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Tomato, onion stoke fears of higher food inflationConsumers are encountering rising costs once more as tomato, onion, and potato prices escalate, heightening worries about food inflation. T...
Strawberry Full Moon: A Magical Tale of Harvests, Legends, and Moonlit Traditions Behind June's Most Beautiful MoonThe Strawberry Full Moon is much more than a stunning celestial event. From Native American harvest traditions to European folklore and mod...
7 fruits you can grow at home that most people don’t know aboutTransforming small spaces into productive fruit havens is now achievable, even without a sprawling garden. Discover how to cultivate exotic...
Extreme heat adds pressure to food supplies already hit by warMeteorologists warn of prolonged high temperatures due to El Niño, compounding climate change impacts and already high farming costs. This ...
Strawberry Moon 2026 Is Almost Here: Date, India Time, Spiritual Meaning & Zodiac PredictionsThe Strawberry Moon 2026 arrives on Monday, June 29, reaching its peak at 5:27 AM IST on June 30. This Full Moon June 2026 is turning heads...
Govt facilitates shipment of Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore, farmers earn twice of domestic priceIndia has successfully shipped premium Banganapalle mangoes to Singapore via sea freight, a first for commercial exports. This initiative b...
Indian proverb of the day: ‘The mangoes won't be ripe sooner if you're in a hurry’ ; patience is important when it comes to successAn Indian proverb, 'The mangoes won't be ripe sooner if you're in a hurry,' highlights the necessity of patience for worthwhile endeavors. ...
5 years, 1 kg mango: Bihar man grows giant, hybrid fruit in memory of his father. His story is a symbol of patience, innovation, and loveA farmer from Bihar has created a new mango variety, Nagendra Bhog. This fruit honors his late father. The mango is large, juicy, and has a...
Dry ice’s use, devised in India, pioneered culinary advancementsGases are vital for modern life. From cooling vaccines to preserving food, their impact is immense. An Indian doctor's early innovation wit...
Famous alphonso mango is facing existential crisis this yearRatnagiri's Alphonso mango growers are facing a challenging season due to weather disruptions that significantly reduced production. This h...
Fake mango alert: How to identify artificially ripened mangoes at home with quick testsAs summer arrives, Indian markets face a surge of mangoes, including artificially ripened ones using harmful chemicals like calcium carbide...
Chinese Proverb of the day: 'When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be...' - Timeless lesson about the consequences of rushing things in lifeChinese Proverb of the day: A Chinese proverb, "When you force a melon from the vines, it won’t be sweet," teaches the importance of patien...
How Karnataka's Dr Sameer Nair is growing 30 tonnes of chemical-free Kesar mangoes on barren rocky land using Israeli technologyDr. Sameer Nair, an Ayurvedic healer from Belagavi, has embraced agricultural innovation by establishing a vibrant Kesar mango orchard. Uti...
'Europeans have developed taste for Indian mangoes': Why London is going crazy over Gujarat’s kesar keri & paying any price for itIndian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes are becoming hugely popular across the UK and Europe, thanks to their rich sweetness and unmistakable aro...
Odisha farmer grows the world’s most expensive mango that's worth Rs 3 lakh per kg, but he doesn’t know what to do with itA farmer in Odisha's Malkangiri district is guarding a rare, expensive Miyazaki mango tree, fearing theft of the valuable fruit. While the ...
Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
India must boost fruit, vegetable exports to increase farmers' income: Shivraj Singh ChouhanThis move aims to boost farmer incomes, create jobs, and earn foreign currency. The 'Fruit Horizon 2026' program focuses on enhancing produ...
Why bananas ripen so quickly, and the trick that may slow it downBananas ripen quickly due to ethylene gas. A new method uses aluminum foil to wrap banana stems, limiting gas release and slowing ripening....
How to Make Avocados Last Longer With a Simple Ripeness RuleUnlock the secret to longer-lasting avocados by understanding their ripeness. Keep hard fruits on the counter to ripen naturally. Once soft...
Mangoes, bananas, papayas under watch: FSSAI crackdown begins over illegal 'masala' use for ripening; What India’s top food regulator is warningFood Safety and Standards Authority of India has issued a fresh directive to states to intensify action against the illegal use of artifici...