Oil Price Today (August 18): Crude oil crosses $91/barrel amid fading US-Iran peace hopes. What lies ahead?Crude oil prices surged past $91 per barrel on Tuesday, August 18, as peace talks between the US and Iran stalled. With shipping disruption...
18 Aug, 2026, 12.07 PM IST
Nicole Kidman loves growing her own food: 5 simple kitchen-garden ideas beginners can try at homeNicole Kidman’s love of home-grown vegetables offers inspiration for beginners starting a kitchen garden. She has spoken about growing lett...
18 Aug, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
Free dhaniya no more? India’s kitchen is feeling a new food squeezeCoriander prices have surged significantly after heavy rains disrupted essential vegetable supplies. Ginger and garlic prices also show sub...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
In the early 2020s, Hebrew University scientists edited 2 tomato genes involved in flower development and fertilization. Now, the plants can produce seedless fruit without fertilization and deliver more than 18 times as many fruits early in winterTomato gene editing: Hebrew University researchers edited tomato genes to boost fruit production significantly. These gene-edited plants ca...
14 Aug, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contractMCX has launched futures contracts on crude sunflower oil to help market participants manage price volatility and exposure to global supply...
14 Aug, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Vegetable oil imports decline 7% YoY in July 2026 as crude oil share jumps to 96%: SEAIndia's edible oil imports decreased by eight percent in July compared to last year. Vegetable oil imports also saw a seven percent decline...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.59 AM IST
MCX launches crude sunflower oil futures contracts to strengthen edible oil price risk managementThe Multi Commodity Exchange of India has launched crude sunflower oil futures contracts. This move aims to provide risk management options...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.02 PM IST
India’s July inflation quickens to 4.45% from 4.38% in June, stays above RBI targetIndia saw its retail inflation rise to 4.45 percent in July compared to June's 4.38 percent, largely due to rising food prices, which are k...
13 Aug, 2026, 12.05 AM IST
Edible oil prices up due to West Asia crisis, but availability 'adequate': Govt tells ParliamentGlobal and domestic edible oil prices have risen due to the West Asia crisis. Higher crude oil prices and biofuel demand reduced export ava...
12 Aug, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
July thali costs rise as onions, oil and LPG get costlier: ReportHome-cooked thali costs increased in July due to higher onion and oil prices. Vegetable oil and LPG cylinder prices also saw significant ye...
08 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Bengaluru food safety drive finds violations at star hotels, 35 samples sent for testingFood safety officials inspected 26 Bengaluru hotels on Friday. Thirty teams collected 35 food samples for laboratory analysis. Violations i...
07 Aug, 2026, 10.11 PM IST
Onion, chicken prices make home-cooked meals costlier in July: ReportVegetarian thali costs rose four percent year-on-year in July. Non-vegetarian thali prices increased nine percent due to higher chicken cos...
07 Aug, 2026, 06.51 PM IST
Sanjeev Kapoor shares protein-rich soya keema frankie recipe for kids’ school tiffin that’s quick and deliciousChef Sanjeev Kapoor takes to the internet to share a delightful soya keema frankie recipe. Packed with protein, this dish is an ideal choic...
07 Aug, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
Sanjeev Kapoor shares easy carrot beetroot cutlet recipe for kids’ tiffin: How to make this healthy, tasty dish in minutesChef Sanjeev Kapoor introduces a delightful carrot and beetroot cutlet recipe especially for children who are picky about their veggies. By...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.54 PM IST
Fortune maker AWL piles up edible oil stocks as Middle East, Ukraine wars rattle supply chains: CEO Shrikant KanhereAWL Agri Business is increasing edible oil inventories to counter supply chain disruptions. The company has boosted its stock cover to fort...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.16 PM IST
Food prices largely stable, edible oils see sharp rise: GovernmentRetail prices for pulses and cereals remained stable due to increased food grain production. Vegetable prices saw minimal seasonal variatio...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.12 PM IST
India's edible oil imports hit 10-month peak in July on higher palm buying, dealers sayIndia's edible oil imports surged to a ten-month high in July. Refiners increased palm oil and soyoil purchases to replenish inventories. H...
04 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST