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Tantrum of a problem child might cool India's economic engineThe IMD has retained its forecast for a below-normal monsoon in 2026, with El Nino expected to dominate the June-September season and rainf...
Are sprouted potatoes safe to eat? Here's what the science saysSprouted potatoes need not be discarded immediately. Small sprouts on firm potatoes can be trimmed, and the potato cooked. However, soft, m...
The surprising danger of covering leftovers with aluminum foilA common kitchen habit of using aluminum foil for leftovers may be a hidden danger. The foil does not create an airtight seal, allowing bac...
A hidden warning in your snack bowl? Popular Potato Chips recalled over salmonella risk—what to check before your next biteThe bacteria linked to the recall, Salmonella, can present serious health risks, particularly for children, older adults and people with we...
Battle of Phools: Jora vs Kamal in West Bengal Assembly pollsWest Bengal awaits election results, with both Trinamool Congress and BJP confident of victory. Parties have briefed their counting agents ...
Quality and branding: The twin pillars of India’s global horticulture pushA coordinated push involving policy support, private investment, and technology adoption can help India shift from volume-driven to value-l...
Rat poison found in HiPP baby food jar in Austria, police sayRat poison has been discovered in HiPP baby food jars in Austria. This has prompted a recall from 1,500 SPAR supermarkets across the countr...
“Syndicate raj grabbed tribal land”: Modi targets TMC in PuruliaIn Purulia, a major tribal-dominated district in the State, the PM said that the the agricultural infrastructure in West Bengal is under th...
Bengal Polls: Voting for any party other than TMC means vote for BJP, says Abhishek BanerjeeAbhishek Banerjee urged Murshidabad voters to support TMC for development and stability. He accused opposition parties of aligning with the...
In India, $1 housekeepers spark a consumer, worker frenzy despite safety risksSome Indian startups are offering house help for as little as $1 an hour, attracting thousands of women seeking work and consumers eager fo...
People Are Using Potatoes to Clean Rusted Tools, but the Results VaryDiscovering a natural solution for rust, individuals are turning to potatoes as a chemical-free alternative for cleaning tools and kitchen ...
Ghost ship no more: Coast Guard contractor hauls derelict minesweeper from San Joaquin deltaA 140-foot derelict minesweeper, HMCS Chaleur, was successfully removed from California’s San Joaquin Delta by a Coast Guard contractor. En...
Can Lay's potato chip consumption cause death? Frito-Lay recalling a big batch of products with highest risk level classificationThere is widespread chaos over the sudden decision by Frito-Lay, the manufacturers of popular potato chip brand, Lay's, to recall a big bat...
No proposal to set up large-scale hydroponic farms in India: GovernmentThe Indian government currently has no plans for large-scale hydroponic farms, confirmed Agriculture Minister Ramnath Thakur. Research inst...
India sets quality standards for global potato tradeThe standard guidelines cover all the commercial varieties of potatoes, considering shape, skin colour and flesh colour.
Growing potatoes and other spuds on runway verges a good ideaEven the choice of potatoes is significant, for this is not an ode to its ubiquity — as some Indian politicians might be inclined to assert.
Government mulls using BARC storage technology to check vegetable pricesThe govt is considering large-scale use of radiation technology developed by BARC for improving the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables, es...
Panic buying in Odisha sends prices soaringThousands of twin city dwellers on Friday made a beeline for shops to stock up on vegetables and dry food. The mad rush led to a steep rise...
Students protest against poor quality of midday mealStudents of Primary School, Barauli village, under Chargawan block here protested against the poor quality of food yesterday.
- Coca-Cola, P&G, Nestle on China's quality blacklist: government
China said it had banned sales of a soft drink made by Coca-Cola and two flavours of P&G's Pringles potato crisps due to fears they contain...