Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'Toxic runoff from unregulated rare earth mines in Myanmar and Laos is contaminating the Mekong River and its tributaries, threatening the l...
29 Apr, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Why You Should Never Store Potatoes and Onions TogetherKeep onions and potatoes separate in your kitchen to extend their shelf life. Onions release ethylene gas, which causes potatoes to sprout ...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.10 PM IST
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies QuicklyFruit flies invade kitchens rapidly due to overripe produce. Scientists confirm sanitation is key. Eliminating breeding grounds like drains...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Toxic Leadership Explained: How Bad Behavior Gets Rewarded at WorkToxic leaders often advance faster in some workplaces. This happens because company systems may reward aggressive, self-serving actions. Su...
17 Mar, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Is the fruit in HBO’s White Lotus deadly? What we know about pong pong 'suicide tree' that can trigger heart attacks, has no antidoteThe HBO series The White Lotus features the deadly pong pong tree, known as the 'suicide tree'. This tree contains cerberin, a poison that ...
07 Apr, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
11 must-have Wooden Chopping Boards for every kitchenA quality wooden chopping board is a kitchen essential that offers durability, aesthetic appeal, and superior performance. Here are 11 must...
16 Aug, 2024, 01.15 PM IST
Soil microorganisms offer potential solution to Patulin toxin in foodResearchers from Tokyo University of Science have discovered a filamentous fungal strain, Acremonium sp. or "TUS-MM1," that can effectively...
31 Aug, 2023, 09.21 PM IST
Four mistakes to avoid while eating fruits, check out hereAlthough eating fruits is recommended for a healthy diet, according to Dr Archana Batra, a nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, ma...
11 Dec, 2022, 05.31 PM IST
How a SARS-CoV-2 virus protein damages the heart, study findsThe scientists, who are from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, US, then used a drug to reverse the toxic effects of the SARS-CoV-2 vir...
08 Nov, 2022, 02.53 PM IST
Giloy safe, doesn't have any toxic effects; misleading to relate it to liver damage: GovernmentIn Ayurveda, it is said to be the best rejuvenating herb. Acute toxicity studies of aqueous extract of Guduchi reports that it does not pro...
16 Feb, 2022, 08.47 PM IST
Sugar detox and boycotting carbs? Doctor explains how it's a waste of timeMyths about "sugar" and carbohydrates are common among patients and health professionals.
04 Feb, 2022, 10.42 AM IST
Scientists develop composite wrapper that can extend shelf life of fruitsThe wrapper can be reused, which is not possible with the present technology.
10 Aug, 2021, 06.00 PM IST
Why just air pollution? Even the Delhi food might be hazardous to your healthThe need of the hour, she points out, is strict enforcement of rules and even stricter penalties for flouting norms.
07 Jun, 2015, 07.02 AM IST
CUTS International expresses concerns over excessive use of pesticidesSheetal Prasad Sharma, Additional Director- the state agriculture department, briefed about the National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture.
16 Oct, 2014, 08.46 PM IST
- Organic fruit and vegetable cleanser hits Kerala market
An organic fruit and vegetable cleanser, prepared from extracts of microbes and citric acid, claiming to clean pesticide and insecticide re...
02 Feb, 2008, 08.45 PM IST