In trade negotiations, as in chess, sometimes you need to accept a temporary disadvantage to secure a better long-term position, points out Sonal Varma, chief economist (India and Asia ex-Japan) at Nomura.
Planning to make a delicious appetiser for a get-together?
Here's an Indo-Italian treat: Spicy Prawn Spaghetti with South Indian flavours.
Seafood lovers, here's the perfect recipe for mid-afternoon snack shared by food blogger Sienna Pratt.
In a delightful culinary crossover celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) cooking show 'Knight Bite' featured South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a special fusion cooking session.
Rediff.com's Hitesh Harisinghani cooks up a mini feast!
"Do you want to see real bunnies?" Parisa gasped in surprise. "Real ones?! Yes please!" So off they went, giggling, to the pet shelter behind one of the homes.
Spice up your home menus preparing a creamy prawn curry and Bengali-style potatoes.
Chef Vijesh Modi, Sous Chef, The Deltin, Daman shares his special recipes for cold winter nights.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
Chef Xavier Fernandes from Um Doiss Tres in Mumbai shares his special summer recipes.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
India's policy for agriculture trade must move commodity-by-commodity to gain maximum benefits as US President Donald Trump's 26 per cent tariff on exports from the country take effect, said agriculture economist Ashok Gulati in a recent policy paper.
Fort Kochi's charm lies in its oldness. Put on that cap, lace up your sneakers and those 10,000 steps are easy-peasy!
After capturing a substantial portion of the prawn market in the US, an Indian company has launched a new brand of quality prawns in the UK, with an assurance that it would be 30 per cent cheaper than products available in the market.
'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'
If as critics point out, the environmental impact assessment study was commissioned only after the auction process got underway with not all the stakeholders getting to know of it, then the government has already compromised the trust it could have enjoyed with Kerala's public including its coastal communities, points out Shyam G Menon.
'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'
Eat meat the way Mughal emperors did and cook up a storm and win hearts with this mutton delight.
Mini Mohan shares a Christmas recipe for cake lovers.
Learn how to whip up Prawn Pakoras, Shahi Paneer Mushroom Kurma, Neer Dosa and Sweet Pumpkin Idlis for lunch at work.
This dish is for fans of creamy, coconut milk-based soups.
Rahul Rawail remembers his mentor Raj Kapoor.
Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang hosted a lunch for his visiting Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh immediately after crucial talks between the leaders at the Great Hall of People in Beijing on Wednesday.
This New Year's eve, party like a pro with these lip smacking recipes.
Run by a former cricketer and son of India's military heroes, Mike's Forest Retreat is an ode to all that we hold dear.
In a recent move, the Animal Bio-security of Australia has issued strict guidelines for import of prawns from other nations.
Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.
Why wait to be invited to a Parsi wedding to taste their heartwarming cuisine?
'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.' 'And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"' 'Making light of the situation, Girish said, "No, he's been practicing with a pillow the whole day".'
A wholesome and unusual Kerala-style curry made with ash gourd, cowpeas and coconut milk.
Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?
Prawns cooked inside a tender coconut is a favourite among Bengalis.
As 2022 comes to a close, celebrate in style from dawn to dusk with 25 yum recipes.
A comforting soup with bold flavours.
'Asha atya remains down-to-earth and frank.' 'If she likes something, she will tell you to your face.' 'Ditto, if she doesn't.' 'She is full of life and energy, I have never seen her brood.'
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