Meet Ron Thuma, a Kansas maintenance worker who started with just a handful of family seeds in the 1970s; Decades later, he had shared more than 275 varietiesRon Thuma began saving heirloom vegetable seeds in the 1970s and built a renowned collection over time. Living in Hartford, Kansas, he comb...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Front-of-pack warnings can help consumers make healthier food choices: ExpertsFSSAI’s proposed front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in added sugar, fat or salt could make nutritional risks easier for c...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
In 1978, Illinois machinist Russ Crow planted a garden because groceries cost too much; decades later, about 100 varieties he saved were still being kept aliveIn 1978, Russ Crow began his journey as a bean collector after he started a vegetable garden. He wanted to grow his own food to cut down on...
01 Oct, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Kathleen Plunkett-Black found dried beans in a Wisconsin garden its owners had abandoned; decades later, she had listed more than 150 varieties for other gardenersIn the heart of Wisconsin, Kathleen Plunkett-Black's chance encounter with forsaken bean pods transformed her into a guardian of heirloom s...
30 Sep, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
National Coffee Day deals: Free coffee, offers and best deals to grab today from Starbucks, Dunkin’ and moreSeptember 29 is National Coffee Day, a celebration filled with irresistible coffee promotions from beloved chains. Dunkin’, Krispy Kreme, a...
30 Sep, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
In 1975, Missouri gardener Lina Sisco mailed away two family bean varieties; 15 years later, the seed exchange returned one after her own family had lost itIn Missouri, gardener Lina Sisco took an important step in preserving her family's heirloom Bird Egg beans by sending them to a seed-saving...
30 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Not expensive skincare or supplements: Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 6 anti-ageing habits he wished he knew at 22Harvard-trained gut doctor Dr Saurabh Sethi highlights the significance of adopting proactive lifestyle habits to avert health complication...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Competition Commission okays BNP Paribas-IndiaFirst Life Insurance dealCompetition Commission of India approved BNP Paribas Cardif's proposal to acquire a 26% stake in IndiaFirst Life Insurance Company Ltd. The...
29 Sep, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
Valeria Dukelow began saving her mother’s red poppy seeds in Pittsburgh in the 1960s; more than 50 years later, gardeners were still growing the same family flowersValeria Dukelow cultivated the Chima Family Heirloom poppy, a warm red flower, in Pittsburgh. The plant has been passed down through genera...
29 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Milind Deora backs FSSAI crackdown, says one year is fair for food cos to shift to new labellingFood companies in India are expected to transition to front-of-pack nutrition labeling over the next year. The FSSAI proposed a system incl...
29 Sep, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
Have an old packet of seeds and don't know if they will still grow? Put 10 on a damp paper towel; if fewer than 7 sprout, it may be time to replace themHome gardeners can utilize an easy damp towel test to check if their old seeds are still viable. This involves laying out the seeds on a mo...
25 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Not your ordinary vegetable: Study reveals 7 incredible facts about lauki that may make you think twice before ignoring itBottle gourd, or lauki, may be an everyday vegetable, but its history and uses are far more fascinating than they seem. From being used as ...
25 Sep, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Bored of same old chia pudding? Harvard-trained gut doctor shares 5 easy and tasty ways to enjoy themChia seeds are a powerhouse of nutrition and can be creatively incorporated into various dishes. Mixing ground chia with nut butter creates...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Want 25g of protein from your poha? Mumbai nutritionist shares a quick and easy breakfast recipeMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana has given the classic Indian breakfast a healthy twist with a protein-rich poha recipe. Her version co...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.22 PM IST
No refined sugar, only jaggery: Mumbai nutritionist shares sweet and spicy almond chana chikki recipeMumbai nutritionist Vanshika Khurana shares a simple almond chana chikki recipe. This wholesome treat combines crunchy nuts and seeds with ...
21 Sep, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Meet Wayne Fortna, a Pennsylvania teacher who kept one white pumpkin alive for nearly 40 years just for Thanksgiving pie; gardeners can still buy its seeds todayWayne Fortna cultivated a unique white pumpkin for nearly forty years, ensuring a Thanksgiving pie tradition. After his death, his daughter...
17 Sep, 2026, 07.00 PM IST
Poha with 28 g protein: Celebrity nutritionist shares healthy breakfast recipe ready in 15 minutesTransform your hectic mornings with celebrity nutritionist Luke Coutinho’s nutritious breakfast idea! This protein-rich poha features sprou...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.59 AM IST