News for 'sugar'

Huge kickbacks in UP sugar mills' sale: says Cong

Huge kickbacks in UP sugar mills' sale: says Cong

Rediff.com13 Aug 2010

Smelling a major scam in the recent sale of four sugar mills by the Uttar Pradesh government, the Congress on Thursday accused Chief Minister Mayawati of large-scale bungling and manipulation in palming off the mills to handpicked buyers.

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Papaya Salad

Recipe: Sweet and Sour Papaya Salad

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Crunchy papaya salad tastes much more awesome than you could imagine.

Ranveer's Salty, Sweet Shrikhand Recipe

Ranveer's Salty, Sweet Shrikhand Recipe

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

This shrikhand is irresistable!

Recipes: Anjeer Rolls, Gulkand Laddus

Recipes: Anjeer Rolls, Gulkand Laddus

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Don't be put off by the complexity of these mithais --they are worth the effort.

Recipe: Mayur's Mawa Cake

Recipe: Mayur's Mawa Cake

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Spongy, light mawa cake that will leave you asking for more.

Summer Drinks To Kill The Heat

Summer Drinks To Kill The Heat

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The unforgiving summer months call for a glassful of superfood smoothies.

Recipe: Varun Inamdar's Aam Akrot Poda

Recipe: Varun Inamdar's Aam Akrot Poda

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

A great way to end an Indian meal, it's usually had during summer. But with mangoes still available in the market and raw mangoes usually available year round, you can give this refreshing drink a try.

Sabyasachi's Walnut Karanji Recipe

Sabyasachi's Walnut Karanji Recipe

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Make your celebrations more satisfying with this nutty gujiya.

Fitch retains India's FY24 growth forecast at 6.3%, flags inflation risks

Fitch retains India's FY24 growth forecast at 6.3%, flags inflation risks

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Fitch Ratings on Thursday retained India's growth forecast for the current fiscal at 6.3 per cent citing economic resilience despite tighter monetary policy and exports weakness, but upped year-end inflation projection on El Nino threat. The Indian economy grew 7.8 per cent in the April-June quarter of current fiscal on strong services sector activity and robust demand. "The Indian economy continues to show resilience despite tighter monetary policy and weakness in exports, with growth outpacing other countries in the region," Fitch said, while projecting 6.3 per cent growth for current fiscal (April-March), and 6.5 per cent for next fiscal.

Pawar 'won't get involved' in Sena symbol row

Pawar 'won't get involved' in Sena symbol row

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar on Sunday said he has clarified his stand on the Election Commission's decision to recognise Eknath Shinde-led faction as the real 'Shiv Sena' and allocation of the 'bow and arrow' poll symbol to it, and will not get involved in the controversy over it.

Chef Gorai's Beans On Toast, Walnut Crepes

Chef Gorai's Beans On Toast, Walnut Crepes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Start your day on an upbeat note with two good-for-you recipes.

Bethica Das' Blueberry Shrikhand Recipe

Bethica Das' Blueberry Shrikhand Recipe

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

This recipe is made with low-fat yoghurt and garnished with chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals.

Recipe: Pune's Mango Mastani

Recipe: Pune's Mango Mastani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Absolute indulgence in a glass and the last mango recipe you must try as this mango season peters to an end.

Sheer Khurma Two Ways

Sheer Khurma Two Ways

Rediff.com4 May 2022

Take your pick and make a sheer kurma that suits your mood.

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

8 Tips to Deal with Midnight Cravings

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Adopting a healthy lifestyle as a family or even with friends will go a long way in curbing the dangers of midnight cravings.

Ranveer Brar's Marble Sandesh

Ranveer Brar's Marble Sandesh

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

How can you improve the flavour of a sweet as divine as sandesh?

'Political suicide': Pawar amid NCP leaders joining BJP buzz

'Political suicide': Pawar amid NCP leaders joining BJP buzz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Raut claimed Sharad Pawar recently told Uddhav Thackeray that his party will never join hands with the BJP.

Easy Recipe: Spicy BBQ Paneer/Chicken

Easy Recipe: Spicy BBQ Paneer/Chicken

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Ajit Pawar breaks silence on meeting uncle Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Tuesday said nothing much happened during his meeting with his uncle and Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar in Pune last week.

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Recipe: Aloo Halwa Modak

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Try this extraordinary version of the Ukadiche Modak.

'Why shouldn't a show like this be in India?'

'Why shouldn't a show like this be in India?'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

'Aren't you guys modern?' 'Aren't you guys up to date?'

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Recipe: Malay Chicken

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.

Recipe: The Grand Trunk Cocktail

Recipe: The Grand Trunk Cocktail

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Raise a toast to the weekend with this gin cocktail.

'I will be killed any time soon'

'I will be killed any time soon'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

'There is no place in Gaza that has not been bombed and where people have not been killed.'

Sangita Agrawal's Frozen Orange Kulfi

Sangita Agrawal's Frozen Orange Kulfi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Tuck into this luscious kulfi and chase away the summer.

Why Dolo, Saridon, Calpol Will Have QR Codes

Why Dolo, Saridon, Calpol Will Have QR Codes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The top 300 pharmaceutical brands in the country will now bear a quick response (QR) code on their packaging to rein in spurious drugs and ensure better traceability.

Asia Cup: Indian cricketers undergo rigorous drills, ace Yo-Yo- test

Asia Cup: Indian cricketers undergo rigorous drills, ace Yo-Yo- test

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Ahead of the Asia Cup 2023, Indian cricketers on Thursday underwent rigorous fitness drills, including the Yo-Yo test which was aced by the players in attendance in Bengaluru.

Recipe: White Chocolate Walnut & Cherry Florentines

Recipe: White Chocolate Walnut & Cherry Florentines

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Chef Sabyasachi Gorai's Walnut and Cherry Florentines are simple to prepare and a delight to bite into.

Recipe: Dahi Kadhi Pulau

Recipe: Dahi Kadhi Pulau

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

A rice cooked with dahi kadhi is a soothing evening or weekend meal.

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Dr Reddy's Lab-DRDO drug treats heart damage post-Covid, shows US study

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

A drug developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) may reverse the heart damage caused by a protein in the SARS-CoV-2 virus, a study conducted in fruit flies and mice has found.

Thanksgiving Recipes: Buttery Pecan Pie, Pepper Honey Carrots

Thanksgiving Recipes: Buttery Pecan Pie, Pepper Honey Carrots

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Exotic Thanksgiving-inspired recipes for any occasion.

Manoj Jarange: Activist who forced govt to restart talks on Maratha quota

Manoj Jarange: Activist who forced govt to restart talks on Maratha quota

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

When he started his indefinite hunger strike in support of Maratha quota in a village in adjoining Jalna district on August 29, it largely went unnoticed, but everything changed on September 1 when violence broke out when local authorities tried to move him to hospital.

Swarupa Dutt's Desi Papaya and Mango Salad

Swarupa Dutt's Desi Papaya and Mango Salad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

It is refreshing, fresh, summery and incredibly tasty.

5 low-cal Diwali desserts to keep sugar in control

5 low-cal Diwali desserts to keep sugar in control

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Got a sweet tooth? Enjoy these festive preparations without excess sugar and calorie intake!

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

How India Can Defend Economy From Global Spillovers

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

While India won't be immune to global spillovers, we need to create the macro preconditions for sustained growth. Policy agility, prudence, and resilience will be key, suggests Sonal Varma.

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Monsoon Recipes: Healthy Jowar Laddoos. Nut Laddoos

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

Eat healthy with these nutritious laddoos.

Recipe: Chef Shumaila Chauhan's Spicy Paneer Kofta

Recipe: Chef Shumaila Chauhan's Spicy Paneer Kofta

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A restaurant-style dinner on a budget, this dish goes well with steamed rice or hot rotis.

Recipe: My Ammaji's Gehun Ka Aaata Ka Halwa

Recipe: My Ammaji's Gehun Ka Aaata Ka Halwa

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

My grandmother made a fragrant, simple wheat halwa that I often hanker for. For its taste and the memories it brings up.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Onam Recipe: Semiya Payasam

Onam Recipe: Semiya Payasam

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

At Jolly Aikara's Mumbai home, Onam is as big a day as Christmas and Semiya Payasam is still a hot favourite.