News for 'Rice'

South Africa's first post-isolation captain Rice dies

South Africa's first post-isolation captain Rice dies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The all-rounder captained South Africa at the age of 42 on their historic post-isolation limited overs tour of India in 1991, but was then controversially left out of the squad for the World Cup in Australia and New Zealand the following year.

Recipe: Mayur's Phodshi Bhaji

Recipe: Mayur's Phodshi Bhaji

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Grab a small bunch of phodshichi bhaji the next time you spot it in the market and rustle up a healthy dish for your family.

Rice prices to rise again

Rice prices to rise again

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

However, India's chances of benefiting from the soaring rates are low following the strengthening of rupee against dollar.

Global outlook for rice comfortable

Global outlook for rice comfortable

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Shalaka's Vaal Alu Sabzi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

A tad sweet, but chatpata too, this distinctive Mahrashtrian dish is a festive special.

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Sunita Harisinghani's Mangalorean-Style Squid Masala

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.

Designer rice, a solution to tackle rising demand

Designer rice, a solution to tackle rising demand

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

'Designer rice' or genetically-modified rice variety, is going to be the answer for food security and will help in increasing rice production in the coming years.

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Recipe: Chef Varun's Teekhi Dal Tadka With Walnuts

Rediff.com6 May 2024

A recipe for fiery dal.

Govt plans to promote hybrid rice

Govt plans to promote hybrid rice

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Union agriculture ministry plans to invite private investment in its project to promote hybrid rice to increase output, particularly in eastern states.

The promise of aromatic rice

The promise of aromatic rice

Rediff.com23 Sep 2003

Democrats delay Rice confirmation

Democrats delay Rice confirmation

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

However, the Democrats said they would not seek to block Rice's confirmation and predicted her approval within a matter of days.

Rice visits Humanyun's Tomb

Rice visits Humanyun's Tomb

Rediff.com16 Mar 2005

Rice targets shoulder surgery after CWG

Rice targets shoulder surgery after CWG

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice plans to have shoulder surgery later this year after competing at the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games in India.

20 biggest rice producers in the world

20 biggest rice producers in the world

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

Let's take a look at some of the major rice producers in the world.

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Trump's Tariff Tussle With India

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'While criticising India's high tariffs, Mr Trump stated he would impose reciprocal taxes on Indian products if re-elected.' 'However, since India's tariffs follow WTO rules, Mr Trump's actions would violate these rules,' Ajay Srivastava points out.

At least 17 monkeys found shot dead in Chhattisgarh village

At least 17 monkeys found shot dead in Chhattisgarh village

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The forest department has launched an investigation into the reported death of 18 to 19 monkeys in a village in Chhattisgarh's Bemetara district and recovered four rotten carcasses, a senior official said.

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Go Gaga Over Vietnam's Delicious Egg Coffee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Who knew Egg + Coffee would make such a stunning pairing!

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover rice

Recipes: 5 delicious ways to use leftover rice

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

It doesn't take much to toss up these yummy recipes using yesterday's leftover rice.

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Export plunges 9.3%; trade deficit widens to 10-month high

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

India's exports registered a steepest decline in 13-month falling 9.3 per cent in August to $34.71 billion due to global economic uncertainties, while the trade deficit soared to a 10-month of $29.65 billion. According to the government data released on Tuesday, imports increased by 3.3 per cent to $64.36 billion, which is a record high, due to a significant jump in the inbound shipments of gold and silver.

Indian scientists' new DNA chip for speeding up rice breeding

Indian scientists' new DNA chip for speeding up rice breeding

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

One Chinese lie has been finally nailed this time by a team of Indian scientists who provide irrefutable evidence that rice did originate in India, a fact contested by China.

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Recipe: Taruna's Rui Poshto

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

A take on a popular Bengali macher jhol.

India's exports to Iran decline in last one year

India's exports to Iran decline in last one year

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

India's exports to Iran have been falling over the last one year, amid decline in rupee reserves of the West Asian economy. Going ahead, the possibility of augmenting exports to Iran may not be easy for India, considering the geopolitical tensions - Russia-Ukraine and Israel-Hamas conflicts - and the West Asian country's support for Russia and Hamas, people aware of the matter said. Exports to Iran saw a downward spiral since November last year.

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The rice bucket challenge, over the last two months, has voluntarily been taken up by individuals and organisations.

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rains May Be Delayed Over Northwest India

Rediff.com31 May 2024

The rains after arriving over Kerala will quickly cover Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, but then might slacken a bit, which could delay its arrival over Northwest India.

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday spoke to External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee over telephone about the bilateral nuclear deal. During the conversation, Rice conveyed to Mukherjee that the US was keen on moving ahead with the civilian nuclear deal, informed State Department spokesman Sean McCormack. McCormack said, "She (Rice) still supports it going forward. We have conveyed that to the Indian government at a number of different levels."

Rice, Jiechi call up Mukherjee

Rice, Jiechi call up Mukherjee

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Amid a chill in Indo-Pak ties, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi called up External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and discussed the situation arising out of Mumbai terror attacks.

MasterChef recipe: Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty

MasterChef recipe: Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

MasterChef India 4 contestants, Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora share their recipe of this Italian style rice patty served with creamy corn and tomato sauce.

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

PIX: Arsenal hammer Chelsea to move three points clear at the top

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Ruthless Arsenal threw down the gauntlet in the Premier League title race with a 5-0 thrashing of London rivals Chelsea to roar three points clear at the top of the table on Tuesday.

Condoleezza Rice in India tomorrow

Condoleezza Rice in India tomorrow

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

New Delhi is the first halt in Rice's eight-day trip to South Asia and East Asia covering India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea and China.

Cabinet partly lifts rice export ban

Cabinet partly lifts rice export ban

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The move was opposed by exporters and rice growers as it led to depressing of prices in the domestic market and deprived the growers the benefit of lucrative exports. This prompted Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Commerce Minister Kamal Nath to review the situation early this week.

Quick fix reader recipe: Brown rice cutlet

Quick fix reader recipe: Brown rice cutlet

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Reader Rama Muralidharan shares an interesting brown rice tiffin recipe.

Sobhita Dhulipala Talks About Her Ideal Partner

Sobhita Dhulipala Talks About Her Ideal Partner

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Rediff.com's Mayur Sanap asked the actor about her love for fashion, her idea of dating and more...

Why rice is good for your health

Why rice is good for your health

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A round up of all the health news that matters to you

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

PIX: Man City fumble again; Arsenal, Barcelona cruise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Manchester City squandered a three-goal lead to draw 3-3 with Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday.

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

In urban India, the fall in rice consumption was 0.2 kg per person per month.

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Celebrity chef Saransh Goila tells you how to treat your sweetheart.

Rice in Pak, seeks robust response

Rice in Pak, seeks robust response

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Putting Pakistan on notice, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today demanded a "robust response" from Islamabad in bringing perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks to justice.

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Pakistan must give absolute and transparent cooperation to India in the investigations into the Mumbai terror attacks, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday.

Recipe: Falhari Bondas

Recipe: Falhari Bondas

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

Make fasting a delicious affair with this falhari version of bonda.

Arsenal great Rice in hospital with cancer - reports

Arsenal great Rice in hospital with cancer - reports

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

Former Arsenal fullback and assistant manager Pat Rice, who served the English Premier League club for 44 years, has been admitted to hospital with cancer, British media reported.