India has achieved self-sufficiency in food production: CTCRI directorIndia is now a global leader in agriculture, achieving food self-sufficiency. Foodgrain production has significantly increased, and agri ex...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
No extreme diets: Eat five times a day and still lose 4–5 kgs in 15 days, fitness coach shares planAn online coach's 15-day fat loss plan is gaining traction on social media, promising 4-5 kg weight loss through a strict calorie deficit o...
13 Jun, 2026, 03.46 PM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
Global rice production was 713 million tonnes per year during 2006-2015, saw growth: StudyGlobal rice production saw significant growth from the 1960s to the 2010s. This increase was primarily due to management decisions such as ...
12 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Is a traditional Indian thali unhealthy? Celebrity nutritionist shares 5 common mistakes people makeNutritionist Luke Coutinho highlights common errors in preparing and consuming Indian thalis. Many people overemphasize carbohydrates like ...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.53 AM IST
Cheap 'RO' with no electricity: How twin sisters created Rs 100 water filter using bhindi, methi & chawal to remove 'forever chemicals' and microplasticsTwin sisters Naina and Nayantara Singh have developed Aqua Sattva, an award-winning, low-cost, plant-based water filtration system. This in...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: Onaji kama no meshi o kuu —‘Eat rice from the same pot’A Japanese proverb, 'Onaji kama no meshi o kuu,' meaning 'Eat rice from the same pot,' reveals how shared daily experiences forge deep conn...
07 Jun, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Odisha doubles rice milling charges, to encourage paddy procurementThe Odisha government has doubled rice milling charges. This move aims to boost paddy procurement from farmers and support millers. Charges...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.10 PM IST
Vietnam rice prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwaveBangladesh is also seeing high prices as a heatwave impacts crops and rains damage existing supplies. India's prices remain steady with goo...
06 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
MLB American League MVP prediction: Who will be Most Valuable Player as Aaron Judge injury forces race wide open?MLB American League MVP: The new favorite is Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez.
06 Jun, 2026, 05.57 AM IST
QR codes on rice bags: Centre widens grain-tracking pilot to 3 statesThe Centre is expanding its QR tagging system for Food Corporation of India foodgrain bags. This initiative will cover Andhra Pradesh, Tela...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.57 PM IST
Asia rice surges 20% in May as war and weather threaten outputAsian rice prices experienced their largest monthly surge in nearly two decades in May, driven by weather risks and escalating energy and f...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.09 AM IST
India's rice prices extend gains; Thai demand firmsIndian rice export prices rose due to strong demand and a stronger rupee, while Thai rice saw increased interest from the Philippines and A...
29 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
India becomes world's largest rice producerRice production is estimated at a record 154.02 mt in the 2025-26 crop year, up from 150.18 mt a year earlier, according to the third advan...
29 May, 2026, 12.11 AM IST
Deepika Padukone’s favourite Bhutan dish, ema datshi, gets a spicy egg twist. Food influencer shares easy, cheesy and comforting recipeFood influencer Akshada Desai Lobo has shared an easy recipe for egg ema datshi, a Bhutanese delicacy. This creamy and spicy dish features ...
28 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
India rice exports decline as Iran war curbs basmati shipments to GulfIndia's rice exports saw a slight dip in the first four months of 2026. Shipments of premium basmati rice to Gulf markets faced disruptions...
27 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Tamannaah Bhatia’s trainer Siddhartha Singh says cutting white rice & bread won’t help you lose weight; reveals the real secret most dieters ignoreTamannaah Bhatia’s trainer Siddhartha Singh says sustainable weight loss is less about fancy diet foods and more about simple habits like p...
24 May, 2026, 03.54 PM IST