He produced Amitabh Bachchan’s blockbuster ‘Don’ but did not have money to buy food, died penniless before its release. Who was Nariman Irani?Don, starring Amitabh Bachchan, was a hit film. Nariman Irani produced it. He faced financial troubles. Industry friends helped him make th...
16 Jul, 2025, 12.13 PM IST
'Paag', 'paan' and 'makhana' for Lord Ram in Ayodhya to come from MithilaThe Patna Mahavir Mandir plans to send symbolic offerings of 'paag' (headgear), 'paan' (betel leaves), and 'makhana' (fox nuts) from Mithil...
21 Dec, 2023, 05.20 PM IST
IIT Kharagpur researchers develop essential oil extractor to economize betel leaf productionThe extractor is capable of saving 44% of the time and 30% of the energy requirement while increasing the oil yield by more than 16%, as co...
10 Apr, 2021, 01.15 PM IST
This easy-to-make paan ice cream is the perfect Holi dessertBring the sweet flavour of Maharashtra home this Holi.
27 Mar, 2021, 05.50 PM IST
550th Guru Nanak Jayanti: Gulaab paan kheer is sure to satisfy your sweet toothIndulge in this traditional sweet treat that comes with a twist.
12 Nov, 2019, 12.07 PM IST
Will the Mahoba paan leave a bitter aftertaste for BJP in Chhatarpur?The cultivators are mostly from the Chaurasias, a community which is exclusively dedicated to betel farming and are backing one of their ow...
23 Nov, 2018, 06.33 PM IST
Leafy does it: A bit of paan in Indian recipes can give the right spicy, herb-like flavourThere are rare Indian recipes that use paan leaves.
12 Nov, 2018, 10.59 AM IST
‘Chandi ka Warq’ business may become history soonOver the last few years, trade has dwindled following 'rumours' of use of cow hide while transforming the silver particles into foils.
08 Jan, 2018, 12.24 PM IST
Yogi Adityanath's mantra for Uttar Pradesh: Deliver or make roomHe has also asked BJP office bearers and public representatives not to undertake any contractual work and instead monitor them for effectiv...
27 Mar, 2017, 06.40 PM IST
Simply south: Paati's Magic Rasam and Paan Kutty Shooters now going the 'fusion-way'Their Royal Bengal Mojito infuses standard gold rum, mint and tonic water with Gondhoraj lemon and nolen gur.
13 Apr, 2016, 12.37 PM IST
Flavours of India at 'Dilli Ke Pakwaan' food festivalThe ongoing food festival that is scheduled to end on December 30 has been an annual affair in the national capital since 2010.
26 Dec, 2014, 02.05 PM IST
European Union liquor consignment held up at airportsThe Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently notified new norms that require bottlers to disclose ingredients used in ...
26 Jun, 2014, 11.06 AM IST
After mangoes, now 'Paan' from India may be banned by EUThe EU's Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed warned in its annual report this week that there have been consistent reports of Salmonella c...
14 Jun, 2014, 04.25 PM IST
Cool flavoursBrie, with its creamy texture and rich flavour, doesn’t seem like such a wild ice cream ingredient, but the addition of chilli spices it up.
15 May, 2014, 12.28 PM IST
- Rocky Indo-Pak ties hit Kerala betel leaf exports
Shipments drop to 8 tonne from 40 tonne a month after Osama bin Laden killing.
19 May, 2011, 06.25 AM IST
- Paan to be a pan-India retail phenomenon
Paan would soon storm organised retail, tapping a clientele which is fiercely loyal, yet not very forthcoming as buyers, women.
07 Sep, 2007, 02.05 AM IST
- Rechristening Kanpur once more
Gone are the textile mills and with them the tag of Manchester of East. Going soon will be the paan masala units, following the state gover...
25 Jul, 2002, 01.04 AM IST