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Topic: Eggs

Why egg prices are increasing across the country

The once-daily food staple has witnessed a 25 to 50 per cent price increase in markets across the country, with parts of the capital selling eggs for Rs. 10 per piece.

Herbal eggs are India’s new health fad. Bhopal entrepreneur adds tulsi, turmeric to feed

From Gurugram’s Eggoz to Bhopal’s EggsnEggs, egg entrepreneurs are giving their hens herbal feed, with some even patenting the formula. ‘We use over 250 different herbs.’

What the cluck! Punjabis aren’t butter chicken fiends, their meat consumption is among India’s lowest

According to govt data, Punjab is among the bottom five states in terms of chicken consumption, with Haryana & Rajasthan. However, Punjabis consume high amounts of milk & dairy products.

Poultry and chicken keep food inflation low. Time India’s policymakers promoted it

The ruling elites in Union ministries and some state governments have substantial presence of vegetarians who enjoy a dominant voice in policy formulation.

Karnataka govt set to serve eggs on mid-day meal menu in more districts, despite opposition

The state government had last year introduced the scheme in seven districts but faced stiff opposition from Lingayat, Jain and other communities.

Does egg consumption lead to diabetes? A new study claimed so but here’s the full picture

Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods providing best quality protein, all essential amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. This high-protein food is a must in low-carb diets.

Karnataka adds eggs to midday meal scheme in 7 districts even as Lingayat seers oppose it

The scheme has been rolled out in 7 districts, which according to the National Family Health Survey were reporting high malnutrition and anaemia levels among children.  

Egg sales have skyrocketed during Covid pandemic — and other eggy facts

The humble egg maybe one of the most versatile foodstuffs on the planet.

Shivraj Chouhan again rejects plan for eggs in anganwadi meals, says will give milk instead

MP Chief Minister Shivraj Chouhan, who is a strict vegetarian, said his govt will start a campaign against malnutrition.

MP minister’s suggestion to serve eggs in anganwadi meals puts vegetarian Shivraj in a spot

MP minister Imarti Devi reiterated her proposal to serve eggs in anganwadi meals. BJP says govt will consider people’s sentiments before taking a final decision.

On Camera

Rahul Gandhi wants to jail Himanta Sarma but Congress has a Bihar-sized problem in Assam

The Congress has promised Rs 50,000 assistance to each woman but as we've seen in many recent elections, voters seem to be conscious of the proverb: 'A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.'

Stocks fall, oil prices climb as Trump issues fresh threat to Iran ahead of his deadline

Fears that an escalation of the conflict could heighten a fuel squeeze & endanger the economy unnerved traders, with NYT reporting Iran stopped negotiating a truce with the US.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.