'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it.'
The Centre has taken several measures such as creating a buffer stock of 40,000 tonnes and sale of imported pulses at cheaper rates to give relief to the common man.
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An insatiable quest for personal propaganda, event management and attractive slogans has made Modi sovernment as 'catch headline government'
Currently, onion is being sold at Rs 36 per kg in retail markets of the national capital and Rs 32 per kg each in Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai, according to the Consumer Affairs Ministry that monitors prices of 22 essential food items.
Lack of sleep, unhealthy eating habits, physical inactivity and a stressful daily schedule stemming from demanding career paths to juggling multiple hats on the personal front are some factors that increase health challenges, especially in young Indians, notes dietician Sheryl Salis.
Temperature fluctuation can cause joint pain and long hours in an air-conditioned environment can only worsen these pains, says Dr Anil Arora.
In the global markets, pulses prices have slumped because of a bumper harvest.
To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on all pulses, except moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers and millers till October. The stock limits are imposed with immediate effect. An order in this regard has been issued by the Union food and consumer affairs ministry. Retail prices of pulses rose by more than 20 per cent during the January-June period of this year, according to the ministry's data.
A maximum quantity of 23,340 tonnes was seized in Maharashtra.
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Monsoon is here, and time to bring out the chhatris.
Here are some recipes ideas for Sattvic dishes, which contribute to the maintenance of Sattva guna -- the state of being calm and peaceful.
With the Covid-19 pandemic showing signs of ebbing and economic activity picking up, factory owners in Jalandhar had hoped that the worst was over. However, the heat wave in April and extensive power cuts that came with it, have crushed their hopes. The city's large number of micro, medium and small enterprises (MSMEs) are now gearing up for yet another struggle, this time to survive with the shortage of power that is severely impacting their operations.
The statement said the food inflation stood at 7.56 per cent in February, 2014, against 8.94 per cent of the previous month and 14.98 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year.
For those looking to follow a healthy diet, a combination of stir fried crunchy veggies makes for a delicious option.
Jayati Saha shares this easy-to-make recipe of chicken stew. Do you have a healthy recipe to share? Email it to us!
'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'
Food blogger and Rediff reader Charulatha Rao sent us this yummy dessert recipe.
Mangalore-based Rediff reader Charulata Rao sent us this healthy dessert recipe.
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Rediff reader Sonal Kalra Mascarenhas sent us this interesting recipe.
The BJP chief had lunch at the house of a tribal family before interacting with party workers.
Low on fat and high on fibre, this easy-to-make snack recipe is sure to delight you.
US-based Rediff reader and food blogger Sonal Gupta sent us this recipe.
'Government intervention in agricultural trade is a problem for farmers.'
A pinch of turmeric in a glass of milk or with honey in hot water would be ideal for the monsoon.
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Satvik food is de rigueur this time of the year in most Western and Northern Indian homes, say chefs and food historians Arundhuti Dasgupta and Shally Seth Mohile.
Learn to enjoy baarish Bollywood style.
Tarunraj Yadav from Vapi, Gujarat, tells us how he lost 24 kg in five months.
A crunchy cinnamon-spiced fruit dessert topped with oats and nuts. Do you have a recipe to share? Email it to us!
Check out these six healthy recipes to satiate your sweet tooth.
Indrani Roy shares 4 traditional Bengali preparations for the festive season. You can share yours too!
Distributing chana is easier than other varieties of pulses as it only requires cleaning and sorting and can be consumed whole; it was also abundantly available with Nafed.
Mini Ribeiro lists down 10 of her favourite comfort monsoon foods.
Six unique khichdi recipes will tantalise your taste buds this rainy season, says Mini Ribeiro.
Among the top 10 fastest growing consumer brands in the country, Yellow Diamond leverages the growing preference for local flavours in the snacks market, says Samreen Ahmad.
Gastronomic tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of the place, in order to get a sense of the place.
Rushil Zambare, 29 from Thane shares his fitness journey.
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