News for 'Food'

Delhi: Food delivery executive murdered while trying to stop street fight

Delhi: Food delivery executive murdered while trying to stop street fight

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A food delivery executive in Delhi was fatally stabbed after intervening in a violent altercation between two groups in Dwarka. Police are investigating the incident and cautioning against communal interpretations.

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Meerut Authorities Crack Down On Illegal Meat Shops

Rediff.com5 May 2026

Authorities in Meerut conducted a joint operation targeting illegal meat shops, resulting in closures and notices issued for violating food safety norms.

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Recipe: Pratibha's Peanut And Sesame Bhindi Fry

Rediff.com18 hours ago

An okra dish with peanuts and sesame that will win you over in a jiffy.

Tribal Cuisine: Laxmi's Leto, Neelam's Dal Pitha

Tribal Cuisine: Laxmi's Leto, Neelam's Dal Pitha

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tribal food is more than sustenance -- it is memory, medicine, history and community.

Tata IPL Fan Park to Bring Live Match Action to Margao

Tata IPL Fan Park to Bring Live Match Action to Margao

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tata IPL Fan Park will be held at SGPDA Ground in Margao on May 16 and 17, featuring live match screenings, music, food stalls and fan activities.

Amul, Mother Dairy hike milk prices by Rs 2/litre, intensifying inflationary pressures

Amul, Mother Dairy hike milk prices by Rs 2/litre, intensifying inflationary pressures

Rediff.com6 days ago

Amul and Mother Dairy, India's largest dairy product retailers, have increased milk prices by Rs 2 per litre, marking the second such hike in 13 months. This move is expected to intensify inflationary pressures, already fuelled by global conflicts, and will impact household budgets across the country.

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

UP's new cuisine map leaves non-veg off the menu

Rediff.com6 May 2026

The Uttar Pradesh government's 'One District One Cuisine' initiative, aimed at promoting local delicacies, has drawn criticism for omitting several iconic non-vegetarian dishes closely associated with the state's districts.

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Mother's Day: Our Mummas' TASTY Recipes

Rediff.com5 days ago

Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation

Court Demands Extradition Update in Bush Foods Money Laundering Case

Court Demands Extradition Update in Bush Foods Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has requested clarification from the Ministry of External Affairs regarding the extradition status of a former managing director of Bush Foods Overseas Pvt Ltd and his wife, who are residing in London, in connection with a money laundering case linked to an alleged Rs 750-crore bank loan fraud.

Wholesale Price Inflation Spikes to 42-month high of 8.3%

Wholesale Price Inflation Spikes to 42-month high of 8.3%

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's wholesale price inflation surged to 8.30 per cent in April, up from 3.88 per cent in March, primarily driven by a significant increase in the prices of fuel, power, and crude petroleum, according to data from the commerce and industry ministry.

Police Officer, Clerk Arrested In Chhattisgarh Bribery Cases

Police Officer, Clerk Arrested In Chhattisgarh Bribery Cases

Rediff.com10 May 2026

An assistant sub inspector of police and a government clerk were arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Chhattisgarh in separate incidents of alleged bribery.

How Sushmita Krishnan Is Making Paper From Water Hyacinths

How Sushmita Krishnan Is Making Paper From Water Hyacinths

Rediff.com5 May 2026

A young ecologist from Tamil Nadu is transforming water hyacinth, a fast-spreading aquatic plant, into a sustainable solution for food packaging. Sushmita Krishnan has developed a unique, chemical-free paper from water hyacinth that can be used for food packaging, turning an ecological challenge into an innovative opportunity.

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Mumbai Man Cheats Widow Of 7 Crore With False Loan Promise

Rediff.com1 days ago

A man in Mumbai has been booked for allegedly cheating a woman of 7 crore by making false promises of financial assistance and business loans after her husband's death. The accused, Bharat Singh alias Johnny, allegedly obtained the woman's GST login credentials and carried out fake transactions in her company's name.

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal appointed chief secretary of Suvendu govt

Rediff.com12 May 2026

West Bengal's appointment of Manoj Agarwal, the former Chief Electoral Officer, as the new Chief Secretary has ignited a political firestorm, raising concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the state's electoral processes.

India's Wheat And Rice Reserves Exceed Buffer Norms

India's Wheat And Rice Reserves Exceed Buffer Norms

Rediff.com6 May 2026

India's wheat and rice reserves in Food Corporation of India (FCI) godowns have surged to 604.02 lakh tonnes as of April 1, nearly three times the mandatory buffer requirement, according to official data.

Why Ex-Bengal Minister Appeared Before ED After Skipping Summons

Why Ex-Bengal Minister Appeared Before ED After Skipping Summons

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former West Bengal food minister Rathin Ghosh appeared before the ED in connection with the alleged civic recruitment scam case after skipping summons on five earlier occasions.

Food Delivery Rider Dies After Alleged Hit-and-Run by Mercedes in Faridabad

Food Delivery Rider Dies After Alleged Hit-and-Run by Mercedes in Faridabad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

A Zomato food delivery agent died after being allegedly hit by a speeding Mercedes in Faridabad. The driver fled the scene, and police have seized the vehicle and are investigating the incident.

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Vijay distributes portfolios, keeps home; Sengottaiyan gets finance

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will handle key portfolios including police, general administration and welfare of women, youth and children. Veteran leader K A Sengottaiyan has been designated as the Finance Minister.

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Recipe: Sunita's Karela Kismuri

Rediff.com5 days ago

Become a bitter gourd fan instantly...

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya advocated a new land policy to facilitate large-scale industrialisation and assured investors of a 'fearless' environment in the state.

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

UP priest expelled for eating non-veg food after photo goes viral

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

A priest in Kanpur, India, has been expelled from his temple duties by his father, the 'mahant', after a photograph allegedly showing him eating non-vegetarian food went viral on social media. The priest's whereabouts are currently unknown.

2 held for Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-veg food

2 held for Vishu poster showing Lord Krishna with non-veg food

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in Kerala for sharing a WhatsApp poster depicting Lord Krishna with a non-vegetarian dish, sparking outrage and prompting police intervention.

Woman tourist from TN killed during elephants' fight at Karnataka camp

Woman tourist from TN killed during elephants' fight at Karnataka camp

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman was killed at the Dubare elephant camp in Karnataka after being caught under an elephant during a fight between two trained elephants. The Karnataka government has ordered a probe and new safety measures.

Telangana's Jail Museum To Offer 'Life In Prison' Experience

Telangana's Jail Museum To Offer 'Life In Prison' Experience

Rediff.com11 May 2026

The Telangana Prisons Department is set to launch a Jail Museum in Hyderabad, offering visitors a unique 'life in prison' experience and insights into the history and functioning of prisons.

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Kanpur Man Accused Of Murdering Daughters Attempts Suicide In Jail

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 48-year-old man, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, jailed for allegedly murdering his 11-year-old twin daughters, attempted suicide inside the district jail in Kanpur by slitting his throat with a sharpened steel plate. He is now stable and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident.

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Expired Food, Cosmetics Racket Busted in Delhi; One Arrested

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Delhi Police busted a racket involving the tampering and sale of expired food and cosmetic products, arresting one man allegedly involved in altering expiry dates and reselling the goods as fresh stock.

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

India is now world's largest market for Nestle's KitKat

Rediff.com2 days ago

India has emerged as the largest global market for Nestle's iconic KitKat chocolate-coated wafer bar, surpassing other nations due to strong consumer penetration, product innovation, and aggressive marketing investments.

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

NIA Files Charges In Cambodia Trafficking, Cyber Slavery Case

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals, including the alleged mastermind, in connection with the trafficking and cyber slavery of Indian youths in Cambodia.

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Pakistan Navy Rescues Crew Of Stranded Indian Vessel

Rediff.com5 May 2026

The Pakistan Navy provided humanitarian assistance to the crew of an Indian offshore tug and supply vessel stranded in the Arabian Sea after receiving a request from Mumbai authorities.

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Mumbai family deaths: No watermelon vendor found in the area

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Authorities in Mumbai are investigating the deaths of four family members after they consumed watermelon, with efforts underway to locate the source of the fruit.

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

India's Economic Growth Credible, Digital Infra Accelerating: Tata Consumer Products Chairman

Rediff.com19 hours ago

N Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Consumer Products (TCPL), stated that India continues to experience credible economic growth, driven by strong demographic fundamentals and accelerating digital public infrastructure, despite a fragmented global landscape.

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

India rules ICE bike exports, but China dominates E2Ws

Rediff.com19 hours ago

But when it comes to e2W, China is the dominant player and had grabbed over 76 per cent share of total e2W imports in 2025 with brands like Yadea, NIU and Sunra dominating the market.

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com5 days ago

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.

Snacking Recipe: Tropical Trail Mix

Snacking Recipe: Tropical Trail Mix

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Why buy it when you can make your own tropical trail mix to keep in your office drawer or backpack to tide you over an attack of hunger pangs.

Summer Recipe: Mayuri's Ragi Ambali

Summer Recipe: Mayuri's Ragi Ambali

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A simple, humble grain-based drink, popular in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, is the secret to better digestion and sustained energy in the height of summer.

Kerala: Biryani, laddoos prepared for poll results day

Kerala: Biryani, laddoos prepared for poll results day

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Political parties in Kerala are making preparations for celebrations as the Assembly election results are set to be announced. Congress and UDF workers are preparing food and cultural programmes, while the BJP is also planning celebrations with laddoos and placards.

Former Army Chief Naravane supports RSS leader's push for talks with Pakistan

Former Army Chief Naravane supports RSS leader's push for talks with Pakistan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former Army Chief General (retd) Manoj Naravane has supported RSS leader Dattatreya Hosabale's stand for fostering dialogue and people-to-people connections with neighbouring Pakistan, saying that such engagements are 'important'.

Fake Paneer Manufacturing Unit Sealed In Aligarh

Fake Paneer Manufacturing Unit Sealed In Aligarh

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Police and FSDA officials in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, seized approximately 16 quintals of fake paneer allegedly made using detergent powder and other harmful chemicals. A manufacturing unit was sealed, and three individuals were booked in connection with the case as part of a state-wide crackdown on spurious milk products.

Man Murders Family In Jamshedpur Over Dispute

Man Murders Family In Jamshedpur Over Dispute

Rediff.com11 May 2026

A man in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, allegedly murdered his wife, pregnant daughter, and son with an axe following a family dispute.

Hyderabad Police Bust Tea Adulteration Racket, Arrest 10

Hyderabad Police Bust Tea Adulteration Racket, Arrest 10

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Hyderabad police busted a tea powder adulteration racket, arresting 10 people involved in mixing synthetic food colours, jaggery juice, and expired tea powder to increase profits.