Japan’s premium fruit industry where melons become luxury commoditiesJapanese fruits have carved out a niche in the world market, fetching high prices due to their extraordinary taste, texture, and stunning p...
31 May, 2026, 08.54 AM IST
From Alphonso to Kesar: How a tiny fly halted India’s mango exports to Japan after two decadesJapan has suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season due to concerns over pest treatment procedures at an Indian facility...
28 May, 2026, 03.35 PM 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
PM Modi's gifts: Muga silk stole for Italy PM, Ladakhi stole for Sweden PM, Kesar mangoes for UAE prezPrime Minister Narendra Modi presented unique Indian gifts to world leaders during his recent five-nation tour. Items included Muga silk st...
21 May, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
Odisha farmer grows the world’s most expensive mango that's worth Rs 3 lakh per kg, but he doesn’t know what to do with itA farmer in Odisha's Malkangiri district is guarding a rare, expensive Miyazaki mango tree, fearing theft of the valuable fruit. While the ...
21 May, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
How roofs can shelter and support cookingGoa's monsoon season highlights the vital role of roofs, from sheltering homes and drying food like onion braids to providing space for com...
17 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
I-Beauty! After J, K and C, now it's India's turn in the big beautiful marketIndia's beauty industry is emerging as a global force, blending Ayurvedic heritage with modern science to create "I-beauty." With rising ex...
14 May, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Rs 65,000 Birthday shock: 19 drinks, 28 starters and 5 pizzas—Bengaluru boy says ‘never celebrating again’A young man in Bengaluru has vowed to stop celebrating his birthday after a recent celebration resulted in a staggering ₹65,208 bill. The e...
01 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Seattle sinks its teeth into mango mania as India eyes bigger exports in juiciest diplomacy yetSeattle recently hosted 'Flavors of Indian Mangoes', showcasing five mango varieties. The event, a collaboration between the Consulate Gene...
11 Jul, 2025, 11.19 AM IST
Mangoes command gold prices as erratic weather affects cropMiyazaki, which has its origin in Japan, is the world's most expensive variety of mango. Hussain brought the mangoes to the festival from h...
21 Jun, 2023, 11.48 PM IST
These new beers are making their India entry this seasonAccording to a report by Euromonitor International last year, there is likely to be a further rise of craft beers in India this year.
23 Jun, 2018, 06.08 PM IST
Mangoes', Oranges', Pomegranates' prices shoot as unseasonal rains hit productionProduction of mangoes and oranges face a brunt as unseasonal rains and prevailing droughts make life difficult for cultivators.
14 May, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
UK clears first batch of Indian Alphonso mangoes post year-long banLast year, the EU had imposed a two-year ban on Indian mangoes and four vegetables. But after inspection of Indian facilities, the EU lifte...
27 Mar, 2015, 11.10 AM IST
European Union lifts ban on import of mangoes from IndiaA European Commission committee voted to lift the ban today. The legislation now needs to be formally adopted and published by the European...
21 Jan, 2015, 02.32 AM IST
EU ban on import of Indian mangoes casts shadow on mango producersReeling from the blow of the European Union ban, Indian exporters are now seeking diplomatic support to have the crisis sorted out.
29 May, 2014, 05.10 PM IST
- American shores still too far for Indian mangoes
India’s king of fruits has a long way to go to make its presence felt significantly in the West, both in terms of earnings and volumes, des...
04 Jul, 2006, 01.02 AM IST