To ensure a glitch-free rollout of the next-generation GST with reduced rates and lesser slabs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired three separate meetings to assess GSTN's preparedness and the time it would take to implement technological changes required in the software systems.
Prime Minister Modi urged the people of the country to take pride in selling and buying indigenous goods.
Sangita Agrawal's paneer bhurji is a quick-fix dinner with hot rotis.
When you heart would like to throw health to the winds and craves for bite-sized treats that are packed with in unhealthy calories.
After losing 18 kg, fitness coach Ambika Jain shares her story to help others understand that healthy living doesn't mean starving yourself or never eating out.
'Ek baar aap GST dekh lo!' - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gentle nudge to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in December last year sparked the beginning of a mammoth exercise to overhaul the tangled goods and services tax regime. And the final outcome is a significantly simplified system with lower tax rates and easier compliance for businesses.
If the GST on paneer is 5% and the GST on butter is 12% and the GST on masala is 5%...
A soft, juicy mithai, totally delicious, that 'hails' from the eastern part of India, especially Odisha.
A recipe that works well for weekends and special occasions.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
Some of the key names include: Maruti, M&M, Ashok Leyland, Britannia, Ultratech, JK Cement, Havells, Voltas, Amber, Metro, Trent, LemonTree, Indian Hotels, Niva Bupa, HDFC Life, IGL, Acme Solar, Suzlon, Swiggy, Delhivery, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finance, Shriram Finance," according to a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services.
10 recipes our readers savoured this year.
A restaurant-style dinner on a budget, this dish goes well with steamed rice or hot rotis.
A fusion rice with colourful vegetables and paneer that makes for a wonderful lunch or tiffin.
The star of this dish is the delicious chunks of stuffed paneer that rest on a bed of rich gravy.
Celebrate Republic Day with two tricolour recipes.
Summer calls for a light brunch with fresh berries and chicken or grilled paneer.
An unusual preparation, this recipe can be made with homemade paneer and yoghurt.
This sweet dish from Odisha is the perfect representation of the region's rich culinary heritage.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 27 years of experience, tells you how to choose your meals and plan your diet for optimum health benefits.
A look at NADA's list of suspended athletes reveals that wrestling has the second most dope offenders among all sporting disciplines in India.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
Cubes of cottage cheese dunked in a thick gravy of tomatoes, onion, walnuts and Indian masala.
rediffGURU Dr Deepa Suvarna offers advice on how to keep your kids healthy.
'They started checking the identity cards of some people and separated some of them. Three militants were guarding the doors of our coach. They told the people that they would not say anything to civilians, women, old people and Baloch people'
Mother Dairy is targeting a revenue of Rs 20,000 crore by financial year 2026 (FY27) as it continues to identify white spaces and introduce new products, the company said. On Wednesday, it launched a new "pro" range of products enriched with protein, starting with milk enriched with 30 per cent more protein than regular milk.
Food blogger and Rediff reader Manasi Sadarangani shares the recipe.
Manasi Sadarangani shares a quick recipe.
'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'
Taruna Bakshi shares healthy and easy recipes for the festive season.
A private school in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, withdrew its decision to ask students to wear "kurta-pajama" and bring special food for Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations after it sparked a row with a local right-wing organization and some religious groups. The school said it was intended as a cultural learning experience and that participation was voluntary. The school also condemned attempts to misrepresent the event as religious propaganda and urged individuals to remove false and inflammatory messages on social media.
Chef Sudip Misra from Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield shares his tricolour recipes.
Make your tea-time extra special with these crispy snack recipes.
'If you see it as a burden, you'll struggle. But if you're enjoying the process and make small lifestyle changes, it becomes much easier.'
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.