Feeling anxious, falling sick often? Delhi nutritionist shares 6 simple fruits to treat common health problemsNutritionist Lovneet Batra suggests incorporating six specific fruits into daily meals to combat common health problems. Watermelon aids hy...
13 Apr, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
Why Leaves Change Colour in Autumn: What’s Really Happening Biochemically?Autumn's vibrant leaf colours are a result of intricate biochemical processes, not mere decay. As chlorophyll breaks down, revealing hidden...
20 Feb, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Do you spend too much time on the couch? Eat these simple heart-boosting foods to stay safeIf you sit a lot, your heart can get weak. Eating foods like cocoa, green tea, berries, leafy greens, plums, and nuts can help keep your he...
13 Dec, 2025, 12.21 AM IST
Dietitian says blueberries are nature’s most powerful anti-inflammatory fruit, but there’s a catch in how you pick themWild blueberries outshine regular varieties as potent anti-inflammatory food. Rich in anthocyanins, flavonols, vitamin C, and phenolic acid...
01 Sep, 2025, 09.59 PM IST
Turkey's natural Yogi flower goes viral on social media. Is it real or fake?Social media claims about a rare natural Yogi flower found only in Turkey, changing colors with the seasons, are false. The image of the so...
10 Oct, 2024, 01.35 PM IST
Coloured cousins of white rice are often a great source of antioxidantsRice, much like other grains, is the edible starchy kernel of a grass plant. In fact, the vast majority of rice varieties (although not all...
27 Oct, 2023, 06.10 PM IST
The story of the purple tomato - and why its success is a win for GM foodsAlthough genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism's genetics...
22 Nov, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
Has India found the answer to two of its most pressing lifestyle problems?Scientists claim that coloured wheat could reduce malnourishment and possibly prevent obesity and other lifestyle diseases.
01 Jun, 2019, 11.15 PM IST
National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute signs MoU with Bonn to promote coloured wheatThe cross between high yielding Indian cultivars and colored wheat procured from Japan and America is as rich in anthocynanins as blueberri...
14 Sep, 2017, 07.06 PM IST
Why you should eat artichokesIf you go by their looks, you’d probably pass on the chance to eat artichokes but these slightly peculiar looking food item is packed with ...
18 Jun, 2015, 09.07 AM IST
Assam has potential to produce purple tea: ExpertAssam can emerge as the only place in the world after Kenya to become a producer of health-rich purple tea, a senior scientist and tea expe...
28 Dec, 2014, 02.40 PM IST
Wild blueberries can lower bad effects of high-fat dietEating wild blueberries or bilberries diminishes the adverse effects of a high-fat diet, a new study has claimed.
20 Dec, 2014, 01.09 PM IST
Cherry juice may help fight gout: StudyThe study is the first to report consumption of Montmorency tart cherries caused changes in uric acid metabolism, which can have an impact ...
02 Oct, 2014, 04.18 PM IST
Chocolate may help ward off diabetes risk: ReportA compound found in chocolate and red wine may guard people against the risk of diabetes, a new study suggests.
20 Jan, 2014, 02.14 PM IST
- Punjab Agriculture University develops black colour carrot variety
Punjab Agriculture University develops black colour carrot variety
28 Nov, 2013, 07.17 PM IST
- Purple tomatoes set to make your pizzas healthy
Scientists have grown genetically-engineered purple tomatoes in an unusual endeavour to promote healthy food.
27 Oct, 2008, 04.03 AM IST
- It’s cheers all around for ajwain growers
Dry Gujarat is lifting spirits of world’s tipplers. If a natural colour manufacturer from Gandhinagar is set to give that reddish-purple ti...
21 Mar, 2007, 12.23 AM IST