Hyderabad: The Telangana government scrapped the CM breakfast scheme in all the government schools due to paucity of funds.

Heat oil in a deep non-stick pan, add peanuts and cashew nuts. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown and nutty. Remove on a plate and keep aside. In the same oil, add ...

Bath towels are a daily necessity—but that doesn’t mean they can’t double as a daily luxury. We rigorously tested the most popular styles over the course of several weeks, and the winners ...

A beloved Indian breakfast gets a healthy upgrade! Move over, semolina; there's a new grain in town for upma. This article delves into the why and how of switching to pearled barley upma ...

There’s something about growing tomatoes that begs for experimentation. Rarely do we get excited about a new carrot variety or see all the green beans in a catalog and think, “Ooh, I wish I had more ...

Tomatoes are easy to grow, both in the greenhouse and in the garden. They do well in pots and growing bags so are perfect for patios and balconies too. The Which? Gardening experts have trialled and ...

This summery, fresh tomato sauce is bursting with the sweetness of cherry tomatoes. It comes together in less than 20 minutes and is perfect with pasta or fish for a weeknight supper. Heat the ...

Start off by rinsing half cup of quinoa to remove dirt. Heat oil in a pan on a medium flame and add half tablespoon of mustard seeds. Once mustard seeds begin to sputter, add cumin seeds, urad daal ...

The humble bath mat is a small but, for many, essential item that prevents post-scrub puddles and you or anyone else from slipping on wet tile. Besides classic cotton mats, best for people like me ...

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