.6 magnitude temblor on Tuesday night was felt across large swathes of northern India as the earthquake struck the Hindukush region in Afghanistan.

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

What Veerappan's daughter plans to do in BJP

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

'I was invited to join the BJP, and I felt respected when they called me.'

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Bommai's election-year budget targets temples, women and youth

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in poll-bound Karnataka on Friday sought to woo farmers, women and younger generation with a slew of welfare measures in its last budget in the current term, also earmarking Rs 1000 crore towards development and renovation of various temples and maths in the state.

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

They Won The Pulitzer For These Images

Rediff.com11 May 2022

Adnan Abidi, Sanna Irshad Mattoo, Amit Dave and the late Danish Siddiqui, who was killed last July while on assignment covering the war in Afghanistan, won the Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the coronavirus pandemic in India.

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Ahead of evacuations, pilots undergo training in donning PPEs

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The pilots and cabin crew were provided training in all the steps on donning and doffing of Personal Protective Equipment suits, infection control practices to be followed inflight and also the management of anticipated health emergencies during the flight, the medical college authorities said.

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Google celebrates KL Saigal's birthday with a doodle

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The doodle is designed by Vidhya Nagarajan.

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in Mumbai

Spotted: Akshay Kumar in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Reader Abhay Singi has sent us a photograph.

Manish Chokhani: The perfect insider

Manish Chokhani: The perfect insider

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

From equity research to sales and asset management, he worked on all the verticals.

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

MDH Dadaji drove tonga before founding Rs 1500 cr spice empire

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

School dropout Mahashay Dharampal Gulati, famously known as 'MDH Dadaji' for repeated appearance in his spice brand's television ads, started his spices business journey in a nondescript shack in Delhi's Karol Bagh after selling his tonga, and went on, at the age of 94, to becoming the highest-paid CEO in the country's FMCG sector.

Why the Dalit vote is crucial in MP

Why the Dalit vote is crucial in MP

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

Dalit votes could play a decisive role in 28-30 constituencies in the 230-member assembly.

Dev Anand's book in New York

Dev Anand's book in New York

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

The actor released his autobiography, Romance With Life in New York on Saturday.

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Go to school, pursue careers: Mehbooba to child stone pelters

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Children have to go to schools, study and come out as doctors, dental surgeons, engineers, teachers, Muft said.

Airbus plans training centre in India

Airbus plans training centre in India

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

European aircraft maker Airbus on Tuesday said it is planning to set up a training centre in India and announced expansion of its tie-up with Bangalore-based VidhyaCom Technologies to provide engineering services and illustrations for the double-deck

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We showcase some of our readers' photos of Lord Ganesha.

India win TT gold at Special Olympics

India win TT gold at Special Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2003

Vijay Rao and Hasit Zatia won the men's doubles at the event.

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

COVID-19: 'The young are dying'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'When this COVID-19 restarted, the first thing I observed was that the patients are all below 50 years.'

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

She wants to raise Rs 20 crore to save refugees

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Moved by three-year-old Aylan Kurdi's death, Vidhya Ramalingam has kick-started a crowd-funding campaign to buy a rescue ship for immediate action in the Mediterranean.

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Review: Thirunaal has nothing new to offer

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The worn-out plot, excessive violence and the loud dramatic music make director Ramnath's Thirunaal a dark and gloomy tale.

How AI is helping brokers take the right investment decisions

How AI is helping brokers take the right investment decisions

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Hedgeloop, Accuracap and other entities are pioneering a growing market and attracting much interest from businesses by using software to make informed decisions in this area

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

New York remembers Mahatma Gandhi and his pursuit of truth

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

The southwest corner of Union Square in New York City saw a cluster of Indians gathering around a statue of Mahatma Gandhi on the morning of October 2, the birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

Human remains, wrist watches recovered from Dornier crash site

Human remains, wrist watches recovered from Dornier crash site

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

The authorities have called the families of the crew for carrying out DNA tests for identification of the deceased and collecting the remains and personal effects.

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

This Ramzan, break fast with these yummy date dishes

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Dates are known to be a good source of fibre and since the ordinary eating pattern is restricted to two big meals during Ramzan, dates ensure one doesn't get constipation and there is clear urination. It also has enough calories to satiate the peak of hunger after the fast ends.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei