Quote of the day by American philosopher Judith Butler: ‘The violence of language consists in its effort to capture the…’ – ‘Gender Trouble’ author on why words can never fully contain truthJudith Butler argues that language's attempt to fully define ineffable experiences, like love or grief, can be violent, destroying their es...
28 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Swiggy CEO Sriharsha Majety vows to stay out of Amazon-Ambani spending warSwiggy is prioritizing profitability over rapid expansion. The company will not match rivals like Flipkart and Reliance Retail's aggressive...
28 May, 2026, 07.10 AM IST
Food packs still don't tell the full story: Firms make selective label changes as FSSAI rules gather dustFood companies are now adding voluntary health information to some product labels. These front-of-pack declarations mention sugar, salt, an...
27 May, 2026, 12.56 AM IST
Pregabalin moved to Schedule H1 as centre cracks down on drug misusePregabalin, a nerve pain medication, now faces stricter controls. The Union health ministry has moved it to Schedule H1. This change aims t...
22 May, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Thought of the Day by Euripides: ‘When a man's stomach is full, it makes no difference whether he is…’ Powerful reminder by Greek author that happiness has little to do with wealthThought of the Day: More than two millennia after his death, Euripides remains one of literature’s most influential voices. His works conti...
15 May, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
15,000 kg fake honey worth Rs 22 lakh seized in UP. Before you add honey to your meals, try these simple tests to check its purity at homeHoney purity test: FSSAI revealed that the Uttar Pradesh Food Safety Department seized 15,000 kg of suspected adulterated honey worth nearl...
11 May, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Thermos recalls over 8 million jars and bottles after defective stoppers leave 3 with permanent vision loss; here’s what consumers should do nowThermos recall: Millions of Thermos food jars and bottles are recalled due to stoppers forcefully ejecting, causing serious injuries, inclu...
01 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Drug regulator oversight sought for nutraceuticals; NGO flags quality, pricing concernsA Gujarat NGO is pushing the government to regulate nutraceuticals like medicines. They cite concerns about product quality and unregulated...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
SC directs FSSAI to consider front-of-pack warningsIn a pivotal ruling, the Supreme Court has called on the FSSAI to evaluate the implementation of clear warning labels on packaged foods. Th...
10 Feb, 2026, 11.32 PM IST
FSSAI seeks more time for front-of-pack labelling rulesThe FSSAI has requested the Supreme Court for a three-month extension to finalize front-of-pack labelling (FOPL) regulations, which aim to ...
15 Jul, 2025, 12.42 AM IST
Snacks like M&M’s, Skittles, and Doritos ‘Not recommended for human consumption’ in US? Here’s what the Texas Bill proposesTexas lawmakers are advancing a bill requiring warning labels on processed foods like Skittles, Doritos, and M&M’s if they contain additive...
05 Jun, 2025, 12.50 AM IST
Give 'warning' label, not health star rating on junk food packages: Experts tell to FSSAIIf the government is serious about the “epidemic” of obesity and non-communicable diseases, the consumer needs to be cautioned about junk f...
20 Apr, 2022, 03.35 PM IST
FSSAI's new star rating system for packaged food faces a revoltThe People's Vigilance Committee, in an April 8 letter addressed to the health ministry, stated that nutrition warnings on food packs are a...
12 Apr, 2022, 05.37 AM IST
Direct 'high-in' labels on packaged foods most effective to curb unhealthy consumption: AIIMS studyThe study, to determine what type of labelling system would be most effective for Indian consumers, asked respondents to choose among vario...
28 Feb, 2022, 02.51 PM IST
Consumer craving vs food label warningFoods to caution buyers not to eat some of its Italian sauces and pastas “more than once a week” promises interesting revelations about hum...
16 Apr, 2016, 05.03 AM IST
Like cigarette packets, Ram Vilas Paswan wants warning labels on fast food tooRam Vilas Paswan said he has received suggestions that if cigarette packs can carry warnings, then why should junk food be spared.
23 Mar, 2016, 12.42 PM IST
Ram Vilas Paswan for 'not healthy food' warning label on junk foodsPaswan also announced that the government will introduce e-warranty system to protect consumers in case they misplace warranties/ guarantee...
22 Mar, 2016, 07.52 PM IST