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Recipe: Sauteed Butter Garlic Mushrooms

Recipe: Sauteed Butter Garlic Mushrooms

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

These luscious mushrooms swimming in a silky butter garlic sauce are great as a side dish/nice appetizer/ afternoon snack.

'We are not going back to licence raj'

'We are not going back to licence raj'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'I'm pitching India for the strengths we offer, including the English language, engineers, doctors, nurses, professionals, innovative talent of startups.'

Relax uniform norms, modify timings: Govt's guidelines schools amid heatwave

Relax uniform norms, modify timings: Govt's guidelines schools amid heatwave

Rediff.com11 May 2022

' Number of school hours per day may be reduced. Sports and other outdoor activities which expose students directly to the sunlight may be appropriately adjusted in the early morning'

Expensive onion, other food items push inflation to 6.1% in Aug

Expensive onion, other food items push inflation to 6.1% in Aug

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The price of vegetables in general rose by 77.81 per cent making life difficult for the common man.

Downside risks weigh on growth forecast: FinMin

Downside risks weigh on growth forecast: FinMin

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

India's economy continues to be robust, but downside risks such as rising crude oil prices, adverse weather conditions, and the global banking crisis outweigh the upside potential in gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the current financial year (FY24), the finance ministry said on Tuesday in its Monthly Economic Review for March. "We reiterate that downside risks to our official forecast of 6.5 per cent for real GDP growth in FY24 dominate upside risks," the review said. "Opec's surprise production cut has seen oil prices rise in April, off their lows of low-seventies per barrel in March.

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Time To Ladder Up Your FD Deposits

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'Banks will continue to increase FD rates to attract more deposits and meet the increasing demand for credit.'

PM cranks up official machinery to control food inflation

PM cranks up official machinery to control food inflation

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Cabinet secretary calls meeting to review the impact of inflation on essential commodities.

Urban FMCG sales see sharper fall than rural in June

Urban FMCG sales see sharper fall than rural in June

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sales continued to be lower in June compared to May with urban sales witnessing a steeper decline than rural. Sales of goods from shampoos to biscuits stayed lower due to inflationary pressures on commodities. This pushed consumer companies to continue taking price hikes, thus impacting demand, according to data by Bizom.

RBI raises inflation projection to 6.7% for current fiscal

RBI raises inflation projection to 6.7% for current fiscal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday upped inflation projection for the current fiscal to 6.7 per cent from 5.7 per cent forecast in April. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said the upside risk to inflation persists and the recent spike in tomato prices would fuel food inflation. Also, high global crude oil prices would add to the upside pressure on inflation. The upward revision in inflation projection comes as domestic retail inflation has remained above RBI's comfort level of 6 per cent for four months in a row, mainly due to the Russia-Ukraine war which has impacted the prices of commodities across the globe.

Food confessions from a fashion designer

Food confessions from a fashion designer

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Wendell Rodricks's passion for fashion has its roots in food, he reveals in this heartwarming essay.

Indian Economy To Grow At Robust 6.6%: World Bank

Indian Economy To Grow At Robust 6.6%: World Bank

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

'Limited spillovers' to Asia's third-largest economy, even as world 'perilously close' to recession.

Poor rains hits paddy sowing, likely to affect final rice output

Poor rains hits paddy sowing, likely to affect final rice output

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

Trade and market players have already started factoring in at least 10 million tonnes drop in production in rice in the kharif season as compared to last year due to delayed sowing.

'Climate change has increased the number and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea'

'Climate change has increased the number and intensity of cyclones in the Arabian Sea'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

'The food security along the coastal region will be severely affected.'

Basmati sowing likely to go up 25% in FY18 on high demand, normal monsoon

Basmati sowing likely to go up 25% in FY18 on high demand, normal monsoon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

The industry expects Iran to purchase at least 1 million tonnes this financial year

BJP rolls out big guns to take on Congress over Parliament washout

BJP rolls out big guns to take on Congress over Parliament washout

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The government is ready for a debate in Parliament on price rise once Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman recovers from Covid-19, the Bharatiya Janata Party asserted on Wednesday and targeted Rahul Gandhi, saying he may be "unproductive politically" but should not hurt the legislature's productivity.

9 useful tips for healthy hair

9 useful tips for healthy hair

Rediff.com12 Jul 2020

Avoid junk food and caffeine as it can dehydrate your hair.

Lessons of fiscal prudence from Sri Lanka: Jaishankar at all-party meet

Lessons of fiscal prudence from Sri Lanka: Jaishankar at all-party meet

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka is facing 'a very serious crisis' that makes India naturally worried, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar told an all-party meeting in New Delhi on Tuesday and dismissed suggestions about such a situation arising in India.

EMIs to rise as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps

EMIs to rise as RBI hikes repo rate by 50 bps

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday announced to increase the policy repo rate by 50 basis points to 4.9 per cent, the second hike in five weeks aimed at quelling the inflation. The MPC vote was unanimous and has decided to keep stance withdrawal from accommodative, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said in a press conference on Wednesday. The decision was taken during a three-day meeting of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) to review the interest rates in the country. The MPC voted unanimously to increase the policy repo rate by 50 bps to 4.90 per cent," Das said.

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Inflation eats into India's rural demand while green shoots become visible

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

In May, Satpal Singh, who runs a dairy business with three buffaloes in Jewar, near Noida, was worried about the steep spike in input costs. Singh said dry fodder rates, which cost Rs 1,500-2000 per tractor trolley last year, were quoting at Rs 4,500-5,000. The price of other cattle feed ingredients (that include mustard meal and similar mixes) had also gone up from Rs 2,000 per quintal to Rs 3,100-3,200 per quintal.

Wheat prices at record high of Rs 23,547/tonne

Wheat prices at record high of Rs 23,547/tonne

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A head of its meeting, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) can take some solace from the softening food commodity prices. However, the events surrounding the last few weeks show that the fall may not be uniform across all commodities, and cereals like wheat and rice could be the outliers. A Reuters report said that local wheat prices jumped to a record Rs 23,547 per tonne on Wednesday. That is a 12 per cent rise from the recent lows that followed the government's surprise ban on exports on May 14.

RBI cuts inflation projection to 5.3% for FY'22

RBI cuts inflation projection to 5.3% for FY'22

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation is now projected to be at 5.3 per cent for 2021-22 with risks evenly balanced. In its August policy, the central bank had estimated inflation to be at 5.7 per cent due to supply side constraints, high crude oil and raw materials cost.

BJP demands bill on Telangana in monsoon session

BJP demands bill on Telangana in monsoon session

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

An all party-meeting to discuss legislative business in Parliament's monsoon session on Thursday saw a fierce debate on the issue of Telangana with the Bharatiya Janata Party demanding that a bill be brought on it in this session and some other parties fearing repercussions of the decision in other states.

Food Security Ordinance not anti-farmer, a game changer: Cong

Food Security Ordinance not anti-farmer, a game changer: Cong

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Dismissing the talk about early elections, the Congress said the food security measure is a game changer that will provide right to cheap food grains to 82 crore people.

Markets make handsome gains on monsoon progress, Greece proposal

Markets make handsome gains on monsoon progress, Greece proposal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Most Asian markets ended with gains.

FMCG industry record 9.4% growth in Jan-March

FMCG industry record 9.4% growth in Jan-March

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Indian FMCG industry has recorded a 9.4 per cent growth in the January-March quarter of 2021, helped by a consumption-led growth and value growth by increased prices of products, especially of staples, said data analytics firm Nielsen. The rural market continued to perform with strong growth of 14.6 per cent during the period and the metro markets have registered a positive growth after two quarters. Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry sales growth from the traditional trade channels jumped to double digits, while growth in e-commerce normalised down to single digits in the January-March quarter.

Food grains: Danger signals crop up

Food grains: Danger signals crop up

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

This year's kharif output may be higher than last year but it will be short of 2007 or 2008 levels.

Retail inflation eases a tad to 7.01% in June; above RBI's comfort zone

Retail inflation eases a tad to 7.01% in June; above RBI's comfort zone

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Retail inflation dropped marginally to 7.01 per cent in June mainly due to slight easing in prices of vegetables and pulses, though it still remained above the Reserve Bank's comfort level for the sixth month in a row. The consumer price index (CPI) based inflation stood at 7.04 per cent in the preceding month of May and 6.26 per cent in June 2021. Inflation in the food basket in June 2022 was 7.75 per cent, compared to 7.97 per cent in the previous month, as per the National Statistical Office (NSO) data released on Tuesday.

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Four killed in TN rains; more downpour likely in next 24 hrs

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Surplus rain water gushed out of reservoirs while several roads here resembled swollen rivers and four persons were killed in rain related incidents in Tamil Nadu and over 60 houses suffered damage, authorities here said on Monday.

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Consumer product companies likely to pause price hikes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Indian consumers are likely to get respite from rising prices just before the festival season. Some consumer companies, including automakers, have indicated that they are planning to pause price hikes just before demand picks up in August, while keeping a close eye on volatile raw material prices.

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

How to get the perfect beach bod this monsoon

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Good nutrition, plenty of water and an active lifestyle works wonders for your body.

Deficient rain : Food prices under threat

Deficient rain : Food prices under threat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

Storm clouds of a different kind are gathering on the macro-economic horizon and they have nothing to do with surging global crude oil prices. The monsoon has played truant across large parts of India, with western and southern India reeling under the impact of deficient and scanty rainfall

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

'Indian cities generate some of the most lethal forms of unsanitary living'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

'Mumbai's corroding infrastructure, Delhi's pollution, Bangalore's rain water drainage, Kolkata's electricity -- these are all real and serious life threatening situations.'

Skymet advises farmers to delay crop sowing

Skymet advises farmers to delay crop sowing

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Sowing of crops at this point of time, when the onset of monsoon is delayed and chances of good rains are less, will only push up the cost for farmers and also hamper the yield of the crop: Skymet.

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Overnight spell of rain brings Bengaluru to its knees

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

This is the second time in a week that the Karnataka state capital is witnessing such severe waterlogging.

Census unlikely to take place before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Census unlikely to take place before 2024 Lok Sabha elections

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Although the Disaster Management Act for Covid containment measures, considered a hindrance in conducting the census, was withdrawn in March this year the Centre has not taken any further action on conducting the much-delayed population enumeration.

With latest RBI hike interest rate is back at pre-pandemic level

With latest RBI hike interest rate is back at pre-pandemic level

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised the benchmark lending rate by 50 basis points to 5.40 per cent to tame inflation.

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

10 Most Searched For Indian Destinations

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Manik Saha faces his biggest challenge

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

In Tripura, the challenge for the chief minister is less from the alliance partners and more from his own party, the BJP.

India overtakes UK to become 5th largest economy in world

India overtakes UK to become 5th largest economy in world

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

India's GDP expanded 13.5 per cent in the April-June quarter, the quickest pace in a year, to retain the world's fastest growing economy tag but rising interest costs and the looming threat of a recession in major world economies could slow the momentum in the coming quarters.

Retail inflation cools to 3-month low of 4.29% in April

Retail inflation cools to 3-month low of 4.29% in April

Rediff.com12 May 2021

Retail inflation slowed to 4.29 per cent in April from 5.52 per cent in March, mainly due to easing food prices, government data showed on Wednesday. The Reserve Bank mainly factors in the retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index (CPI) while arriving at its monetary policy. As per the data released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, inflation in the food basket was 2.02 per cent in April, down from 4.87 per cent in the preceding month.