Makar Sankranti is one of the year's first festivals of India. The country joyfully kicks off the year with a tapestry of colours and traditions: Gujarat's soaring kites. Punjab's blazing bonfires. Tamil Nadu's bubbling Pongal pot....
All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.
Bappa loves Puran Poli - the traditional sweet flatbread the comes with varied fillings. The different versions of Puran Poli are enjoyed across many Indian states. And each state has their own unique name for this deliciously sweet treat!
Indian Oil Corporation's (IOC's) Q2FY26 operating profit of 14,600 crore beat Street estimates and was up 16 per cent on a sequential basis. It surged 287 per cent over the year-ago quarter on account of an improved refining performance.
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.
The government's move to cut GST on medicines and medical devices while exempting lifesaving drugs from the levy is a bold step that will bring direct relief to patients and families while significantly reducing financial strain on them, pharmaceuticals and healthcare industry players said on Thursday.
This festive season, Indian homes are mixing global luxury with personal touches using heirloom fabrics, handmade decor, and nostalgic menus to create celebrations that feel both grand and intimate.
An interesting version of the classic puran poli.
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In one video, apparently of the attack, a shirtless man holding clear bottles in his hands is seen pacing as the grass in front of him burns.
This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.
With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.
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On Ganesh Chaturthi, welcome the elephant god with this traditional, easy-to-make recipe.
Why stick to the traditional when you can try something new?
Reliance Industries Ltd, India's most valuable company, is back on a growth path after six months of challenges as it posted better than expected earnings in the December quarter, brokerages said.
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Chef Lokesh Jarodia, Executive Chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special recipes.
Turn your leftover chapattis into a hearty snack.
Gold, silver and other precious metals along with imported mobile phones, certain cancer drugs and medical devices are set to become cheaper with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announcing cuts in customs duty in the Union Budget 2024-25.
A delicious dish for the Festival of Colours!
Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.
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Tomato prices have been on the boil for more than a month. Data from major cities show that the spike has been between 125 and 150 per cent at the wholesale level. Soaring vegetable prices, including tomatoes, pushed the retail inflation rate to a nine-month high of 5.49 per cent in September, according to government data. Though reports say prices are expected to come down in the next few weeks after supplies improve from Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, how long will the respite last is anybody's guess.
It is time to impress your guests with these delicious recipes.
Rediff readers tell us how the festival keeps tradition alive and brings their community together.
Third tier Poli Ejido came from behind to clinch a 3-2 win at home to Espanyol in their King's Cup last-16 first leg on Wednesday.
Reliance Industries Ltd invested over $125 billion in the last ten years as it undertook massive expansion in hydrocarbon and telecom businesses, a report said, estimating that the conglomerate's investments in the next three years would be in relatively less capex-heavy retail and upstream new energy. Reliance is coming out of a series of long and intensive capex cycles (hydrocarbons and telecom).
Future Gaming and Hotel Services whose director is the lottery magnate Santiago Martin is the top purchaser of electoral bonds having purchased bonds worth Rs 1,368, according to data uploaded by the Election Commission of India on its website on Thursday.
Barfis come in hundreds of types - try a walnut and til one this season.
The blast was so strong that it was heard in nearby villages. The fire and smoke could be seen from a distance.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
The alliance would announce a coordination committee, which could be of 11 members from principal opposition parties.
Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.
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