The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday cleared a proposal that offers an option of availing the Old Pension Scheme (OPS) to the state government employees who joined the service after November 2005.
A restaurant-style dinner on a budget, this dish goes well with steamed rice or hot rotis.
A sumptuous pulau bristling with nuts, raisins and khoya.
A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
At Jolly Aikara's Mumbai home, Onam is as big a day as Christmas and Semiya Payasam is still a hot favourite.
No better way to end an elaborate Onam Sadya than with a bowl or two of payasam.
Alu cutlets, with a mildly sweet centre, are an unusual variety of sweet-salty snacks.
A traditional homemade Bengali sweet, Rosh Bora is rarely found in sweet shops.
A vegan-friendly recipe for a light but filling dinner.
Sarah Todd's bhel puri was a treat for the MasterChef judges's taste buds.
Leftover bread creates this easy tricolour dessert.
The celeb chefs show us fun ways to incorporate fruits and veggies into your Diwali menu.
Satiate your sweet cravings with this laddoo that's filled with the goodness of dry fruits.
These fruit and nut kebabs are great for a weekend brunch.
Take your pick and make a sheer kurma that suits your mood.
Usher in Diwali with dry fruit and khoya-filled karanjis .
Dive into some fabulous treats by Chef Ranveer Brar this Christmas.
The star of this dish is the delicious chunks of stuffed paneer that rest on a bed of rich gravy.
An option for people who love sweets that are healthier.
A healthy, low-calorie falooda recipe for you!
Why should the festival add to your calories?
The two obvious best choices are to combine OTT viewing time with some good eating, because Joe, Rishi and Co don't have to be the only ones dining well.
If you're planning to go healthy this Ganesh Utsav, then this recipe is for you.
Students from St Andrews University in Scotland are covered in foam as they take part in the traditional Raisin Weekend on October 18, 2021.
Tired of making the same old sweets for Diwali? Try Chef Ranveer Brar's modern versions of karanji and laddoos
A staple in Bengali households, Maachher Kaalia is a rich fish curry made with sweet-water fish.
Delicious recipes from the palaces of Nepal.
Chef Sudhakar adds a touch of sweetness to Diwali celebrations.
The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.
Zelda Pande recounts the specialness with which Diwali was celebrated in her home in Ranchi.
Treat yourself to something Rajasthani and traditional on Ganeshotsav.
Two traditional treats to ring in the Christmas festivities.
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