Janmashtami Fast Rules: What to eat and avoid, dos and don’ts and important vrat guidelines for Krishna Janmashtami 2026Janmashtami Fasting Rules: Krishna Janmashtami is a sacred occasion marked by fasting, devotional prayers, and elaborate puja rituals. Devo...
04 Sep, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
FSSAI to tighten scrutiny, weighs central ban on non-dairy paneerIndia's food regulator is planning stricter rules for healthier food options. Analogue paneer may soon face a nationwide ban as states alre...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Iftaar to langar to marriage: FDA nod now must in MaharashtraMaharashtra FDA now requires prior permission for organizing religious and social food events. Organizers must provide caterer and ingredie...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.24 AM IST
FSSAI weighs nationwide ban on analogue paneer, plans junk food curbs near schoolsIndia's food regulator is considering a central rule to ban analogue paneer. The FSSAI is also preparing to prohibit unhealthy foods near s...
03 Sep, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Indian FMCG stares at broadening commodity inflation and a new source of cost pressureThe raw-material cost environment for FMCG makers has become increasingly uneven in the second quarter of FY27, with prices of several agri...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Why do people put baking soda in their refrigerator? The simple reason behind the household trickUtilizing baking soda in your refrigerator is a fantastic way to combat unwanted food odors. It effectively interacts with the compounds th...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
Restaurants tighten supply chains, hygiene standards amid crackdownIndia’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Govt likely discussing import duty cut on gold and silver as high tariffs ‘fail’ to curb importsThe government is discussing a possible cut in gold and silver import duties after the higher rates failed to reduce imports and instead co...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
Zomato bans analogue dairy dishes on platform, asks restaurants to take corrective actionZomato has implemented a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding analogue dairy dishes, also known as synthetic or fake dishes. Restaurants ...
31 Aug, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
No fancy diet, just 3 months: Mira Rajput shares Smriti Irani’s simple iron-rich soup for women with anaemia. How to make it at home?Mira Rajput recently shared a soup recipe that was recommended by Smriti Irani. This dish, made with easily accessible Indian kitchen stapl...
31 Aug, 2026, 09.40 AM IST
How Kosher, Halal and Jain diets signalled trust, turning food laws into passports for global tradeJain and Marwari merchants in India created, perhaps, the strongest iteration of this framework. Their strict vegetarianism and avoidance o...
28 Aug, 2026, 11.39 PM IST
Plant-based protein market poised to reach Rs 9,000 cr in five years: Industry body PBFIAIndia's plant-based protein ingredient market is set to double to Rs 9,000 crore within five years. Consumers are shifting towards targeted...
27 Aug, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
NRAI, FSSAI host food safety session to strengthen Delhi NCR restaurants' practicesThe National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and FSSAI held a food safety discussion with Delhi NCR restaurant owners and industry s...
27 Aug, 2026, 03.33 PM IST
Get rid of kitchen cockroaches quicker than you think with baking soda and sugar; here’s how the simple hack worksCockroaches thrive in the dark, drawn to food, moisture, and cozy hiding spots in your home. Controlling their presence hinges on removing ...
27 Aug, 2026, 01.43 PM IST
Nestle backs stricter food labelling norms, says transparency key for consumersNestle’s global CEO Philipp Navratil has backed FSSAI’s tighter food-labelling scrutiny and supported front-of-pack disclosures, saying con...
26 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Put kosher salt in a cast iron skillet: Why Good Housekeeping recommends it for removing burnt food residueKosher salt serves as an excellent cleaning agent for burnt food residues on cast iron skillets. Its natural abrasiveness and soft texture ...
25 Aug, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Ethanol is not the whole story behind India’s sugar price surgeSugar prices have significantly increased due to production shortfalls and rising demand. Government data shows a substantial decline in ex...
24 Aug, 2026, 11.00 PM IST