Delhi Temperature: IMD predicts brutal heatwave with 'yellow alert' from tomorrow; check how dangerous it could getDelhi Temperature heatwave warning: Delhi is bracing for intense summer heat with temperatures expected to reach 45°C, prompting a yellow a...
18 May, 2026, 02.25 PM IST
Quote of the Day by the famous English poet John Keats: “I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the...” – Inspiring quote on ambition, courage, taking risks, overcoming challenges and what is the real secret to successQuote of the Day by John Keats: Jon Keats' powerful quote reflects the fearless approach to ambition and his belief in striving for excelle...
14 May, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Is your watermelon safe to eat? This simple cotton ball test can reveal hidden chemical adulteration at homeWatermelon Safety Check: Summer heat brings a surge in watermelon demand. Concerns are rising about artificial colouring used to enhance fr...
13 May, 2026, 07.39 PM IST
Mumbai watermelon case update: Stunning twist as no additives found in fruit by FDA, focus shifts to poison angleMumbai watermelon case: Investigations into the deaths of a Mumbai family have ruled out food adulteration, with FDA tests finding no conta...
02 May, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
ORS sales melt in March after govt's stricter labelling normsIndia’s oral rehydration solution (ORS) market has declined after regulatory action restricted the labelling of sugary drinks as ORS, affec...
01 May, 2026, 08.44 AM IST
Watermelon safety guide: How should you store your favourite summer fruit? Here are four simple and easy tipsWatermelon storage tips: Following a tragic incident where a family died after eating watermelon, people are now cautious and searching for...
30 Apr, 2026, 06.11 PM IST
Can watermelon turn so deadly that it can kill you? Doctors explain after 4 Mumbai deaths & here’s how to eat it safelyA tragic incident in Mumbai, where four family members died after reportedly consuming watermelon, has raised concerns over food poisoning,...
28 Apr, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
How to safely eat watermelons: Lessons to learn after family of 4 dies in Mumbai due to suspected food poisoning from watermelonA family of four in Mumbai died after suspected food poisoning linked to watermelon consumed late at night, prompting an ongoing investigat...
27 Apr, 2026, 10.28 PM IST
Golgappas turn fatal: 7-year-old dies, 20 hospitalised in Jharkhand, this common summer mistake could be deadlyA tragic incident in Jharkhand's Bajto village saw one child die and nearly 20 hospitalized after consuming roadside golgappas. Officials a...
27 Apr, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
How to spot real and fake watermelon: Simple home tests to do amid FSSAI findings of adulterated fruits in marketsWith rising concerns over adulterated fruits in the market, especially during summer, knowing how to identify real and fake watermelon at h...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.29 PM IST
Fake mango alert: 3,800 kg of chemically made pulp seized in Pune. Know side effects & how to identify artificially ripened aam at homeMango Adulteration Alert: With the mango season in full swing, rising cases of mango adulteration in India have sparked serious food safety...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
Food safety authority finds 2,000 adulterated watermelons: Here are easy tips to test the purity of the summer fruitAs summer peaks, watermelon demand rises, so does adulteration risk. The Food Safety Department urges caution. Tiruppur officials seized 11...
09 Apr, 2025, 02.31 PM IST
Bad taste for ‘aam aadmi’: How adulterated mangoes pose fresh headache for regulators, consumersThe use of banned chemicals to ripen fruits is prevalent despite penalties and laws. The ball is in the food safety regulator’s court.
09 Jun, 2024, 10.24 AM IST
IG International joins hands with Mr Apple to launch premium variety of applesDeliciously sweet and crunchy, the DIVA apple variant is naturally bright red in colour and high in flavour. DIVA apples are only available...
23 May, 2018, 02.33 PM IST
How to limit pesticide use in vegetablesMake it a habit to always choose seasonal fruit and vegetables as they are less likely to be exposed to too much chemical treatment.
29 Nov, 2016, 10.47 AM IST
High pesticides in vegetables and other foods: Government reportMost of the vegetables showed relatively higher pesticide residue detection in rainy season followed by summer and winter seasons, it said.
03 Feb, 2015, 04.10 PM IST
Coca-Cola’s ambitious plan to introduce fruit juice-blended fizzy drinks hits regulatory hurdlesIBA, which represents Coca-Cola & PepsiCo, has written to food processing ministry, highlighting certain challenges on behalf of the first ...
29 Dec, 2014, 12.19 PM IST