News for 'fruits-and-vegetables'

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Pepsi now wants to make you healthy

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

The cola major expands its portfolio of healthy foods under brands Tropicana and Quaker Oats, looks to bring down its sugar addiction by Apurva Venkat.

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Opt for foods low on salt, high in iron, protein and calcium.

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

All you can eat: Diet tips for cancer patients

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

On World Cancer Day, Dr J B Sharma, Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Delhi based Action Cancer Hospital, lists out some diet dos and don'ts for those undergoing treatment for cancer

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

'India needs businessmen in Parliament'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2019

'When you come through the hassles and struggles of business life, your mind is wired differently.' 'You are more connected to reality,' Akali Dal MP Naresh Gujral tells Rahul Jacob and Archis Mohan

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

5 simple tips to protect your family from smog

Rediff.com12 Nov 2018

Plants like aloe vera, spider plant and neem act as the natural air filters.

Rahul outlines strategy to contain price rise in Cong-ruled states

Rahul outlines strategy to contain price rise in Cong-ruled states

Rediff.com28 Dec 2013

Worried about the adverse impact that price rise could cause to Congress' prospects in Lok Sabha polls, Rahul Gandhi unveiled quick fix policy prescriptions for 12 party-ruled states including reform in PDS and giving farmers a wider choice to sell vegetables and fruits.

Go low-fat: How to make Moong Dal Chaat

Go low-fat: How to make Moong Dal Chaat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Rediff reader Shailja Gonsalves sent us this nutritious chaat recipe. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!

What your heart does not like!

What your heart does not like!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Get rid of these bad habits, says Upendra Kaul.

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

AG Venugopal takes u-turn, now claims Rafale documents not stolen

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He now claims that his submission before the SC was that petitioners in the application used "photocopies of the original" papers, deemed secret by the government.

Retail inflation at 8-month high of 5.4% in June

Retail inflation at 8-month high of 5.4% in June

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

The rate of price rise was at 6.77 per cent in June last year.

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

2G case: Court gives bail to Raja, Kani, Ammal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2014

Former Telecom Minister A Raja, Dravid Munnetra Kazagham MP Kanimozhi and seven others, chargesheeted by the Enforcement Directorate in a 2G scam-related money laundering case, were on Wednesday granted bail by a special Central Bureau of Investigation court.

Kerala to ban vegetables, fruits with high pesticide

Kerala to ban vegetables, fruits with high pesticide

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Registration of vehicles carrying vegetables, fruits mandatory from July 15.

Govt monitoring inflation situation: FinMin

Govt monitoring inflation situation: FinMin

Rediff.com11 Jul 2014

The rise in May Wholesale Price Index based inflation has been mainly on account of 31.44 per cent increase in prices of potato, 19.40 per cent in fruits and 12.75 per cent in rice.

'NDA govt made good start on the economy front'

'NDA govt made good start on the economy front'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Modi took over power in mid-May with high expectations that it would strengthen India's fragile macro economy and faltering investment and growth.

Relishing mangoes this summer will cost you 50-65% more, says a study

Relishing mangoes this summer will cost you 50-65% more, says a study

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Relishing mangoes this summer will cost a lot more as prices of the fruit have shot up by 50-65 per cent as supplies have been hit following unseasonal rain.

The fury of farmers

The fury of farmers

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Loan waivers will never be enough. Reforming the agricultural marketing system is essential to addressing the concerns of farmers in a sustainable manner, says Nitin Desai.

Fruit, vegetable prices push March retail inflation to 8.31%

Fruit, vegetable prices push March retail inflation to 8.31%

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

Retail inflation in March inched up to 8.31 per cent from 8.03 in February, mainly on account of a rise in fruit and vegetable prices.

PHOTOS: Millions pray to setting sun to mark Chhath festival

PHOTOS: Millions pray to setting sun to mark Chhath festival

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

People visit riverbanks during the festival to pay obeisance to the sun god at dawn as well as dusk, preferably just prior to the sunrise and sunset.

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

UK hosts round-table over Indian mango ban

Rediff.com22 May 2014

UK environment minister Lord de Mauley hosted a round-table meeting here with representatives of mango and vegetable importers and exporters from the UK and India, Deputy Indian High Commissioner to the UK Virendra Paul, and senior regulators from Defra and the Food and Environment Research Agency.

Inflation turns negative in Jan but food prices remain high

Inflation turns negative in Jan but food prices remain high

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Inflation in pulses, vegetables and cereals was higher in Jan.

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Delhi riots toll reaches 38 as crime branch takes over cases

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Eleven more deaths were reported on Thursday, taking the total death toll to 38, a senior Delhi Health Department official told PTI.

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

How drones are helping fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Drones are being used for carrying out a host of tasks like surveillance to ensure that people are maintaining social distancing, spreading awareness about COVID-19 in densely populated areas, spraying disinfectants and checking people's temperature

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

First year of college? Relationships can wait!

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Freedom doesn't mean experimenting everything that comes your way. Tread with caution, warns Dr Prakriti Poddar.

War against price rise overriding policy priority: Cong

War against price rise overriding policy priority: Cong

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

War against price rise will remain the "overriding policy priority" of Congress, AICC said on Friday amid a growing feeling in the rank and file that inflation hit the party in the recent Assembly elections where it suffered one of the worst defeats in the recent times.

Your diet guide to get in perfect shape post pregnancy

Your diet guide to get in perfect shape post pregnancy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Dr Aruna Kalra tells you why you must include almonds, grains and veggies in your diet.

Retail inflation jumps to 9-month high at 11.24%

Retail inflation jumps to 9-month high at 11.24%

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Costlier fruits and vegetables such as onions and tomatoes pushed retail inflation to a nine-month high of 11.24 per cent in November, making it harder for the Reserve Bank to lower interest rates.

8 ways to beat the summer heat

8 ways to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

With scorcher days ahead, you must be looking for ways to avoid the heat. Here are few!

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

E-commerce deliveries come to a grinding halt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

There is a lot of police action on the ground and even inter-state movement has been stopped, because of which deliveries of essential items via platforms, such as Flipkart, Amazon, Grofers, and Milkbasket, aren't happening. Food-delivery firms -- Swiggy and Zomato -- are facing similar challenges, according to the sources.

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

No respite for 'TOP' farmers: Tomato prices crash

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Tomato farmers from Haryana to Tamil Nadu have been forced to abandon their crop in the field or dump the harvest.

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Udaan set to fly after hitting Covid air pocket

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

The lockdown that crippled the entire logistics, delivery and supply chain network to near zero, was enough to deal a body blow to India's fastest growing unicorn whose very business model saw a severe disruption, like several other firms and sectors.

'Govt will not allow onion prices to rise in festival season'

'Govt will not allow onion prices to rise in festival season'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Because of late monsoon, arrival of kharif (summer) onion crops would be delayed by a month in key growing areas of Maharashtra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, threatening to push up prices in the late September and October.

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Ask Komal: What should I eat to lose weight?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Although we all have tastebuds that are dying to sample all the yummy food around us, we must remember that anything in excess is bad.

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Farmers gear up for Bharat bandh, draw more support

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

With almost all opposition parties too backing the 'Bharat bandh' and many announcing parallel protests in support of the farmers, the Centre has issued an advisory directing the states and Union Territories to tighten security and ensure peace is maintained.

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Why Goddess Adi Shakti became Durga

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Seeing Durgamasura ready for a war, the goddess appeared in her warrior form. Let's celebrate the beginning of Navratri with this lovely excerpt from Nava Durga.

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

A Raja had misled then PM on 2G policy matters: CBI tells court

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Former Telecom Minister A Raja had "misled" then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regarding policy of first-come-first-served which was to be followed for allocation of 2G spectrum, Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court.

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Life after stroke: 5 tips to get better

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

Just like depression and high blood pressure, did you know that indigestion, headache and sleeplessness can also lead to a stroke?

How to avoid gaining weight in winter

How to avoid gaining weight in winter

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Don't binge only on the laddoos, have some sarson ka saag as well.

FinMin sees room for easing of rate by RBI

FinMin sees room for easing of rate by RBI

Rediff.com14 May 2013

RBI is scheduled to announce mid-quarter review of monetary policy for 2013-14 on June 17.

What Modi must do to revive the economy

What Modi must do to revive the economy

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'At this stage, you should distribute money and food.' 'Like you queue up to vote, let people queue up to collect this.' 'This will arrest the decline in demand which will have a multiplier effect on the demand side for the economy as a whole.' 'The government should earmark about 2% of the GDP for this.' 'And this should be the first step to revive the economy.'

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

GDP growth in last 2 yrs of UPA rule below projections: Niti

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Under the new methodology, the base year has been changed from 2004-05 to 2011-12 and also in conformity with the international practice, the GDP is now measured at market prices.