Enthused by rising potato prices after a prolonged slump, Pradeep Sharma was planning to sow the crop on his 15-acre farm near Agra slightly earlier than usual. The delayed departure of the southwest monsoon also prompted his decision, since the good soil moisture would have saved at least one initial irrigation. But the acute shortage of diammonium phosphate (DAP), a crucial nutrient ahead of the sowing season for potatoes, nipped those hopes in the bud. DAP is the second-most used fertiliser in the country after urea.
A blend of rich flavours, this curry is served with Crispy Rice and Spicy Salsa.
Delight your kids with this easy-to-make Sevai Upma recipe by Archana Gaikwad. Share your recipes!
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British military scientists sent hundreds of Indian soldiers into gas chambers to test mustard gas during more than a decade of experiments that began before World War II, a media report said.
Chef Ajay Chopra tells you how to give an extra-ordinary twist to your breakfast.
From Jalandari seekh kebabs to gajar ka hawla, presenting three yummy winter recipes.
Mini Ribeiro gets top chefs to share the best chutney recipes.
Khajura Ram fears more the impact of an uneven monsoon on wheat, chana and mustard, sowing for which, he says, starts immediately after Diwali.
Chef Amrita Raichand tells us how to make breakfast fun and filling.
The sharp drop in prices couldn't have come at a more difficult time, particularly for the two big producing states of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, and also neighbouring Chhattisgarh as the states go to polls in the next few months.
Do not skip meals. Avoid white bread, pastries during the lockdown.
Retail prices of gram, sugar, mustard oil, vanaspati and onion have increased by up to 11 per cent in the national capital in last one month, fueling the inflation rate to rise to 39-month high of seven per cent. The prices of gram (chana) rose by 2.7 per cent to Rs 38 per kg on April 1 as against Rs 37 a month earlier, according to the data provided by the Department of Consumer Affairs.Sugar prices increased by nearly 6 per cent at Rs 18 per kg.
International designer Manish Arora's love for colours is well known, and we couldn't have imagined anyone better than Ranveer Singh to be the face of his 'Cosmic Love' collection.
This spicy tangy preparation is quite popular during the festival season.
Two more died in the state today. With this, the total number of people losing their lives in this year's flood and landslide has gone up to 115 across the state -- 89 were killed in flood-related incidents and 26 in landslides.
Though their intensity has been less so far and the exact impact on the crop is not yet known.
The dizzying ascent of these cricket apps, some from near oblivion, after the IPL tournament began on September 19 in the UAE, has been meteoric.
If you're looking for something that's sour, sweet and spicy, try this gravy.
Onam is here and so are the tasty preparations. Manjula Nair shares a traditional yoghurt and coconut based recipe from her mother's kitchen.
The Natural History Museum's annual competition and exhibition, Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been the longest-running and most prestigious nature and wildlife photography competition that has been recognising the world's best nature photography every year since 1965.
The showstopper looked vibrant and fiesty in a red midi walking for Karishma Shahani.
'I knew that since I would be designing for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film, the aesthetics would have to be correct.' 'He doesn't show poverty in his films.' 'He won't show someone standing on the streets in phate hue kapde.'
Chana Batata is a Bohri style side dish and one of the most popular street snacks in Mumbai during the holy month of Ramzan.
Apart from the second pandemic upsurge in Haryana which devastated its cities and villages, in most districts panchayats stopped inviting BJP-JJP leaders to social gatherings, while a few announced a boycott.
With two more deaths, the fatalities due to flood this year has gone up to 18.
The 48-year-old trooper prepares ration packets, using his savings, for the poor in his village.
India is expected to harvest 291.95 mt of foodgrain in 2019-20
We are inviting you, Dear Readers, to share your recipes of the dishes that were on Barack and Michelle Obama's plates.
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The designer presents his summer collection at the Lakme Fashion Week.
'I am not scared of corona, I am sure God is protecting us.'
Treat yourself to this traditional preparation of mixed veggies cooked in spicy coconut gravy.
Here's your opportunity to sample ilish dishes from the royal homes of Bengal, says Avishek Rakshit.
Rediff reader Ranganayaki Varatharajan shares the secret ingredients.
While reforms may translate into new opportunities for firms like ITC, Adani Wilmar and Reliance Retail, farmers are unlikely to use it for fear of upsetting commission agents.
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