Rajesh Alva, Manisha Kotian

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Recipe: Manisha's Two-State Mutton Curry
Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.

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?

Recipe: Manisha's Purple Yam Ki Sabzi
Rediff.com13 Oct 2024

Stir-fried yam is a treat.

A Lord Ganesha Celebration With An Important Message
Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their...

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Manisha's Ninaav
Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

This special Maharashtrian sweet is made by the CKP community just before Ganesh...

Recipe: Manisha's Raw Banana Fry
Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Make your chai time exciting with deep-fried kachcha kela fritters!

Recipe: Manisha's Oregano Cheese Parathas
Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The burst of cheese will take these parathas to another level.

Vladimir Putin, 70
Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Renault Kiger is a hatchback killer
Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

The new Kiger has enough in it to draw you away from the hatchback you've been eyeing.

First Look: Why India's excited about the Turismo Veloce 800
Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The holy grail of all motorcycles, the M V Agusta Turismo Veloce 800, finds its way to...

Off-roading with Mahindra Thar
Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

Off-road driving allows you to get to remote places which are likely to be less visited...

Bike review: Is the KTM Duke 125 worth Rs 1.18 lakh?
Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

Rajesh Alva reviews the latest addition to the KTM stable.

Nissan Kicks is indeed a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor
Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

The Nissan Kicks does tick all the right boxes as a convincing Hyundai Creta competitor.

The good, not-so-good and the bad about Marazzo
Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com reveals the good, bad and ugly of the latest MPV from the...

Buying your first bike? Read this first
Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

These bikes are a good mixture of style, mileage, performance and affordability, says...

Meet the latest maxi-scooter in the market!
Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Rajesh Alva brings you the details of the first maxi-scooter from the Suzuki stable.

Is your bike monsoon ready? 9 tips
Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

Rajesh Alva takes you through the vital monsoon checklist for your two wheeler.

At Rs 67,437, is the Bajaj Pulsar 150 Classic worth a buy?
Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The Bajaj Pulsar 150 classic is Rs 10,118 cheaper than the standard Pulsar 150.

What works for Toyota Yaris, what doesn't
Rediff.com30 May 2018

The Toyota Yaris was finally launched in India last month. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com...

Is your city one of the world's 20 most polluted cities?
Rediff.com4 May 2018

India had 14 out of the world's 20 most polluted cities, the World Health Organization...