News for 'food initiative'

Rabobank plans food equity fund

Rabobank plans food equity fund

Rediff.com5 Nov 2005

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Reliance Takes Another Bite At Dairy

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

This is the Mukesh Ambani-led company's second entry into the dairy segment and it will directly compete with Amul and Mother Dairy.

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Carlsen's health battle vs Praggnanandhaa's mastery

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The conclusive champion of this tournament is set to be determined on Thursday.

Walmart keen to retail processed food in India

Walmart keen to retail processed food in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A leading Brazilian poultry company has also expressed keen interest in joining hands with Kishore Biyani's Future Group to sell their products in the country

In a first, BSF installs beehives on India-Bangladesh fence to check crimes

In a first, BSF installs beehives on India-Bangladesh fence to check crimes

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Ayush ministry has been roped in by the BSF for the project. The ministry has provided the border-guarding force with the beehives and required expertise to fix those on the alloy-made "smart fence".

Drool! These food miniatures will brighten your day

Drool! These food miniatures will brighten your day

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Biryani, appam, dosa, upma, vada pav...name it and you'll find it here.

Awaiting branded food on trains? Wait for some more time!

Awaiting branded food on trains? Wait for some more time!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2014

Rail travellers will have to wait for a few more days to get branded, ready-to-eat eals on their journeys as Railways and packaged food manufacturers are busy sorting out pricing issues.

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Maldivian Prez praises Xi, China amid row with India

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

During his just-concluded visit to China, Muizzu, regarded as a pro-China leader, sought to align Maldives closer to Beijing and both countries elevated their ties to a strategic partnership.

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

'Sandeshkhali incident was made to happen': Mamata slams BJP

Rediff.com18 Feb 2024

"Not a single woman (from Sandeshkhali) has lodged any FIR. It was me who directed the police to lodge a suo motu case. Our block president has been arrested," she said.

Revealed: Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart's IPO Plans

Revealed: Swiggy, Ola, Flipkart's IPO Plans

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Layoffs, corporate restructuring, governance and most importantly profitability: The 14 Indian startups that plan IPOs this year are pulling out all the stops to ensure successful market debuts.

51% FDI likely in food retailing

51% FDI likely in food retailing

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Ni-kshay Mitra: Crowdfunding To Fight TB

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

This would be India's largest crowd-funded programme to help patients with a particular disease.

Interim Budget: No Big Bang Announcements On Cards

Interim Budget: No Big Bang Announcements On Cards

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

If the Budget makes no big announcements on new schemes, projects, or tax giveaways, the government would face a major political dilemma as it may have to reluctantly consider shunning the practice of unveiling pre-election sops to woo voters, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Kerala to set up mobile labs to test quality of food products

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

The government had also stepped up its vigil at check posts.

Tech IPO Boom With Easing Headwinds

Tech IPO Boom With Easing Headwinds

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

'The success of one or two IPOs does not dictate whether the upcoming IPOs will be successful or not, but it certainly indicates that the markets and investors are enthusiastic about startup IPOs.'

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

CAA is Modi's guarantee to provide citizenship: PM

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

His comments come against the backdrop of a campaign by Opposition parties, including the Trinamool Congress, which has claimed that applying for CAA would turn legal citizens into foreigners.

Biyani dreams big in food business

Biyani dreams big in food business

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

With inauguration of Tumkur food park, he has ambitious plans in the segment.

Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives, India closely monitors move

Chinese research vessel heading to Maldives, India closely monitors move

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The timing coincides with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu's recent state visit to China, aimed at strengthening ties.

PM launches food for work programme

PM launches food for work programme

Rediff.com14 Nov 2004

The programme will initially cover 150 most backward districts of the country.

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

'North-South Divide Is Very Worrying'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Every Indian who is concerned about the unity, integrity and the map of India should be worried about this growing divide.'

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Modi to announce new initiatives for SC/ST entrepreneurs next week

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The National SC/ST Hub, under the micro, small and medium enterprises ministry, with an initial outlay of Rs 490 crore, will work towards strengthening market access/linkage, monitoring, capacity building, leveraging financial support schemes and sharing industry-best practices.

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Now, live larvae found in Nestle's baby food!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

In yet another blow for Nestle India, live larvae and worms have been found in their milk powder in Coimbatore.

Cong resolves to make INDIA an 'electoral success'

Cong resolves to make INDIA an 'electoral success'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

The Congress on Saturday resolved to make the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) an 'ideological and electoral success' to free the country from 'divisive politics' and ensure that people get a government that is sensitive and accountable.

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Tamil Nadu film producer, who was expelled by DMK, held in drugs case

Rediff.com9 Mar 2024

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Saturday said it has arrested Jaffer Sadiq, a Tamil Nadu-based alleged dealer of narcotics, in connection with an international drugs trafficking investigation case.

India's food law to protect poor from price volatility: Minister

India's food law to protect poor from price volatility: Minister

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

Addressing a separate session on world food security, Thomas said that India's food law marks a paradigm shift in approach to food security -- from being a welfare measure to rights-based approach.

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Day 7 of tunnel rescue: Vertical drilling to begin soon

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Larger diameter pipes have also been inserted up to a length of 42 metres through the debris on Sunday morning to provide enough food and other essentials to the trapped workers, a control room set up at the site said.

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

'Taxing Billionaires Is Not A Bad Idea'

Rediff.com15 May 2024

'If we want real democracy, the economy itself will need to be democratised.'

Shares of Zomato rise above their IPO price after more than a year

Shares of Zomato rise above their IPO price after more than a year

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Shares of online food delivery aggregator Zomato rose above their initial public offering price after more than a year. The stock hit an intraday high of Rs 76.3 per share before settling at Rs 75.8. The company had priced its shares at Rs 76 during Rs 9,375-crore IPO in July 2021.

Sun Pharma recalls over 34k bottles of generic drug in US

Sun Pharma recalls over 34k bottles of generic drug in US

Rediff.com11 Feb 2023

Drug major Sun Pharma is recalling over 34,000 bottles of a generic medication, used to treat high blood pressure, in the US market due to failed dissolution testing. As per the US Food and Drug Administration's Enforcement Report, the US-based arm of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries is recalling lots of Diltiazem Hydrochloride extended-release capsules which are used to treat angina, high blood pressure and some types of irregular heartbeats.

Foodpanda, Uber Eats eye 3rd slot in online food delivery

Foodpanda, Uber Eats eye 3rd slot in online food delivery

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

The duo spent almost $400 million in 2018 on rapid expansion as well as discounting to gain new customers, and Uber Eats has managed to edge out Foodpanda by 2 million orders.

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.

168 CRPF jawans fall ill with suspected food poisoning, probe ordered

168 CRPF jawans fall ill with suspected food poisoning, probe ordered

Rediff.com2 Apr 2017

Initial investigations suggested that the jawans fell ill after consuming fish curry.

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Corporate India on overdrive to celebrate Ram Mandir inauguration

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

As Ayodhya readies itself for the glittering, much-awaited consecration ceremony of the Ram Mandir on January 22, and as millions of pilgrims and devotees pour into the holy city for the momentous event, companies are rushing to do their bit and be a part of the mega celebrations. Some are offering a part of their profits as donations, telcos are beefing up the number of cellular towers to ensure better connectivity, and there are those distributing jalebis and food platters.

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The ninth episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8 sees Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn grace the couch along with Director Rohit Shetty.

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

I gave up junk food and lost 16 kg in 5 months

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Pranav Bodani, 29, from Pune shares his story.

India to be world's top food producer

India to be world's top food producer

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Once a food deficit economy, India is poised to become the leading food nation of the world, thanks to a number of governmental initiatives and investment opportunities across various areas of agriculture.

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Manmohan Singh, Chief Architect Of Modi's Schemes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Both prime ministers believed in crafting schemes to help the common man. Modi used quite effectively the instruments Dr Singh introduced. In assessing Modi's success with many schemes, Dr Singh's fundamental work should not be ignored, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Anxiety Behind Modi's Banswara Speech?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

In the coming days, unless Modi tones down the communal spiel, it will be clear that anxiety continues to drive his mind and clouds his judgment, observes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.