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Food served on paper sheets: MP school principal suspended

Food served on paper sheets: MP school principal suspended

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

An acting principal of a government-run school in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district was suspended for negligence after students were allegedly served food on sheets of paper from old notebooks.

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

How This 24 YO Baker Started A Food Truck

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

When her parents insisted Rajini Bhargava pursue an MBA, she presented them the idea of investing in a food truck.

NO Indian Food On 100 Worst Dishes!

NO Indian Food On 100 Worst Dishes!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

TasteAtlas has put together its list of 100 Worst Rated Foods in the World.

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Serve Up Love With Perfect Pairings: Food & Wine Guide

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

This Valentine's Day, put together a 10/10 meal with just the right liquor, be it a wine or a malt.

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Food Tales And A Wedding To Remember

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!

10 Foods That Are Good For Your Gut

10 Foods That Are Good For Your Gut

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Your gut hosts diverse microbes affecting health, mood, and metabolism. Diet shapes gut bacteria, influencing well-being. Here's a list of 10 healthy foods to boost good bacteria and support gut health.

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

10 Must-Eat Foods for Better Health

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

In 2026, try and include these 10 crucial foods in your diet.

Racing Audi mows down food stalls in Jaipur, 1 killed

Racing Audi mows down food stalls in Jaipur, 1 killed

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

One person was killed and at least 16 people were injured after a speeding luxury car ploughed into roadside food stalls in a crowded area in Jaipur, police said.

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

6 Special Foods For Goddess Saraswati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

On the eve of Saraswati Puja, devotees traditionally prepare a yellow-coloured prasad for the Goddess of Knowledge. The offering can vary from Kolkata's Bhoger Khichuri to Motichoor Ladoos -- each region having their own sacred bhog, but always something yellow, the goddess' fave rang.

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Wholesale price inflation rises to 1.81% in Jan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Wholesale price inflation extended upward momentum for the third straight month, at 1.81 per cent in January, driven by an uptick in prices of food, non-food articles, and manufactured items on a month-on-month basis, government data showed on Monday.

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Recipe: Kale-Walnut Pesto Penne

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Cooking up pasta with pesto made from kale, tofu, walnuts and basil makes for an intriguing dish far more gourmet than you can imagine.

Rajasthan Recipes: Safed Maas, Dhoongar Laal Chicken

Rajasthan Recipes: Safed Maas, Dhoongar Laal Chicken

Rediff.com1 days ago

The cuisine of Rajasthan is primarily vegetarian, is also known for its delicious meat dishes.

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Agricultural shift from subsidies to sustainability may be the way ahead

Rediff.com1 days ago

India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.

E-Power: 8 Foods With The Most Vitamin E

E-Power: 8 Foods With The Most Vitamin E

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that shields cells from damage. Find it in abundance in nuts, oils, fish, veggies, and fruits, suggests Healthline.

Bizarre Bites: 7 Of The World's Strangest Foods

Bizarre Bites: 7 Of The World's Strangest Foods

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The world is full of daring delicacies that we are not sure we would like to take a bite of. One person's culinary delight might be another person's food horror show.

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Food delivery platforms employed 1.37 million in FY24, says NCAER

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The food delivery platform sector in India employed 1.37 million workers in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24) and is growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3 per cent, estimates a new report released by the Delhi-based think tank National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER).

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

'FIR or privilege motion, I will fight for farmers': Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of being 'anti-farmer' and 'selling' the country through the India-US interim trade deal, vowing to stand strongly with farmers.

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Women commission to probe egg extraction racket as chilling details emerge

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Maharashtra State Women's Commission is investigating a major illegal human egg extraction racket in Thane district, where vulnerable women were exploited for multiple donation cycles using forged documents. The investigation revealed unauthorized IVF clinic operations and unqualified individuals administering medical procedures.

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

India Weigh In On Top-Order Tweak After SA Loss

Rediff.com4 days ago

India assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate says adding Sanju Samson to the top order is under discussion after the SA loss, reveals Abhishek's food poisoning battle.

'Koi mai ka laal...': FM's strong retort to Rahul's 'sold India' remark

'Koi mai ka laal...': FM's strong retort to Rahul's 'sold India' remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched a strong attack on Rahul Gandhi and the Congress party, accusing them of compromising India's interests on the world stage and selling out farmers and the poor during their time in power.

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint study by Asian Development Bank and PwC has recommended.

8 Top Nutritious Foods

8 Top Nutritious Foods

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Supercharge your diet with some of these most nutritious foods on the planet! Packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre, protein they MUST be part of your diet.

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Seek Lord Ganesha's Blessings

Arjun Tendulkar, Saaniya Seek Lord Ganesha's Blessings

Rediff.com1 days ago

In a quiet and spiritual ceremony ahead of their wedding celebrations, Arjun Tendulkar visited Jamnagar with his fiance Saaniya Chandok to seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Vijayan Reflects on Life, Influences in Interview

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan reflects on his childhood, political journey, and personal influences in a recent interview, discussing his early reading habits, experiences with political violence, and his approach to governance.

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

'Who will work then?': SC slams freebies culture

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

The court made the remarks while reviewing a petition from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Ltd. regarding free electricity distribution policies.

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Bihari Recipe: Dal ki Dulhan

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dal Dulhan is a warming traditional dish from Bihar, says Pratibha Kumari Singh, often prepared on relaxed family days when something hearty yet homely is desired.

Inflation may stay benign: RBI deputy guv

Inflation may stay benign: RBI deputy guv

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's retail inflation, which has stayed below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) 4 per cent target in recent times, is likely to remain benign in the coming months, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said in a speech, on Friday, which was uploaded on the central bank's website on Tuesday. Headline inflation dipped to multi-year lows of around 1.5-2.8 per cent in late 2025.

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Recipe: Cranberry Pulihora

Rediff.com3 days ago

Bethica Das experiments with cranberries to make an enticing kind of Tamarind Rice.

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

T20 World Cup: When Fearless Kishan, Explosive Pandya Flattened Namibia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Hardik Pandya and Ishan Kishan are representatives of a new generation, unfazed by pace, bounce, or any bowler.

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Tirupati Laddu Reignites Political Battle In Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com6 days ago

With TDP and YSRCP trying to score political points, the sacred laddu may well create a storm in days to come.

12 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate

12 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Dr Aarti Ullal, physician and diabetologist at the Gleneagles Hospital, explains why refrigerating certain foods can do more harm than good.

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

The Gulf Dream That Led To A Palace

Rediff.com7 days ago

After spending 43 years working inside Dubai's royal palace, a man from Kottakkal returned home with nothing but gratitude for the life he lived in extraordinary circumstances.

Recipe: Walnut Pancakes With Maple Walnut Butter

Recipe: Walnut Pancakes With Maple Walnut Butter

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Whip up fluffy, golden Walnut Pancakes and serve it with fragrant maple butter.

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Police Freeze Assets in Cough Syrup Trafficking Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

Kanpur police have frozen assets worth Rs 9.5 crore, including properties, vehicles, and bank accounts, as part of an investigation into an interstate racket involved in trafficking codeine-based cough syrups.

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

'GST rate cuts are beginning to translate into higher consumption'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'Despite a challenging FMCG environment, ITC Foods has grown at or above the industry rate.'

15 Drool-Worthy Kolkata Winter Foods

15 Drool-Worthy Kolkata Winter Foods

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Available only when the chill sets in, grab before it ends.

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi met with farm union leaders to discuss concerns about the India-US trade deal and its potential impact on farmers' livelihoods.