India begins probe into circumvention of countervailing duty on saccharin importsIndia has launched an investigation into claims that saccharin imports from China are being rerouted through Thailand to avoid existing dut...
12 Mar, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
You might be consuming detergent powder, chemicals while eating ice cream in KarnatakaThe Food Safety and Drug Administration Department (FDA) has flagged 97 out of 220 local ice cream, ice candy, and cool drink shops in Karn...
02 Apr, 2025, 09.17 AM IST
We're not the only blasted unsound lotThe increasing trend of playing loud music on gigantic speakers during processions and celebrations poses a health risk and causes annoyanc...
24 Oct, 2023, 11.19 PM IST
38% urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month, survey findsA recent survey conducted by Local Circles in India found that 38% of urban Indians consume artificial sweeteners every month. In May 2023,...
15 Jul, 2023, 09.35 PM IST
Beverage lobby differs with WHO on sweetenersA lobby group representing major beverage companies, including Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Red Bull, has criticized recent World Health Organiz...
05 Jun, 2023, 01.13 PM IST
FSSAI assessing WHO red flag on sugar substitutesIndia's national foods regulator is assessing new guidelines released by the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding non-sugar sweeteners...
23 May, 2023, 11.52 AM IST
Artificial sweeteners increase the risk of cardiovascular problems, type 2 diabetes, claims WHOWHO cautions the public not to rely too much on artificial sweeteners, as they don't really aid in weight loss and creates more health prob...
17 May, 2023, 10.15 AM IST
Blue Jet Healthcare files draft papers with Sebi for IPOBlue Jet Healthcare is promoted by its Executive Chairman Akshay Bansarilal Arora. The company operates under the “Blue Jet” brand name and...
05 Sep, 2022, 12.02 PM IST
Sugar substitutes can affect blood glucose tolerance, gut bacteria in humans, reveals studyResearchers discovered that some of them can actually alter consumers' microbiomes.
23 Aug, 2022, 05.32 PM IST
D2C oral beauty, wellness brand Perfora raises $1 million in funding led by SaucePerfora will use the funds to build its team, introduce a range of innovative oral care solutions, strengthen its brand positioning, and ex...
24 Jun, 2022, 06.00 AM IST
Market movers: LIC hits all time low of Rs 800; strict stance of govt on saccharin leaves bitter taste for someColgate Palmolive ended down 1.66 per cent, while Procter & Gamble Hygiene & Health Care were down over 2 per cent.
03 Jun, 2022, 09.30 PM IST
Beer brewpubs are a thing of the past: Gin bars, whisky lounges, rum taverns are taking over BengaluruContrary to expectations, single-spirit bars have an upper hand with variety.
29 Jul, 2019, 09.44 AM IST
need2know: Six macro triggers that may matter for market todayFaster economic growth and reforms make India a good macroeconomic story and this, coupled with the stable credit profile, is good for fore...
19 Jan, 2017, 07.52 AM IST
Government may extend anti-dumping duty on Chinese chemicalThe restrictive duty was imposed for a further period of five years, which ended on January 12.
18 Jan, 2017, 02.33 PM IST
FSSAI's nod for Stevia is relief for Coke, PepsiTill now, many companies in India have been using aspartame, a high-intensity artificial sweetener in their products.
24 Nov, 2015, 12.05 PM IST
The Duff review: Predictable but makes you go on till the endDuring a party, college football star Wes tells his buddy Bianca that she is a 'DUFF', or 'Designated Ugly Fat Friend' and guys are only so...
12 Jun, 2015, 10.03 AM IST
Pagan powerModern culture suffers from a dearth of reverence and gratitude, not to forget a sense of mystery.
04 Jul, 2012, 05.38 AM IST