NCERT clarifies Grade 6 Kannada textbook title, rejects claims of promoting vegetarianismNCERT has clarified concerns surrounding its Grade 6 Kannada textbook, "Krishna." The council explained that textbook titles in the R3 seri...
25 Jun, 2026, 02.36 PM IST
Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
18 Jun, 2026, 03.29 PM IST
Capricorn Weekly Horoscope (15th June - 21st June 2026): Partnerships and Persistence Become Your Greatest StrengthsCapricorn Weekly Horoscope (15th June 2026 to 21st June 2026): This weekly horoscope indicates a transformative week. The Moon will transit...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Science at scale: India’s journey from food security to global leadershipToday, India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and spices; the largest exporter of rice; and among the leading producers of ...
08 Jun, 2026, 07.45 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Harsh Goenka amazed by Japanese school lunches Americans are praising; viral video reveals whyA video shared by Harsh Goenka on social media highlights Japan's exceptional school lunch system, focussing strict hygiene, meticulous nut...
29 May, 2026, 09.45 AM IST
Not at bars, not online: How Gen Z is finding love and friends at gyms and fitness classesDriven by a desire for genuine community, younger consumers across the UK and US are increasingly trading traditional nightlife for premium...
29 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
For both the compulsive trader and careful investor: 25 stocks to watch if risk appetite returns; some with upside potential, some notIf the price of crude oil softens, Indian equities may again see a risk-on phase. Tariff concerns are no longer the central issue; the larg...
24 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Watermelon safety guide: How should you store your favourite summer fruit? Here are four simple and easy tipsWatermelon storage tips: Following a tragic incident where a family died after eating watermelon, people are now cautious and searching for...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Thought of the day by Eva Longoria: ‘Your body is a vehicle of your emotions and a vehicle of feelings and…’ Mindful words by the Desperate Housewives star to care for yourself and change your lifeThought of the day: Eva Longoria’s thought is a call for balance. It urges individuals to respect their bodies as integral to their ambitio...
24 Apr, 2026, 05.44 PM IST
India's high food inflation leaves less in lunch boxes of poor school childrenRising food inflation over nearly two years in India has caused budgetary strain on government-funded school meal programs, forcing cutback...
11 Oct, 2024, 09.05 AM IST
Eat & Live Well: India has lot to learn from JapanAs National Nutrition Month concludes, India faces rising undernutrition and obesity issues. Japan's success in health and wellness offers ...
27 Sep, 2024, 11.12 PM IST
Students of govt, govt-aided schools in Karnataka to get eggs six days a weekKarnataka government schools will provide eggs six days a week through an MoU with Azim Premji Foundation. CM Siddaramaiah praised this men...
20 Jul, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
Delhi govt schools to introduce pre lunch 'mini snack' breakThe department has also directed the schools to hold class-wise counselling sessions in consultation with home science teachers emphasising...
21 Dec, 2022, 01.22 PM IST
Delhi govt to hire agency to test mid-day meals to ensure nutritional food for studentsThe Delhi government in collaboration with Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) in April had also started a social audit...
10 Jun, 2022, 06.03 PM IST
September to be observed as 'Nutrition Month': PM Narendra ModiWhile talking about the importance of following a nutritious diet, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday announced that September will be ...
30 Aug, 2020, 12.39 PM IST
Centre to eliminate role of NGOs in mid-day meal scheme in rural areasThe Centre is expected to virtually eliminate the role of NGOs in preparing mid-day meal for children especially in rural areas, as per the...
09 Oct, 2015, 08.01 PM IST