News for '-potato'

'I am being used like a potato'

'I am being used like a potato'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Subhash K Jha remembers conversations with the legendary actor who the world lost on Friday.

Parliament nod to remove potato, onion, pulses, oil from essentials list

Parliament nod to remove potato, onion, pulses, oil from essentials list

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The amendments to the six-and-half-decade law provides that stock holding limit on commodities will only be imposed under exceptional circumstances like national calamities, famine with a surge in prices, the minister said.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Recipe: Kunal Kapoor's Sabudana Vada

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

It's a staple during the fasting season.

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he understands the Russian feeling with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) being on their doorstep.

Of onions and potatoes: What the inflation numbers say

Of onions and potatoes: What the inflation numbers say

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India's annual rate of inflation, based on its monthly Wholesale Price Index, climbed to 6.01 per cent for the month of May 2014, as against 5.20 per cent for May and 4.58 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year, which has set off alarm bells.

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Recipe: Natasha's Kutchi Dabeli

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

A Mumbai girl, who has grown up eating dabeli all her life, the dish is her absolute favourite.

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A tad sweet, but chatpata too, this distinctive Mahrashtrian dish is a festive special.

Rice, potatoes safer than sugar: study

Rice, potatoes safer than sugar: study

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

If you think that going for a no-carb diet can keep you fit, then you need to think again, for a new study has found that table sugar does more harm than starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes.

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Why India Can't Do Without Dahi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

How to make dahi a part of your daily diet.

As food items become costlier, May inflation rises to 2.61%

As food items become costlier, May inflation rises to 2.61%

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The wholesale inflation rose for the third consecutive month in May at 2.61 per cent on account of rise in prices of food articles, especially vegetables, and manufactured items. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 1.26 per cent in the previous month. It was (-) 3.61 per cent in May 2023. "Positive rate of inflation in May, 2024 is primarily due to increase in prices of food articles, manufacture of food products, crude petroleum & natural gas, mineral oils, other manufacturing etc," the ministry of commerce & industry said in a statement on Friday.

PepsiCo goes hi-tech to ensure potato supply

PepsiCo goes hi-tech to ensure potato supply

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Having faced sourcing issues for potato in 2008, food and beverage major PepsiCo is planning to ensure supply by introducing farming equipment and technology and new potato seed varieties to decrease chances of crop loss. It also aims to increase the acreage under contract farming by entering new states across the country.

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

'Don't Jump In Because It's Fashionable To Be An Entrepreneur'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'I tell young entrepreneurs if you don't have a great idea, if you don't have a good business model, don't think of a start-up.'

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Recipe: Aloo Bhindi. No Tomatoes!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

It's the ultimate recipe to try with tomato prices skyrocketing.

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Recipe: Aloo Dum Wai Wai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

It's a monsoon favourite from Darjeeling.

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Rediff.com3 May 2024

A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

'B' in BJP stands for...: Kharge, Cong CMs slam Modi

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kharge's remarks came after Modi on Friday said the Congress stands "badly exposed" in front of people for promising to them what the party knows it will never be able to deliver.

Recipe: Bharwa Shimla Mirchi

Recipe: Bharwa Shimla Mirchi

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Make use of Shimla mirchis in the tastiest of ways.

Inflation rises to 7.55% in May; potato prices shoot up

Inflation rises to 7.55% in May; potato prices shoot up

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

Overall food inflation rose to 10.74 per cent in May, from 10.49 per cent in the previous month. Food articles have 14.3 per cent share in the WPI basket.

Modi-Xi 'Agreement': The Nation Needs To Know!

Modi-Xi 'Agreement': The Nation Needs To Know!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

China does not have to give up what it took in 2020, it will never give up its claim to Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh and other areas, and it has all the time now to plan its next surprise, points out Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kebabs

Recipe: Taruna's Sabudana Kebabs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Make vegan, gluten-free kebabs for parties and be surprised by how fast they will vanish.

Kangana's gaffe, slams 'Tejasvi Surya' in poll speech

Kangana's gaffe, slams 'Tejasvi Surya' in poll speech

Rediff.com5 May 2024

Addressing a gathering in the Sundernagar area of Himachal Pradesh's Mandi on Friday, Ranaut -- the BJP candidate from the Mandi Lok Sabha seat -- while referring to the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), said the opposition alliance is full of 'spoiled princes'.

'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

'Doctors Have Given Us Citizens A Spine'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'When we get justice we will stop the protest.'

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

No vegetables in your larder? Never mind. Worry not. Use peanuts.

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Recipe: Zelda's Pasta Minestrone Soup

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

The zestful, satisfying mixed vegetable Italian soup makes for a special meal.

'IOC should probe claims of abuse by Indian wrestlers'

'IOC should probe claims of abuse by Indian wrestlers'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The International Olympic Committee should investigate India's wrestling federation and bolster its tools to report cases of sexual harassment, the Sport and Rights Alliance (SRA) said

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

For a Bengali, this simple dish spells home.

Recipe: Bethica's Andhra-Style Vegetable Curry

Recipe: Bethica's Andhra-Style Vegetable Curry

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

A piquant curry to jazz up steamed rice. Have it with papad.

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Air India passenger finds blade-like object in flight meal, airline apologises

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The airline had initiated a probe after the passenger posted on X that there was a blade-like metal object in the meal.

Recipe: Nadiya's Paneer And Cheese Spring Rolls

Recipe: Nadiya's Paneer And Cheese Spring Rolls

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Need some appetiser inspiration? It's speedy but crowd-pleasing as well.

Recipe: Taruna's Mattar Tikki Chaat

Recipe: Taruna's Mattar Tikki Chaat

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Spicy, crunchy, crispy and tangy, this chaat hits all the right spots.

Recipe: Paneer And Mayo Sandwiches

Recipe: Paneer And Mayo Sandwiches

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

An open sandwich that will bring delight to the faces of your children when they open their lunchboxes.

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Malai Kofta

Recipe: Chef Sarab's Malai Kofta

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Swap your basic paneer mattar for delicious, creamy, melt-in-your mouth koftas.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, angry Rakitic tells Barca

Don't treat me like a sack of potatoes, angry Rakitic tells Barca

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'I want to be somewhere I feel wanted and respected. If that's here then I'll be delighted but if it's somewhere else then I'll be the one who decides where, not anyone else.'

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Fasting During Navratri? 10 Healthy Tips

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

If you are fasting, you must steer clear of processed and packaged foods as they often contain additives, preservatives and excessive salt or sugar which can disrupt the purity and purpose of your diet, says dietician Ruchi Rai.

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: Maharaj Bhawar Singh's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Before winter ends, it's time to give undhiyu a try!

Recipe: Vrat Special Farali Misal

Recipe: Vrat Special Farali Misal

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

It's time to enjoy some Shravan delicacies.