PM Modi’s gift fits a long tradition of political candyPontrefact cakes are liquorice sweets. They are small and black with a medicinal-sweet taste which liquorice lovers adore, and everyone els...
24 May, 2026, 08.51 AM IST
In 1879, a chemist left a lab without washing his hands: A sweet taste on his fingers revealed saccharin and changed the history of artificial sweetnessImagine the year is 1879, a time of exploration and innovation. Constantin Fahlberg, while working in a lab, accidentally discovers sacchar...
17 May, 2026, 08.03 AM IST
UP education minister says ‘Johnny Johnny Yes Papa’ and 'Rain rain go away' encourage children to lie, asks 'what are we teaching them?'Uttar Pradesh Education Minister Yogendra Upadhyay sparked controversy by deeming nursery rhymes 'Johnny Johnny Yes Papa' and 'Rain Rain Go...
10 May, 2026, 04.10 PM IST
The Trump official living a double life—a bombshell investigation is blowing her cover wide openA top counterterrorism official faces an investigation over claims she sought financial support from wealthy men. An ex-boyfriend alleges h...
22 Apr, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
SNAP shake-up this week: New rules could change who qualifies—check before you lose outMore than 150,000 households face impact as SNAP benefits eligibility restrictions 2026 roll out with stricter rules this week. Florida has...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.30 PM IST
Gurgaon startup job firing: Founder says 'take today as your last day' minutes after employee asks to skip event. Internet dividedGurgaon-based startup founder’s blunt decision to fire an employee via chat, citing a “no-notice period policy”, has sparked a wider debate...
10 Apr, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
Why Apoorva Makhija aka 'Rebel Kid' is facing intense backlash over her PCOS claims. Here's why her deleted video has sparked outrageApoorva Makhija, aka the 'Rebel Kid' is under fire from netizens after she shared a video linking Lipton metabolism tablets to PCOS and hor...
05 Apr, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Nestle India to launch Cerelac with no refined sugarNestle India is launching 14 new variants of Cerelac baby food without refined sugar by November-end. This follows a controversy where it w...
17 Oct, 2024, 04.13 PM IST
Nestle's Cerelac is once again facing scrutiny; NGOs want Swiss govt to take actionNestle India is under scrutiny for alleged high sugar content in its baby food, Cerelac. Global NGOs have accused Nestle of unethical pract...
14 Jun, 2024, 04.17 PM IST
Cerelac has half the permissible limit of added sugar as set by FSSAI; allegations are racially stereotyped and untrue: Nestle India chairmanNestle India Chairman & Managing Director, Suresh Narayanan, refuted allegations of racial stereotyping in the company's infant food formul...
29 Apr, 2024, 04.55 PM IST
Fssai seeks Nestle’s explanation on report of added sugar in Cerelac“The Fssai has taken cognisance of the matter and has sought an explanation from Nestle India,” said a senior official from the national fo...
19 Apr, 2024, 12.56 AM IST
'We never compromise on nutritional quality': Nestle issues clarification on Cerelac sugar controversy"We would like to assure you that our Infant Cereal products, are manufactured to ensure the appropriate delivery of nutritional requiremen...
18 Apr, 2024, 03.03 PM IST
Nestle may face strict action by Indian food regulator if found guilty in sugar controversy; brand issues clarificationNestle adds sugar to infant milk sold in less affluent nations including India but not in its primary markets like Europe or the UK, report...
18 Apr, 2024, 03.00 PM IST
Benedict Cumberbatch: How Barbados' slave trade history caused controversy surrounding British actorAncestors of Benedict Cumberbatch reportedly operated a sugar plant in Barbados with 250 slaves. The Caribbean country is now seeking compe...
03 Jan, 2023, 09.28 PM IST
As debt rises, sugar mills seek export subsidy sopExport subsidies have been questioned at the WTO, where Australia, Brazil and the US have alleged the subsidies aren't compliant with globa...
31 Jan, 2015, 11.08 AM IST
- LS passes controversial sugarcane support price thorugh ECA amendeents
The Centre formally legislated the increase of State-set purchase price for sugarcane to Rs 129.84 per quintal from 107.76 per quintal.
11 Dec, 2009, 06.52 AM IST
- Centre refuses to be drawn into sugar SAP controversy
Sugar politics just refuses to die down. The Centre on Friday referred the issue of state advisory price-related arrears to farmers back to...
22 Dec, 2007, 01.44 AM IST