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BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

BJP promises higher MSP, houses, LPG @ Rs 450 in MP manifesto

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday released its manifesto for the November 17 Madhya Pradesh elections promising MSP for wheat at Rs 2,700 per quintal and paddy at Rs 3,100 and houses for beneficiaries of the state's flagship scheme 'Ladli Bahna'.

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Ukraine war fallout: Most crops trade above MSP

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Russia-Ukraine crisis, along with general bullishness in agricultural commodities, has ensured that after a fairly long time, most of the 24 commodities for which the Centre declares the minimum support price (MSP) are trading above it. The exceptions here are chana or gram and a few varieties of pulses. This might gladden the farmers, especially those who are still holding on to their stocks from the previous kharif harvest or are harvesting the latest rabi crop. But this could stoke retail and wholesale inflation.

Recipe: Curd Idiyappam

Recipe: Curd Idiyappam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

Enjoy it on its own or with some pickle and papad.

Recipe: Golbari Kosha Mangsho

Recipe: Golbari Kosha Mangsho

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Kosha' translates to bhuna or slow cooking and 'mangsho' means mutton.

5 lakh people hit, 3.5 lakh animals affected in Assam floods

5 lakh people hit, 3.5 lakh animals affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated drastically on Thursday with one person losing his life and nearly five lakh people reeling under the deluge across 12 districts, an official bulletin said.

Recipe: Bati Chorchori

Recipe: Bati Chorchori

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

A few basic ingredients are all you need to make this traditional dish.

Recipe: Sutta Kathirikkai

Recipe: Sutta Kathirikkai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Sutta Kathirikkai goes well with idli, dosa, chapattis and even rice.

Bethica Das' Steamed Spinach Paatra

Bethica Das' Steamed Spinach Paatra

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Paatra, a popular Gujarati snack, is also known as aloo vadi in Maharashtra and pathrode in Mangalore.

Recipe: Chicken Kofta Yoghurt Kadhi

Recipe: Chicken Kofta Yoghurt Kadhi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

An interesting non-vegetarian version of the beasan kadhi.

Recipe: Keerai Koottu

Recipe: Keerai Koottu

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.

MasterChef Recipe: Crab and Pineapple Noodle Soup

MasterChef Recipe: Crab and Pineapple Noodle Soup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Crab and pineapple are the hero ingredients in this comforting noodle soup.

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

MP Polls: Of Jobs And Broken Promises

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Of the 3,893,149 registered applicants on the MP Rojgar portal, only 21 individuals have been successfully placed in government and semi-government positions since April 2020.

Recipe: Malabari Mango Kadhi

Recipe: Malabari Mango Kadhi

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Make this dish really special by serving it with sweet or fiery mango pickle and rice or pulav.

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Travelling Across India On Your Stomach In Summer

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The best summer foods of India

Recipe: Upma With Leftover Idlis

Recipe: Upma With Leftover Idlis

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An excellent way to use up leftover idlis.

Recipe: Vegetable Poha Khichdi

Recipe: Vegetable Poha Khichdi

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.

Recipe: Mogri Peru Nu Sabzi

Recipe: Mogri Peru Nu Sabzi

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Make the most out of the fresh guavas arriving in the marker with this unusual seasonal recipe.

Recipe: Zhanzanit Vangi Bhat

Recipe: Zhanzanit Vangi Bhat

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Prepare the Vangi Bhat powder beforehand and store in an air-tight container and then make Eggplant Vangi Bhat in a jiffy.

Retail edible oil prices drop by Rs 5-20/kg

Retail edible oil prices drop by Rs 5-20/kg

Rediff.com5 Nov 2021

Edible oil prices in the major retail markets across the country have declined by Rs 5-20 per kg after various measures, including an import duty cut, by the government, Food Secretary Sudhansu Pandey said on Friday. The official said that branded oil makers have also revised the rates for new stock. Domestic edible oil prices have soared in tandem with the global prices which shot up due to reduced availability of edible oils for food use following diversion for biofuel in Indonesia, Brazil and other countries.

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Masaba-Satyadeep's FUN Wedding Bash

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

They're clearly setting new goals for couples planning to tie the knot this year.

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Recipe: Tangy Sevaiya Upma

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Recipe: Nema's Jeeryachi Amti

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.

Recipe: Prawn Pickle

Recipe: Prawn Pickle

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

If you like pickled prawns, you'll love this simple recipe.

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Memories Of Durga Puja And Bhog

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.

Recipe: Jayanti's Stuffed Kalonji Karela

Recipe: Jayanti's Stuffed Kalonji Karela

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Surprise, surprise, your kids, who were no karela fans earlier, will love this recipe.

Govt projects record foodgrain production, lower wheat output in 2021-22 crop year

Govt projects record foodgrain production, lower wheat output in 2021-22 crop year

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

India's wheat production is projected to have declined nearly 3 per cent to 106.84 million tonnes while the overall foodgrain production is estimated to have touched record 315.72 million tonnes in the 2021-22 crop year. The wheat production is estimated to have declined due to heatwave that resulted in shrivelled grains in the northern states of Punjab and Haryana. Releasing the fourth advance estimate for the 2021-22 crop year, the Union agriculture ministry on Wednesday said a record output is also estimated for rice, maize, gram, pulses, rapeseed and mustard, oilseeds and sugarcane.

Recipe: Kerala-Style Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Recipe: Kerala-Style Moringa Leaves Stir-Fry

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Drumstick leaves is widely used in many South Indian recipes.

Sara's BEAUTIFUL Eid Moment

Sara's BEAUTIFUL Eid Moment

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Soha's Eid vibe...Huma's message...Hina's ethnic look...

Oomphy Ananya, Amyra In Stunning Gowns

Oomphy Ananya, Amyra In Stunning Gowns

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Gown inspo: A glimpse of the prettiest gowns we spotted all this month.

Comfort Food Recipe: Zelda's Lachko

Comfort Food Recipe: Zelda's Lachko

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

This simplest of lentil recipes had with rice and some crispy onions makes for a deeply-satisfying meal.

Ujjwala Raut's FUN Swimsuit Moments

Ujjwala Raut's FUN Swimsuit Moments

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

The supermodel will have you dreaming of the beach.

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Break in rains a threat to kharif yield, rabi sowing

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

A prolonged break in monsoon rains in most parts of the country is threatening to hit the yield of kharif crops. It could even delay the upcoming rabi sowing. Major agricultural states, such as Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, and Gujarat, have witnessed a deficit of 30-80 per cent in southwest monsoon rainfall in August compared to the long-period average for the month. Meteorologists see no big revival in monsoon rains from hereon, though they forecast "some activity" over the Bay of Bengal on September 5-6.

Recipe: Indori Bhutte Ka Kees

Recipe: Indori Bhutte Ka Kees

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Recipe: Bai's Spicy Cabbage Rolls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.

Sankranti Special: Bhogichi Bhaji, Tilachi Bhakri

Sankranti Special: Bhogichi Bhaji, Tilachi Bhakri

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?

Marathi Mulgi Sai Tamhankar's Frolicky Style

Marathi Mulgi Sai Tamhankar's Frolicky Style

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Her personality shines through her wardrobe. As it should.

Recipe: Jayanti's Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi

Recipe: Jayanti's Doodhi Ke Gatte And Dahi Kadhi

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Bottle gourd is far more tasty than you realise especially when had in steamed dumplings along with Dahi Kadhi.

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Recipe: Philo's Egg Curry

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

A yummy egg curry with a coconut-tamarind base.

Recipe: Vishaka's Kuku Da Kajipu

Recipe: Vishaka's Kuku Da Kajipu

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Tangy and sweet, it will be a lovely addition to your weekend spread.

Recipe: Spicy Dhaniya Wadi

Recipe: Spicy Dhaniya Wadi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.