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Which Country Produces The Most Milk?

Which Country Produces The Most Milk?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

The nations dominating the world's milk output...

Gita, Assam tea, Kashmiri saffron: Modi's gifts to Putin

Gita, Assam tea, Kashmiri saffron: Modi's gifts to Putin

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

"Presented a copy of the Gita in Russian to President Putin. The teachings of the Gita give inspiration to millions across the world," PM Modi said in a post on X.

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

How India Let Sri Lanka Steal Its Tea Crown

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

India, the land that gave the world Darjeeling and Assam tea, risks losing its place at the global tea table, not because of its leaves, but because of its lost opportunities, notes Kanika Datta.

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

India's Tea Giant Just Got British Roots

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

For Luxmi, the Brew Tea deal ticks key boxes in its strategy, mainly, focusing on quality and branding.

Now, you can enjoy your black tea

Now, you can enjoy your black tea

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Next time, when you drink your favourite black tea, it would come with a quality certification.

MNS activists serve black tea to protest fuel price hike

MNS activists serve black tea to protest fuel price hike

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The demonstration was staged at the Alka Talkies Square in Pune where the women lit the earthen stove fire using wood and kerosene and offered the tea without milk to the bystanders, even as party workers raised anti-government slogans denouncing the fuel price hike.

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

Anthrax, a potentially fatal human disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. A very serious and rapidly progressing form of the disease occurs when bacterial spores are inhaled making anthrax a potent threat when used as a biological warfare agent. The new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland, has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote to Anthrax.

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Recipe: Refreshing Lemon Iced Tea

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

Prepare a batch of Lemon Iced Tea. Keep sipping it through the day. Add a tot of liquor to convert to a cocktail.

The Political Mystique Of Sitaram Yechury

The Political Mystique Of Sitaram Yechury

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Sitaram Yechury strived to have the country's Left movement shed its doctrinaire approach to India's socio-cultural complexities and stitch electoral and social alliances to fight the Sangh Parivar.

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

6 Indian Teas You Must Try

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

A Small Line Of People Crossed Into India

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

When I asked Krishna Gopal Sengupta, who had travelled through Bangladesh from Chittagong to Petrapole if the interim government had made any impact at ground level, he said, "it's been only a couple of days. They will need some time." Shyam G Menon reports from Petrapole, India's entry point with Bangladesh.

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

The Most Amazing Food Pix!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

The winners of Pink Lady Food Photographer of the Year 2024 have been revealed.

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rate cards for LS election expenditure fixed, here is the list

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

With polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha approaching, district poll panels are fixing the rates for expenses as part of the election expenditure monitoring process.

Where Darjeeling Tea Comes From

Where Darjeeling Tea Comes From

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Darjeeling has 87 tea gardens spread across roughly 19,000 hectares, employing about 52,000 permanent workers.

Recipes: Kerala-Style Ragi Puttu

Recipes: Kerala-Style Ragi Puttu

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Onam festivities have begun and you can join in the celebration with a traditional Kerala-style dish.

Tension at China border leaves tea companies in a stir

Tension at China border leaves tea companies in a stir

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Planters from Assam said despite the Covid-19 pandemic, trade enquiries from China had been rising. However, owing to the growing conflict, enquiries may dry up. 'We have seen how the trade dried up in case of the Pakistan conflict and fear the same,' a planter from Assam said.

Milind Soman's diet may surprise you

Milind Soman's diet may surprise you

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Everything that Milind Soman eats in a day.

Tea: Extend concessional duty

Tea: Extend concessional duty

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Year 2009 turned to be good for tea sector with higher realizations and spurt in profits, as there was fall in production globally, and as consumption continued to grow

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Why tea drinkers live a longer, healthier life

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

According to a new study, habitual tea consumers had a 20 per cent lower risk of heart disease and stroke.

9 interesting things I did in the lockdown

9 interesting things I did in the lockdown

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Deepak G C, 49, an electrical engineer, shares his fascinating story.

Indian company claims making the costliest tea

Indian company claims making the costliest tea

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

Glendale Tea estate at Coonoor in Tamil Nadu says the black tea it has made is of SFTGFOP (Super-Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe) grade and fetches a price of $600 for a kilo.

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Monsoon: How To Protect Yourself From UTI

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

10 Foods To Boost Productivity

Rediff.com4 May 2022

If you consume enough water in a day, you'll notice a 14 percent increase in productivity at work, says Dr Siddhant Bhargava, nutritional scientist and co-founder, Food Darzee.

'I still look at you with the same starstruck eyes'

'I still look at you with the same starstruck eyes'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Thank you for being an inspiration, not just to me but to an entire generation.'

Fuel price hike: MNS activists serve 'chullha' tea

Fuel price hike: MNS activists serve 'chullha' tea

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The demonstration was staged at the Alka Talkies Square in the city where the women lit the earthen stove fire using wood and kerosene and offered the tea without milk to the bystanders, even as party workers raised anti-government slogans denouncing the fuel price hike.

Prices of milk, veggies go up in violence-hit NE Delhi

Prices of milk, veggies go up in violence-hit NE Delhi

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

The Delhi police had on Tuesday clamped restrictions on the gathering of four or more people under Section 144 of Code of Criminal Procedure in a bid to check violent clashes which has also left more than 200 injured.

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Well, life is tough, so suck it up

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'We had joy, we had fun, we had seasons in the season -- and all that crap,' mutters Kishore Singh as he draws up a will :)).

'I am like an energiser bunny'

'I am like an energiser bunny'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was born a lower middle-class person, am one today and will die as one,' Billboard's International Power Player Devraj Sanyal tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Drinking tea reduces heart attack risk

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Drinking four cups of tea a day cuts the risk of a heart attack, according to a review of studies by the British Nutrition Foundation. The review suggests that tea can also improve your mood, strengthen bones, boost hydration and increase alertness

A cup of tea can help you fight diabetes

A cup of tea can help you fight diabetes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

The finding is based on the discovery of black tea's ingredients that mimic the action of the hormone insulin, which is deficient in people with diabetes.

Weekend hacks: How to ferment vegetables at home

Weekend hacks: How to ferment vegetables at home

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

It is cost effective, involves no cooking and is high on nutrition content.

Indian traders do good business at Nathu La

Indian traders do good business at Nathu La

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

According to data released by the Sikkim commerce and industries department in Gangtok, utensils including copper bowls fetched a revenue of Rs 900,000 for Indian traders during four months of trade at the Renquinggang mart. Other products like black tea, textiles, woollen shawls, canned food, vegetable oils and cigarettes were in demand from importers.

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

A Baker's Successful Lockdown Story

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

'I'm following my heart and would like to go where the road leads me. I want to do things that will excite myself and people too,' says Tanushka D'Silva.

India mulls concessions for Asean free trade pact

India mulls concessions for Asean free trade pact

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

India is considering making concessions on the five-year standstill period for duty cuts on crude and refined palm oil

Curry, tea can win you battle of bulge

Curry, tea can win you battle of bulge

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

The next time you feel guilty about gorging on your favourite chicken tikka, thinking about the pounds that you will pile on, take heart from the fact that spices in it aid a natural process of burning fat.

Tea is a boon but without milk

Tea is a boon but without milk

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

Those who drink milk with their tea should seriously consider going without on occasion, in order to boost the healthiness of their heart.

Organic tea project to begin soon

Organic tea project to begin soon

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

India's organic farming efforts will see a sea change in the tea sector following the launch of the project to develop organic black tea with funding from the Amsterdam-based Common Fund for Commodities, a UN body.

Need an excuse to drink tea?

Need an excuse to drink tea?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

India may cut negative list for Asean FTA

India may cut negative list for Asean FTA

Rediff.com21 Nov 2006

India has offered further pruning of its negative list of 560 items for Association of South East Asian Nations on which there will be no duty cuts

Drinking tea could improve memory

Drinking tea could improve memory

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

Scientists find that green and black tea inhibit the activity of certain enzymes in the brain that are associated with memory.