It's just past 9 am in a makeshift \"cooling pit\" in a cacti-lined part of Karjat. Like an F1 pit crew, huddles of rustic men sporting stethoscopes ove.

The parents of RG Kar rape-murder victim said they commemorate their daughter’s birthday through acts of charity.

Jaggery has sweetened Indian lives for centuries. Made from concentrated sugarcane juice or palm sap, it is widely used across India and other parts of Asia as a traditional alternative to refined ...

Mulugu: At the Sammakka-Saralamma Medaram Maha-Jathara, the most precious offering is neither diamonds nor gold, silk, or money commonly presented at other temples. Instead, devotees offer jaggery, ...

Making 'patali gur', the solid version of date palm jaggery. (Earth Story Farms) Two winters ago, Senjuti Mahato decided to carry out an experiment. The 41-year-old advertising professional is the ...

KARIMNAGAR: The run-up to the Medaram Jatara has triggered a sharp rise in jaggery sales across the erstwhile Karimnagar district, with sources estimating that nearly 12 tonnes are sold every day as ...

Makar Sankranti is one of those festivals where the food quietly does most of the talking. There are rituals, yes. And dates and timings. But for many people, the real memory sits on the plate. Simple ...

Sesame and jaggery dominate India’s winter festivals for a reason. Discover how til-gud supports warmth, energy and health during Sankranti, Pongal and Bihu. (Image: Pinterest) Sesame and jaggery are ...

Food Safety Department officials have intensified raids on jaggery manufacturing units in Salem and Namakkal districts, ahead of the Pongal festival. Sugarcane is cultivated over larger areas in Salem ...

Moong dal halwa has its roots in North Indian cooking, where lentil-based sweets were preferred for their natural strength-giving properties. Moong dal itself has been cultivated in the Indian ...

Jaggery is a winter staple across Indian households, valued for its mineral-rich profile. Unlike refined sugar, jaggery contains iron, potassium, magnesium, and antioxidant compounds. Research ...

Peanuts and jaggery are a winter super snack. Winter brings with it a craving for warm, comforting foods, and traditional combinations often hold the key to both taste and health. One such classic ...