News for 'millets'

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Poor monsoon? Govt may import pulses to beat shortage

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

The prices of oilseed, coarse cereals & vegetables could also be affected.

5 nutrition-rich foods to include in your diet

5 nutrition-rich foods to include in your diet

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

Milk, turmeric, millet and nuts are important source of nutrients for your body, says Ritika Samaddar.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Why it makes sense for farmers to rear birds

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

A data shows the number of backyard poultry has risen by 46 per cent between 2012 and 2019. The development is extremely positive because it provides an incentive for small and marginal farmers to rear birds.

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Ask Komal: Can I AVOID Diabetes?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides the answers.

Foodies, it's time to salivate over simple yet delicious food

Foodies, it's time to salivate over simple yet delicious food

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Readers share their food pics. You can share yours too!

Navratri recipes: Kuttu Ki Puri, Vrat Chawal Ka Pulav

Navratri recipes: Kuttu Ki Puri, Vrat Chawal Ka Pulav

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Maharaj Bhuralal from JW Marriott, Pune shares his special Navratri recipes.

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

ASK KOMAL: Have thyroid, struggling to lose weight

Rediff.com30 Sep 2021

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

Simple yet healthy waffle recipes for breakfast

Simple yet healthy waffle recipes for breakfast

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Presenting recipes of homemade fluffy waffles with an extra touch of goodness.

Fat to fit: How I lost 30 kg after pregnancy

Fat to fit: How I lost 30 kg after pregnancy

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Suhani Sheshodia shares her amazing weight loss journey.

3 recipes you simply can't resist!

3 recipes you simply can't resist!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

These special recipes will keep you warm and your belly full and happy.

N'tl Games: Richa, Khade continue their gold rush

N'tl Games: Richa, Khade continue their gold rush

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Swimmer Richa Mishra grabbed up two more gold medals to make it 11 in total as she remained on course to topple Nisha Millet's 12-year-old feat, after sixth day of the 34th National Games, in Ranchi on Friday.

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

What we must learn about eating from our ancestors

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modern science, has taken decades and decades to prove what has been clearly documented almost 3500 years ago in our ancient texts like the Ashtanga Hridaya, says V R Ananthoo, a strong advocate of age-old healthy eating practices and one of the coordinators of Safe Food Alliance.

FSSAI makes public draft standards on making instant noodles

FSSAI makes public draft standards on making instant noodles

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Comments are being sought on this draft.

Monsoon recipes: Bajriche Vade & American Chopsuey

Monsoon recipes: Bajriche Vade & American Chopsuey

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Three yummy recipes for those rainy days.

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

The Rajapaksas You Did Not Know

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

From Sri Lanka's most popular political family to its most despised -- going by the voices on the streets calling for the Rajapaksas' ouster -- what went wrong for the clan? Veteran Sri Lanka watcher N Sathiya Moorthy offers an insight.

How to make Haryana's Bajra Khichdi

How to make Haryana's Bajra Khichdi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

Love Indian food? Check out this delicious recipe!

Theplas, Tomato Garlic Macaroni & other recipes

Theplas, Tomato Garlic Macaroni & other recipes

Rediff.com25 May 2009

Here are simple, tasty recipes for Methi Theplas, Tomato Garlic Macaroni and Spinach Rice that you can enjoy at work.

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Is your snack as healthy as it claims to be?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

The best way to GIFT yourself a HEALTHY 2021

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Nutritionist Komal Jethmalani tells you simple ways to improve your health in the New Year.

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

The Vata, Pitta, Kapha Way to Good Health

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Yogini and wellness entrepreneur Radhika Iyer Talati tells you how simple modifications in your lifestyle can help you lead a healthy life.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

No waiver joy in suicide zones

No waiver joy in suicide zones

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Business Standard's investigations in two of the four states (Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala) covered under the prime minister's relief package for farmers following loan-related suicides show that the latest waiver will not reach the deserving for several reasons.

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Bedi and Azad backed by Olympians to oversee BCCI reforms

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Hailing the decision of the Supreme Court to appoint a two-member committee to oversee reforms in the Cricket Board after the removal of two top BCCI officials, some Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from other disciplines backed ex-cricketers Bishen Bedi and Kirti Azad to undertake the task. "The Hon. Supreme Court has given the onerous responsibility of suggesting names of eminent people who shall comprise a committee to oversee reforms in BCCI and state bodies which have been bedevilled by controversies and malfeasance," they said in a media statement following the apex court's ejection of Anurag Thakur and Ajay Shirke as President and Secretary of the BCCI.

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Maharashtra produces variety of crops, yet its farmers are starving

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

There has been some improvement in prices of oilseed and gram after the central government increased their import duties

Indian eves beat France

Indian eves beat France

Rediff.com24 Oct 2004

Indian eves cruised to an emphatic 2-1 victory over eighth seeds France in the eighth round of the 36th Chess Olympiad.

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

10 superfoods your grandma wants you to try

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The time-tested traditional foods that our grandparents relied on may not be very popular. But their nutritional diversity is indisputable, says Ameve Sharma.

Richa, Nisha steal day's honours

Richa, Nisha steal day's honours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Delhi's Richa Mishra and Nisha Millet of Karnataka easily won the women's 50-metre butterfly and 400 metres freestyle respectively on the opening day of the 58th Senior National Aquatic Championships.

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Want a hot bod like Gisele Bundchen?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

Secret behind supermodel Gisele Bundchen`s hot bod revealed

India clinch silver in swimming

India clinch silver in swimming

Rediff.com26 Oct 2003

India dominates SAF swimming

India dominates SAF swimming

Rediff.com6 Apr 2004

India swept all the 15 gold medals in women's swimming on the last day of the competition.

Richa Mishra claims fourth gold

Richa Mishra claims fourth gold

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

The Delhi swimmer led the Indian women's 4x100m medley relay team to a new SAF Games record.

Indian swimmers pick three silver

Indian swimmers pick three silver

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Nisha Millet and Mandar Divse won silver medals in the women's 400m and 1500m freestyle events at the Afro Asian Games.

Agricultural output declines in 2002-03

Agricultural output declines in 2002-03

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

India's agricultural output declined during the year 2002-03 to 183 million tonne compared to 212 million tonne produced in previous year, a drop of 13.9 per cent, according to Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy.

Zhao Xue wins gold, Humpy settles for silver

Zhao Xue wins gold, Humpy settles for silver

Rediff.com20 Dec 2002

Grandmaster Levon Aronian of Armenia won the boys' title in the World junior chess championships which concluded on Friday.

'Degree not sole proof of education'

'Degree not sole proof of education'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

'A mother, a farmer and cattle owner, all have valuable knowledge, but academia has failed to acknowledge their wisdom.'

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Amitav Ghosh gives you a glimpse of Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Author Amitav Ghosh is giving a rare glimpse of what it's like inside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

Hunger-fighting salad recipe

Hunger-fighting salad recipe

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Quinoa Salad is healthy and will keep you fuller longer.