This State-corporate 'cooperation' didn't begin with the arrival of the Modi government.
Many of the big licences, contracts, and even environmental clearances for the Adani group had come in the UPA's time, points out Shekhar Gupta.
India's potato and tomato production could be marginally less in 2021-22 as compared to the previous year while onion output could be almost 17 per cent more than last year. This was stated in the first advance estimate of horticulture production released on Monday. The government also said total horticulture production is estimated to be at 333.3 million tonnes, a slight decrease of about 1.35 million tonnes (mt)?(or 0.4 per cent) over 2020-21.
These recipes will make your self-isolation period fun.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make the perfect chicken kheema pulav.
Tangy and sweet, it will be a lovely addition to your weekend spread.
Food blogger Ramapriya Suresh shows us how to make the perfect mutton gravy at home.
Tarun Shetty, executive chef of Smaaash, Mumbai shares delicious monsoon recipes.
The strident support from the hotels comes at a time when the industry is itself caught off guard with a sharp dip in both in-bound traffic from foreign markets, reduced domestic traction as well as a total shut-down of MICE business that has led the country top players by market cap to lose over half their value in just a little over a month.
Cash registers are ringing more frequently at hotels and resorts with the return of the big fat Indian wedding after a two-year hiatus. This comes even as the small and intimate ceremonies - which became popular during the pandemic - are also set to keep those employed in the hospitality sector on their toes. As many as 2.5 million marriages are expected to get solemnised during the wedding season that gets underway from next week and stretches on till April, according to industry estimates.
Chef Kaleem Qurashi from ITC's Fortune Resort Heevan, Srinagar shares his special Ramzan recipes.
Rediff reader Bethica Das shares a fusion curry recipe.
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Rediff reader Sujata Nair shares a traditional recipe.
Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.
This lip-smacking but simple dish is made using mango pickle.
Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shares a recipe he learned from his mother.
Mango time: Recipes for a sweet-salty mango rice, green mango dhokla and a desert sabzi.
Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to make the perfect Mumbai snack.
All-purpose recipe -- great for tiffins or for starters. Crispy and fun.
We're fully in winter mode and it's recommended you try out this traditional Gujarati dish with warm rotis and have a feast.
'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'
Food blogger and Rediff reader Manasi Sadarangani shares the recipe.
An interesting non-vegetarian version of the beasan kadhi.
Chef Vijesh Modi from The Deltin, Daman shares his special monsoon recipes. You can share yours too!
Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.
Chef Sudip Misra from Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield shares his tricolour recipes.
A perfect house party snack for better times, this delicious starter is an ideal Iftar special.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
Sachin Tendulkar loved the biryani so much that he wanted to have it the next day as well.
Mahafrin Gotla Umrigar offers you a taste of authentic Parsi food.
This crispy, flaky, deep-fried Indian bread is stuffed with green peas.
Two unique Indian snacks that can be munched with drinks.
Chef Kalia Murthy, chef de cuisine, Elior India shares two healthy recipes for Navratri.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
Food blogger Manasi Sadarangani shares a popular Indian recipe.
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