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ARSENIC IN RICE
Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury out- Did malaria, not poison, kill the Medici brothers? New DNA evidence answers a 400-year-old mystery
- Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'
- White rice or brown rice: Which option is actually better for your health? Nutritional comparison explainedBrown rice and white rice come from the same grain, but they differ in processing and nutrition. Brown rice is a whole grain that retains i...25 Feb, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
- Brown rice Vs White rice: Is there really any difference? One of them has a toxic substanceBrown rice and white rice are staple grains with distinct nutritional profiles and health impacts. Brown rice is a whole grain, retaining t...06 Oct, 2025, 09.55 PM IST
- Is 'brown rice' as healthy as you think? New study uncovers concerning riskBrown rice, celebrated for its health benefits, now faces scrutiny due to higher inorganic arsenic levels compared to white rice. This toxi...14 Apr, 2025, 08.46 PM IST
- How do toxic substances like lead end up in baby food?Beware, your baby's favourite applesauce may taste like lead at times!28 Jan, 2023, 07.53 PM IST
- Centre should procure more from West Bengal to benefit farmers, says Mamata's adviserThe central procurement system should procure more from the state through Food Corporation of India for farmers to get the optimum benefit,...23 Jul, 2019, 02.44 PM IST
- There’s a big fight brewing over what pregnant women should eatEvery month that passes brings new studies saying this food is good for you and that food is bad.11 Jan, 2018, 06.19 PM IST
- West Bengal government comes up with new type of rice, 'Muktoshri'There are 81 arsenic affected blocks in the state. The cultivation of the new variety of rice will take 125 to 130 days.10 Nov, 2016, 01.33 PM IST
- Iran, Iraq troubles cast long shadow on basmati rice exportsExports of basmati rice to Iraq, which is fighting Islamist insurgency, have nearly halved in the first four months of the fiscal year.17 Sep, 2014, 11.43 AM IST
- Iran slows down tea and basmati rice import from IndiaIran is a major buyer of basmati rice and in FY14 the West Asian nation had imported 14 lakh tonne basmati rice.29 Jul, 2014, 12.26 PM IST
- UN strengthens norms on lead in infant formula, arsenic in riceCodex standards serve in many cases as a basis for national legislation and provide the food safety benchmarks for international food trade.22 Jul, 2014, 03.17 PM IST
- Fresh troubles in the offing for India's basmati exportsIndia’s basmati exports to Iran has slumped as the Islamic nation has introduced a new set of standard for basmati rice imports, in a major...27 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- FDA probes arsenic presence in rice from India, other nationsThe US health watchdog FDA is conducting a detailed inspection of the arsenic level in rice being sold in the American market.08 Sep, 2013, 12.28 PM IST
- 30 Indian basmati rice samples contain arsenic: USFDAThe US Food and Drug Administration has found arsenic content in about 30 samples ofIndian basmati rice in its preliminary analysis.20 Sep, 2012, 04.55 PM IST
- ICAR clean chit for Pusa 1121 helps clear export clogThe country’s premier farm sector research agency, Indian Council of Agricultural Research, has found the basmati rice variety Pusa 1121 sa...15 Oct, 2009, 01.47 AM IST
- Basmati rice 'Pusa 1121' is safe for human consumptionIndian basmati rice variety Pusa 1121 is safe for human consumption and does not contain any heavy metals, the state-run Indian Council of ...14 Oct, 2009, 04.59 PM IST
- Basmati exports slow down worries policy makersBasmati exports to Iran appear to have slowed down on the back of the recent controversy over reports that said that toxic metal traces (ar...09 Oct, 2009, 11.15 PM IST
- Solution to arsenic poisoning in India foundBritish scientists claim to have found a solution to the world's worst case of poisoning through exposure to arsenic in rice and water in e...08 Sep, 2008, 07.19 AM IST
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