This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Why do we celebrate National Safety Day? What is this year's theme, its history and significance?National Safety Day 2026: India is observing National Safety Day 2026 on March 4, 2026. National Safety Day is observed to promote safety a...
04 Mar, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
US Treasury chief signals incoming cost relief on coffee, fruitConsumers can anticipate significant price reductions on imported items such as coffee and bananas. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent ind...
12 Nov, 2025, 09.01 PM IST
As India sizzles, rotten bananas expose a cold problemIndia is the world’s largest producer of bananas, which are highly perishable. To keep fruit cool on the journey, they’re covered with leav...
24 May, 2024, 08.33 AM IST
National Banana Split Day 2023: Recipe, history, significanceNational Banana Split Day is here and we have an exquisite recipe for the delectable treat.
25 Aug, 2023, 07.49 PM IST
South Korean art student eats $120,000 banana art installation; Here’s why he did itAs per reports, the Italian sculptor and performance artist based in New York, Maurizio Cattelan has also responded to the incident of the ...
02 May, 2023, 06.37 PM IST
India is the largest producer of bananas. But Ecuador and the Philippines rule the global marketIndia’s banana exports jumped from Rs 26 crore in April-May 2013 to Rs 213 crore in April-May 2022. But despite being the largest producer ...
29 Dec, 2022, 09.49 AM IST
Delhi government to include bananas, eggs in midday mealsWhile the expenditure for midday meals is borne by the Centre, the Delhi government has decided to pump in extra money to enhance the nutri...
09 Mar, 2017, 04.55 PM IST
National Banana Research Centre to be set up in BiharThe National Research Centre for Banana would be set up at Goraul in Bihar's Vaishali district, Union Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare Mini...
10 Jul, 2016, 03.52 AM IST
April rain that destroyed crops was a blessing for Tamil Nadu farmersIn Tamil Nadu though, while some banana plantations and crops of turmeric and pulses were affected, it actually aided farmers in the sowing...
13 May, 2015, 11.25 AM IST
Mumbai rhino arrives in Delhi zooShiva (38), the lone male rhino from Mumbai's Jijamata Udyaan who braved a two-day journey in a truck, reached the National Zoological Park...
22 Aug, 2013, 03.35 AM IST
Nutritious banana candy likely to make way in Gujrat mid-day mealA nutritious candy rich in vitamins and iron made out of banana stem could be a part of the mid-day meal scheme for Gujarat.
05 Aug, 2013, 10.52 AM IST
- TAFE to train women farmers in farm management
A pilot project to train women farmers in farm management - soil conservation, pest management, yield improvement, tractor driving and impl...
15 Mar, 2013, 06.00 PM IST
- Monkey feeders in Melghat tiger reserve to face action
The Melghat Tiger Reserve (MTR) in Amravati district has decided to act tough against those feeding monkeys along the tar road passing thro...
08 Jan, 2013, 06.17 PM IST
- Robert Vadra shuts Facebook account after row over 'mango men in banana republic' post
Robert Vadra shut down his account on community networking site Facebook days after a controversy broke out over his business deals with re...
15 Oct, 2012, 05.42 PM IST
- Steps to boost banana exports
Union Government will take initiatives to step up banana exports from India, the world's largest producer of the fruit, said Union Minister...
27 Oct, 2007, 12.00 AM IST
- Mango dealers see silver lining in online trading
Totapari mango traders in Karnataka can expect to get a fair price for their mangoes at the Safal National Exchange (SNX), an on-line spot ...
05 Jun, 2007, 01.04 AM IST