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In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
Humble coconut oil turns into a luxury on rising demand, shrinking outputCoconut oil prices in Asia are increasing. India is the top consumer. Prices have tripled in two years. Supply shortages and high demand ar...
Fijian village of Nagigi adapts to rising seas and declining fish stocks with community-led solutionsNagigi village in Fiji is experiencing rising seas and dwindling fish stocks due to climate change. In response, residents, especially wome...
Coconuts get pricier as poor weather drives global shortageThis shortage impacts consumers and businesses, particularly in Asia, where coconut is a staple ingredient. Alternatives are being suggeste...
Anand Mahindra cannot wait to visit this hidden tourist gem in Kerala. Why it is so special?Billionaire Anand Mahindra regrets not visiting Malarickal, a picturesque village in Kerala known for its stunning Nymphaea stellata blooms...
Sheikh Hasina cries US' role in her ouster: All about Saint Martin's Island which Bangladesh's ex-PM did not surrenderSaint Martin Island Bangladesh: Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has accused the USA of attempting to overthrow her due to he...
Urrak, the fruity cashew drink, is Goa's summer favourite, more than its well-known sibling feniWhy are urrak and feni only famous in Goa, though cashew is an international crop?
Companies selling soy and almond milk replace ‘milk’ with ‘beverage’Life Health Foods. which sells 4-5 million litres of almond and soymilk under the So Good brand said it has started rolling out the new pac...
Festival of fats: From diyas to deep-fried delicacies, Diwali is a celebration of oilThese days, we associate fat with obesity and ill-health, but for centuries most people were deprived of regular fats in their diets.
Not turkey or plum cake, a traditional Indian Christmas table is lined with Kulkuls, sannas & fruit winesSeasonal produce and regional delicacies make to Indian family's dinner table on Christmas.
For the love of food: Bengaluru college community saves local cuisinesLaunched in December 2014, the aim of the group 'Swad' is to document food stories, and embrace local consumption of food.
How organic farming and right prices are helping Kerala farmersThe farmers do sustainable, organic farming that rejects mono-cropping for biodiversity, preserves and shares local seeds, and embraces the...
India's Coconut Development Board prescribes coconut for the faint-heartedAccording to the board's chairman TK Jose, clinical trials here have shown the good effects of coconut oil for heart patients.
US expats Jackie Stenson & Diana Jue tie up with local retail stores to supply low-cost, essential techEssmart Global – a distribution startup launched in 2012 – is focussed on taking essential life-improving technologies to the hinterlands o...
- Coconut Genetic Resources Network to sequence coconut genome
The steering committee of the COGENT has decided to set up an international thematic group on coconut genomics under the leadership of Indi...
- The 45th Cocotech, international conference on coconut begins
The 45 thCocotech, the international conference on coconut began here on Monday with over 200 delegates attending the five day meet.
Will Marico succeed in tapping the personal-care and skin-care space?Analysts questioned the chances of co's success in a product category dominated by the likes of HUL, P&G and other biggies of the FMCG spac...
- Cash crops sink; plantation economy in tatters
The prolonged heavy rains are likely to affect the production of major cash crops and hit the plantation economy of south India hard.
- Nafed sees a market in tapping Gulf, Europe expats
Nafed feels food products from India are preferred by the expatriate community in the Gulf.
- Companies rake in big moolah serving NRIs
What some people may call brain-drain may rain business for others. Several cos dependent on the huge Indian diaspora are flourishing. Keep...