Shifting tastes: How Afghanistan has changed since the TalibanThe shifting tastes at the presidential palace are just one example of how Afghanistan has changed since the Taliban returned to power afte...
30 Mar, 2023, 09.54 PM IST
Union Budget 2021: 10 things consumers should knowFinance minister Nirmala Sitharaman proposed a massive spending boost to lift the pandemic-hit economy in Union Budget 2021-22. Here are th...
02 Feb, 2021, 12.04 PM IST
Why Delhi street vendors may drive the prices of kabuli chana upward when they get back to businessChole bhatura and chole kulcha are among the most popular food dishes in northern India while chana chaat is a popular snack item. But thei...
18 Aug, 2020, 02.54 PM IST
It's time to get over the obsession with tur and rajma & rediscover the versatility of dalsIt's high time we started savouring locally grown pulses like lobia and horse gram.
04 May, 2020, 10.06 AM IST
Holi palate: From chaat to thandai, its food is a celebration of India's composite cultureThe Holi palate is as diverse as the Holi palette. Whether or not you have the thandai this year, the Holi platter will carry the extraordi...
20 Mar, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
Why pulses are on fire: India's food math explainedThe shortfall between production and consumption is made up by imports, mainly from Canada, Myanmar and some African countries.
17 Oct, 2015, 12.34 PM IST
Agriculture Ministry proposes 10% import duty on chanaThe proposal comes in the backdrop of chana prices ruling below the minimum support price of Rs 3,100 per quintal in some parts of the coun...
30 Dec, 2014, 07.12 PM IST
Rupee fall takes sheen off New Year as commodity prices shoot upCommodities like edible oil, pulses and gold, which India imports heavily, have become costlier as the country needs to spend more rupees t...
29 Dec, 2014, 12.17 PM IST
Government allows duty-free imports of pulses until March next yearThe government has extended the time for duty-free imports of pulses to March next year, a move aimed at keeping a check on prices.
04 Oct, 2014, 04.25 AM IST
Pulses Association to appoint survey agency for correct crop estimateThe India Pulses and Grains Association has decided to appoint a survey agency for kharif and rabi crop for accurate figures.
23 Feb, 2014, 12.34 PM IST
Chana prices may rise after JuneThough the price may remain under pressure in the short term, it will be on the positive side during the third quarter.
06 May, 2013, 08.52 AM IST
- Four new varieties of pulses developed at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University
Four new varieties of pulses developed at Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University have been released for cultivation.
28 Jun, 2012, 03.43 PM IST
Due to low output estimates and abysmal stocks, chickpea set for a price riseDue to the low output estimates and abysmal stocks from last year, the prices may be high in the medium term.
04 Jun, 2012, 08.57 AM IST
- Oz rains add flavour to Bikaneri bhujiya
Besan is the backbone of India’s ethnic snack food and mithai industry. Demand for besan is steady throughout the year, with a spurt in the...
25 Jan, 2007, 12.07 AM IST