Finance Minister P Chidambaram has blamed the US' biofuel policy of diverting food grains such as corn for producing bio-fuels for the spurt in food grain prices globally. He also said that lack of adequate regulations in the US sub-prime market has led to global financial uncertainties. He said the demand for staple food was on the rise, leading to higher prices, but diverting food for fuel had also contributed to increase in food prices. He called US' priorities lopsided.
Chiekcn prices set to go up across cities in India.
While larger companies like Nestle India, Britannia and the like are often mentioned, some mid-cap companies are also expected to grow at a rapid clip.
Chef Amrita Raichand tells us how to make breakfast fun and filling.
Though full of features, the phone does not support expandable memory, and the battery cannot be removed.
The Wadia group-owned airline is building a new management team and putting in place strategies for efficient operations. Leading the change is Cornelis Vrieswijk, the airline's new chief executive officer.
Five chefs from Mumbai share their special recipes.
While everyone raves about the joys of the monsoons, Keya Sarkar is not as enthusiastic.
Millions of farmers plant rice, cane, corn, cotton and soybean crops in the rainy months of June and July. Harvesting starts from October
Chinese companies have 'designed' the sugar syrup which is used to adulterate honey so that it can pass Indian laboratory tests, reveals Sunita Narain.
Your guests will love these homemade treats.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.
What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.
But it's a journey of a lifetime.
This MWC 2018 Nokia is going all guns blazing.
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The Paceman was expected to recover in time for the month-long tour of the West Indies starting in May.
The Google Pixel 4a mobile phone, discovers Ashish Narsale, is all about photography and software experience.
Three delightful recipes to make your Republic Day celebrations special.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the details.
Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.
Eid ul-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the fasting month of Ramzan will be celebrated across India on August 9.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh shares some easy ice cream recipes.
Find out about an emerging culinary profession where taste and aroma are not a criterion, where looks matter the most!
Urban lives are the opposite of rural ones, especially when it comes to evenings out, says Kishore Singh.
India's first Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria's shares her special recipes for Iftar.
The Oppo Reno 2 offers a balanced mix of design, performance and imaging, says Khalid Anzar.
Ferrari's Fernando Alonso rewrote the Formula One form book by winning his home Spanish Grand Prix for the second time on Sunday.
In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.
As a tech services company, Ola has never been in hardcore manufacturing. And unlike in ride hailing, which is a two-player market (Uber is the only other competitor), in two-wheelers it faces many entrenched players. But most of all, rivals say Ola's targets are out of sync with most, even ambitious, projections.
The dual sim smartphone is equipped with 13MP rear camera.
'In the end, you are left weeping not for the desh bhakt hero or his broken leg/heart, but because the movie is finally over and you can get back to your life,' says Stanessa Fernandes.
Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com gives you the lowdown on the latest Redmi phones in the market.
This simple recipe is the perfect treat for your guests this festive season.
America's worst drought in 24 years has forced authorities to declare more than 1,000 counties in 26 states as natural disaster areas, seriously affecting corn production.
Your liver uses water to metabolise fats, and insufficient hydration will put stress on your liver, says Dr Ashish Singhal.
For a starting price of Rs 16,999 and Rs 12,999, both the realme 6 Pro and realme 6 offer real value for money, says Rediff.com's Ashish Narsale.
Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.
Gautam Mehrish, the Corporate Executive Chef at Sun-n-Sand Hotels shares with us these two yummy kebab recipes.
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