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The kesari price: Amid surge, experts suggest alternatives
With saffron prices soaring after the Pahalgam attack and Attari-Wagah closure, affordable alternatives can offer relief
Published on May 05, 2025 12:35 PM IST
Turn Friday night bash into a royal feast with this Kesariya Kaju Katli recipe
This royal twist on Kaju Katli will leave your guests speechless and it’s ready in just 15 minutes! Check the easy recipe of Kesariya Kaju Katli here.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 08:30 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Return of Ayurvedic powerhouses: Kumkumadi to saffron and waterless products
Nature knows best: These ancient Ayurvedic ingredients are returning to power clean beauty movement, the most modern skincare yet.
Updated on Apr 12, 2025 06:46 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
National mission for Saffron: Govt halts decrease in areas of cultivation
Agriculture minister Javed Ahmad Dar informed the house that the National Mission on Saffron has made significant advancements, particularly strengthening of the irrigation system, rejuvenating 2,548.75 hectares of Saffron land area and halting the decline in area under this crop, which remains at 3,715 hectares (3665 Ha in Kashmir division and 50 Ha in Kishtwar) since 2010-11, with more areas identified for expansion supported by HADP
Published on Mar 07, 2025 09:36 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Try these traditional desi mithai with a contemporary twist this festive season
These fan-favourite sweets retain their unique flavours but those nostalgic presentations have undergone an exciting development. Here's a look
Updated on Nov 03, 2024 05:24 PM IST
Abigail banerji
Saffron growers rue lost lustre as weather woes hit Kashmir
The past three years saw good saffron production due to favourable weather conditions but the dry September and October has had an impact this year
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 07:34 AM IST
Mir Ehsan, Srinagar
Serve up these beloved Indian chaats with a special twist at your Diwali party
Hosting a Diwali party this festive season, here is the ultimate guide to chaats that will leave everyone wanting more
Updated on Oct 30, 2024 04:03 PM IST
Abigail banerji
Spinning straw into gold: Swetha Sivakumar on saffron
Why is there so little of it in the world? Why does it cost so much? Plus, see how to tell if there’s any real saffron in that little box of it in your kitchen.
Updated on Oct 12, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Swetha Sivakumar
On Paella Day, we look at this hearty communally eaten humble Spanish dish
Once considered a peasant meal, Paella is now eaten while celebrating major milestones. Here's a look at this one-pan meal
Published on Sep 20, 2024 04:50 PM IST
Abigail banerji
Ram temple priests get new dress code, banned from carrying phones
Temple sources said the move to ban priests from carrying their phones to the temples was as part of security measures.
Updated on Jul 04, 2024 07:33 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ayodhya
Beat the summer heat with saffron: Tips for healthy, glowing skin
Looking for tips to achieve glowing complexion naturally? Here's how saffron can be incorporated into your skincare routine to combat the effects of summer heat
Updated on Apr 30, 2024 10:52 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
How can Doordarshan logo turn saffron when polls are on: Mamata Banerjee
Mamata Banerjee also accused the BJP of targeting nonvegetarians and said they cannot decide what people will eat and what they will wear
Published on Apr 21, 2024 08:30 PM IST
Another saffron Vande Bharat completes trial run, reaches Lucknow
The train will give a big relief to passengers travelling between Patna and Lucknow. The railways has yet to decide the timing of the train and the stations where it will halt.This will be the second saffron Vande Bharat in the state and third in the country.
Updated on Mar 09, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Special poojas and live screenings: Bengaluru decked up for Pran-Pratistha event
Hindutva outfits to livestream Ram Lalla Idol consecration
Published on Jan 22, 2024 09:02 AM IST
Different shades of saffron
With the consecration ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, the BJP and its ally Shiv Sena are embracing saffron politics, while the NCP is in a tricky situation, not fully embracing Hindutva but not ignoring it either. Meanwhile, the Congress and NCP are clear in their stand, and Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena is using its own version of Hindutva. The question remains which shade of saffron will gain public support. Additionally, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is trying to build an alliance with the Bahujan Vikas Aghadi for the upcoming elections, and the development of Mumbai Port Trust's idle land is still awaiting approval. Lastly, the disqualification petitions filed by rival NCP factions are being heard by Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, and the Pawar faction is prepared for a possible court battle.
Updated on Jan 22, 2024 07:48 AM IST
No Central funds if Bengal doesn’t paint health centres saffron: Mamata Banerjee
The Bengal CM also attacked the Centre over the Parliament security breach. “There was a security lapse. The (Union) home minister has admitted that. It is a serious matter. We do not compromise on security issues
Published on Dec 17, 2023 05:35 PM IST
A nosedive into the past: Secrets from the non-fiction book The Perfume Project
Divrina Dhingra's debut work traces India’s affection for certain aromas through millennia. Highlights include intricate myths, links to ancient Greece and Rome
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 10:36 PM IST
The history and philosophy of the Tricolour: Courage, Unity, Faith
Ashok Chakra has a significant place on the national flag. The chakra was modelled after the wheel of dharma – a religious motif from Hinduism, Jainism and especially Buddhism
Updated on Aug 15, 2023 01:50 PM IST
Ravindra Garimella
Independence Day 2023: Dos and don'ts to follow while hoisting India's tricolour
As India gears up to mark its 77th Independence Day, here's all you need to know about the dos and don'ts to follow while hoisting the tricolour national flag
Published on Aug 12, 2023 04:09 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
People find Gordon Ramsay’s naan-related post hard to digest
Gordon Ramsay took to Instagram to share a viral naan-related video which prompted people to post comments.
Published on Mar 16, 2023 08:40 AM IST
Trisha Sengupta
Kashmir’s saffron yield breaks decade-old record
Saffron is reputed to be the world’s most expensive spice and is known as the king of condiments. It fetches between ₹1.5 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh per kilogram.
Published on Jan 22, 2021 05:29 AM IST
Mir Ehsan