From marigold to cucumber: 7 plants you should grow in your garden this JuneJune is a prime month for planting. Gardens come alive with colour and productivity. Consider planting marigolds, zinnias, and sunflowers f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.03 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
How to clean bhindi properly without spoiling its texture: Simple cleaning tips to preserve okra’s natural crunchLearn how to clean bhindi (okra) to prevent sliminess and maintain its natural crunch. Proper drying after a gentle rinse under running wat...
17 Feb, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
1 tablespoon of lemon juice + okra water: The powerful morning drink with 7 benefits for gut health, hormones, and glowing skinDiscover the simple yet effective benefits of okra water with lemon juice, an old-school remedy that gently cleanses the body, reduces bloa...
29 Oct, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
Okra power! Dietitian reveals how this veggie boosts gut health and immunityOkra is a healthy vegetable that helps gut health and boosts immunity. It is low in calories, high in fiber, and contains vitamin C and fol...
12 Oct, 2025, 01.47 AM IST
Health benefits of okra: How your humble bhindi can be a super supplement for heart and bone health, and help control BP & diabetesOkra, often underestimated, is a nutritional powerhouse offering numerous health benefits. Rich in soluble fiber and antioxidants, it suppo...
29 Jul, 2025, 02.45 PM IST
‘Bhindi Noodles’: Myanmar restaurant’s unique dish takes internet by stormTwitter user Satabdi's photo of ‘bhindi noodles’ from a restaurant in Myanmar has sparked interest and curiosity about this unique fusion d...
06 Apr, 2023, 12.23 PM IST
Saudi Arabia reports pesticide residues on Indian vegetables, warns strong actionEarlier, Saudi Arabia had imposed temporary ban on Indian green chillies in May 2014, which was revoked in January 2016.
24 Jan, 2019, 02.47 PM IST
SpiceXpress plans to start Stevia and Okra plantations in NortheastTwo flights each, consisting of 1000 kilograms of the fruit, took-off from Guwahati to Hong Kong and Dubai.
31 Dec, 2018, 09.36 PM IST
China to resume Indian rapeseed meal imports after six yearsIndian rapeseed and soybean meal were banned in China in 2012 due to detection of contamination. Since then, India has been pursuing China ...
24 Oct, 2018, 06.57 PM IST
Canada allows entry of Indian pomegranate, banana & okra“Canada is supportive of opening its market to us, unlike some other developed economies,” said an official aware of the development.
22 Aug, 2017, 11.34 PM IST
Sip the soup: From Louisiana Gumbo to the Singaporean Laksa, try these sumptuous creationsGumbo arose from the vacuum a broth solidified with okra & served over starch, at that time a corn meal mush, the aboriginal gumbo.
11 Aug, 2016, 05.18 AM IST
Dissemination of frugal methods needed for innovative India: Anil K GuptaMentioning one more frugal measure of this kind, Gupta said that it has been shown in studies that cooking in iron vessel is beneficial for...
24 Jul, 2016, 02.12 PM IST
India asks EU to lift import ban on some vegetablesIndia has asked the European Union to lift the ban imposed on import of some vegetables like bitter gourd and okra.
07 May, 2015, 11.23 PM IST
Bad weather hampers vegetable supplies, firms up pricesThe prices of okra, or ladies’ fingers, and bitter gourd have increased by as much as 50% to Rs 50-75 and Rs 45 a kg, respectively.
22 Dec, 2014, 01.18 AM IST
- APEDA sends MRL advisory to veggie exporters
Worried over presence of more than permissible pesticide residues in okra and pepper consignment for Saudi Arabia, the government has asked...
10 Aug, 2012, 03.50 PM IST
- Info on GM Crops be revealed in public interest, CIC to Centre
The Central Information Commission asked the Centre to disclose information about bio-safety data on genetically modified crops.
25 Nov, 2007, 11.09 AM IST