News for 'traditional seeds'

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Did British sow Hindu-Muslim mistrust, as Bhagwat says?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

70-plus years after Independence, 'Hindu India, metamorphosised as 'Hindutva India', is proving the British right -- and for all the wrong reasons. Mohan Bhagwat should have answers for the why of it, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Recipe: How to make Gujarat's Surti Undhiyu

Recipe: How to make Gujarat's Surti Undhiyu

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Here's how to make this traditional Gujarati winter speciality. Want to share your fav recipe? Write to us!

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

PHOTOS: Federer delivers shot-making masterclass to reach round three

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

The Swiss champion was at his breath-taking best as he crafted 48 exquisite winners during a 90-minute match that seemed more an exhibition of his shot-making than a charge towards a record ninth Wimbledon title.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Red velvet or blueberry khakhra, anyone?

Red velvet or blueberry khakhra, anyone?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

India is definitely not a country for mild flavours. And a new generation of Indian entrepreneurs are cashing in on it by adding a delicious twist to our favourite traditional snacks.

India open ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan

India open ICC Champions Trophy title defence against Pakistan

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

India will launch its ICC Champions Trophy title defence against traditional rivals Pakistan at Edgbaston, Birmingham, on June 4, 2017.

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Tennis Roundup: Muguruza falls short in Birmingham, Kvitova into quarters

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza suffered a 6-2, 6-4 defeat at the hands of unseeded Czech Barbora Strycova in the second round of the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham on Thursday.

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

Recipes: Kachoris for Holi

Recipes: Kachoris for Holi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary of the Khandani Rajdhani has special Holi recipes for you.

Breakfast Recipe: Poha with a twist!

Breakfast Recipe: Poha with a twist!

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Reshma Aslam tells us how to give a twist to the traditional poha.

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Time right for the great American cricketing dream?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

Prominent deep-pocketed investors are lined up to finance Major League Cricket, the world's top players are supposedly ready to sign on and, according to the ICC and USA Cricket research, there is a baked-in fan base of between 15 and 20 million waiting to be served.

Villagers launch campaign to oppose Bt Brinjal

Villagers launch campaign to oppose Bt Brinjal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Alarmed at the possible ill effects commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal could have to their traditional Brinjal crop, villagers at a gram panchayat in Kerala have launched a campaign to showcase their varieties to the world, distributing seedlings to households in the area and highlghting its 'medicinal' effects.

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

A 4-point formula to boost farm economy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

The formula for success of farm economy is very simple -- farmers should be able to produce more from the same piece of land at reduced cost while minimising risk and be connected to market to get higher realisation for their produce, points out Siraj Chaudhry.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Muguruza, Djokovic march on; Sharapova beaten

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Muguruza, Djokovic march on; Sharapova beaten

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

IMAGES from the matches played on Day 2 of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Tuesday.

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

What you DON'T KNOW about Nedumudi Venu

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

A Nedumudi Venu character was happiest when moving his head to a piece of music with his eyes closed; or, when inventing off of a note that a co-actor had left unfinished; or, when reciting a poem by Kavalam Narayana Panicker where a hymn about nature descends into a musing about cheating, depression and death, feels Sreehari Nair.

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Will Nitish jump NDA ship post poll?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

Given Nitish's track record as an accomplished trapeze artist who can dump the BJP overnight and embrace the RJD, he can leave the saffron party stranded should he fail to get the chief ministerial crown for the fourth time, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Summer recipes: Aam Pora Sherbet and more

Summer recipes: Aam Pora Sherbet and more

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Readers share light, easy to digest preparations that have a cooling effect in the sweltering heat. Share yours too!

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

India celebrates its 71st R-Day with colourful parades

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

A magnificent display of India's cultural diversity through colourful parades across the length and breadth of the country marked the 71st Republic Day celebrations on Sunday which passed off peacefully, barring in Upper Assam, which was rocked by four explosions within a span of 10 minutes.

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Gear up for year end battle between Davis Cup and ATP Cup

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Rafael Nadal to play for Spain in new Davis Cup Finals while World No 1 Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, have already said they would support the ATP Cup -- seen as a rival team event to the Davis Cup -- when it begins in Australia just a few weeks after the ITF's flagship event.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Mithun enter Vietnam Open semi-finals

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Try a holiday that lets you learn a new skill

Rediff.com9 May 2018

What better way to know a place than to learn its cuisine? Learn the art of working with terracotta and stoneware clay... ...If it's textiles that turn you on, a holiday in Jaipur could be just the thing for you.... ...Add an extra dimension to a holiday in spiritual Dharamsala by immersing yourself in Tibetan art...

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

'Jogi's death is an irreparable loss to the state'

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Leaders across the political spectrum on Friday condoled the demise of Chhattisgarh's first chief minister Ajit Jogi, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailing the IAS officer-turned-politician for striving to bring a positive change in the lives of the poor.

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

'We must buy less, buy better and wear it for longer'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

''Fashion without a conscience is a ticking time bomb.'

French Open organisers under fire as backlog grows

French Open organisers under fire as backlog grows

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Fans spent more time looking at the murky Parisian sky than watching tennis on Tuesday as French Open organisers were accused of "not caring about the players" after the event was disrupted by more rain following the previous day's washout.

Nadal to play Wimbledon warm-up tourney at Queen's

Nadal to play Wimbledon warm-up tourney at Queen's

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Spaniard Rafael Nadal will sharpen his grasscourt game at London's Queen's Club ahead of Wimbledon in June, organisers of the Aegon Championships said on Tuesday.

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Light a diya for soldiers guarding our borders: PM in Mann ki Baat

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

In his monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast, Modi wished people on Dussehra and said that with various festivals coming up, they need to show patience and follow health guidelines in celebrating these auspicious occasions during the COVID times.

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Aus Open PIX: Gauff stuns Osaka; Serena ousted

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

Coco Gauff claimed the biggest win of her young career on Friday with a stunning upset of defending champion Naomi Osaka at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round. Caroline Wozniacki and Serena Williams also lost their respective matches earlier in the day. Images from Day 5 of the Australian Open played at Melbourne Park on Friday.

Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's

Roddick downs Hewitt at Queen's

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Andy Roddick won the shootout between former champions when he squeezed past Lleyton Hewitt 7-6, 7-6 to reach the quarter-finals at Queen's Club on Thursday.

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

North India drowns in Lohri celebrations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

The bonfire festival of Lohri will be observed and celebrated across Northern India on Tuesday.

5 reasons to start loving the EPFO

5 reasons to start loving the EPFO

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'If you retain your account with the EPFO for 10 years, you get a life-long pension.'

Recipe: Cook up these Ganesha festival treats

Recipe: Cook up these Ganesha festival treats

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

This Ganeshotsav welcome the elephant God with this easy-to-make recipes.

Delicious Poila Boishakh recipes

Delicious Poila Boishakh recipes

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

It's the new year. A new beginning.

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.

Recipe: How to make Butter Quail

Recipe: How to make Butter Quail

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Chef Rishi Desai stirs up a yummy meal with quails.

Modi gifts French president 'Tree of Life' painting

Modi gifts French president 'Tree of Life' painting

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who wound up his first visit to France, gifted President Francois Hollande a painting titled 'Tree of Life' which reflects the traditional societal respect for nature in India.

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

'I am so lucky to be calling myself an Indian'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The home-chef put Indian cuisine on the world map with her cooking experiments on MasterChef Australia.

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Ancient grains make a comeback in Indian kitchens

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Make modern meals from ancient grains.

Your diet plan this Diwali

Your diet plan this Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

This Diwali, don't binge on processed foods, but consume fruits.

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

This girl is going to grow vegetables after a PhD

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

"We, Indians have forgotten what is good for us. Foreigners say oats are good so we say the same, arrey, we have oats since ages!" Meet Preeti Virkar, a believer of a different kind.