This Storage Mistake Ruins Fruit and Vegetables Sooner Than ExpectedFood waste from fruits and vegetables is a common kitchen problem. Research shows improper storage, especially mixing ethylene-producing fr...
07 Apr, 2026, 02.18 PM IST
Harvard-AIIMS trained doctor lists 5 foods to improve gut health and boost liver healthDoctor Saurabh Sethi shares simple food pairings that boost health. Apples with peanut butter offer steady energy. Turmeric with black pepp...
08 Dec, 2025, 03.43 PM IST
Can your diet help prevent Cancer? Experts highlight 6 fruits with powerful benefitsWhile no single food can eliminate cancer risk, research shows that consistent inclusion of plant-based foods, especially fruits, plays a s...
30 Aug, 2025, 09.30 PM IST
The potato’s secret past: Scientists uncover ancient botanical romance that changed the worldInternational scientists solved the mystery of potato origins. Research shows modern potatoes came from a natural mix of tomato-like plants...
03 Aug, 2025, 10.10 AM IST
Monsoon rains drown crops, raise vegetable pricesHeavy monsoon rainfall in southern states has severely impacted vegetable crops, causing a 30-40% surge in tomato prices in wholesale marke...
27 May, 2025, 12.13 AM IST
Agri-startup Varshney Hydrofarms looks to expand presence in Mumbai, BengaluruThe company grows different vegetables and herbs, including basil, spinach, different types of lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, and green, red ...
08 Jan, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
The story of the purple tomato - and why its success is a win for GM foodsAlthough genetically modified foods still get a bit of a bad rap, there are actually many good reasons why modifying an organism's genetics...
22 Nov, 2022, 10.32 AM IST
5 reasons why tomatoes should be your favourite fruit this yearApart from being delicious tomatoes are also rich in nutrients.
10 Nov, 2022, 02.24 PM IST
Raw vegan diets, if followed for a long time, may cause more harm than good. Here's whyThe same study also found that a strict, raw vegan diet increased levels of homocysteine.
03 Nov, 2022, 07.32 PM IST
Scientists make way for gene-edited tomatoes as vegan source of vitamin DA research team led by scientists at the John Innes Centre in Norwich have edited the genetic makeup of tomatoes to become a robust source ...
23 May, 2022, 11.14 PM IST
4 plant-based foods to eat every week and why they're good for youResearch showed that those who ate the most plant foods were less likely to die from any cause over follow-up time periods that varied acro...
06 Jan, 2022, 10.44 AM IST
Agritech startups: Think beyond organic, think hydroponicsPelican Aeroponic is among two dozen farm startups that have come up over the past few years, with a promise of growing "better-than-organi...
18 Oct, 2021, 11.12 AM IST
Nano urea can enhance yields, save up to 50% nitrogen: Mansukh MandaviyaAccording to a press release issued by the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Indian Farmers Fertilizers Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) ha...
06 Aug, 2021, 08.11 PM IST
IFFCO seeks permission to export nano urea from Kalol plantIn a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, Chemicals & Fertilisers Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said the nano-fertiliser holds great promise for ...
06 Aug, 2021, 04.42 PM IST
NASA to grow flowers in space for first timeFlowers could be blooming on the ISS after the New Year, thanks to NASA's first flowering crop experiment on the orbiting laboratory.
17 Nov, 2015, 04.48 PM IST
- Ludhiana resident grows veggies on water, not soil
The concept of kitchen garden has been give a new twist by South City resident Uma Saini who is growing veggies on water and not soil.
27 Mar, 2015, 08.46 AM IST
- Aries Agro to market Yara Asia
Mumbai-based plant nutrient company Aries Agro Ltd has forged ties with the world’s largest soluble fertiliser company Yara Asia, for exclu...
23 Jul, 2008, 03.12 AM IST