The Battle of Panipat, revisited

Colonel Anil A Athale (retd) recalls how the Battle of Panipat, 258 years ago, changed the history of India for the next century-and-a-half. The doyen in the field of military history, Dr......

When the Royals came marching in

'He is London ka raja. I offered her a dosa, but she said no thanks.' 'She was elegant not just in beauty, but in heart and nature too.' 'I was awestruck to see them both. Such a handsome charming......

Dyes found in Chicken tikka masala

Less than 24 hours after British Prime Minister Tony Blair praised business process outsourcing as a potential benefit to the United Kingdom's economy, another Indian export has come under attack......

Breaking through

Kalpana Saroj and Milind Kamble, who will get the Padma Shri this year, are epitomes of a new resurgence in the Dalit community, writes Aditi Phadnis When Kalpana Saroj, chairperson of Kamani......

Adani Wilmar buys Kohinoor rice, other brands

Adani Wilmar Ltd (AWL) on Tuesday announced the acquisition of several brands, including the renowned 'Kohinoor' brand from McCormick Switzerland GMBH to strengthen its leadership in food business.......

How Railways plans to serve healthy food to passengers

Indian Railways to bring on board ready-to-eat food companies The country’s ready-to-eat (RTE) food industry is gearing up to tickle the taste buds of railway passengers. The Indian Railway......

Iran's coronavirus outbreak leads to cheaper basmati

Following the outbreak, Iran has stopped Indian basmati shipments. This has led to exports already falling 18-20 per cent this fiscal year. Iran and the rest of West Asia account for the largest......

Awaiting branded food on trains? Wait for some more time!

Rail travellers will have to wait for a few more days to get branded, ready-to-eat eals on their journeys as Railways and packaged food manufacturers are busy sorting out pricing issues. Flooded......