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'Save yourself': Japan launches new disaster agency, urges citizens to stockpile food and water for seven daysJapan has urged its citizens to stockpile food and water in preparation for potential natural disasters. The government emphasizes individu...
'New Cold War'? Supermarket freezers hacked in six European countries, food worth millions spoiled. Who's behind it?A wave of cyberattacks has struck supermarket refrigeration systems across several European nations, including Belgium, Sweden, Luxembourg,...
Smart fridge, security camera, video doorbell, router, car, thermostat: Everyday devices hackers can exploit and how to protect themCyberattacks involving supermarket refrigerators and freezers have raised concerns about the security of everyday internet-connected device...
World Bank sounds alarm on food crisis as energy shock and El Nino push commodity prices up 23%Global commodity prices are projected to rise significantly in 2026, driven by conflict in the Middle East and supply disruptions. Energy p...
"Sink the idea": Mumbai sweats over a sea plan that intitially made waves but is now causing ripples of worryLight pollution is already recognised as a global environmental and public health concern. Research has linked artificial light to sleep di...
Second-largest salt producer state ranks last in usage of iodised salt; children lose up to 15 IQ points due to iodine deficiencyTamil Nadu, India's second-largest salt producer, has the lowest share of households using adequately iodised salt, with just 62% meeting t...
922 kg of adulterated sweets including 265 kg of rasgullas, spoiled khoya destroyed in Delhi ahead of festive seasonDuring festive inspections, Delhi's Food Safety Department took decisive action by destroying 922 kg of tainted food items. Inspectors focu...
Safe-haven demand pushes Japan’s 10-year yield to two-month lowJapanese government bonds saw a rally on Friday, leading to the benchmark 10-year yield hitting a two-month low. This surge occurred in res...
Building India’s future food systemThe future of India’s food system must be examined through three interconnected pillars: availability, accessibility, and affordability.
Pakistan's factory workers swelter in extreme heat as global brands fail on safety pledgesWorkers in Karachi's garment factories face extreme heat and unsafe conditions while producing clothing for international brands. Many repo...
Snow can look like a free outdoor freezer, but frozen food may still thaw in direct winter sun; temperatures can change by the hour even while snow is fallingWhen a snowstorm hits, the safety of outdoor food storage becomes a major concern due to unpredictable temperature shifts. These fluctuatio...
Getting food on train? Surprise checks on train meals & station food counters to get stricter; how IRCTC plans to catch vendors violating hygiene rulesIndian Railways is strengthening food safety and hygiene checks after repeated passenger complaints, with IRCTC partnering with the Quality...
FSSAI proposes banning addition of fructose, sucrose in baby food productsThe FSSAI has drafted an amendment to restrict the use of sucrose and fructose in infant food products aimed at infants below six months. T...
Cake baked inside a sealed canning jar may look like a clever shelf-stable gift, but its moist, low-acid interior can create conditions where botulism can growMason jar desserts, such as cakes and breads, pose serious safety concerns primarily due to the risk of botulism. Unlike traditional cannin...
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...
PepsiCo warns 'energy drink' ban could run its India supplies dry as Red Bull sells onPepsiCo has warned that its popular energy drinks could disappear from Indian markets within two months as the Delhi High Court refuses to ...
White flecks floating around canned squash can look like spoilage, but starch, hard-water minerals, or table-salt additives may cause harmless cloudiness in the jarOpening a can of squash might show some cloudy liquid or floating particles, but don't panic—they're often harmless culprits like starch, h...