Ants distracted by potato chips in Panama may be forgetting one of their biggest jobs, and scientists say that could slow the seed dispersal plants depend onHuman food scraps on hiking trails disrupt a vital ecological partnership. Ants, crucial for planting seeds, abandon their task for easy sn...
What happens when ants get addicted to junk food as much as we do? The consequences could be seriousAnts eating junk food behavior study: Tiny potato chip crumbs are a big distraction for ants. Researchers found ants are drawn to human sna...
Low energy, dull skin, hairfall? Top nutritionist shares simple, everyday foods for better healthDelhi-based nutritionist Lovneet Batra shared everyday foods for holistic health. She recommends blueberries, pistachios, potatoes, and sal...
Inflation seen at 5% in FY27, 50-75 bps rate hikes likely as food and fuel risks build: ReportInflation is set to climb to 5.0 percent in FY27. Upside risks persist due to the West Asia conflict and a potential below-normal monsoon. ...
Frequent bloating, acidity, poor digestion? Top nutritionist shares 8 simple food swaps for a healthy gutDigestive discomfort is common today. Nutritionist Lovneet Batra offers eight simple food swaps for better gut health. Replace fries with r...
Want healthy hair? Add these 6 items to your plate immediatelyEating nutritious foods helps maintain healthy hair from the inside out. Foods that contain vitamins, minerals, proteins, and healthy fats ...
Fears of hunger overwhelm a Central American village as El Nino approachesVillagers in Cunen, Guatemala, confront a severe drought. The looming El Nino weather pattern intensifies fears of widespread hunger. Local...
Lakhs of farmers committed suicide between 2005-14, situation changed under Modi regime: UP CM YogiUttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday highlighted a transformation in agriculture over the past 12 years. He also stated that farme...
Beyond rice, wheat: Why India must revive native ‘orphan crops’ for protein securityIndia can boost nutrition security, cut import dependence, and build a global smart protein industry by scaling climate-resilient indigenou...
National Burger Day 2026: Which restaurants have the best deals and freebies? Here's all you need to knowNational Burger Day 2026 brings exciting deals and freebies from popular eateries. Burger King, Shake Shack, and Dairy Queen are among thos...
Consumers unlikely to see major impact on food prices over next 2-3 months: Consumer Affairs SecyThe government is closely monitoring the prices of essential food commodities. At present, prices have remained stable and largely range-bo...
Chef Vikas Khanna’s New York restaurant sells out Odisha’s famous dahi bara aloo dum. How to make the street food at home.Odisha's beloved street food, Dahi Bara Aloo Dum, is winning hearts in New York City, thanks to Chef Vikas Khanna. This iconic dish, a deli...
10 genius tips to make perfect dosa without letting it stick to the panMaking delicious and crispy Dosa at home can sometimes be tricky, especially when the batter keeps sticking to the pan. This article shares...
Bayer partners with Solynta to revolutionise potato farming in India and KenyaBayer and Solynta have agreed to collaborate on distributing true potato seeds in Indian and Kenyan markets, marking Bayer's entry into the...
Utkal Tubers plans to produce 30,000 metric tonne of seed potato by FY23"Because we have been able to supply quality material in the market, demand for our product has risen significantly over the last 2 years. ...
Utkal Tubers to ramp up production of high yielding seed potatoesThe company plans to increase the production by investing in research and development, introducing new high-quality proprietary varieties o...
- West Bengal potato farmers facing challenge on seed potato
West Bengal contributes around 32% to India's total potato yield, but the lion's share of farmers is dependent on unorganized import of see...