Ahead of the seven-phase Lok Sabha elections, keeping food prices under check has emerged as one of the topmost priorities for the government. Food prices would likely have a bearing on the preferences of voters. In the past, there have been instances when governments have been voted out over rising food inflation.
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Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?
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.
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Food blogger and Rediff reader Charulatha Rao sent us this yummy dessert recipe.
Travelling from South India to Kashmir in December was magical for Ganesh Nadar as he feasted his eyes on the beauty of the snow-capped Himalayas.
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.
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An encyclopedia to the best Durga Pujo eating.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
'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.
It's the Maharashtrian version of kadhi pakoras.
Prepare the Vangi Bhat powder beforehand and store in an air-tight container and then make Eggplant Vangi Bhat in a jiffy.
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.
A gourmet recipe of Shikampuri kebabs and several more for kebab preparations.
A tantalising mix of Bedgi chillies, coriander and tamarind, make the MasterChef winner's dish taste so heavenly.
When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.
A tad sweet, but chatpata too, this distinctive Mahrashtrian dish is a festive special.
The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday even though flood waters started have receding in many parts of the state, officials said.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
Palmati Devi, a patient who had fractured her hand, was caught on CCTV eating her meal of dal, rice and vegetables straight off the floor at the orthopaedic ward of the hospital.
The burst of cheese will take these parathas to another level.
Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?
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.
Celebrity nutritionist and bestselling author Rujuta Diwekar explains how you can make these foods a part of your daily diet.
You can't go through life without a jar of South Indian tomato chutney in the you fridge.
Rediff reader Shailja Gonsalves sent us this nutritious chaat recipe. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
Make the ragi batter in advance and store it in the refrigerator. It comes handy when you're short of time in the kitchen.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
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.
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.
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The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
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.
