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Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Recipe: Jackfruit Masala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Once you overcome the challenge of cutting and cleaning jackfruit, it will be a breeze to make this dish.

2580 villages under water, 14 lakh people hit in Assam floods

2580 villages under water, 14 lakh people hit in Assam floods

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday even though flood waters started have receding in many parts of the state, officials said.

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rajiv Gandhi: 'I Trust Prabhakaran'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

As Prabhakaran was leaving his house, Rajiv Gandhi called his son Rahul and asked him to fetch his (Gandhi's) bulletproof jacket. He put the jacket on Prabhakaran's back and remarked with his usual charming smile: "Take care of yourself."

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

For a Bengali, this simple dish spells home.

Bellingham rescues England at the death vs Slovakia

Bellingham rescues England at the death vs Slovakia

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Jude Bellingham rescued England from crashing out of Euro 2024 against Slovakia on Sunday with a stunning 95th-minute equaliser before Harry Kane's early extra-time winner sent the sub-par pre-tournament favourites into the quarter-finals.

Modernisation propels Tiruchi's rice mills

Modernisation propels Tiruchi's rice mills

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

As part of the change in outlook, all these mills are now modernising its equipment and sourcing high quality paddy from local markets and neighbouring states.They have also started broadening their market in domestic and foreign shores.

Why are rice prices shooting up?

Why are rice prices shooting up?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

In a research note, Standard Chartered Bank said continuing concerns over exportable surpluses should keep rice prices above $20 per quintal for most of the year. Among the concerns are export restrictions that could potentially increase inflationary pressures in importing countries that have few substitutes for rice. When the new crop arrives from Thailand it will exert downward pressure on prices.

Rice slams non-alignment concept

Rice slams non-alignment concept

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

she said it is not appropriate for a country like India to cling on to this.

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

A Bhinmal Diwali and Dal Ka Halwa

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Jayanti Soni and her family return each year to Bhinmal, when they can, to celebrate Diwali in her family home.

Natwar Singh invites Rice to India

Natwar Singh invites Rice to India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Singh spoke to Rice over telephone on Thursday and congratulated her on her confirmation as US Secretary of State, an External Affairs Ministry spokesman said.

Karnataka govt to roll out Anna Bhagya, provide cash for now

Karnataka govt to roll out Anna Bhagya, provide cash for now

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Facing difficulty in procuring large quantities of rice required to fulfil its poll guarantee, the state government on Wednesday decided to pay cash into the beneficiaries' accounts at the rate of Rs 34 per kilo, for the additional 5kg of rice under the free rice scheme.

India's rice export ban=UAE food crisis

India's rice export ban=UAE food crisis

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

The shortage of rice has led to a food crisis in the UAE, where inflation has climbed above 11 per cent, media reports said. India had, in March this year, banned export of non-basmati rice to check rising prices of the food grain.

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

The Spy Who Became A Farmer

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Everything about farming is enjoyable and relaxing.'

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Indians swap ice with rice in new bucket challenge

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With the ALS ice-bucket challenge going viral on social networking websites, Indian netizens have come up with their own version, posting videos as they donate rice to those in need.

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Rediff.com3 May 2024

A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.

Recipe: Manisha's Oregano Cheese Parathas

Recipe: Manisha's Oregano Cheese Parathas

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

The burst of cheese will take these parathas to another level.

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Initial assessment on Benghazi attack incorrect: Rice

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Susan Rice conceded before Republican senators that the initial assessment she gave of the attack on American consulate facilities in Benghazi was "incorrect" but said she had never intended to mislead the nation.

Asia:Rising temperatures to affect rice production

Asia:Rising temperatures to affect rice production

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Rising temperatures during the past 25 years have already cut the yield growth rate by 10-20 per cent in several locations.

Three brown rice recipes that you'll really love!

Three brown rice recipes that you'll really love!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Recipes with brown rice that you've avoided all your life.

Dr Singh meets Rice, Putin

Dr Singh meets Rice, Putin

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Nag Panchami Special: Haldi Paan Patholi

Nag Panchami Special: Haldi Paan Patholi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the Iran-Israel tensions and plan ahead. Inter-ministerial talks are also being lined up amid the crisis situation in West Asia, sources confirmed. While the crude flows are not directly under any threat, elevated oil prices remain a concern, according to officials.

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Recipes: Apple Modaks, Orange Modaks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

Go experimental while making your modaks! Try unusual stuffings and coverings.

Match fixing is life threatening: Clive Rice

Match fixing is life threatening: Clive Rice

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The menace of match-fixing is life threatening and it's time the ICC steps in and take stringent action to wipe out the menace for once and all, feels former South Africa captain Clive Rice.

Rice exports from India may decline in 2013

Rice exports from India may decline in 2013

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

The global body on the farm sector has pegged India's rice production to be lower at 100 million tonnes in the 2012-13 crop year (July-June) from record high of 104.32 million tonnes in 2011-12 crop year.

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to $33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to $23.5 billion.

Vadam recipes: How to make rice crispies at home

Vadam recipes: How to make rice crispies at home

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

Vadams or vatthals are popular South Indian crispies that go perfectly with almost all varieties of rice.

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

Inflation: No sops on basmati rice exports

Inflation: No sops on basmati rice exports

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

Taking yet another measure to check inflation through improving domestic supplies, the government today stopped export incentives on basmati rice. "Export of basmati rice shall not be entitled for DEPB (Duty Entitlement Pass Book) benefits," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade said in a notice. Government has already banned export of non-basmati rice & revised upward the minimum export price for basmati rice. Inflation for the week ended March 22 has touched the 7% mark.

Federer Takes A Tuk-Tuk; Deepika Likes

Federer Takes A Tuk-Tuk; Deepika Likes

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The video didn't just resonate with tennis enthusiasts but also caught the eye of Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone.

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

New rice variety can be eaten without cooking

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Aghonibora, a new rice variety being developed at the Central Rice Research Institute, Cuttack, requires only half-an-hour soaking in water to render it fit to be eaten.

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Recipe: Stir-Fried Garlic Bok Choy

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

If you have not sampled these Chinese greens before, today's the day to do it.

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

No vegetables in your larder? Never mind. Worry not. Use peanuts.

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shalini writes a love letter... Aahana is 'Dilli Ki Billi'... Prajakta is lost...