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...
07 Jun, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
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...
01 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
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...
27 May, 2026, 07.20 PM IST
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...
25 May, 2026, 08.38 AM IST
'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...
24 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
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 ...
21 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
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...
08 May, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
FSSAI directs food manufacturers to use only Ashwagandha roots, extracts; not leavesFood safety regulator FSSAI has issued a directive to all food businesses. Only Ashwagandha roots and their extracts are permitted for use....
21 Apr, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
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...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
FSSAI acts tough against the use of banned artificial ripeners in fruitsIndia's food regulator, FSSAI, has ordered states to crack down on illegal fruit ripening methods, particularly the use of banned calcium c...
17 Apr, 2026, 01.11 AM IST
Fake mango alert: 3,800 kg of chemically made pulp seized in Pune. Know side effects & how to identify artificially ripened aam at homeMango Adulteration Alert: With the mango season in full swing, rising cases of mango adulteration in India have sparked serious food safety...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Mango season alert: How to check if your mangoes are naturally or chemically ripenedThis mango season, knowing how to identify chemically ripened mangoes vs naturally ripened mangoes is essential for safe consumption. The F...
11 Apr, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumersThe use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
09 Jun, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
Perfect mangoes for the perfect Indian summerSummer nostalgia for so many Indians is shot through with memories of shady orchards on hot days and a bucketful of mangoes.
31 May, 2019, 11.10 PM IST
Is your Alphonso safe to eat?A media report quoted doctors warning about “dizziness, headache, skin burning, allergy, vomiting and diarrhoea, to name a few” which could...
05 May, 2018, 11.15 PM IST
More than 1,000 kg of artificially ripened mangoes seizedMore than 1000 kg of artificially ripened mangoes worth around Rs 35,000 have been seized by health department officials from vendors at va...
07 Jun, 2014, 05.01 PM IST
- Illegal chemical ripening method imperils India's mango trade
India's Rs.3 billion ($70 million) mango trade is fraught with health hazards due to the get-rich-quick schemes of vendors who artificially...
02 Jun, 2008, 10.02 AM IST