He used his airline to rescue refugees from Pakistan, donated 300 acres to India: Meet the Tamil Nadu Padma awardee who gave everything to the nationTamil Nadu industrialist Dr. R.M. Alagappa Chettiar, a visionary beyond business, utilized his private airline for crucial refugee rescue o...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.14 PM IST
In 1981, when ISRO carried its APPLE on bullock cart for just Rs 150, the world laughed; Today, the same story is hailed as a masterstroke of innovationIndia's space journey began with innovation. In 1981, the APPLE satellite mission highlighted ISRO's resourcefulness. Engineers used a bull...
19 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
Haldiram's new diner to bring mithai, namkeen to London's Leicester SquareHaldiram's is launching its first UK restaurant in London's Leicester Square next Thursday. The eatery aims to introduce Indian sweets and ...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Unusual impact of silver's rally: No silver lining for mithaiPrices of vark, the edible silver leaf used to garnish mithai, have doubled this year to around Rs 1,400 for 150 sheets, forcing confection...
17 Dec, 2025, 12.38 AM IST
Purabi Dairy enters traditional sweets market, links new venture to farmer growth in AssamPurabi Dairy, Northeast India's largest dairy cooperative, has launched its own range of traditional Indian sweets. This new venture, Purab...
27 Nov, 2025, 08.15 PM IST
Radisson Hotel Group launches new Meetha by Radisson stores in Borivali and BandraAfter its flagship store in Goregaon, Meetha by Radisson has now been launched in Borivali and Bandra. The hotel chain said the expansion i...
31 Jul, 2024, 06.30 PM IST
Mithai prices may stay in sweet spot this festive seasonMithai makers plan to absorb any marginal increase in the cost of their offerings, giving consumers a breather during the most popular fest...
31 Aug, 2023, 12.02 AM IST
Reliance Retail partners with 50+ traditional sweets makersThese packaged mithais such as laddos, barfis and pedas, which are being positioned to compete with chocolate brands such as Cadbury and Ki...
19 Oct, 2022, 07.38 AM IST
Roseate Hotels plans to expand abroad, locallyThe luxury hospitality brand, which started operations three years ago and currently owns and operates all its hotels, is also considering ...
20 Nov, 2019, 07.39 AM IST
From sandesh to double ka meetha, Indian mithai is all about innovation and influencesLuxury mithai is being redefined with high-quality, centralised production, packaging and inventiveness.
20 Oct, 2019, 11.57 AM IST
Gold-dusted pedas & laddoos that cost the moonSuper-luxury mithais priced upwards of Rs 20,000/kg - the new food fashion for HNIs, star items at weddings.
20 Apr, 2019, 06.51 PM IST
Celebrate Diwali with Motichoor Truffles, Rasmalai CheesecakeThere are other popular mithai flavours like besan, badam, pista that have transformed into offerings like besan ladoo cheesecake, pista an...
26 Oct, 2016, 11.14 AM IST
Health-food entrepreneurs give healthier sweet options to make Diwali guilt-freeTarak Bhattacharya, COO, Mad Over Donuts, points out, "Our Diwali collection breaks the monotony of gifting regular mithai".
04 Nov, 2015, 10.29 AM IST
This Holi, pamper your colourful sweet toothTraditional sweets like gujiyas, puran poli, malpuas, halwa, ladoos, barfis and pedas are customary preparations in every household.
06 Mar, 2015, 01.30 PM IST
Indian 'Mithais' add sweetness to Diwali flavour; focus on hygiene, new flavoursMithai makers focus on hygiene, new flavours to take on confectionery brands in gifting market.
28 Oct, 2013, 06.34 AM IST
- Food biggies wake up to mithai magic
Food companies are turning to traditional dairy products with a fresh zeal.
17 Aug, 2007, 01.25 AM IST
- Quality & innovation spell sweet success...
Taste of success is indeed sweet. And Chhappan Bhog has not only sampled it but specialises in manufacturing and serving it to customers as...
20 Aug, 2006, 11.57 PM IST