Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announced during a press conference in Washington, U.S. that the Fed had cut interest rates by a quarter point after a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy on Dec. 18, 2024. The decision to lower rates was made in response to economic conditions and aimed to support growth and stability in the country. The move was part of the Fed’s ongoing efforts to manage monetary policy and ensure a balanced economic environment.
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How a small Bandra joint brought Karnataka’s benne dosa back into the spotlight | Food-wine News
The author reminisces about their childhood in Calcutta, where they enjoyed paper dosas and masala dosas at small South Indian restaurants. Upon moving to Bangalore, they discovered benne dosa, a thicker and softer version of the dosa, served with coconut chutneys. The unique recipe for benne dosa includes puffed rice in the batter, giving it a distinct texture and flavor. Despite failing to master dosa-making themselves, the author recommends trying a benne dosa at a...
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