'If the temperature remains very high, which is likely to be the case because of El Nino, it may lead to a shortfall in wheat production.' 'If that happens, we will be in a very, very difficult situation as far as food security is concerned.'
'The priority of the government should be to use agricultural production for human beings first, and only after that for biofuel and such things.'
A marriage of smooth whiskey and citrusy fruity flavours in an old-fashioned glass. Cheers!
A crisp and comforting slightly decadent snack.
Have some cooked rice sitting in the fridge? Chef Sarab Kapoor can give it a special tropical spin.
Fancy up fried bitter gourd with a little onions and coconut and you have a delicious preparation to go with rotis or curd rice.
Little mini idlis stuffed with fresh veggies. Yum!
This cocktail brings together vodka, paan syrup, fresh lime juice and coconut cream, and spices and fragrances.
This recipe of Hilsa malai curry is prepared without any onion, ginger or garlic and just tempered with nigella seeds and green chillies in mustard oil.
Sourdough bread, which is both yummier and healthier than regular bread, tastes far the best when baked at home.
A delicious treat conjured from walnuts, ghee, khoya and milk, with a hint of cardamom for extra flavour.
The Spiced Chai Martini turns India's beloved masala chai into a chilled, creamy cocktail.
The sun is playing hide and seek these day behind dense rain clouds, so find your morning sunshine in a glass.
Give the classic Mumbai street-food favourite a delicious makeover with walnuts. Chef Varun Inamdar's Walnuts Chowpatty Bhel Puri brings together crunchy puffed rice, tangy chutneys, and walnuts for an irresistible mix of flavours and textures.
Give everyday vegetables a Thai-inspired makeover with these golden, crunchy fritters by Sarab Kapoor. Packed with colourful vegetables like zucchini, mushroom, baby corn, celery, they are crisp enough to tempt you from the first bite yet light enough to keep you reaching for another.
A traditional Maharashtrian delicacy, Puranache Kanavle brings together a sweet, aromatic puran filling and a soft, delicate outer layer. Made with love and rooted in festive cooking, Manisha's recipe is perfect for those who enjoy authentic homemade sweets.
What happens when a festive Indian mithai meets booze and a cocktail shaker? The result is the indulgent Kesar Ghewar Martini. Inspired by the delicate flavours of ghewar, this creamy cocktail combines vodka with saffron-cardamom syrup, fresh lemon juice and rose water. A splash of chilled cream lends it a smooth richness, while saffron adds an elegant finishing touch.
When bold coffee meets smooth bourbon and you add a glug of walnut milk, surprisingly you have an alcoholic drink with a few nutrients.
'I don't really expect the August increase in food prices, which was close to 6 per cent, to persist as we go close to the end of this year.'
Actress Bipasha Basu has raised concerns over food safety and the quality of packaged food after claiming that she found several tiny worms inside a newly opened food container, prompting her to seek intervention from Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.
Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!
Crisp, juicy guava gets a Thai-inspired makeover in Chef Sarab Kapoor's refreshing salad.
Readers expecting the familiar sensory experience of the smell of books, rows of paperbacks, and the quiet satisfaction of browsing without an agenda will find something different.
rediffGURU Dr Shyam Jamalabad, a dentist with nearly three decades of experience, offers tips on how you can maintain good dental hygiene.
Try this Bengali dish of tender bottle gourd cooked with golden urad dal badis and a handful of spices,
Chef Sabyasachi Gorai proves how delicious meat-free meals can be by filling in crisp tacos with juicy pulled plant-based meat, topped with fresh vegetables and Mexican flavours.
'He held my hand when I was at my lowest.'
'The universe has brought Salman and me together.'
His Namkeen Mutton is a slow-cooked Afghan-inspired recipe, tweaked for the Indian palate'
Golden, seasoned potatoes are topped with an egg to your liking and a dollop of fresh walnut basil pesto for a tasty start to your day.
Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.
It isn't a fancy food. It doesn't have the national recognition of litti or baati. Outside its little corner of Vidarbha, many people may not even know it exists.
Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.
In this new series on busting common health concerns, senior diabetologist Dr Rajiv Kovil tells Rediff's Divya Nair why sugar-free substitutes are not entirely safe or healthy for diabetics.
From stuffed capsicums and comforting soups to salads, pasta and curries, here are some delicious ways to give this vegetable a starring role.
At the border, places that you had just seen on a map, suddenly acquire a life. Looking at the vast expanse of quiet land, you realise an emotional connect, a sense of belonging binds you to a piece of land which is not merely territory, but a part of who you are.
A sweet treat that pairs the smooth flavour of chocolate with the crunchy texture of hazelnuts.
'When you are content with your life, you become a much more difficult customer for companies trying to persuade you to spend.' 'When you are unhappy or constantly comparing yourself with others, you become more vulnerable to advertising and impulsive purchases.'
