My colleague Mahipal, who -- like all folks at Rediff editorial, a team that has worked together for aeons -- is also a friend, well-wisher, desk buddy etc, was looking for Black Carrot Halwa.

Somali government, US Africa Command carry out airstrikes Somali troops kill al Shabaab fighters attempting to attack base Attacks follow recent gains by Islamist insurgents MOGADISHU, April 17 ...

This halwa is made with atta (wheat flour). And to make this, heat 1 cup of ghee in a kadhai. To this, add 1/2 cup atta and roast it until aromatic and golden. In a saucepan, heat 1 cup water and ...

As COVID-19 roared on in October 2020, Somali community leaders in Columbus, Ohio, formed a small nonprofit organization aimed at assisting their community through the pandemic. Two years later ...

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud dismissed his defence minister, Abuldkadir Mohamed Nur, on Sunday following lobbying efforts by the US military, sources told Middle East Eye.

In Minnesota, Muslims and Somali Americans talked politics, religion and how their votes were swayed in the 2024 election. Some showed a new affinity for the Republican Party under Donald Trump.

For almost a month, security forces in the semi-autonomous Somali region of Puntland have been advancing on the mountainous hideouts of Islamic State militants. The fiercest clashes occurred late ...

Carrot halwa is an Indian dessert that is not only delicious but is also very beneficial for health. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is very good for the eyes. Apart from this, carrots ...

(Photo Credit: Instagram/@foodwalebhaiya) Few desserts in Indian cuisine can match the nostalgic charm and allure of Gajar Ka Halwa. This classic winter delicacy, with its blend of grated carrots ...

Yesterday, the Somali National Army (SNA) of the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) in Mogadishu was routed from the southern Somali town of Ras Kamboni. This battle was not with the SNA’s typical ...

An unconventional, but old, dish of Mirchi ka Halwa (green chilli halwa) has gone viral on social media in India, with some people calling the dish “unmatchable”. An Instagram user recently ...

shop at grocery stores stocked with everything from halal meats and halwa to camel milk, and advertise for local political campaigns, social services and community events in both Somali and English.