Action plans for banana, mangoes exports among 20 agricultural products in works“We have identified 20 products. At present, India’s share is low in global exports. We are working on a detailed action for all these prod...
23 Apr, 2024, 05.53 PM IST
Biofortified seeds with focus on nutrition, food security in worksAccording to the official, the effort is also to improve India's ranking on the Global Hunger Index where the low ranking for India is not ...
20 Nov, 2023, 12.40 AM IST
How US laid out 'vegetarian' diplomacy on a plateThe state luncheon had the humble Kichadi made of millet, lentils and spiced Okra noodle, while the state dinner included marinated millet ...
24 Jun, 2023, 09.27 PM IST
Need an onion? These Indian apps will deliver it in minutes.Quick commerce has become the norm in many countries. But some Indian companies are pushing the bounds of logistics and endurance.
04 Jan, 2023, 02.58 PM IST
ILL, NCC unveil novel insecticide ShinwaShinwa is a novel insecticide that effectively controls the lepidopteran pests and Thrips, in a variety of crops. Shinwa provides better co...
06 Apr, 2022, 01.23 PM IST
Best Agrolife surges 11% on receiving licence to manufacture Spiromesifen TechnicalBest Agrolife has become the first Indian company to manufacture Spiromesifen in India, reports said.
17 Feb, 2022, 10.25 AM IST
Heirloom crops, indigenous varieties are making a comebackMany of India's indigenous varieties had slowly disappeared with the rise of hybrid seeds.
06 Oct, 2019, 01.54 PM IST
Lack of variety, repetition, poor proportions: Why North Indian Thali offers nothing more than a glimpse of tragedyDelhi's popular snacks like bread pakoras and momos are also deadly.
09 Jun, 2019, 08.36 PM IST
The mystery of intriguing Indian spicesCreating regional and seasonal Indian flavours needs a deep understanding of how spices are combined to balance tastes.
27 Apr, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Market Movers: New poll survey shows Modi on sticky wicket, US says trade deal miles awayA lowdown on top macro triggers that may move market on January 25, 2019.
25 Jan, 2019, 09.08 AM IST
Bengaluru is in a state of ferment: Korean kimchi, Sauerkraut are replacing the age-old Indian picklePickling, culturing and fermenting food are becoming a movement in Bengaluru.
16 Jan, 2019, 11.23 AM IST
When India is on the high table menuAt the White House state banquet for the then-PM Dr Manmohan Singh in 2009, the Obamas had red lentil soup — masur dal — with fresh cheese.
26 Jun, 2017, 11.15 PM IST
Tomato at Rs 60/kg as vegetable prices surge in DelhiTomatoes have seen the sharpest hike in prices, touching Rs 60/kg in some parts of the city, followed by onions, capsicum and cauliflowers.
16 Jul, 2014, 09.56 AM IST
- Courting food in Singapore's food courts
In Singapore’s food courts, there are varied delights to tempt any palate.
03 Jun, 2010, 07.22 AM IST
- Barca beats: The spirit of Barcelona
The throbbing heart of Barcelona is evident everywhere: in its streets and bars, architecture and art, and of course the cuisine and music!
08 Jan, 2009, 06.48 AM IST
- Bean there, done that
Brazilian food isn’t at all like Goan food, despite the Portuguese connection
07 Jun, 2007, 12.00 AM IST