Love instant popcorns, diet drinks? Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 common foods that may be quietly ruining your healthNutritionist Suman Agarwal highlights hidden health risks in everyday foods. She cautions against colas, bhujia, instant noodles, spice mix...
14 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
LPG crunch forces IRCTC to resume cooking onboard; 60% of railway food to be prepared on electricityRailway Catering and Tourism Corporation is now cooking meals inside moving trains. This practice was stopped earlier but has resumed using...
09 Jun, 2026, 06.09 PM IST
In 1933, a lab worker trying to clean a beaker found a stubborn green film, and it wasn't just residue: It changed what kitchens and shipping could wrap.In a 1933 laboratory accident, a peculiar sticky green slime was discovered, which would eventually evolve into Saran Wrap. Initially dismi...
25 May, 2026, 05.08 PM IST
Amid ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ buzz, here’s how a cockroach found in a DU hostel created a messDelhi University South Campus hostel students protested after a cockroach was found in breakfast chutney. This comes as the newly launched ...
21 May, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science saysSprouted potatoes need not be discarded immediately. Small sprouts on firm potatoes can be trimmed, and the potato cooked. However, soft, m...
12 May, 2026, 01.47 PM IST
That frustrating sticky residue on glass jars? Your pantry has a surprisingly easy fixStubborn price stickers on thrift store glass jars are no longer a problem. A simple pantry staple, shortening, can easily remove them. The...
11 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Your kitchen drain is probably growing bacteria right now, here's how to clean itYour kitchen sink drain harbors more germs than your bathroom, posing a health hazard due to bacteria, grease, and food particles. A simple...
11 May, 2026, 06.23 PM IST
Why Oranges Dry Out Faster in American Kitchens, And What Actually Keeps Them FreshForget spoilage; oranges primarily lose quality through dehydration, a process accelerated by heat and low humidity. Research highlights th...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
Can Orange Peels Really Keep Mice Away? What That Citrus Trick May Actually DoWhile orange peels contain scents mice can detect, scientific evidence for their effectiveness as a long-term repellent is limited. The odo...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
How to Keep Bagged Salad Fresh Longer With One Simple Fridge HabitFood wastage from bagged salads can be significantly reduced by a simple trick: adding a dry paper towel to the bag. This absorbs excess mo...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.34 PM IST
How to Store Coffee Beans So They Stay Fresh LongerCoffee lovers can now enjoy fresher brews. Learn how to store your coffee beans correctly to preserve their rich taste. Avoid common mistak...
26 Apr, 2026, 07.15 PM IST
How to Store Spices Correctly So They Stay Potent LongerYour kitchen spices might be losing their punch faster than you think! Heat, moisture, light, and air are the silent culprits, degrading fl...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
Why a Single Spoonful of This Pantry Powder in Mop Water Makes Tile Floors Look Freshly InstalledBaking soda offers a simple solution for dull tile floors. This common pantry ingredient, sodium bicarbonate, cleans effectively. Its alkal...
16 Apr, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Display of menu, rate list of food items in trains mandatory: Railway minister Ashwini VaishnawRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the mandatory display of food menus and rates on trains. He outlined measures for improving hyg...
12 Mar, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Airplane-like food, welcome: Railways takes number of steps to improve servicesTo provide world-class facilities, the Railways is providing training to its officials to welcome guests nicely.
28 Aug, 2018, 12.55 PM IST
Railways planning to do away with pantry cars in trainsRailways are planning to do away with cooking arrangements in pantry cars and setting up 250 base kitchens across the country.
25 Jan, 2013, 06.05 PM IST
- Audit of food safety standards in kitchens in trains
In an effort to provide healthy and hygienic food, Railways has initiated an audit of food safety standards in base kitchens and pantry car...
07 May, 2007, 09.50 AM IST