Apples have so many uses in cooking, from being the star of a dessert to making for inventive snacks or even a warming drink.
India's favourite teatime indulgence, the samosa, comes with many kinds of stuffings.
With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.
Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.
On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.
Let's venture to deeper Tamil Nadu and sample two dishes that showcase the famous Chettinad cuisine -- a chicken curry and a rice pudding.
A 55-year-old man from Kashmir was detained in Ayodhya after allegedly attempting to offer namaz inside the Ram Mandir complex. The man, identified as Ahmed Sheikh, is said to be mentally ill, according to his family.
A look at how ice cream is eaten in different places all over the world.
A crisp, golden filo traybake which is layered with fragrant ginger-spiced butter and mincemeat and finished with crunchy walnuts.
Christian communities across different states of India have unique family recipes for home-cooked meals to celebrate Christmas,
Virtually guilt free, this interestingly spiced mixture contains nuts along with kabuli chana.
How the world dines on Christmas.
Election times in India are also Laddoo Times. Politics and laddoos have always gone together and laddoos really come into their own post chunavs.
Kashmiri cuisine is predominantly non-vegetarian, but also has some flavourful and unique vegetarian dishes.
Two special dishes to include in your Onam feast.
Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.
Enjoyed best during Raja, it's a unique dessert from Odisha.
Glimpses from Raisin Weekend at St Andrews in Scotland...
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
After making a splash with a Hair Dress Parul Gulati appears in gold sari for her third look at Cannes.
The Bengalis have their own special variety of spicy-sweet tomato chutney usually had at the end of a meal.
Gajjar halwa made from this dark variety of carrots is slightly more earthy-tasting than standard GH.
Make a simple, delicious jaggery and suji halwa in your microwave.
Halwa can be created from anything, from mung dal to doodhi and carrots. Potatoes make for a wholesome halwa.
Bite into these alu croquettes and experience the wee explosion of pickle and creaminess.
India maintains "high" import duties on a wide range of American goods such as agricultural items, drug formulations, and alcoholic beverages, besides imposing non-tariif barriers, a US report has said. A day before announcing reciprocal tariffs, the US Trade Representative (USTR) released the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) Report on March 31.
The concentrated sugar content in dried fruit is extremely detrimental to a child's teeth
The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.
Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer
Including raisins in your everyday diet is a great way to ensure that your sexual health is on track!
This traditional pulao is a key part of any Bengali comfort meal.
Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.
Mango puree, chia seeds and sago make this an irresistible treat.
This festive season, relish the irresistible combination of rum, raisins and chocolate in a yummy recipe.
Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.
This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.
Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season
The GST Council on Saturday postponed a decision on cutting tax rate on life and health insurance premiums, officials said. The 55th meeting of the GST Council, chaired by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and comprising state counterparts, decided that some more technicalities needed to be ironed out and tasked the GoM for further deliberations.
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