News for 'rice'

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Bethica's Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

For a Bengali, this simple dish spells home.

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Recipe: Niranjini's Mutton Masala

Rediff.com3 May 2024

A delicious Mangalorean dish that is served with steamed rice or neer dosas.

Indian scientists' new DNA chip for speeding up rice breeding

Indian scientists' new DNA chip for speeding up rice breeding

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

One Chinese lie has been finally nailed this time by a team of Indian scientists who provide irrefutable evidence that rice did originate in India, a fact contested by China.

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to $33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to $23.5 billion.

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

So is the rice bucket challenge still on?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The rice bucket challenge, over the last two months, has voluntarily been taken up by individuals and organisations.

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

What I Discovered In 100 Hours In Seoul

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

A sojourn in Seoul, one of Asia's largest metropolises, where the ultra-modern coexists with the ancient -- temples and palaces with futuristic skyscrapers climbing to the stratosphere, K-pop with Buddhism, a village within city limits.

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

How The US Helps India Counter The China Threat

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Reports (not denied by India) that the USA had 'for the first time provided real-time details to their Indian counterparts on the Chinese positions and force strength in advance of a PLA incursion' into Tawang at the LAC in December 2022, helping India thwart China's expansionist designs, show how operationally effective the USA-India friendship has become on the ground. A engaging excerpt from Sreeram Chaulia's must-read new book, Friends: India's Closest Strategic Partners.

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

N-deal: Rice speaks to Mukherjee

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Monday spoke to External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee over telephone about the bilateral nuclear deal. During the conversation, Rice conveyed to Mukherjee that the US was keen on moving ahead with the civilian nuclear deal, informed State Department spokesman Sean McCormack. McCormack said, "She (Rice) still supports it going forward. We have conveyed that to the Indian government at a number of different levels."

Rice, Jiechi call up Mukherjee

Rice, Jiechi call up Mukherjee

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

Amid a chill in Indo-Pak ties, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi called up External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee and discussed the situation arising out of Mumbai terror attacks.

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Centre in a huddle to understand impact of the Iran-Israel tensions

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Top government officials in New Delhi have started discussions with stakeholders ranging from shipping and container companies to export promotion councils to understand the impact of the Iran-Israel tensions and plan ahead. Inter-ministerial talks are also being lined up amid the crisis situation in West Asia, sources confirmed. While the crude flows are not directly under any threat, elevated oil prices remain a concern, according to officials.

MasterChef recipe: Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty

MasterChef recipe: Cheesy Pesto Rice Patty

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

MasterChef India 4 contestants, Pratibha Kochar and Bhakti Arora share their recipe of this Italian style rice patty served with creamy corn and tomato sauce.

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Recipe: Jayanti's Drumstick Aloo Sabji

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

A raseela aloo that incorporates nutritious drumsticks.

Condoleezza Rice in India tomorrow

Condoleezza Rice in India tomorrow

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

New Delhi is the first halt in Rice's eight-day trip to South Asia and East Asia covering India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea and China.

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Recipes: Sreeja's Ulli Theeyal and Beetroot Pachadi for Onam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2024

On the occasion of Onam, whip up a baby onion curry and a raita made from beets

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

'Govt apathy': People scramble for food, milk in flood-hit Vijayawada

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Scores of people scrambled for milk and food packets in flood-ravaged Vijayawada on Monday, and also complained about alleged government apathy towards their hardships in the past three days.

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Recipe: Vegetable Singapore Curry Laksa Soup

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

You will be as smitten with this Singaporean soup as I was.

Cabinet partly lifts rice export ban

Cabinet partly lifts rice export ban

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

The move was opposed by exporters and rice growers as it led to depressing of prices in the domestic market and deprived the growers the benefit of lucrative exports. This prompted Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar and Commerce Minister Kamal Nath to review the situation early this week.

Karnataka govt to roll out Anna Bhagya, provide cash for now

Karnataka govt to roll out Anna Bhagya, provide cash for now

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Facing difficulty in procuring large quantities of rice required to fulfil its poll guarantee, the state government on Wednesday decided to pay cash into the beneficiaries' accounts at the rate of Rs 34 per kilo, for the additional 5kg of rice under the free rice scheme.

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

The Ladies Who Will Sail Into History

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Commanders Dilna K and Roopa A will remain at sea for 8 months. They will rely on wind power, do the repairs on the boat themselves and navigate some the world's most treacherous waters.

Quick fix reader recipe: Brown rice cutlet

Quick fix reader recipe: Brown rice cutlet

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Reader Rama Muralidharan shares an interesting brown rice tiffin recipe.

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Recipe: Mayur's Peanut Curry

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

No vegetables in your larder? Never mind. Worry not. Use peanuts.

Why rice is good for your health

Why rice is good for your health

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

A round up of all the health news that matters to you

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

In Bengal, a rice economy rots away on food habits, subsidy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

In urban India, the fall in rice consumption was 0.2 kg per person per month.

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Recipe: Anita's Prawn Curry

Recipe: Anita's Prawn Curry

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

This coconut-based curry goes well with rice.

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

How ridiculous can ED be?: Kejriwal on 'sugar' charge

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Referring to the ED's claim about the politician eating mangoes, sweets, aalo-poori etc regularly, he said these were provided to him only a few times.

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Love recipes: Chocolate Golgappas and Wine Rice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Celebrity chef Saransh Goila tells you how to treat your sweetheart.

Federer Takes A Tuk-Tuk; Deepika Likes

Federer Takes A Tuk-Tuk; Deepika Likes

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

The video didn't just resonate with tennis enthusiasts but also caught the eye of Bollywood sensation Deepika Padukone.

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Do You Know Your Indian Street Food?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Test your knowledge of Indian street food with this fun quiz!

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Shriya Relives Her Australian Holiday

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Shalini writes a love letter... Aahana is 'Dilli Ki Billi'... Prajakta is lost...

Nag Panchami Special: Haldi Paan Patholi

Nag Panchami Special: Haldi Paan Patholi

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Dinners At The School On The Hill

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Barnes School, Devlali, is famous for its dal. But everything tastes good in the hill station air and vintage locale.

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Incredible India: 10 Amazing Train Journeys

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Discover our country through great Indian rail trips!

Rice in Pak, seeks robust response

Rice in Pak, seeks robust response

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

Putting Pakistan on notice, US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice today demanded a "robust response" from Islamabad in bringing perpetrators of the Mumbai terror attacks to justice.

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Pakistan must cooperate with India: Rice

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Pakistan must give absolute and transparent cooperation to India in the investigations into the Mumbai terror attacks, United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said on Monday.

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Is Engineer Rashid Kashmir's Most Popular Leader?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

If Rashid cannot be the king, he could be the kingmaker after October 8 when the results to the J&K assembly are declared.

How To Burn 500 Calories Every Day

How To Burn 500 Calories Every Day

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

rediffGURU Shreya Shah answers diet and nutrition related questions.

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

You Can Buy The iPhone 16 Pro Or Do This

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Have you wondered how many days of work -- depending on your net monthly income -- you would have to put in to buy the top-end iPhone 16 Pro?

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Recipe: Zelda's Cauliflower and Peas Pulau

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

Pulaus can gussy up a meal, especially when you are having guests over.

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Recipe: Neena Gupta's Vada Pav

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Will you try the actor's version of the popular Mumbai street-side snack?