News for 'food initiative'

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: WHO

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

More lives in Gaza are at risk from diseases than bombings, warns the World Health Organisation (WHO) amid the ongoing Israeli siege, Al Jazeera reported.

'Real love comes and goes'

'Real love comes and goes'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2024

'What happened to Raj and Simran after running away on the train at the end of DDLJ 20 years later? Have they become flatmates instead of lovers? What happens when the initial chemistry has worn off and love becomes a habit? This has always fascinated me.'

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Maruti, Mahindra, Audi, Hyundai extend support to customers in cyclone-hit TN, AP

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Maruti Suzuki India, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai Motor and luxury car maker Audi have extended support to customers in cyclone and flood affected regions of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh. In a statement, Maruti Suzuki India said it has collaborated with its dealer partners and made several arrangements at its workshops. As soon as the news about the cyclone 'Michaung' was reported, the company proactively sent out 7 lakh SMS alerts containing precautionary steps to its customers to ensure that even before the cyclone hits, customers could take precautionary measures to safeguard their cars against potential damage, it said in a statement.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

Amazon in initial talks to buy stake in Airtel: Sources

Amazon in initial talks to buy stake in Airtel: Sources

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

While the investment amount could not be immediately ascertained, a report pegged it at about $2 billion.

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

India, EFTA sign $100-billion free trade pact

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Domestic customers will get access to high-quality Swiss products such as watches, chocolates, biscuits, and clocks at lower prices as India will phase out customs duties under its trade pact with the EFTA bloc on these goods over a period of time. India and the four-European nation bloc EFTA signed a trade and economic partnership agreement (TEPA) on Sunday to boost trade and investments between the two regions. The European Free Trade Association (EFTA) members are Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

Volume recovery crucial for Marico's growth in FY25

Volume recovery crucial for Marico's growth in FY25

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Marico's January-March quarter (Q4) results were slightly better than consensus. Revenue was up by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,280 crore. Ebitda grew by 12.5 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 440 crore. Adjusted PAT was up 10.3 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 320 crore.

The Junk Food Conundrum

The Junk Food Conundrum

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools?

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Naturals Ice Cream: Amazing Start-Up Story

Rediff.com18 May 2024

When its founder, Raghunandan Kamath, took a calculated risk, his Bollywood customers backed him all the way, say Rohith Potti and Pooja Bhula.

How Railways plans to serve healthy food to passengers

How Railways plans to serve healthy food to passengers

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Indian Railways to bring on board ready-to-eat food companies

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

IndiGo, Mumbai airport get notices over passengers eating on tarmac

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The sources said the aircraft was allotted a remote bay C-33 instead of a Contact Stand, an aircraft parking stand that is suitable for walking passengers to and from an aircraft from an allocated boarding gate. This further added to passenger woes and deprived them the opportunity to avail basic facilities like rest rooms and refreshments at the terminal, they added.

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

'Historically, 2023 is the best year for India-US ties'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

The relationship between the US and India has been very productive, in particular on the trade and technology front, and 2023 can be considered the best year historically for bilateral ties, according to a former top American trade official. Arun Kumar, an Indian-American, who served as the assistant secretary of Commerce for Global Markets and director general of the US and Foreign Commercial Service (USFCS) during the Obama administration, said this during an interview with PTI in Washington. "Looking back on 2023, it was a very productive year for the US-India relationship, by many accounts the best year historically," he said.

Why does food make your mouth water?

Why does food make your mouth water?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

When you smell, see or even imagine that you are going to eat food, a signal is sent to your brain's salivary centre.

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Love food and tech? These jobs are calling you!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Did you know that a food security officer in a leading company can earn upto $84,000 a year by just protecting data?

Practicing Hindu, never ate beef, clarifies YouTuber Jani over Puri temple row

Practicing Hindu, never ate beef, clarifies YouTuber Jani over Puri temple row

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

Jani said that as a food blogger, she has informed people about local cuisines of various places and that's what happened in Kerala video, whose screenshots are being used.

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Why RCB Will Wear Green Against RR

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

'RCB is the world's first carbon neutral cricket team and the foremost cricket franchise in the world.'

Rollout of new PLIs unlikely as govt eyes 'course correction'

Rollout of new PLIs unlikely as govt eyes 'course correction'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

The government has decided to hold off introducing the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for additional sectors until it verifies the efficacy of existing initiatives. Top government officials have received mixed feedback on the scheme, including insights from the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, people aware of the matter said. "There are no new PLI schemes in the offing.

Gut Health Key To Prevent Chronic Illnesses

Gut Health Key To Prevent Chronic Illnesses

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Maintaining the balance of gut microbiota is important as an imbalance, also known as dysbiosis, can cause or aggravate different diseases, including but not limited to digestive problems such as inflammatory bowel syndrome, mental health issues like anxiety and depression and menstrual problems.

ADAG bites into food business

ADAG bites into food business

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

To launch in BIG Cinemas in India, abroad. Brother Mukesh Ambani might be the king of retail, but Anil Ambani's ADAG is getting ready to make its presence felt in branded food products

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

When Was Butter Chicken Created?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The genesis of India's most-loved dish may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Lok Sabha polls: World's largest peacetime movement of men and machine

Lok Sabha polls: World's largest peacetime movement of men and machine

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

Around 1.5 crore polling and security personnel, about 55 lakh EVMs and four lakh vehicles will be deployed for the polls, according to the poll authority.

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

'Modi Fatigue Has Set In'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

'Modigate is snowballing into a huge thing with the electorate. The BJP is in for huge punishment by the electorate.'

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Unlisted Shares Market Is Buzzing

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The dealers operating in the space have jumped nearly three times over the past two years.

India plans 2 new initiatives to boost farm sector

India plans 2 new initiatives to boost farm sector

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh announced that the National Food Security Mission would be formally launched from Andhra Pradesh.

Ration depot holder loses licence for forcing people to buy flag to get food

Ration depot holder loses licence for forcing people to buy flag to get food

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

People at a PDS shop in Hemda village in Karnal district were allegedly forced to buy Rs 20 tri-colour flags otherwise they won't get a ration.

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Should Dhoni Have Done This Ad?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

It is a pity that he does not take his youth influencer role more seriously and align his brand endorsements more responsibly, notes Kanika Datta.

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Growth gains, dividend yield to support ITC stock

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

ITC highlighted that legal cigarettes account for 9 per cent of tobacco consumption in India, but 80 per cent of tax collection is from tobacco products. While illicit cigarettes account for roughly one-third of the market share, legal cigarette volumes have recovered to around 96 per cent of peak FY13 volumes, after dipping to 70 per cent in FY21.

Avoid these 7 foods at work

Avoid these 7 foods at work

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Having desserts along with lunch could also be the reason for your lack of productivity.

Street Signs: Zomato's share snapback, DOMS soars at 60%, and more

Street Signs: Zomato's share snapback, DOMS soars at 60%, and more

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

After a sharp rally in the equities market this year, investors could be better off rotating some funds towards the debt market. Experts believe several tailwinds could spur bond market returns over the next 12-18 months. These include India's robust macroeconomics, declining inflation, and the imminent passive flows of close to Rs 2.5 trillion on account of domestic sovereign bonds getting included in the JP Morgan global indices.

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill through rubble

Uttarkashi tunnel collapse: Rescuers to drill through rubble

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Rescuers at the under-construction tunnel collapse site in Uttarkashi on Tuesday initiated the process of inserting large-diameter mild steel pipes through the rubble using an auger machine to rescue the 40 workers trapped for two days now, officials said.

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Key highlights of G20 New Delhi Leaders' declaration

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the adoption of the New Delhi Leaders Declaration, a significant victory for India's G20 presidency that came amid increasing tensions and divergent views over the Ukraine conflict.

Unexpected foods that aid weight loss

Unexpected foods that aid weight loss

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

Omitting a food group totally is not a good idea, but you can check the portions of the so-called forbidden foods. You can still lose weight while including these items in your diet.

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The decision was taken after a suggestion from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

PM launches food for work plan

PM launches food for work plan

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

AI translates PM's speech at Tamil meet in real time

AI translates PM's speech at Tamil meet in real time

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached out to the attendees of the Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi with his speech being translated for the audience in real-time using artificial intelligence.

Food inflation to decline soon, assures Pranab

Food inflation to decline soon, assures Pranab

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

The minister recalled the steps taken by the government to deal with general inflation, which was in the negative zone in June-August, 2009, and had since risen to 9.9 per cent in March, 2010.

Zomato stock rally may show signs of exhaustion from here on: Analysts

Zomato stock rally may show signs of exhaustion from here on: Analysts

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

India's first-ever listed new-age company, Zomato, has seen a meteoric rise in its stock price in calendar year 2023 (CY23), rising 70.75 per cent during this period as compared to 9.5 per cent rise in the S&P BSE Sensex. From being the second worst hit new-age stock in CY22, crashing 57 per cent on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), the stock hit the Rs 100-mark for the first time since January 2022 in late August. The stellar run in the stock - only after PB Fintech and One97 Communications-owned Paytm, analysts say, may be coming to an end, at least for now.

Q3 sees startups turn a profitable corner

Q3 sees startups turn a profitable corner

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

The third quarter (Q3) of 2023-24 (FY24) has proven to be pivotal, witnessing some startups turning profitable and others enhancing their performance as their businesses finally begin to deliver. Startups like Delhivery, Zomato, PolicyBazaar, Mamaearth, and Nykaa have either become profitable or improved their profit margins in Q3FY24. A renewed focus on profitability, supported by operational efficiencies, expense rein-in, and robust demand during the festival season, has empowered companies to strengthen their performance.

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

SAARC is in trouble basically because ...: Jaishankar in veiled attack on Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

The external affairs minister said the SAARC is in trouble as one of its members has been supporting terrorism.