No #iding behind #ashtags: Brand cultures must evolve as laws, ethics and sharper consumer awareness demand transparencyIn today's digital age, brands are facing increasing pressure to be transparent. Recent incidents, like the Air India crash and concerns ov...
18 Jul, 2025, 11.07 PM IST
‘I was nearly broke… he asked for nothing’: FoodPharmer shares how Nithin Kamath’s quiet gesture changed his lifeWhen FoodPharmer faced financial and legal troubles after quitting his US job to expose unhealthy food marketing, Nithin Kamath stepped in ...
29 May, 2025, 06.05 PM IST
CBSE wants schools to cut sugar. But Zerodha’s Nithin Kamath has an urgent question for parentsThe CBSE is urging schools to combat rising sugar consumption among students by establishing 'Sugar Boards' and conducting awareness progra...
17 May, 2025, 01.37 PM IST
Why is gender pay disparity still a problem in movie industry? Samantha Ruth Prabhu shares her experienceSamantha Ruth Prabhu has openly addressed the gender pay disparity in the film industry, sharing her personal experiences of being paid les...
13 Apr, 2025, 09.19 PM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu lost crores last year but has zero regrets. Actress gets brutally honestSamantha Ruth Prabhu revealed that she turned down 15 brand endorsements in the past year, resulting in a loss of crores, but said she has ...
13 Apr, 2025, 12.16 AM IST
Deepika Padukone, Mary Kom, Sadhguru to join 8th edition of PM's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha'Prime Minister Modi's 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' will feature notable figures such as Deepika Padukone, MC Mary Kom, and Sadhguru. Scheduled for...
06 Feb, 2025, 11.23 AM IST
'Everything needs money': FoodPharmer who got Bournvita removed from 'health drink' section seeks advice on next stepRevant Himatsingka, the influencer behind 'Food Pharmer,' contemplates a new direction for his platform, asking followers for suggestions. ...
03 Feb, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
India goes maida-free: The rise of ‘Better-for-You’ snackingIndian consumers, particularly mothers, are increasingly seeking healthier snack options for their families. "Better-for-you" (BFY) brands ...
08 Dec, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
View: Ask not just what your brand can do for you, but also what you can do for your brandAfter activist Foodpharmer's expose, Bournvita cut its sugar content by 14.4%, reflecting a trend towards healthier practices by brands. Th...
16 Aug, 2024, 10.39 PM IST
FSSAI must protect consumers: Concerns over added sugar in baby food and contaminated spicesRenu Jain, a Bengaluru-based mother, found out last year that Bournvita, a popular 'health drink', contains high sugar content. The Food Sa...
28 Jul, 2024, 03.29 PM IST
Social media user alleges that the upma provided by IndiGo contains more salt than MaggiInfluencer claims IndiGo's 'upma' and 'poha' have more sodium than Maggi. Daal Chawal has same sodium as Maggi. FSSAI regulations require n...
18 Apr, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
Embracing goodness and talent: Femina and Mamaearth's 'Beautiful Indians 2024' honours good samaritansFemina and Mamaearth host 'Beautiful Indians 2024', honouring winners like Tiger Shroff, Prasiddhi Singh, Kiran Kamdar, amongst others. The...
22 Mar, 2024, 03.34 PM IST
Consumer awareness, social media put healthy snack brands on growth pathHowever, scaling these businesses beyond the niche markets while staying profitable presents a major hurdle. While their operating revenue ...
08 Feb, 2024, 06.00 AM IST
Multiverse of food-fluencers: Too many influencers mean the money pot is stirring only for someIn the throes of pandemic and amid extended lockdowns, even those less inclined towards cooking had started looking up food recipes online,...
08 Jan, 2024, 08.15 PM IST
Remember Food Pharmer of Bournvita controversy? He has now this to say about Nest Tea, Too Yumm, Storia coconut water & BournvitaSocial media influencer Revant Himatsingka has released a new video on packaged food companies. In the video he highlights four companies w...
11 Aug, 2023, 05.44 PM IST
Zerodha founder demands changes in food labels amid Bournvita controversyRecently, a social media influencer claimed that Bournvita has high sugar content, cocoa solids and cancer-causing colourant in it.
18 Apr, 2023, 05.50 PM IST