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In 1851, Brooklyn released 100 house sparrows from England; 175 years later, the birds are found across nearly all of North AmericaHouse Sparrows, introduced to North America during the mid-1800s, have rapidly become a prevalent part of the continent's avian scene. Thei...17 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST- The US eradicated this flesh-eating parasite decades ago. Now it is detected in Texas and New MexicoAfter vanishing for decades, the New World screwworm has made a distressing return to the United States. To address this threat, scientists...15 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
- Get rid of ants with white vinegar spray: How to use it correctly & what experts recommendA white vinegar spray can help disrupt the scent trails that ants use to navigate, making treated areas less attractive to them. This simpl...14 Sep, 2026, 08.03 PM IST
- Tired of cockroaches in your kitchen? Try these 4 simple natural repellents using ingredients already at homeTo maintain a pest-free kitchen, consider using bay leaves and whole cloves for their strong scents that deter insects. Additionally, cinna...14 Sep, 2026, 07.55 PM IST
- Mumbai ISKCON Govinda's Restaurant licence suspended after FDA finds pest infestation, raw materials not cleaned before cookingMumbai’s FDA has suspended the licence of ISKCON’s Govinda’s Restaurant after an inspection found pest infestation, uncleaned raw materials...10 Sep, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
- FDA suspends food licences of IRCTC supplier, 3 ISKCON establishments in MumbaiThe Maharashtra FDA has taken decisive action by suspending food licenses due to hygiene and safety breaches. A supplier linked with IRCTC ...08 Sep, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
- Your sweet tooth craving may get a little more expensiveRising sugar prices are pushing packaged food companies towards another round of price hikes or smaller pack sizes. Bikaji Foods is rolling...07 Sep, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
- Wheat farmers have a new weapon against a pest that costs them $350 million a year; researchers are using straw bales to move tiny parasitoids into fields and fight the wheat stem sawflyA new frontier in pest management is underway as researchers test a groundbreaking method to tackle the wheat stem sawfly issue. Utilizing ...07 Sep, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
- Cockroaches in your kitchen? These simple steps can help get rid of them and keep them from coming backCockroaches are more than just a nuisance; they can trigger asthma and are experts at hiding. Experts emphasize that eliminating them requi...04 Sep, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
- From viral posts to raids: How online anger is reshaping India’s food-safety crackdownSocial media outrage is driving India's food-safety crackdown across the nation. Viral posts expose hygiene issues, prompting increased gov...02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
- In 2001, USDA researchers released salvinia weevils in Texas and Louisiana; by 2003, weed cover had fallen near release sites while untreated controls stayed chokedA tiny weevil has proven to be a powerful ally in the battle against giant salvinia, an invasive aquatic weed. Tested in Texas and Louisian...30 Aug, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
- Food safety row: Eateries' body says fix the problem, not the blameSeveral prominent Indian restaurants face hygiene violation allegations from consumers and regulators. NRAI president emphasizes fixing pro...29 Aug, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
- North Indian tea industry faces crisis as auction prices drop 17% amid production challengesTea Association of India said that the auction Price figures of North Indian Tea Industry recently reflect a precarious state of affairs in...28 Aug, 2026, 04.38 PM IST
- Baking soda on mattress and pillows: How to use it to remove bad odours and keep your bedding freshBaking soda effectively absorbs and neutralizes unpleasant mattress odors from sweat and moisture. This common household ingredient offers ...28 Aug, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
- FSSAI issues notice to Delhi's JW Marriott, Juniper Hotels over misprinted license, food hygieneFSSAI flagged serious food safety and hygiene violations at Delhi's JW Marriott hotel. Inspections revealed issues with sanitation, storage...27 Aug, 2026, 04.49 PM IST
- White vinegar home cleaning hack: How to spray vinegar at your home entrance to reduce odours, dirt and pestsWhite vinegar is a simple household staple that can do more than add flavour to food. From tackling odours to cleaning surfaces, this affor...27 Aug, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
- Wrap aluminium foil around your plants: Here’s what this simple household hack can do in your gardenWrap aluminium foil around your plants: Gardeners can use reflective aluminium foil around young plants to help deter aphids. The reflectiv...23 Aug, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
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