The Centre recently released the first advance estimates of kharif crops that, barring tur dal, showed a dip in production due to uneven monsoon and other natural calamities including pest attacks in cotton. The first Advance Estimates, released a few weeks back, are usually initial projections on the crop size and, more often than not, are revised as more inputs come from the fields. But, the findings have rung alarm bells in several quarters. The Centre, along with many others, is confident that as more details come, the estimates will be revised upwards.
This spicy tangy preparation is quite popular during the festival season.
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'The workers are doing fine as they get almost every essential item inside'
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
A tantalising mix of Bedgi chillies, coriander and tamarind, make the MasterChef winner's dish taste so heavenly.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
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As thousands of Meiteis and Kukis are in relief camps in violence-torn Manipur, a group of doctors that visited the state has expressed concerns about the issue of nutrition and mental health situation of the inmates.
If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared.
Prepare the Vangi Bhat powder beforehand and store in an air-tight container and then make Eggplant Vangi Bhat in a jiffy.
Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.
Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.
Jazz up your dinner menu with Kerala-style nethili or anchovies fish fry which goes well with steamed rice and a comforting bowl of dal.
Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.
Food blogger and Rediff reader Charulatha Rao sent us this yummy dessert recipe.
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'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.
With tomato selling at Rs 120 to Rs 160 per kilo, these desi curries will be your saviours.
The actor has nailed the formula to make really soft paneer at home.
A quick side-dish that's a good addition to the dal-chawal combo.
"She ate dal and rice, which was also served to other inmates on Tuesday night, and Wednesday morning, she had tea with snacks," a jail source said.
Bharti accused the media of distorting her statement, attributing it to the BJP's agenda.
Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and assembly elections? Or will Odisha follow Andhra Pradesh, voting in new faces in both?
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
Suryakumar Yadav is looking leaner and fitter than ever since his comeback to competitive cricket.
With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.
The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
Try this refreshingly light and wholesome take on the Andhra tamarind gravy.
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