Jet fuel made from tropical fruit gets $3 billion backingResearchers in Brazil are pioneering the use of macauba palm oil as a sustainable aviation fuel alternative. This groundbreaking project fo...
US and Canada Heart Health Alert: Top experts say this one breakfast nutrient in cereal may help lower heart disease riskMillions of people in the US and Canada eat cereal for breakfast, but experts say the choice may matter for heart health. Fiber, whole grai...
Food prices largely stable, edible oils see sharp rise: GovernmentRetail prices for pulses and cereals remained stable due to increased food grain production. Vegetable prices saw minimal seasonal variatio...
Kharif sowing dips 3% to 894 lakh ha despite 81% coverage of normal areaKharif crop sowing has declined by three percent this season. Paddy and pulses acreage saw a notable decrease across several states. Coarse...
Do you consume protein for good health? Scientists say eating less could slow ageing & improve your metabolismNew research suggests that consuming less protein may benefit many adults. According to the review, reducing protein intake could improve m...
The whey revolution: America's protein craze is changing dairy economicsWhey protein, once a cheesemaking byproduct, is now highly sought after by consumers. Social media trends and dietary advice are driving th...
Drinking a protein shake right after a workout? Hyderabad neurologist explains what actually matters moreHyderabad-based senior doctor Dr Sudhir Kumar says recreational lifters may not need excessive protein or an immediate post-workout shake. ...
The ripple effect of El Nino runs from village fields to corporate boardroomsA deficient monsoon warning flags many districts at risk across India. Reduced agricultural yields will increase food inflation and rural i...
'With hard work, we can achieve anything': This Kerala boy has built cardboard robots that do most household choresLevin Paulose, a young student from Kerala, gained widespread attention for his innovative creations. He builds functional robots and devic...
Tata Consumer preps F&B push for post-weight-loss needsTata Consumer Products is developing new foods and beverages to address weight loss side effects. These products will help consumers supple...
Family-owned companies have big appetites for US snack M&AFamily-owned food firms are acquiring U.S. snack companies, seeing value opportunities. Overseas buyers are increasingly interested in thes...
This US entrepreneur quit a stable job, bought air mattresses to rent out his apartment with breakfast included and the idea became Airbnb, now an ₹83.74 billion businessBrian Chesky left a stable design career for San Francisco and a new idea. He and his friend started renting air mattresses to pay their re...
Farmers should be ‘businessmen’ who respond to market demand, not just grow rice and wheat: NITI Aayog’s Ashok LahiriLahiri stressed the need for greater adoption of science and technology, noting that productivity per acre for several Indian crops remains...
Beyond roti, kapda, makaan: Inside India's new consumption storyIndian consumers now prioritize experiences and lifestyle choices over basic needs. Average monthly spending has increased across both rura...
Before wrapping marinated meat in aluminum foil, know what a study found after baking it at 428°FA study found aluminum foil transfers measurable amounts of aluminum into food. Marinades containing salt and acidity significantly increas...
Kharif sowing gap narrows despite widening rainfall deficit; East, Central India may see improved rains: ReportIndia's Kharif sowing gap narrowed significantly last week. This progress occurred despite a widening cumulative rainfall deficit over rece...
Area sown to kharif crops remains 16% on weak monsoon; paddy, pulses acreage down: Agriculture MinistryKharif crop sowing is 16 percent lower this season. This delay is attributed to a weak monsoon and El Nino effects. Area under pulses and c...