Beyond coriander and mint: 7 herbs from around the world you could grow in your kitchen gardenDiscover a world of culinary herbs beyond the usual suspects like basil and mint. Many are easy to grow in pots and can elevate everyday me...
15 Jun, 2026, 01.37 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Thali costs climb in May: Crisil reportHome-cooked vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis saw a 5% and 7% price increase in May, respectively, due to rising costs of tomatoes, vege...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
01 Jun, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
30 May, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
National Burger Day 2026: Which restaurants have the best deals and freebies? Here's all you need to knowNational Burger Day 2026 brings exciting deals and freebies from popular eateries. Burger King, Shake Shack, and Dairy Queen are among thos...
28 May, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
26 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Inside Amul’s new plan to sell everything from frozen pizza to protein shakesDairy giant Amul, which has touched a milestone Rs 1 lakh crore turnover in FY26, is making its boldest bet with its blue-and-red-ocean str...
21 May, 2026, 02.09 PM IST
Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant sells out Odisha’s famous dahi bara aloo dum. How to make the street food at home.Odisha's beloved street food, Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, is winning hearts in New York City, thanks to Chef Vikas Khanna. This iconic dish, a deli...
15 May, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Shiny or Dull? Which side of aluminum foil should you use for packing food? Truth will surprise youA long-standing kitchen myth about aluminum foil's shiny and dull sides is debunked. Experts confirm that for regular foil, both sides perf...
12 May, 2026, 04.35 PM IST
Japan's Calbee potato chip bags turn black-and-white due to Iran war ink shortageJapanese snack maker Calbee is temporarily switching 14 popular products to black-and-white packaging starting May 25 due to concerns over ...
12 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Why bananas ripen so quickly, and the trick that may slow it downBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. A new method uses aluminum foil to wrap banana stems, limiting gas release and slowing ripening....
08 May, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
Oreo’s new Firecracker Pop Cookies bring blue raspberry, lemon and cherry flavors for summer; here’s when you can buy themFirecracker Pop Oreos: Oreo introduces Firecracker Pop Oreos, a new limited-edition cookie. This flavor celebrates summer with a nostalgic ...
01 May, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
What’s new at Wendy's? Spring menu revealed with tasty surprisesWendy’s Spring 2026 Menu: Wendy’s has launched its 2026 spring menu featuring a mix of bold, spicy, and refreshing new items. Designed arou...
24 Apr, 2026, 07.40 PM IST
From Peels to Fuel: Potatoes may soon quench thirst of your carThe Central Potato Research Institute plans to establish a pilot plant to convert potato waste into ethanol. India, the world's second-larg...
24 Sep, 2024, 12.03 AM IST
Potato product companies urge government to waive 30% import dutyLast week, the government had asked Nafed and Small Farmers’ Agribusiness Consortium to explore the possibility of importing potato from Eu...
20 Oct, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Potato prices may not fall before Dec
Potato prices, ruling at Rs 18-20 a kg in many parts of the country, are unlikely to come down before December as new crop is expected to a...
05 Sep, 2009, 12.07 AM IST