'The response from the government using words like malicious, deliberate, etc is diverting from the real issue.' 'The indicators related to young children such as stunting or child mortality are a reflection of the social development in the country.' 'That's how we have to look at it and not ignore the issue by denying the data.'
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has projected retail inflation at 4.2 percent for the next financial year beginning April while retaining the forecast for 2024-25 at 4.8 percent. The central bank attributed the expected easing of inflation to good kharif production, winter-easing in vegetable prices and favorable rabi crop prospects. However, the RBI also noted that continued uncertainty in global financial markets coupled with volatility in energy prices and adverse weather events presents upside risks to the inflation trajectory.
Skymet expects a good monsoon over western and southern India.
Venture capital (VC) and private equity (PE) funds had, in 2024, taken bets on traditional businesses rather than tech-first domains like consumer tech, software as a service (SaaS) and software. According to data from Bain & Co, Pitchbook, Venture Intelligence, VCC Edge and AVCJ, prominent VC funds like PeakXV saw their share in this traditional space go up sharply from 14 per cent in 2023 to 23 per cent in 2024.
Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.
The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy.
Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.
The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?
'He has to face both aspects of life to mature as a cricketer.'
Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.
'Making sure that you're getting enough sleep, that your weight is maintained correctly and you exercise regularly.'
Within India, people are selecting destinations via routes such as Lakshadweep, Alappuzha, the Sundarbans, Goa and Kochi for pre-wedding parties.
Babil's palpable reactions to invasion of privacy make a strong case for Logout's plausible scenario, observes Sukanya Verma.
Following the stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in Prayagraj early on Wednesday, which killed at least 30 people and injured 60 others, many devotees find themselves trapped due to blocked exit routes and severe traffic jams.
The heightened global uncertainty due to the US "reciprocal tariffs" on India may cause near-term corrections and market turbulence, but the long-term outlook remains constructive, market experts said on Thursday. The US has announced 27 per cent reciprocal tariffs on India, citing high import duties imposed by New Delhi on American goods.
'Right now, we have no relationship with Pakistan. And the relationship with China is not great.'
Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.
More than 30 technology startups, collectively valued at $100 billion, are poised to go public by 2027, signalling a potential rebound in India's stock market activity, according to a report by investment bank The Rainmaker Group. Walmart-owned Flipkart, financial technology (fintech) leader PhonePe, SoftBank-backed Lenskart, Razorpay, Zetwerk, and Meesho are among the top companies preparing to go public in India.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?
Even if you don't play the game, you'll understand everything and have a good time, promises 9-year-old Minecraft gamer Avan Verma.
Chicken mince, arbi, mushrooms and bok choy in one neat package. Delicious!
Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.
Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?
Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season
When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.
'Aamir Khan and Salman Khan were already very busy. Then, Raveena Tandon and Karisma Kapoor started signing more films, Paresh Rawalji also got busy... 'Rajkumar Santoshiji got offered Damini he was very excited about it. He told dad that since her dates were available, let me do this film quickly. But aisa hota toh nahin. That film also took time. 'So sabke dates ka problem ho gaya, including the director's.'
'The startup ecosystem, the government, and the owners of large pools of Indian capital need to actively support the creation of these local champions, not pull down the teams that are trying hard to get there.'
The habit, coupled with a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet, is putting increased strain on the rectal area, leading to painful conditions that often require medical intervention.
A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.
Invest in these funds through the SIP route with at least a seven-year horizon.
rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.
Coorg is famous for its pork curry and Anjali Ponnanna is famous for her scrumptious take on it.
Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.
Instead of hitting the snooze button and snuggling under your blankets, take charge of your health and exercise indoors, advises Dr Manjusha Agarwal.
Start with your strongest subject. This will give you an edge. Don't risk negative marking with blind guesses, advises rediffGURU Nayagam PP.
The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer
'As the Budget has taken some measures to spur growth, similar action from the MPC may be expected.'
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.
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