'Rainfall does not appear to have a statistically significant impact on foodgrain production since the last few years, which contrasts with the traditional view of India's heavy reliance on monsoon rains for agriculture.'
'China could intentionally release excess water.' 'The North East is already flood-prone during the monsoon, and even a controlled release from Chinese dams (during the monsoon) could worsen flooding.'
India's disaster relief assistance has increased substantially in recent years, from Rs 1.60 crore in FY23 to Rs 41.18 crore in FY24, and Rs 27.88 cr in FY25 (until January 2025).
The very thought of certain deep-fried snacks gets your digestive juices going. Why not make them healthier?
Acharya Jonas Masetti, a Vedanta scholar from Brazil, was awarded the Padma Shri for teaching the Vedas, the Bhagavad Gita, Sanskrit, Yoga, Meditation and Indian spiritualism abroad.
'I'm not dismissing the anger that drives people to stomp on the enemy's flag. 'In times of collective grief and rage, that kind of expression is understandable, especially in the age of viral content. 'But must I do it too?' asks Nikhil Narayanan.
Overripe bananas, fit for discarding, can make the most gorgeous addition to a chocolate cake.
Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily calorie intake, warns dietician Rachel Anthony.
'We are looking at what kind of products, diagnostics or other solutions we can offer to become a well-rounded player in a particular disease area globally.'
Healthy bhi, tasty bhi! This is a perfect Diwali snack for the calorie conscious.
Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.
Have some chatpata chaat is always fortifying.
'I was blessed to earn a lot of fame and money, more than I ever expected, and the time has come to share what I have earned with others.'
'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.'
'Everyone with a low BMI will not get Type 5 diabetes.'
As a part of the SBI Fellowship programme, youngsters aged between 21 and 32 years get to work with NGOs on several projects in rural India.
Stop frying your masala fish. Eliminate excess oil by baking it.
The government will launch a Rs 2-crore term loan for 5 lakh first-time women, SC and ST entrepreneurs, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Saturday.
Date palm jaggery and tapioca go into making this delicious pudding.
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Always lightly saute your vegetables with pasta to create a tasty offering.
A fragrant, spiced yoghurt-cashew curry is the place for fillets of rohu.
Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!
Have you ever eaten as satisfying a breakfast as potato fried up with tapioca pearls?
'Those were not kind days for a woman with a break-up. The world has changed; today, nobody cares.'
After a massive selloff in the shares of food delivery giants Zomato and Swiggy, analysts believe the time may be right for investors to start adding these stocks to their portfolio carts. Their optimism, they say, stems from the sharp correction in stock prices and valuations, which seem to have "over-baked" concerns about the two companies.
The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.
Unaware that the area was filled with cricket fans, he had a tough time managing the crowd.
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.
The risk-reward for the Indian markets, Morgan Stanley said, is turning favourable.
When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.
ISRO has projected wheat production of 122.24 million tonnes.
The sweet taste of a laddoo is believed to attract prosperity and abundance.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
Chicken mince, arbi, mushrooms and bok choy in one neat package. Delicious!
Can Christmas be any more festive with this magnificent dessert all the way from Romania?
The malai of a coconut is a unusually good addition to sama millet kheer
Get cookie baking this Christmas! Make scrumptious cookies for the season
Rediff reader Ria Ganwani sent us this recipe of Swiss Chocolate Rolls.
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