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UP BJP president Keshav Maurya

Now UP primary school textbooks turn saffron

According to sources in the basic education department, text books will have a saffron cover because the colour...

14 Nov 2017 12:30 AM IST

A CESC spokesperson later in the day said that the 750 MW Budge Budge power station, which tripped on Thursday morning at 9.53 am, has returned fast to normalcy.

After buses, electricity poles to go saffron in UP

It has now become an established practice to paint public utilities in the color of the ruling political party in the...

2 Sept 2017 3:22 AM IST

Saffron growers in Kashmir. (Photo: H.U. Naqash)

Kashmir Valley's prized crop saffron goes to seed

The ideal environment for cultivation of saffron is cool dry climate and rich soil with excellent drainage and organic...

12 Nov 2018 12:03 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi with party leaders Kamal Nath and Jyotiraditya Scindia offering prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain.

'Saffron avatar' of MP Congress gives big headache to BJP

Struck by disbeliefâ€ on seeing the Congress campaign, Mr Jabbar may not be off-the-mark in his observation.

3 Nov 2018 1:17 AM IST

Chemicals could be used to enhance colour, texture or taste. (Photo: Pixabay)

This Holi, avoid being a victim of food adulteration

While Holi is a time for merriment, we should also be alert about what we eat.

24 Feb 2018 11:45 AM IST

The move invited sharp criticism from the Opposition, which questioned the timing of the order and alleged that it was taken on political considerations.

UP paints BR Ambedkar saffron, sets off row

SP MLA and party spokesman Sunil Singh Sajan said that the UP government was now adding a saffron touch to even dalit...

10 April 2018 6:01 AM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said the BJP has not invited him to join the party, but insisted efforts were being made to paint him with saffron, the idealogical colour the national party is associated with. (Photo: File)

Efforts being made to paint me with saffron: Rajinikanth

Thiruvalluvar (Tamil savant) will not get trapped in this saffronising, I will not get trapped either, says Rajinikanth.

9 Nov 2019 1:53 AM IST

Superstar Rajinikanth on Friday said the BJP has not invited him to join the party, but insisted efforts were being made to paint him with saffron, the idealogical colour the national party is associated with. (Photo: File)

'Will not get trapped': Rajinikanth to BJP on attempts being made to...

Also, the party had posted a picture of Thiruvalluvar in saffron robes with sacred ash on his forehead.

8 Nov 2019 12:51 PM IST

Crocus sativus L, also known as saffron, is the worlds most expensive spice and is known for its antispasmodic, antiseptic, antidepressant and anticancer properties. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Saffron beneficial in treating ADHD

The vivid crimson spice, saffron can be a promising herbal alternative for treating ADHD: Study.

23 Feb 2019 5:11 PM IST

After taking office Kamal Nath said his government will give incentives to industries that give 70 per cent of their jobs to those from his state and added that people from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh get employment in Madhya Pradesh at the cost of the local population. (Photo: PTI)

Congress pushes saffron agenda in Madhya Pradesh

The heads of the colleges and universities have also been told to put restrictions on political activities.

10 March 2019 5:01 AM IST

Saffron can be bought whole in threads or strands (stigmas) or in powdered form.

For the love of saffron

The most expensive spice in the world saffron has many benefits and a unique flavour to offer.

27 May 2018 4:35 AM IST

BJP workers celebrate with colours outside party office. (Photo: PTI)

Saffron wave sweeps coast

Mr Rajesh Naik of Bantwal was the other giant killer, defeating district in-charge minister B. Ramanath Rai by a margin...

16 May 2018 2:34 AM IST