Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumersThe use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
09 Jun, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
Demand for J&K, Himachal apples rises as Turkey quake hits supply"The severe earthquake that rocked Turkey last month has impacted exports of apples from the country to India. The domestic demand is now b...
06 Mar, 2023, 12.41 AM IST
Times of vegetarianism: Bengaluru eateries are creating offbeat dishes with jackfruitExperts say that jackfruit is the next big thing as it mimics meat and is a natural sweetener.
02 Aug, 2018, 10.25 AM IST
We’ll be associated with cricket, but may not return to IPL as title sponsor: D Sivakumar, PepsiCo India chairmanPepsiCo India chairman D Sivakumar expects the soft drinks category to return to double-digit growth rate in the near term.
23 Feb, 2016, 12.58 AM IST
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi seeks national drink status for teaGogoi said that the contribution of Assam tea to the exports of tea has reduced from 57.2 per cent in 2008 to around 40 per cent in 2013.
14 Oct, 2014, 01.11 PM IST
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi seeks national drink status for tea from CentreThe Assam government has already declared tea as the official state drink and taken measures to promote Assam Tea as a brand.
13 Oct, 2014, 08.23 PM IST
Building value chains, raising output, lowering customs duty can help contain food pricesEliminate aberrations of higher duties, those applying to chicken legs, skimmed milk powder & fresh apples. Reduce MFN duties, temporarily ...
09 Jun, 2014, 05.58 AM IST
IDBI Bank: A good long-term betAsset quality remains an important concern for IDBI Bank. Since the asset quality concerns are fully priced in, the bank is a good long-ter...
17 Jun, 2013, 12.27 PM IST
- Bangalore: Affordable for IT employees, but not for other income groups
Once an affordable places to live in India, the IT boom in the City has ensured that the cost of living has shot up in the last decade.
20 Dec, 2011, 02.40 PM IST
- Pineapple prices fall on over supply
Untimely rains in major centres like Kerala have lifted the production at a time when there is a demand for other summer fruits like mangoe...
11 May, 2011, 07.16 AM IST
- Pineapple growers discover a juicy market in Gulf countries
Pineapple may become yet another good revenue earner for Kerala after plantation crops with the recent granting of geographical indication ...
23 Sep, 2009, 12.25 AM IST
- Branded pineapple from Kerala set to hit overseas markets
Pineapple may become yet another good revenue earner for Kerala after plantation crops with the recent granting of geographical indication ...
22 Sep, 2009, 10.36 PM IST
- At one dollar, Citi share worth just a soft-drink
In the previous trading session at NYSE, Citi shares plunged by 10% to hit a sub-one dollar low of 97 cents, before closing at $1.02. The G...
06 Mar, 2009, 03.49 PM IST
- Rising coconut oil cheers farmers, worries traders
Spiralling coconut oil price is spreading cheer among coconut farmers, while the traders are a worried lot as there is no sign of a let-up ...
04 Jul, 2008, 02.03 AM IST
- Assam celebrates 'Rongali Bihu'
People in Assam ushered in Rongali Bihu to the roll of drum beats though many said the celebrations have been somewhat dampened due to risi...
13 Apr, 2008, 12.00 PM IST
- Air travel to Jaffna costlier due to closure of A9 highway
The closure of the A9 highway connecting Colombo with Jaffna has hit travellers hard with the flight fare from the island nation to Tamil N...
02 Mar, 2008, 03.39 PM IST
- Cell cos 'ring' the sales battle cry
In the fight for the fickle subscriber, most companies will stop at nothing. Find out more here.
25 Sep, 2006, 02.00 AM IST