The tea sector may see a crop loss of 50 per cent (around Rs150 crore) while the damages owing to landslides washing away a 100-acre plantation in Wayanad are yet to be accounted for.
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
It's time to surprise your sibling with these delightful Raksha Bandhan treats.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh tells us how to make Indian rice pudding with date palm jaggery.
Treat yourself to these sweet delights.
Wow your guests with these delicious modak preparations.
Kaju Katli, Chum Chum, Puran Poli -- stars share their favourite Diwali recipes.
Recipes by Chef M A Sayyad at the Ranbanka Palace.
Chitra R shares some traditional festive recipes from Tamil Nadu.
Indulge your sweet tooth with this delicious recipe. Got a fav recipe? Share it with us!
Here's how to make butterless, flourless cashew cookies.
A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
Getahead readers share some of their favourite Holi recipes. Here's how to prepare mawa gujiya, narangi sharbet and more
Impress your guests with these delightful Holi recipes.
It is easy to make, crunchy to eat and requires no cooking.
Mahafrin Gotla Umrigar offers you a taste of authentic Parsi food.
Did you know that turmeric can help prevent cancer? That garlic can cure toothaches?
Rediff reader Amal Nandy from Bhopal shares this recipe that you can't say no to.
It's the king of fruit and this is the season, so enjoy this delicious fresh dessert made of mango and curd.
What are you cooking this Christmas? Share your recipes!
Senior Sous Chef Vijesh Modi at The Deltin, Daman shares four easy but impressive recipes.
The smoky chicken pairs beautifully with warm flatbread.
Rediff reader and food blogger Srividhya Ravikumar shares a scrumptious Kasi Halwa recipe. You can share yours too!
Rediff reader Daphne sent us recipes of Broccoli and Walnut Soup, Galouti Kabab, Gushtaba, Roast Leg of Lamb and Mutton Rogan Josh.
Bhagyashree Zore shares a traditional recipe.
An absolutely melt-in-your-mouth potatoes steeped in a creamy yoghurt gravy.
Traditionally made from peanuts, this candy also comes in different variants now.
Rediff reader Baishali Ghosh shares a rich and traditional curry made from cauliflower and peas.
Executive Chef Avinash Kumar of Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares three interesting recipes to try this Holi.
Rediff reader Asiya from Hyderabad sent us this recipe.
The delicious sweet made from rava and coconut is an absolute delight.
Reader Sarani Tarafder tells us how to make Jalebis in 30 minutes.
These recipes are simple and will give a festive twist to your Christmas party.
India plans to launch electronic auction of spices by July this year as part of efforts by the Spices Board to make the country a global hub for processing and marketing of spices.
We bring you a simple recipe to sweeten up the festive season.
Food blogger Siddhi Panchal shares her Diwali recipes. You can share yours too!
On Ganesh Chaturthi, welcome the elephant god with this traditional, easy-to-make recipe.
Special treats to celebrate your special bond.
Food blogger Swayampurna Mishra tells you how to make tasty chicken at home.
US-based food blogger Smruti Shah shares this easy-to-make recipe for Diwali
