The Finance Ministry of India follows a unique tradition called the 'halwa ceremony' to mark the beginning of the budget printing process. The ceremony ensures the secrecy of budget documents ...

New Delhi: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman participated in the traditional 'halwa' ceremony on Friday, marking the final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2025-26. The ceremony, held in ...

What was the FM’s response? She banned pictures of this year’s halwa ceremony. Rather than taking away the larger message of a need for equity in the budget, the FM resorted to doing away with ...

The much-anticipated Halwa Ceremony, marking the final stage of preparations for the Union Budget 2025, will be held today, Friday, January 24, 2025, at 5 PM in North Block, the headquarters of the ...

His recent Instagram post showed how the actor enjoys the winter months. He shared a picture of a bowl filled with gajar ka halwa. He garnished it with sliced pistachios and almonds for some extra ...

Hrithik Roshan sparked a debate on social media by asking followers if gajar ka halwa is healthy or unhealthy. Responses varied, with some praising its taste and health benefits, while others ...

Grated lauki (bottle gourd), milk, sugar, ghee, grated khoya (optional), cardamom powder and chopped nuts Heat ghee in a pan on medium flame for that rich aroma of halwa. Add grated lauki to the pan ...

Tamkin Mehrabuddin and her sister were preparing lunch in their home in Tajikistan when police officers knocked on their door. The two Afghan women were ordered to accompany them to a police ...

(Berlin, January 29, 2025) – A journalist in Tajikistan is facing charges in what the Tajik government calls a “secret” case that could lead to up to 17 years in prison, Human Rights Watch ...

The traditional Halwa ceremony, an important part of India's budget preparation, will take place today at North Block in the evening. The annual ritual marks the beginning of the 'lock-in' phase ...

Over two decades in Delhi, I’ve realised gajar ka halwa is one of the most popular and widely prepared desserts across all economic strata of North Indian households. Its three main ingredients — ...

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the second full Budget of the Modi 3.0 government on February 1 In India, it is customary to start any significant or auspicious task with ...