News for 'Fresh Food India'

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Is India ready for a Poker Sports League?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Come May, the Deltin Royale, which boasts of the country's largest poker room, will play host to India's first Poker Sports League.

Amul hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre

Amul hikes milk prices by Rs 2 per litre

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF), which markets milk and other dairy products under the Amul brand, will hike milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across India from July 1 due to an increase in input costs. The increase of Rs 2 per litre translates into a four per cent hike in MRP (Maximum Retail Price) which is much lower than average food inflation, GCMMF said in a statement on Wednesday. "We have increased Amul milk prices by Rs 2 per litre across all markets.

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Feb IIP contracts 3.6%; inflation rises to 5.52% in March

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

India's industrial production contracted by 3.6 per cent in February, official data showed on Monday. According to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO), manufacturing sector output declined by 3.7 per cent in February 2021. Retail inflation rose to 5.52 per cent in March, mainly on account of higher food prices, government data showed on Monday. The consumer price index (CPI) based retail inflation stood at 5.03 per cent in February.

India for global efforts to control inflation: FM

India for global efforts to control inflation: FM

Rediff.com5 May 2011

Warning that volatility in international food and fuel prices may be on the way to becoming a long term and global phenomenon, India on Thursday called for a coordinated effort at the global level to control inflation.

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

'I knew Gadar was going to be India's Titanic'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'It reminded me of the Ramayana, a story that runs in every Indian's blood.'

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Why Costa may not be the right brew for Coke India

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Coca-Cola's acquisition of British coffee chain Costa, its biggest acquisition of a brand in history, faces three challenges in India.

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Should you invest in Barbeque Nation IPO?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Barbeque Nation IPO: The promoters hold 60.24 per cent stake, CX Partners owns 33.79 per cent and Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's investment firm Alchemy Capital holds 2.05 per cent in the company.

Enjoy India's rustic charm

Enjoy India's rustic charm

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Sensex ends at fresh 18-month low on caution ahead of Q3 earnings

Sensex ends at fresh 18-month low on caution ahead of Q3 earnings

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

IIP for November 2015 and CPI for December 2015 will be announced today.

'Nothing like neer dosa, chicken sukka'

'Nothing like neer dosa, chicken sukka'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Anil from Mumbai writes about his favourite cuisine.

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

For some MNCs, India remains a big puzzle

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

Why Danone, Philips, and to an extent Nestl and P&G remain under stress in India is a subject perhaps worthy of a business school case study, says Shailesh Dobhal.

Nestle India did not opt for re-test, instead burnt Maggi: FDA

Nestle India did not opt for re-test, instead burnt Maggi: FDA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Maharashtra's Food and Drugs Administration on Wednesday argued in the Bombay High Court that Nestle India.

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

India's coronavirus tally: 724 cases, 17 deaths, 66 cured

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Concern is growing among healthcare experts who believe that if people do not follow the lockdown or social distancing seriously, the situation can quickly go out of control.

Recipe: How to make a Greek spinach and cheese pie

Recipe: How to make a Greek spinach and cheese pie

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

This savoury pie, from the shores of sunny Greece, is filled with the goodness of spinach and cheese.

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

US, China trade war sweetens India's grape export plans

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

But Down Under is a tough call due to shipment time and quality control issues.

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Is Sharad Pawar Buying Insurance?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sharad Pawar reckons that the NCP has value as a united, going concern, not as a gaggle of leaders in search of followers, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Farmer Dhoni gets into action!

Farmer Dhoni gets into action!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Dhoni took up organic farming last July during the lockdown and his efforts have borne fruit.

Reliance Retail lines up big push in e-commerce space

Reliance Retail lines up big push in e-commerce space

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

The company is keen on creating 'a differentiated e-commerce model'.

'My love life is always on everyone's mind'

'My love life is always on everyone's mind'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'My experience in Bollywood has been an interesting one.' 'It has shaped me as a person.'

Feeling tired? 7 Healthy Tips

Feeling tired? 7 Healthy Tips

Rediff.com20 May 2021

Fitness coach Rajvee Gandhi from Fitternity tells you how to fight off sadness, bloating, and lethargy in the dull weather.

Coronavirus fears halt export of buffalo meat

Coronavirus fears halt export of buffalo meat

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Since 2013-14, buffalo meat had been the largest export item in the agri commodity basket for a few years. Since the coronavirus outbreak in January, Indian exporters have received no fresh orders from Southeast Asian and West Asian countries, which cumulatively contribute nearly 65 per cent of India's overall buffalo meat shipment.

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step to place the right talent for the right role.

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Karnataka, Gujarat lift ban on Maggi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

The state government had in the first week of June banned Maggi sale in the state after the product failed the food safety test.

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'I love beaches and hence I love my swimsuits.'

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Ready To Fight Terrorists!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

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Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Coronavirus cases in India cross 1,000-mark; 27 dead

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

The total number of positive cases has increased by 106 in the last 24 hours to reach 1,024.

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Have you tasted jigarthanda?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Follow these 10 Chennai foodies to track down the great restaurants and awesome food there!

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Are farmers in India and China losing the plot?

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Lack of literacy is compromising the ability of farmers in India and China, two of the world's most populous countries with the smallest farm size, to raise productivity without losing soil fertility, says Kunal Bose.

When Irfan's Ammi Bowled Sachin Over With Biryani

When Irfan's Ammi Bowled Sachin Over With Biryani

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Sachin Tendulkar loved the biryani so much that he wanted to have it the next day as well.

Summer Special: Tok Dal With Alu Sheddo

Summer Special: Tok Dal With Alu Sheddo

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Get transported to Bengal with this simple, yum meal.

India ranks second in retail potential

India ranks second in retail potential

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

India's rank was further amplified by the collapse of the South American and Russian economies.

Rupee edges closer to 80-mark, slides 18 paise to 79.99 vs dollar

Rupee edges closer to 80-mark, slides 18 paise to 79.99 vs dollar

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

The rupee appreciated 7 paise to 79.74 against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday as a positive trend in domestic equities supported the local unit. However, a strong American currency overseas and forex outflows restricted the rupee's gain, dealers said. At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 79.72 against the American dollar, then went lower to trade at 79.74 against the greenback in early deals, registering a gain of 7 paise over the last close.

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

India reintroduces onion export price to help curb inflation

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

India on Tuesday set a minimum export price for onions of $300 per tonne to discourage overseas shipments amid an inflation scare that threatens to stoke public anger over rising prices at local food markets.

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Factory output climbs 22.4% in March; inflation slips to 4.29% in April

Rediff.com12 May 2021

India's factory output climbed 22.4 per cent in March, benefiting from the base effect of the lockdown-marred month a year back as well as a turnaround in the manufacturing sector, while retail inflation slipped to a three-month low of 4.29 per cent in April. The high positive annual growth in the index of industrial production (IIP) in March 2021 came on back of a contraction of (-)0.9 per cent and (-)3.4 per cent in January and February 2021 respectively, according to the data released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) on Wednesday. This turnaround was led by recovery in the mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors.

Sebi likely to tighten norms for IPO price bands, investors

Sebi likely to tighten norms for IPO price bands, investors

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A December 28 board meeting of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) may tighten norms for initial public offerings (IPOs). The board may look to prescribe a minimum 5 per cent gap in IPO price bands, extend the lock-in period for anchor investors to 90 days and cap the amount a majority investor can sell through offer for sale. The regulator is looking at whether there can be a preferred allocation for anchor investors who opt for a longer lock-in period, said a person familiar with the matter.

Retail inflation at six-and-half year high of 7.61% in Oct

Retail inflation at six-and-half year high of 7.61% in Oct

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

Costlier vegetables and eggs pushed up retail inflation to a nearly six-and-a-half year high of 7.61 per cent in October, keeping it significantly above the comfort zone of the Reserve Bank.

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Recipes: Chicken Curry, Pamban Fish Curry

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Online shopping sees spurt thanks to coronavirus fears

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

E-commerce companies are seeing an increase in demand for products such as fresh fruits and vegetables, milk, flour, rice, and lentils, and personal hygiene items like sanitisers and soaps and household cleaning products. Other products include instant noodles, baby food and Ayurvedic items. "There is even a huge spike in pet food," said a person.

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Warner, Abbot barred from rejoining Aus squad

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

CA bans haircuts of Big Bash players among other new COVID-19 protocols.