McDonald's problems couldn't have surfaced at a worse time. Cut-throat competition, rapid expansion and a slowdown in consumer spending in the wake of demonetisation have seriously dented the overall quick-service restaurant business.
President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday night hosted a dinner for visiting South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation leaders and Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the guests were treated to a variety of dishes drawn from various parts of the country.
It also directed the BSF to produce before it the investigation report and the steps it has taken with regard to allegations levelled by Yadav.
'On the flight back to India, four full days after I had eaten at home, I had my first -- and very welcome -- meal, and recall asking the air hostess if there were more portions of dal than the helping she had served me,' says Kishore Singh.
From 0% to 28%, here's the breakup of what attracts how much GST.
With its image taking a severe beating, the Aam Aadmi Party is contemplating to sack Jitender Singh Tomar as Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is understood to be very "upset" over the entire fracas involving the former's allegedly fake academic degrees.
Rediff readers share their experiences of eating on Indian trains.
The new entrants are young, enterprising Chinese men and women who want to tap into the promising Indian market.
From Rafale relief to heat on realtors, 10 landmark Supreme Court judgments in 2018.
The humble Indian dal has found itself in Lonely Planet's Ultimate Eatlist. Here are some exciting dal recipes you can try.
Spending some time on sets of this sports film was a fun experience, says Jahnavi Patel.
Or is all of media being re-invented, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
The XUV300, Mahindra's second compact SUV, is so packed with segment-firsts that it is sure to send shockwaves among competitors.
'If prices of everyday consumption don't come down, employment doesn't pick up, 2020 will not be a happy year for anyone but the super rich,' notes Sherna Gandhy.
The FSSAI issued an order to test more brands of noodles, pastas.
Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.
If you don't design a winning culture, a culture will get created by default. And, most often than not, it's not pretty, says well-known Indian American venture capitalist, Desh Deshpande.
With a 20 hour average delay, the New Jalpaiguri Express is the queen among late-running trains.
There's more to this country than just the Northern Lights.
Sridevi talks about living a life marked by wellness and the secret to her beautiful skin and perfect body.
Maggi's reach is now close to some three million outlets.
Donald Trump is the "man who can lead the US to a better future", his former bitter critic and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said, asserting that he was impressed by the President-elect's post victory speeches and selection of his team members, including Nikki Haley.
'All my life I've walked into hotel rooms and headed straight to the tea tray to make myself cup after relaxing cup of tea in that kettle, never once considering that somebody may have boiled their undies in it,' says Mitali Saran.
Bollywood's 'bad boy' continues to be a fan favourite despite his many personal troubles.
Gaurav Laha shares his weightloss journey.
You'll end up being more satisfied, eat your food without guilt and be healthier.
'No cash,no problem,' says Aparna Verma who has survived without cash from the time PM Modi announced the 'note ban'.
These will not only help you lose weight but stay healthy as well.
Marriott has the best breakfast in town. New Delhi airport has the best stores. Kishore Singh on the good, bad and worst among hotels, airports and airlines.
'My simple instruction to every IBM salesperson is, "When you go to the customer, use less of this (he points to his mouth) and more of this (ear)".' 'Talk less, listen more",' Karan Bajwa tells Raghu Krishnan.
Why order Chicken 65 from a restaurant when you can make it at home?
"Rather than putting pressure on the businesspeople of the Manufacturing Council & Strategy & Policy Forum, I am ending both. Thank you all!" Trump said in a tweet.
Gujarati popular dish kela methi nu shaak, mouth-watering chicken chettinad from Tamil Nadu, Punjab's dal makhani and Bengali dish Potol Dorma will be served at a private dinner hosted by President Pranab Mukherjee for visiting foreign dignitaries on Monday.
Persistence is the name of the game, says Vineet Bajpai.
From traditional Nepali thali to Gujarati basundi with jalebi, it was a lavish vegetarian spread of cuisines laid out for the SAARC leaders as they met in the cooler climes of exotic Dhulikhel resort for a retreat session.
India needs a 1,000 more Ashoka universities, Naukri.com Founder Sanjeev Bikhchandani tells Anjuli Bhargava.
Never reheat fats and oils. Add less salt while cooking.
Congress nominee from Sivaganga and Finance Minister P Chidambaram's son Karti Chidambaram says he has been working for the party since 1996.
Total Siyappa is so insipid, it implores your mind to wander off every few minutes.
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