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10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

10 foreign cousins of our good old Indian dishes

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Power outage: Jalandhar MSMEs' new struggle

Rediff.com20 May 2022

With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. However, the heat wave in April and extensive power cuts that came with it, have crushed their hopes. The city's large number of micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are now gearing up for yet another struggle, this time to survive with the shortage of power that is severely impacting their operations.

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Food grains shouldn't go the way of COVID vaccines: India at UN

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The minister emphasised that India will play its due role in advancing global food security and it will do so in a manner in which it upholds equity, displays compassion, and promotes social justice.

The Magic of Khichdi

The Magic of Khichdi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Every home across India makes khichdi and it still isn't as celebrated as it should be.

Dope-tainted Gharami becomes 'hero' in times of pandemic

Dope-tainted Gharami becomes 'hero' in times of pandemic

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Tainted by a doping offence a year ago, Indian footballer Rana Gharami has now become a hero in his home town, by lending a helping hand to those struggling to survive the coronavirus pandemic. The 29-year-old former Odisha FC defender hails from Garalgacha in West Bengal's Hooghly district.

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

ASK KOMAL: Help! My son's obsessed with fitness

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Eating less than your normal calorie requirements is generally the prime cause of weight loss, says Komal Jethmalani.

Bt cotton turns out to be a disaster for Indian farmers

Bt cotton turns out to be a disaster for Indian farmers

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The whitefly outbreak has intensified a debate over GM crops just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's office reviews a proposal to allow farmers to grow GM mustard.

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

COVID Hero: He Feeds the Hungry

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

N Kalyanasundaram started saving up last year so that he could feed the hungry during the second COVID lockdown.

Why your tur dal has become so expensive

Why your tur dal has become so expensive

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

'If the money we spend on importing pulses reach our farmers, there won't be any suicides'

4 killed due to Nivar cyclone in TN; Centre, state announce relief

4 killed due to Nivar cyclone in TN; Centre, state announce relief

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Nivar which wreaked havoc in 18 districts of the state has claimed four lives besides leaving several cattle dead and over 2,000 trees uprooted, Palaniswami said, a day after the very severe storm made landfall.

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Why Manushi Chhillar Likes Bikinis

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

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

Adi Godrej: The patient billionaire

Adi Godrej: The patient billionaire

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Sixty-five years after his grandfather bought 3,500 acres in Mumbai, Adi Godrej is finally ready to develop it.

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Crippled road transport hits supply of essentials

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

The possibility of harassment by cops and fear of the unknown have forced a large number of truck drivers to abandon vehicles at the transport centres and flee home. Transport of goods remains badly hit as confusion remains among various stakeholders and road transport becomes the victim of disconnect between policy makers and local authorities.

Future imperfect for Indian startups

Future imperfect for Indian startups

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

India'sstartups have a good beginning but will they survive competition is a big questions which needs immediate attention.

14 foods that are good for your HEART

14 foods that are good for your HEART

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

These foods will help you fight hypertension and lower blood pressure, says Dr Udgeath Dhir.

India, Italy to discuss market access issues

India, Italy to discuss market access issues

Rediff.com31 Aug 2005

India will take up with Italy trade-related issues, particularly market access problems faced by Indian exporters, when Commerce Minister Kamal Nath meets his Italian counterpart later this week.

The cook, war and peace

The cook, war and peace

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

'Our stomachs, accustomed now only to the blandness of stems and leaves, rumbled at unaccustomed aromas not intended for our consumption.' 'Heaven awaited on a platter -- but not for us,' sighs Kishore Singh.

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

BJP's Bihar poll manifesto promises free COVID vaccine, 19L jobs

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

The BJP's manifesto speaks about the Prime Minister's vision of making 'Atmanirbhar Bihar'.

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Bringing back the food Indians have forgotten

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Ever heard of 'gosht ka halwa' or 'dal ki dulhan'? Avantika Bhuyan profiles a battery of food enthusiasts who are out to make sure that you do.

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

India hits back at Uncle Sam with tariff hikes

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

The commerce department has said that earnings through the new tax will equal the losses faced by Indian industry after the US tariffs on steel and aluminium.

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Monsoon to end late, benefit farmers

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

The weather office forecasts monsoon rains to be above average this year after the droughts ravaged crops and worsened rural distress

Living with constipation? Try these habits

Living with constipation? Try these habits

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

Drink water. Eat more fibre. Stop stressing.

Inflation's biggest, yet silent victims!

Inflation's biggest, yet silent victims!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

No, they are not you or me, says Geetanjali Krishna.

PIX: India's latest check-ins at the Rio Olympics village

PIX: India's latest check-ins at the Rio Olympics village

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Promising gymnast Dipa Karmakar, the women's hockey team and shooter Heena Sidhu on Sunday checked into the Olympic Village to further boost the Indian contingent at the Rio Games beginning on August 5.

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Now you can dine like royalty, with the royals!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Eatwithindia is creating an event wherein 36 royal families will play host and share their culinary traditions.

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop binge-eating?

ASK KOMAL: How do I stop binge-eating?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

To avoid binge eating, you need to control your mind and focus on your goal, says Komal Jethmalani.

Commerce ministry team may visit US to resolve trade issues

Commerce ministry team may visit US to resolve trade issues

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

According to exporters, withdrawal of incentives under GSP would impact India's export worth $5.6 billion to the US.

How Vikas Khanna distributed 4 mn ration in India

How Vikas Khanna distributed 4 mn ration in India

Rediff.com13 May 2020

"I'm not doing any favour. I'm giving back to my country."

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

India sends relief materials for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

The relief material consists of items required urgently by the affected people, namely rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, biscuits, mosquito nets etc, it said.

ASK POOJA: My puppy's biting me, please help!

ASK POOJA: My puppy's biting me, please help!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Canine lover and dog trainer Pooja Sathe Gawande answers your queries.

Why pulses have become costlier

Why pulses have become costlier

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

According to government data, the prices have still not crossed the MSPs in some mandis.

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Help pours in for those hit by lockdown

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Amid the crisis has risen an outpouring of empathy from ordinary people across India led by the civil society, who have stepped up to help migrant labourers, domestic helps, construction workers, and small scale workers who were left jobless because of the nationwide lockdown.

'I have been able to convince GE to be more aggressive'

'I have been able to convince GE to be more aggressive'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

Over lunch with Jyoti Mukul, Banmali Agrawala, president and CEO, GE South Asia, discusses how GE is transforming itself into a digital industrial company.

Why Gambhir isn't friendly with Pakistan cricketers...

Why Gambhir isn't friendly with Pakistan cricketers...

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Shahid Afridi admits that veteran opener Gautam Gambhir is not someone with whom he would be found in a 'coffee shop'.

What does Justin want?

What does Justin want?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Four Canadian ministers of Indian origin are traveling with Prime Minister Trudeau.

10 things to avoid cooking on V-Day

10 things to avoid cooking on V-Day

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Tonight is not about taking risks; keep it simple!

The man who invested $2 bn in India

The man who invested $2 bn in India

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

'In the end, investing is about people.' 'If you get the right people, they make things happen,' Mengistu Alemayehu tells Shyamal Majumdar.

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Baisakhi recipes: Pindi chana, Makhane ki kheer...

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Enjoy these sumptuous traditional delicacies, courtesy chef Ranveer Brar.

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

How Tata Trusts uses big data to gauge consumption, production

Rediff.com2 May 2018

In keeping with the Trusts' objectives, the initiative was underpinned by an attempt to determine how over-nutrition was impacting citizens at a mass scale.