The decision to increase the MSPs (Minimum Support Prices) was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. MSP is the rate at which the government buys the grain from farmers. Currently, the government fixes MSPs for 23 crops grown in both kharif and rabi seasons. Sowing of rabi (winter) crops begins from October immediately after the harvest of kharif (summer) crops.
A peanut stuffed snack invented for winter evenings with garam chai.
This recipe, handed down from my grandmother, marries a yoghurt gravy with okra or bhindi.
Meet the celebs who served up style inspiration this week.
Bethica Das shares her favourite winter recipe.
Subhash Jana, executive chef at Swissotel Kolkata shares two traditional Bengali recipes.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Untimely rains during March have caused damage to rabi crops and may result in lower yields, a report said on Wednesday. Between March 1 and 21, cumulative rains have been 20 per cent more than normal, and in the past four days, it was 3-4 times more than usual, according to a report by Crisil Market Intelligence and Analytics. On March 21, the rain volume in central India was 1,600 per cent more than normal, the report said, adding that unfortunately, this ongoing harvest window for rabi crops has been lashed by an untimely torrent.
Make this fresh salad with raw mangoes and corn in no time.
These khichdi recipes make for a comforting meal especially when you are craving for home-cooked food.
A glimpse of the best celeb styles this week.
Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.
The second Red Sea International Film Festival saw some high fashion from Bollywood's glamour girls and handsome stars.
100 years of Dev Anand and 10 scenes etched in our memory!
Hema Rajiv shows you how to put leftover rice to good use.
Say hello to the stylish producer who has been winning hearts with her effortless style.
Sukanya Verma looks at mustard field memories of Bollywood.
Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.
Whether she keeps it casual or elegant, the actress definitely has the attention of fashionistas.
Don't let the monsoon stop you from showing a little shoulder.
'I was at Deepika's wedding at Lake Como, also at the receptions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and every moment was unforgettable.'
Aditi Singh shares her quick and simple recipe.
The consequences are dire as essential medical treatments, including dialysis, and medicines for cancer and anti-AIDS drugs remain out of reach for those in desperate need.
All you need is a pop of colour to brighten up a dull, rainy day.
Hot weather calls for bringing on the salads, colder the better.
In order to check the abnormal surge in edible oil prices during Diwali festivities, as many as 18 states are in the process of imposing stock holding limits on oilseeds and edible oils after being empowered by the Centre for doing so. Of the 18 states that are in the process of imposing stock limit on my edible oils apart from UP, include Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Kerala, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Tripura and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Of the 18, Uttar Pradesh, has already imposed stock limits on edible oils, the Centre was informed with as many as 23 states to discuss ways and means to ensure further easing of edible oil prices.
One of these delectable stuffed rolls makes a hearty meal.
Panta Bhaat, which is eaten every morning for breakfast, seems to be taking over the world!
Chef Ananya Banerjee shares four recipes made with flowers.
Four recipes that fit perfectly with the Christmas spirit.
Try this glass of cooling cucumber buttermilk.
Brace for some warmth this winter as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in its December-February forecast on Thursday said that the minimum and maximum temperatures could remain 'normal' to 'above normal' over most parts of Northwest and Northeast India. Both the minimum and maximum will remain below normal in Southern Peninsular and Central India in these winter months. While this could give some respite from the intense cold of North India, it could have a negative impact on the standing rabi crops if the temperature rise is unusual and abnormal.
This yogurt channa dish requires no elaborate preparations.
Make a speedy omega-3 rich breakfast or entree with kale, salmon and walnuts.
The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.
Three tasty coconut-based vegetable recipes for your Onam Sadya.
From making a style statement in sari to going floral, Bollywood and television divas gave us WOW looks during the Ganpati festival.
