Prime Minister Narendra Modi's election triumph in May had raised hopes of quick action to tackle India's recurring food price shocks.
We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.
It's a perfect curry when served hot, topped with a dollop of butter, with rotis.
A Mangalorean dish, Prawns Sukka can be had as a starter or served with Neer Dosa and chapatti for main course.
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
Why throwaway leftover dal vadas when you can whip up a fresh dish with them?
A South Indian curry bursting with spice and tanginess.
People turn a corner and overhear secrets, men change stripes so as to acquire shades of villainy most convenient to advancing the plot, secondary characters confess to past sins just so that the leading women are absolved of all responsibility, notes Sreehari Nair.
As 2022 comes to a close, celebrate in style from dawn to dusk with 25 yum recipes.
Last year, MP's Ashutosh Sharma smashed an 11-ball fifty, breaking Yuvraj Singh's record for the fastest half-century by an Indian in T20 cricket.
Paneer lovers, here is a tasty addition to your weekend menu.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
Australian chef George Calombaris talks about his Indian experience, and what to expect in the next edition of MasterChef Australia.
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Secularism for India does not mean being non-religious but an equal respect to all faiths, but the "appeasement" government policies of the past made the biggest religion of the country feel like it had to be self-deprecatory in the name of equality, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said.
Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.
Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.
This New Year's eve, party like a pro with these lip smacking recipes.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.
Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.
Half a century after he left school, A Ganesh Nadar attends a school reunion.
August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.
This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.
Meet Sini Shetty who will represent India at the 71st Miss World beauty pageant on March 9.
Prep and marinate the paneer overnight or a day in advance so that you can whip this dish up in just 30 minutes before your guests arrive.
These Kerala-style accompaniments will add a pop of colour and an authentic touch to your Onam spread.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
Time to bring out your chef's hat and whip up a Christmas delicacy that's no-fuss, no-sweat and utterly deicious.
French beans cooked with dal, like -- how it's made in South India, specificlly Tamil Nadu -- is a tasty addition to a Sunday lunch menu.
Enjoy this healthy dal with steamed rice, jeera rice, naans or tandoori rotis.
Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?
'They say 'a picture paints a thousand words', so seeing Rishi Sunak PM at the door of Number 10 can never be taken from us.'' 'It is a symbol that will go down in the history books.' 'It is the very embodiment of me saying to my boys, "You can be who you want to be",' notes James Salins in this must-read feature.
Sullivan indicated that President Biden would raise his concerns on human rights with Modi.
This version of my mom's special sambar uses plenty of Madras cucumber and okra.
Former Indian star batter Suresh Raina has entered the culinary world as he opens his new restaurant in Amsterdam.
