News for 'Rice'

China sets world record with 'super rice'

China sets world record with 'super rice'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2004

A team of experts harvested 1,449.7 kg of rice from about 16.65 acres of experimental arable land with a new strain of rice cultivated using aerospace technology.\n\n

Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor

Susan Rice named as Obama's new National Security Advisor

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

Susan Rice, the tough-talking United States Ambassador to the UN, was named as President Barack Obama's new National Security Advisor, in a significant shakeup to the White House foreign policy team.

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.

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...

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Susan Rice joins White House as national security advisor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

United States President Barack Obama's confidant Susan Rice, the former US ambassador to the United Nations, has joined the White House as the national security advisor.

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Navratri recipes: Farali Pattice, Samo Rice and more

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Jahnavi Patel shares three delicious Navratri recipes she learned from her mother Namrata Patel.

UAE team to visit India for more rice

UAE team to visit India for more rice

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

United Arab Emirates is on a rice hunt now.

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.

Rice may have prevented Pak emergency: Report

Rice may have prevented Pak emergency: Report

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Interestingly, while the US embassy confirmed Rice's telephone calls to the Pakistan President, government officials remained tight-lipped about it. There was no word about it either from the Foreign Office or the Presidency.

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

No free rice for villages that are not open defecation free: Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

Bedi's order however drew flak from All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam legislature wing leader A Anbalagan, who told reporters that Bedi was treading the path of 'autocracy' by issuing such directives.

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Russian ban on Indian rice to go

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

Indian exporters are awaiting a formal announcement next week.

Rice exporters seek nod for SRK ad

Rice exporters seek nod for SRK ad

Rediff.com3 Jul 2007

Upset over objections raised by the government on their Rs 21-crore (Rs 210 million) proposal to launch a global Basmati promotion campaign featuring Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan, rice exporters will present their case before the commerce ministry.

Indian bowling attack better than SA: Rice

Indian bowling attack better than SA: Rice

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Former South Africa captain Clive Rice rates the India bowling attack higher than South Africa's and said the home bowlers would struggle to take 20 wickets against a batting line-up, which boasts of the likes of Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Rahul Dravid and Virender Sehwag, in the Test series starting next week.

Rice defends North Korea nuclear deal

Rice defends North Korea nuclear deal

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Rice said in the next two months, Washington expects Pyongyang to shut down and seal the Yongbyon nuclear facility.

Shiv Shankar Menon meets Condoleezza Rice

Shiv Shankar Menon meets Condoleezza Rice

Rediff.com2 May 2007

A first look of the Foreign Secretary's meeting with Rice.

Global warming to hit rice production hard

Global warming to hit rice production hard

Rediff.com1 Oct 2007

Global warming, which will increase the temperatures up to 4.5 degree celsius by the end of the century, will hit rice cultivation hard by reducing production by 7 to 60 per cent this century.

Ailing Rice pulls out of Commonwealth Games

Ailing Rice pulls out of Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice has pulled out of this year's Commonwealth Games to have shoulder surgery in the hope of being fit enough to compete at the 2012 London Games.

Export curb likely on rice, wheat, sugar and cotton

Export curb likely on rice, wheat, sugar and cotton

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Govt uneasy at prices, availability for domestic consumption.

Zardari wanted UN to quiz Rice, Karzai

Zardari wanted UN to quiz Rice, Karzai

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Zardari is "said to have quietly given names of four international personalities--Former US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, Saudi Arabian intelligence chief Prince Muqran bin Abdul Aziz and the UAE intelligence chief to the UN inquiry commission to ask them: how did they know the secret in advance that Benazir Bhutto would be killed?" The News Daily reported on Thursday.

End N-programme, Rice tells Iran

End N-programme, Rice tells Iran

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Maintaining that the US and its allies are still leaving the door open for diplomacy, Rice reiterated that Iran will have to stop its nuclear programme before negotiations can begin.

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.

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.

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Is Condoleezza Rice going to be Romney's running mate?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

American diplomat Condoleezza Rice has been listed as the top vice-presidential candidate in Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney's campaign, a new report has found. The Drudge Report, the conservative website, claims that Rice is the new frontrunner to be Romney's running mate in the November 6 elections.

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: 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.

US rice sector hit by EU, Cuba ban

US rice sector hit by EU, Cuba ban

Rediff.com16 May 2007

Ban on US rice by the European Union and Cuba is turning out to be detrimental for the American rice sector as the commodity may found it tough to get buyers now.

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.

India topples Thailand as world's largest rice exporter

India topples Thailand as world's largest rice exporter

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

The rice export increased by 1.75 million tonnes to a record 9.75 million tonnes in 2012.

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.

Gates praises Indian rice that can withstand flood

Gates praises Indian rice that can withstand flood

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Bill Gates, a frequent visitor to India, had a firsthand experience of this variety of rice when he visited the country last year.

'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!'

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.

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!

Rice speaks to Musharraf over phone

Rice speaks to Musharraf over phone

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Rice speaks to Musharraf over phone

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.

Australia's former Olympic champ Rice bids adieu to swimming

Australia's former Olympic champ Rice bids adieu to swimming

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

Australia's triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice announced her retirement from competitive swimming at the age of 25 on Wednesday.

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.

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.

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."

Import duty on rice scrapped till Sep 2010

Import duty on rice scrapped till Sep 2010

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Sources had said in a meeting last month, the empowered group of ministers on food, headed by finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, had recommended that the import duty on rice be scrapped.