90.6% hospital births, 96% plus vaccinations: NFHS-6 reflects India's "accelerated progress" in family health parametersIndia's National Family Health Survey-6 shows significant improvements in maternal and child health. Vaccinations and antenatal care have i...
29 May, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
India’s desi gaming startups tap culture and storytelling to break China’s grip on toy and board game marketIn the vibrant world of play, Indian board games and toys are experiencing a renaissance. Consumers are leaning towards locally inspired op...
24 May, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Are millions aging faster because of hidden vitamin B12 deficiency? New Cornell University research links low B12 to muscle weakness and metabolic declineVitamin B12 and healthy aging are now linked by striking new evidence from Cornell University. A landmark study published in the Journal of...
08 May, 2026, 10.31 PM IST
Actor Madhavan’s son Vedaant, who has won 5 gold medals as swimming champion, reveals routine behind success, shares how he stays calm in competitions: 'You just need to focus on....'Vedaant Madhavan, son of actor R. Madhavan, has forged his own identity as a champion swimmer, excelling in freestyle events. His impressiv...
23 Apr, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
The Summer Survival Guide: Smarter ways to live through rising temperaturesWe are living in an era of extreme heat, and the planet is not pushing back on the pedal anytime soon. Which is why Lijee Philip brings to ...
19 Apr, 2026, 08.07 AM IST
Do You Really Need to Soak Dishes? Here’s What the Experts SaySoaking dishes is often an unnecessary step in kitchen cleaning. Experts advise that for lightly soiled items, warm soapy water and scrubbi...
11 Apr, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
She feared death at 47, now 58, she defies aging: Orthopaedic surgeon reveals how zero sugar, high protein longevity diet rebuilt her bodyDr. Vonda Wright, a 58-year-old orthopaedic surgeon and longevity expert, turned her midlife health crisis into a blueprint for thriving. S...
12 Sep, 2025, 09.44 PM IST
Govt to release nutrient guidelines for all age groups soonThe government in India will soon release nutrient guidelines. These guidelines will cover all age groups. They will specify minimum requir...
23 Jun, 2025, 12.35 AM IST
To fight fat, Niti Aayog works on age-based nutrition strategyNITI Aayog is finalising an age-based lifecycle nutrition strategy to combat India's obesity crisis, emphasizing reducing marketing of unhe...
21 Mar, 2025, 10.16 PM IST
Low-fat products can fatten FMCG top boss’ package: Cos link nutrition goals with KRA in wellness driveMajor packaged foods companies like Nestle, ITC, Britannia, PepsiCo, and Danone are linking CEO and top executive KRAs with nutritional goa...
01 Dec, 2024, 05.30 AM IST
Study finds early menstruation linked to increased diabetes & stroke riskResearchers from Tulane University and Brigham and Women's Hospital suggest that the age of the first menstrual cycle may be an early indic...
07 Dec, 2023, 05.06 PM IST
Nestle India eyeing new categories to push growth"The growth strategy of the company continues to be aggressive. Our categories have headroom for penetration. There are new opportunities w...
01 Jun, 2022, 10.21 PM IST
Need to intensify efforts to address all causes of anemia: Healthcare expertsAccording to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey, approximately half of the women of the reproductive age group are anemic and 41 p...
29 Nov, 2020, 12.16 PM IST
To-be-mothers alert! Eating peanuts during infancy is safe for kidsAn important & reassuring finding was that peanut consumption did not affect the duration of breastfeeding, thus countering concerns.
14 Jun, 2016, 07.09 PM IST
One in three people malnourished globally: IFPRIThe strategies or policy interventions available to resolve malnutrition are not being implemented due to lack of money, skills, or politic...
15 Sep, 2015, 04.58 PM IST
Haryana to set up state nutrition commission: Manohar Lal KhattarHe said it was sad that children are malnourished in Haryana, which is known as the 'land of milk and yogurt'.
22 Jul, 2015, 05.30 AM IST
Food policy: The national fight against malnutritionThe absence of a national programme to fight malnutrition denies such a platform, and results in an information void on what interventions ...
10 Mar, 2014, 04.00 AM IST