News for 'food choices'

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Have You Tried A Pinwheel Samosa?

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Or makhni pasta? Timbits or donut holes? Time you headed to Tim Hortons.

Presence of natural MSG not an offence: Food regulator

Presence of natural MSG not an offence: Food regulator

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

This move gives clean chit to noodles and pastas containing MSG.

Economic survey suggests food coupons for the poor

Economic survey suggests food coupons for the poor

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

The report noted that the value of food coupons needs to be indexed to food inflation. Public distribution system is a major initiative of the government to ensure food security for the poor.

How safe is the food you are eating?

How safe is the food you are eating?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

The govt's move to once again defer the enforcement of detailed nutritional information on packaged food labels is incomprehensible.

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

How To Keep Your Bones Healthy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

Protein, calcium, vitamin D and other micronutrients play crucial roles in maintaining the health of bones and joints and should be incorporated into your diet, says Dr Sagar Hingrajiya, consultant orthopaedics, Bhailal Amin General Hospital.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

You can now know if you bought a GM food

You can now know if you bought a GM food

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

India might not have started growing genetically modified food crops, but it does import food products that contain GM ingredients. Consumers who buy them have no way of knowing what they contain. The government has come up with guidelines to let you know if the item purchased is genetically modified.

Healthy eating: Facts vs fiction

Healthy eating: Facts vs fiction

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Our parents brought us up with some accepted notions about food, and we pass these on to our children. But how much of what we were told is actually true?

Millet Recipes Modiji Would Love!

Millet Recipes Modiji Would Love!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Can't get enough of millets? Try these recipes from Rediff Food.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.

Ramdev's Patanjali to shift food park from UP, blames Yogi govt

Ramdev's Patanjali to shift food park from UP, blames Yogi govt

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

However, the UP government said it has given one more month to Patanjali to meet the conditions required to get the final approval.

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Can RBI Win The War On Inflation?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

'There are occasions when the prices of individual items like food raise inflation; then supply-side measures must be taken.' 'But if there is continued inflation, it means liquidity is aggravating the situation.'

Railway passengers will soon get a meal of their choice

Railway passengers will soon get a meal of their choice

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

The system will give a boost to regional trade and business.

Food Security Bill faces fresh challenge

Food Security Bill faces fresh challenge

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Experts say the Bill should include higher-value food items than just cereals

Four food habits to avoid at work

Four food habits to avoid at work

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Tanya Munshi explains four dietary no-nos when it comes to eating at the office.

CAT 2009: Eat right, stay sharp

CAT 2009: Eat right, stay sharp

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Some smart food choices that you should make that will make sure your performance on the big day is 100 per cent.

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Coffee Aroma Is Spreading Across India

Rediff.com16 May 2024

India has been a tea sipping society. But the aromatic wave of coffee culture is wafting across it.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Non-vegetarian food arrives in Madras high court campus canteens

4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy

4 Habits To Keep Your Heart Healthy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Food (ahara) and lifestyle (vihara) have a major impact on the health of your heart.

'Lalit Modi threatened to end my career'

'Lalit Modi threatened to end my career'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

'There was one senior player who wanted to spoil my name.'

How fat-free food is making you fat

How fat-free food is making you fat

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Don't fall for the 'fat-free' fad. Eat healthy, manage portion control, stick to natural foods and exercise. This the only way you can lose weight and keep it off!

Why you must stop eating food at your desk

Why you must stop eating food at your desk

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

A recent study has found that eating food with pungent smell can adversely affect productivity.

Enjoy home-cooked local food in trains soon!

Enjoy home-cooked local food in trains soon!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

Passengers can now look forward to enjoying home cooked local food supplied by self-help groups during their train journey.

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Recipe: Taruna's Kabuli Channa Pulau

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

This one-pot meal goes well with Boondi Raita.

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Reliving the Portuguese terror in Goa

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

An exclusive extract from Richard Zimler's compelling look at the Inquisition in Goa.

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

As people get rich, they end up losing the health advantage of food availability.

Arjuna's eye not enough to tame inflation: Das

Arjuna's eye not enough to tame inflation: Das

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

"We have to stand in readiness to go beyond keeping Arjuna's eye to deploying policy instruments, if necessary" to contain inflation, said Reserve Bank Governor Shaktikanta Das on Thursday. Headline consumer price index-based inflation projection for the second quarter of 2023-24 has been revised up substantially, primarily due to the price shock from vegetables, at 6.2 per cent by the RBI form 5.2 per cent estimated in June. Unveiling the bi-monthly monetary policy, Governor Das said the moderation in headline inflation to 4.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2023-24 was in line with the projections set out in the June MPC meeting.

10 FABULOUS tips to cut your calories!

10 FABULOUS tips to cut your calories!

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Eating upto 500 calories less than you currently do does NOT require a complete overhaul of your diet. Just a nip here and a tuck there may be all that you need!

Batman grew up eating Indian food!

Batman grew up eating Indian food!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2018

Christian Bale on India, Mowgli and choices.

Why is Food Security Bill severely flawed

Why is Food Security Bill severely flawed

Rediff.com28 Aug 2013

While the motives of the Bill are of course laudable, there is every likelihood that the consequences of its passage will be dire.

Recipe: Bethica's Cauliflower Rice

Recipe: Bethica's Cauliflower Rice

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

It's low on carbs and high on fibre.

What are the world's healthiest foods?

What are the world's healthiest foods?

Rediff.com27 Aug 2008

ONQI is a new rating system designed to evaluate foods from the healthiest (100) to the least nutritious (1).

Super Sari Babe Ayesha Singh

Super Sari Babe Ayesha Singh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Inside the television actress' wardrobe of cocktail-ready saris.

10 foods to keep your arteries clean

10 foods to keep your arteries clean

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

Clogged arteries in different parts of the body can lead to multiple medical conditions, but you'll be amazed to know that just as there are foods that clog them up, there are a few that will clean them as well.

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

5 Yummy Dishes Made With Leftovers

Rediff.com2 May 2024

What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Why K V Kamath calls Indian banking system the best in 50 years

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'I don't think we have ever seen such alignment of everything that we need in the banking sector.'

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Discover India's 10 Great Lakes

Rediff.com20 May 2024

Which are India's most impressive lakes? Choose and journey there now!

Recipe: Taruna's Kathal Sabzi

Recipe: Taruna's Kathal Sabzi

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Jackfruit curry is an unsual dish to make and keeps both vegetarians and non-vegetarians happy.