Is anyone in the BJP listening -- to what Nitin Gadkari had to say, but possibly left unsaid? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

India's potato and tomato production could be marginally less in 2021-22 as compared to the previous year while onion output could be almost 17 per cent more than last year. This was stated in the first advance estimate of horticulture production released on Monday. The government also said total horticulture production is estimated to be at 333.3 million tonnes, a slight decrease of about 1.35 million tonnes (mt)?(or 0.4 per cent) over 2020-21.

Delicious street food onto your dinner table.

Fresh vegetables in a green coconut curry with basmati rice is a sumptuous meal.

Bloody Brothers is watchable, especially in the scenes of its two lead actors trying to work out something from the puny material given to them. Jaideep Ahlawat, who suggests roiling energy and intelligence even when he is completely motionless, has to be India's finest actor on current form, observes Sreehari Nair.

Why eat simple when you can try something royal?

Check out good blogger Ramapriya Suresh's simple version of shahi chicken korma.

Whether it liked it or not, the Ukraine crisis forced India to choose between the aggressor Russia and the US-led free world, a decision it hated to make, Virendra Kapoor points out. In the end, it abstained from the vote in the Security Council.

Two extremely healthy Indian soups from Andhra Pradesh.

Best served hot with idli podi, these delightful fluffy idli balls make for an interesting snack with tea/coffee.

The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.

A summary of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.

Soup up this north Indian household staple with a chatpata ingredient.

A favourite among Bengalis, Mutton Rezala has its roots in Mughlai cuisine.

Your kids will love them.

This steaming tomato shorba can be served at lunch or dinner.

Nadal said he did not expect to go all the way at Melbourne Park

Celebrate Republic Day with two tricolour recipes.

Calling mutton lovers -- tuck into delightful Sindhi-Style Mutton.

An Indian cuisine classic, this recipe uses everyday ingredients.

Make a quick, easy, scrumptious breakfast with besan.

Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.

Bored of the regular chicken curry? Try this creamy version.

Kumudini Shetty's traditional recipes for Makar Sankranti.

This mutton curry will win hearts at the dinner table.

A special dal recipe for you.

Two recipes perfect for a cosy night in.

Warm, comforting, yum. Dig into these winter recipes.

We need to give a booster shot to all our frontline workers first as if they fall victim to Omicron, the health system will collapse, points out Ramesh Menon.

'Ben (Stokes) has done it before, he has done special things in an England shirt.'

Wrapped in banana leaves, this fish is usually fried in coconut oil and gains a heavenly aroma and taste.

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

This recipe make take a little extra effort, but it is worth the time and energy invested.

Looking for ways to make your leafy vegetables sing? This recipe is for you.

Cosy up with a warm bowl of pumpkin soup as you enjoy Christmas carols or the winter chill.

Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.

This spicy fried fry served with crunchy curry leaves and sliced lemon is a crowd-pleaser.

The Germans, Swiss and French get ready for Christmas.

Where paneer came to India from... How sambar got its name... Gulab jamun does not have Indian roots...