Chandragupta Maurya was the first king to establish an empire in India. He died a monk.
Featuring mushrooms, onions, capsicum and tomatoes, this curry is a powerhouse of flavour.
A great after-work dish, which is budget-friendly as well.
Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.
Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.
Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
'I am smitten with Tokyo's eclectic mix of modern cosmopolitanism and old world Japan,' confesses Dinesh Raheja.
A comforting soup with bold flavours.
Salads can be both nutritious and plenty tasty. Add this mushroom salad to your weekend menu.
It's time you added this dish to your favourite dim sum list.
Chicken mince, arbi, mushrooms and bok choy in one neat package. Delicious!
Why sweat it out on a Monday? Opt for a simple yet interesting Mexican-style meal.
A strong demand was made in the Lok Sabha to eliminate online betting and gambling applications. YSRCP member Maddila Gurumoorthy urged the government to set up a dedicated task force to take action against betting and gambling apps. He also asked the government to draft regulations for such applications and launch awareness campaigns about the dangers of online betting. Other issues raised included deposit insurance coverage for bank depositors, representation of Scheduled Castes in the Kerala government, challenges faced by nurses, and the need for paramilitary forces in Jharkhand during upcoming Hindu festivals.
A gas cylinder blast in a house at Dholahat in West Bengal's Pathar Pratima has claimed eight lives, including four children. The explosion, which occurred on Monday night, triggered a massive fire, intensified by the presence of stacked firecrackers inside the house. The incident has sparked a political controversy, with the BJP demanding a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe and the TMC maintaining that the police are already investigating and that the state government has a "zero-tolerance " policy towards such incidents. The blast has also raised concerns about the safety of illegal firecracker manufacturing units, which have been linked to several recent accidents in the state.
Opposition MPs in India's Rajya Sabha raised concerns about US President Donald Trump's tariff threats, demanding the government clarify its response and engage in discussions with opposition parties. Leaders like P Chidambaram and Sagarika Ghose warned of potential economic repercussions, including depressed exports, lower FDI, and a significant tariff burden. The debate also touched on other issues such as the government's economic policies, demonetization, and the impact of GST on common citizens.
Ditch the usual Holi recipes and opt for something tasty yet healthy like stuffed mushrooms and quinoa pancakes.
Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.
Would you drink a coffee made of mushrooms?
The number of digital financial frauds rose more than four times in FY24 year-on-year to comprise 80 per cent of all financial frauds.
'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani shows you how to include veggies in your omelette.
'Some of the astounding proposals, if translated into statutory provisions, would be suicidal.' 'This would not be a wonder cure for increasing insurance penetration and only result in mushrooming growth of players like paan kiosks with deleterious consequences.'
Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!
Celebrity chef Rakhee Vaswani shares an easy-to-make appetizer recipe.
To feel better on a chilly day, dine on this soul-warming veggie soup.
Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.
A spicy but nutritious soup for the close of day.
Chicken cooked up in a charred masala is a rural Maharashtra treat and tastes divine with rice or bhakri.
Plan a nutritional treat for your bachhas on Children's Day.
A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.
You can make these comforting recipes for your New Year party.
Sivakasi is fighting for survival, thanks to the ban on firecrackers in Delhi, regulations in several other cities, pandemic-imposed sales dips, the ban on the use of barium nitrate...
Do you know the Indian names of these Indian fruits, veggies and nuts?
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers' income. The Union Cabinet approved seven big-ticket programmes related to the farm sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved seven schemes to improve farmers' lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore," an official statement said.
Quick-fix recipes that'll tease your tastebuds.
Not a big fan of mushrooms? Then try porridge. It's a known cure for low sex drive, says study.
Want to lose weight? Eat mushrooms -- they help fight the flab.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
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