Maldivian Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer on Saturday said India's gesture to renew the quota to allow the export of certain quantities of essential commodities for his nation signifies the longstanding bilateral friendship and the commitment to further expand trade and commerce.
The wholesale price index (WPI)-based inflation eased in January to 0.27 per cent, mainly due to moderation in prices of food items. WPI inflation was at 0.73 per cent in December 2023. The WPI inflation was in the negative zone from April to October and had turned positive in November at 0.39 per cent.
From the Sensex basket, Tata Motors, State Bank of India, Tata Steel, Power Grid, NTPC, Bajaj Finserv, Bajaj Finance and Asian Paints were the major laggards.
Subhash K Jha remembers conversations with the legendary actor who the world lost on Friday.
In a recent call to Filipinos, president Arroyo said they should boil rice with sweet potatoes or they should go for cheaper cereals to avoid going hungry as rice prices soared to record levels. "This is a once-a-millennium global crisis. We have an action plan," Arroyo said, noting that residents of the central island of Cebu are already using cheap sweet potatoes to beat the crisis.
Craving for a traditional Maharashtrian breakfast that's delicious and healthy?
The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.
India's annual rate of inflation, based on its monthly Wholesale Price Index, climbed to 6.01 per cent for the month of May 2014, as against 5.20 per cent for May and 4.58 per cent during the corresponding month of the previous year, which has set off alarm bells.
Should you buy an air fryer. Is it for you? What can you make with it?
If you are overweight, try and lose a few kilos. Watch the calories in your diet as excess weight can contribute to insulin resistance, warns Dr David Chandy.
Here's a soup overflowing with flavours, textures and proteins.
If you think that going for a no-carb diet can keep you fit, then you need to think again, for a new study has found that table sugar does more harm than starchy foods such as bread, rice and potatoes.
On the 25th anniversary of the battle that made his war cry 'Dil Maange More' part of national lore, we republish that feature to salute Captain Batra's ultimate sacrifice for the nation.
Having faced sourcing issues for potato in 2008, food and beverage major PepsiCo is planning to ensure supply by introducing farming equipment and technology and new potato seed varieties to decrease chances of crop loss. It also aims to increase the acreage under contract farming by entering new states across the country.
If you're a big fan of Bread Pakoda, you'll definitely love this chatpata snack with a cheesy centre too.
Do you know how to buy the best lady's fingers? Or choose the best cauliflower?
Kebabs can also be healthy, gluten-free and vegan.
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
Care for a hot broth to welcome Father Christmas?
Durga Puja celebrations cannot be complete without serving this traditional Bengali mutton dish.
Ajinkya Rahane is savoring a cherishing quality time with wife Radhika and their children, three-year-old daughter Aarya and son Raghav.
Overall food inflation rose to 10.74 per cent in May, from 10.49 per cent in the previous month. Food articles have 14.3 per cent share in the WPI basket.
Give your favourite dal an upgrade with this recipe featuring a host of veggies.
This is being done to make grounds for medical bail, the ED told the court
Nothing beats the joy of having something healthy and delicious for breakfast, along with hot chai, on a rainy day.
'I want to be somewhere I feel wanted and respected. If that's here then I'll be delighted but if it's somewhere else then I'll be the one who decides where, not anyone else.'
Do try making this gourd, Gujarati-style -- it's far tastier than expected.
The best-case scenario is that the BJP will top out at around 50 seats in UP -- a drop of 12 from the 62 it had won in 2019. Taken in tandem with Maharashtra and Karnataka, this is what is likely to put paid to the BJP's ambitions of a third term for Modi, argues Prem Panicker.
Throwing a BBQ party for family and friends? It's time to take detailed notes from the Mehrotras.
Alu cutlets, with a mildly sweet centre, are an unusual variety of sweet-salty snacks.
These deep-fried Corn Cheese Balls can be made from scratch in less than 40 minutes.
Two homemade treats that will transform your Christmas celebration into a glorious one.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Treat yourself to Mumbai's favourite street food with a simple homemade recipe by Nadiya Sarguroh.
The government has banned exports of onion till March next year with a view to increase domestic availability and to keep prices in check. "Export policy of onions... is amended from free to prohibited till March 31, 2024," the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) said in a notification. Local vendors in the national capital are selling onions at Rs 70-Rs 80 per kg.
The five warmest years in Indian weather history have occurred in the past 14 years -- the others being 2009, 2017 and 2010, in order of intensity.
Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.
A unique snack recipe for masala potato-stuffed cabbage rolls.
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