Japan’s ‘Monkey Buster’ grannies armed with guns take on monkeys terrorising their villageAfter monkeys repeatedly raided farms in a Japanese village, three women aged 67 to 74 formed a group called the “Monkey Busters” to protec...
23 Oct, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
2026 Karwa Chauth Date: Puja Muhurat, Moonrise Time, Vrat Vidhi and Fasting RulesKarwa Chauth 2026: Karwa Chauth will be observed on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Married women traditionally observe a fast for their husban...
22 Oct, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Noida customer spends Rs 11,072 on Singhara Poori, Mumbai guy gave Rs 9,870 for coffee rasgulla: Swiggy tells what India ordered on Navratri & Durga PujaDuring the festive seasons of Navratri and Durga Puja, India saw a notable rise in the popularity of fasting meals and traditional sweets. ...
22 Oct, 2026, 02.05 PM IST
October 2026 Sankashti Chaturthi Date, Moonrise Time and Puja MuhuratSankashti Chaturthi October 2026 will be observed on Thursday, October 29, as Vakratunda Sankashti Chaturthi coincides with Karwa Chauth. C...
22 Oct, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
FDA recalls 17 toothpaste varieties nationwide, affecting over 4 million tubes, including children's flavors and whitening productsOver 4 million tubes of toothpaste have been recalled by the FDA due to significant violations of Good Manufacturing Practices, predominant...
22 Oct, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Ahead of festive season, Delhi food safety drive flags hygiene lapses at sweet units; samples sent for lab testingDelhi's Food Safety Department conducted inspections at sweet manufacturing units and shops before the festive season. They identified sign...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.40 AM IST
Sweet sellers face heat over shelf life rules ahead of DiwaliWatchdog agencies in states such as Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are among those that have made this mandatory. The directive aims to help...
21 Oct, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Lay’s turns Thanksgiving dinner into chips with turkey, maple bacon and Dubai chocolate flavors in US and CanadaLay's is gearing up to unveil its exciting Holi-LAY’S collection that playfully captures the essence of festive meals with a twist. Limited...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.50 PM IST
Karwa Chauth Sargi Thali 2026: What to Include, Ideas, Who Prepares It & What Mothers-in-Law Traditionally Give Their Daughters-in-LawThe Karwa Chauth Sargi thali is a vibrant assortment of seasonal fruits, delectable sweets, and savory snacks, usually prepared or gifted b...
20 Oct, 2026, 11.30 AM IST
Husband lived with another woman, had children with her, and sought divorce from his wife; Delhi HC denies divorce, orders him to pay Rs 2 lakhMr. Pandey filed for divorce after his wife left their home, claiming the marriage had broken down. However, his estranged wife found him l...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.59 AM IST
Veeramani wanted Diwali sweets but got expensive COD orders from military tanks to TVs, then an online delivery app stepped inVeeramani, a Madurai-based content creator, has finally received the Diwali sweets he originally hoped for after pranksters flooded his pub...
20 Oct, 2026, 12.08 AM IST
India braces for first Diwali after Gulf war with tighter budgetsAs households prepare for Diwali, rising food prices and travel expenses are impacting festive budgets significantly. Increased costs for e...
19 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Sweet corn can turn dark after home canning even when it was processed correctly; natural compounds can react with iron and air to create the unexpected colourSweet corn may develop brown or black hues after home canning due to chemical reactions. These color changes often occur without spoilage, ...
19 Oct, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Chole bhature over masala peanuts, phirni over gulab jamun: Delhi nutritionist shares 6 food swaps to save calories this DiwaliDiwali celebrations often lead to indulging in sumptuous foods and sweets, which can adversely affect health. Delhi nutritionist Lovneet Ba...
18 Oct, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Domino's Pizza outlets among 25 food establishments facing licence suspension in Maharashtra: FDA seizes 81,330 kg of food worth Rs 1.73 croreMaharashtra’s Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the licences of 25 food establishments and four edible oil and spice manufac...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
Maharashtra FDA bans sale of loose spice powders, mixed spices to curb adulterationMaharashtra's FDA has implemented a ban on the sale of loose and unpacked spice powders. This initiative aims to prevent adulteration and e...
15 Oct, 2026, 08.52 PM IST
ED alleges hawala deals by companies that supplied adulterated ghee for Tirupati laddusThe Enforcement Directorate has alleged that certain companies supplied adulterated ghee to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. It claims t...
14 Oct, 2026, 08.00 PM IST