A 60-year-old farmer in Maharashtra's Beed district has been arrested for allegedly cultivating cannabis plants hidden within a jowar (sorghum) crop.
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
'Once when he was on a flight, the plane hit an air-pocket.' 'The turbulence outside caused it to see-saw violently which caused a lot of panic inside. While his co-passengers were crying and praying for their lives, Salil kaku was writing a song in his head.'
Parliament introduces a new 'Health Menu' featuring millet-based dishes, salads, and lean protein options to promote healthier eating habits among lawmakers, officials, and visitors.
'The government's priority is not farmers.'
Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.
This Dusshera treat your loved ones to wonderful Indian treats flavoured with chocolate or strawberry.
'These Marathas are farmers and they only do farming. They have no other business other than farming. Now, they want reservations because farming is no longer a profitable business.'In this interview, veteran farmers' rights advocate and founding member of the Shetkari Sanghatna, Vijay Jawandhia, with Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff unpacks the historical and structural roots of the agitation.
Ever thought of replacing milk in thandai? Then it's time you read this recipe.
Very small prawns can be made into a kind of chutney that greatly soups up your average meal.
Cakes, brownies and cookies -- you name it and this MasterChef India Season 6 contestant can make it, and make it healthy.
Ghughutiya holds immense cultural and spiritual significance in Uttarakhand.
The Narendra Modi government will purchase all farm produce at minimum support price, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said in Rajya Sabha on Friday.
Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.
Bake a cake and cookies with millets this season.
Give a healthier and tastier upgrade to your regular thalipeeth.
Millets, dal and a bunch of spices can be steamed together for an awesome version of this rice cake.
Facing difficulty in procuring large quantities of rice required to fulfil its poll guarantee, the state government on Wednesday decided to pay cash into the beneficiaries' accounts at the rate of Rs 34 per kilo, for the additional 5kg of rice under the free rice scheme.
Can't get enough of millets? Try these recipes from Rediff Food.
Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!
The lunch was hosted by agriculture minister Narendra Tomar to mark Millet Year 2023.
A delicious fast, no-fuss one-pot dinner.
Millets can provide nutritional security against deficiencies, especially in children and women, says Sreejith Moolayil, co-founder and COO, True Elements.
In the manifesto for the polls released in Bengaluru by Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge in the presence of the state unit chief D K Shivakumar and Congress Legislature Party leader Siddaramaiah and others, the party reiterated its five guarantees: Gruha Jyothi, Gruha Lakshmi, Anna Bhagya, Yuva Nidhi and Shakti.
A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major agricultural states, such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat, have witnessed a deficit of 30-80 per cent in southwest monsoon rainfall in August compared to the long-period average for the month. Meteorologists see no big revival in monsoon rains from hereon, though they forecast "some activity" over the Bay of Bengal on September 5-6.
Irrigation woes have contributed to the problem of stubble burning in the state, reports Sarthak Choudhury.
The session will commence with the maiden address of President Droupadi Murmu to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament. The address essentially highlights the government's achievements and policy priorities.
These recipes will tickle your tastebuds and ensure good health, says Sahana Shivprasad Shetty.
Delightful recipes specially curated by Chef Ranveer Brar.
The southwest monsoon has started on a weak note and this has delayed the sowing of kharif crops. Though a cause for concern, the situation hasn't reached a stage where it warrants any panic response. Moreover, according to meteorologists and industry players, monsoon rains will witness a revival in the coming few weeks.
Nothing spells summer like a big, generous platter of aamras puri.
When Twinkle Khanna asked her celebrity friends what was in their dabba, everyone wrote in and sent their recipes as well. What does Bhumi Pednekar like to include in her dabba? She tells us here.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar shares the key to staying fit and healthy.
The chief minister who turned emotional twice recalled how affectionately he was fed 'Rotti' (Jowar Roti) and 'Navane' (foxtail millet) rice every time he came to his constituency as Basavaraj.
A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.
Chef Ananya Banerjee shares five yummy Diwali treats with a healthy twist.
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