Trump tariffs changed taste of foods in U.S? Label checking reveals shocking detailsTrump Tariffs have grabbed headlines and become the topic of discussion around the world. Now there is a reality-check on the food ingredie...
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China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
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Wilmar International chief says India must target 60% self-sufficiency in edible oilsIndia needs to produce more edible oils domestically. Kuok Khoon Hong, chairman of Wilmar International, suggests aiming for 50-60% self-su...
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Chinese Proverb of the day: 'When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be...' - Timeless lesson about the consequences of rushing things in lifeChinese Proverb of the day: A Chinese proverb, "When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be sweet," teaches the importance of patien...
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‘People from my town came to see me off’: Pune's 'Poddar uncle' recalls his first international trip to Germany in 1982Kamalakar Potdar, a middle-class boy from Kolhapur, achieved a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany in 1982, becoming the first in his fa...
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Chinese proverb of the day: 'All things are difficult at the...' - inspiring lessons on how difficult beginnings can lead to growth, success, resilience and why starting something new is often the hardest stepChinese proverb of the day: Starting anything new is often the most challenging phase, marked by fear, uncertainty, and slow progress. This...
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Chinese proverb of the day: 'If you work hard enough at it, you can grind even an...' – lessons on hard work, persistence, patience and how small efforts lead to big resultsChinese proverb of the day: Ancient Chinese proverbs offer powerful life lessons. Today's saying, 'If you work hard enough at it, you can g...
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How to keep bananas fresh for weeks without turning blackBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. Simple tricks can slow this process. Wrapping stems in foil or plastic helps. Keep bananas away ...
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McDonald's sells 'Spam burger' with cookie crumbs in ChinaGlobal brands from restaurants to automakers sometimes roll out offbeat products to appeal to Chinese tastes in the populous and intensely ...
21 Dec, 2020, 06.03 PM IST
Chinese lenders out for a taste of IndiaWhile India’s rapidly growing fintech sector appears greener to the Chinese companies because of a regulatory clampdown back home, domestic...
24 May, 2018, 08.32 AM IST
Cabbage harvested aboard space station: NASAWhile the space station crew will get to eat some of the Tokyo Bekana Chinese cabbage harvested by astronaut Peggy Whitson, the rest is bei...
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Chinese tastes decide iPhone colours: Tim CookApple CEO Tim Cook has said in an interview that the gold iPhone was introduced to please the Chinese customers.
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- Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art spring auctions by Christie's fetch over $70 million
The auction exhibited the continued taste for highly decorated porcelains in the Asian market and the desire for well-provenanced pieces.
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- Indian delicacies favourite among Singaporeans
Freshly cooked chicken fried in carefully ground masala, not to mention taste makers including coriander and asofteoda have become the flav...
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