The Indian government has assured citizens that the country has ample food stocks to meet domestic demand, despite escalating tensions with Pakistan. The government has also warned traders against hoarding essential food items and creating artificial shortages, emphasizing that there is no need for panic buying. The food ministry detailed the country's current stock levels, showcasing a surplus over required buffer norms for rice, wheat, and pulses. Additionally, India holds substantial edible oil and sugar stocks, ensuring a strong food security position.
From mustard-hued sarees to golden-toned ensembles, our Bollywood beauties provd yellow isn't just auspicious -- it's super stylish too!
Winter ushers in fat red chillies ideal for a exceptionlly tasty pickle.
Retail inflation eased to a nearly six-year low of 3.16 per cent in April mainly due to subdued prices of vegetables, fruits, pulses, and other protein-rich items, creating enough room for the Reserve Bank to go for another round of rate cut in the June monetary policy review. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation was 3.34 per cent in March and 4.83 per cent in April 2024. It was 3.15 per cent in July 2019.
Winters call for a heartening rasam made from this healthy legume.
The use of freshly-made mango pickle makes all the difference to this recipe for a yum paneer starter.
The artfully crafted paranda is usually made from a colourful tapestry of silk threads woven together in intricate patterns.
A meal of hilsa curry with vegetables mixed in, poured over steamed rice, can make your Sunday perfect.
This simple yet flavourful dish is a breeze to prepare, requiring minimal ingredients and minimal effort.
Crispy, light chicken cutlets make for a great dinner course.
Bite into these alu croquettes and experience the wee explosion of pickle and creaminess.
Dr Rajeshwari Panda, head of the dietetics department at Medicover Hospital, shares a list of foods that promote gut health.
Heli Daruwalla's fashion choices are a testament to her ability to mesmerize and inspire.
From Uttarakhand comes a simple, tasty meal.
Wheat production during the current season is expected to be better than last year provided the weather remains favourable over the next few weeks, said senior industry executives. The weather had turned uncharacteristically hot in the latter half of last month, but owing to strong winds, the chill has returned in the last few days.
Winter greens served up with corn rotis must be had once before the cold weather departs.
The actor, who got married on February 5, would have probably faded into oblivion but the re-release of her 2016 film, Sanam Teri Kasam, brought her right back in the news.
While this pretty actor makes quite an impression onscreen with her chutzpah and confidence, her sophistication extends to her sartorial choices as well.
Reeshma Nanaiah is a quintessential Kodava beauty with her deep-set almond eyes and chiselled features.
Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.
Adani Wilmar on Monday posted over twofold jump in consolidated net profit at Rs 410.93 crore for December quarter 2024-25 on strong edible oil sales. The company had logged a net profit of Rs 200.89 crore in the year-ago period.
Jackfruit season heralds the arrival of its tasty stirfry on our tables or better as part of banana leaf meals
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chose a red and yellow striped 'safa' for his Republic-Day look on Sunday, pairing it with a brown bandhgala jacket and pocket square.
Basic fermented rice is served up with a wide range of ingredients to make a wonderfully, comforting meal.
Sprouts, walnuts, carrots, lemon, avocados on toast is bound to be a healthy way to start your day.
A zesty, fragrant chicken curry for a lovely Sunday lunch.
'Due to this sudden phenomenon, guests stopped visiting the homes of these villages, girls and boys from these villages were not getting proposals; students were reluctant to attend schools and colleges for fear of being shamed.'
Simplifying investment policies at the micro level and introducing a time-bound framework will be critical for India's growth targets, notes Krishna Ella.
Eating after fasts is about lightly-prepared foods, like sauteed green banana sabzi.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
Edamame + truffle oil + basmati rice = an exquisite combo.
Yoghurt and kheera or cucumber go together beautifully in this Pahadi raita.
A no-onion, no-garlic potato dish for Pitru Paksha.
Warm up to winter with this delicious curry!
Pair this with bhaat or steamed rice for a simple, sumptuous meal.
Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.
Farmer representatives and agricultural stakeholders urged the government to provide cheaper long-term credit, implement lower taxes, and double the PM-KISAN income support during a comprehensive pre-budget consultation with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Saturday. The two-hour meeting saw a detailed discussion of proposals, aimed at addressing multiple challenges in the agricultural sector, with key demands focusing on financial relief, market reforms, and strategic investments.
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