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Tuesday, June 23, 2026
TopicFast food

Topic: fast food

Ozempic has waged a war on America’s junk food. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry

People on GLP-1 drugs are moving away from processed food and consuming more protein to preserve muscle mass during weight loss. A Boston Consulting Group report found patients have reported an all-around decline in consumption of junk food.

KFC’s plan to catch up in the fried chicken wars: Ditch the bones

KFC is looking to learn from the success of Taco Bell to boost its business. It’s also dropping prices, and has brought back its famous Colonel Sanders character.

Chinese study links high-salt diet to depression-like symptoms

The peer-reviewed study was published in The Journal of Immunology on 22 March. Earlier studies have linked the diet to bacterial infection, heart disease & autoimmune disorders.

Ghee snacks no longer uncool for Delhi. Chole Bhature wins over burgers and pizza

Remember when the West turned up its nose at desi ghee, branding it a cholesterol nightmare? Well, today, it's the darling of Kourtney Kardashian.

Nirula’s — Dates to birthday parties, Delhi’s favourite restaurant is a place of many ‘firsts’

From burgers to a whopping 21 flavours of ice creams, Nirula’s was the first to the wonders of American fast food. But, with the entry of MNCs McDonald’s and KFC, its shine began to dim.

‘Beyond Fried Chicken’: KFC rolls out nuggets of plant-based meat in US as trend picks up

KFC has become the first major fast food chain to add a plant-based chicken product to its menu. Introduced in US on 10 January, it ‘tastes like fried chicken' but is made from plants.

In India’s booming junk food market, there is little room for nutrition

Nestle recently acknowledged that over 60% of its food and beverage products are unhealthy. Studies have also found a link between decreased vitamin D level and frequent consumption of instant noodles.

Chilli chicken, masala fries, bun tikki on menu as Wendy’s plans hundreds of cloud kitchens

The US company is experimenting with a new format as the Covid-19 outbreak makes many consumers unwilling or unable to visit traditional stores.

4am Dairy Milk, dancing prawns, langar — what coronavirus did to how we eat

The first few days of lockdown were about discipline, then a dash of nihilism seeped in. Food won't be the same in post-pandemic India.

From McDonald’s to Patanjali, an IAS officer explains how FSSAI is making food safer

In 2018, it was because of FSSAI's directives that 10,500 non-compliant food vendors were delisted by food delivery services like Zomato, Swiggy and UberEats.

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Belgium’s greatest footballing era is fading. The 2026 FIFA World Cup shows why

In the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Belgium has earned just two successive draws in Group G—a 1-1 stalemate against Egypt, followed by a tense, 10-man 0-0 draw against Iran.

Rice, maize, or sugarcane? India’s ethanol push triggers debate over agricultural concerns, subsidies

As grain-based ethanol leads the government's biofuel programme, questions are being raised over water use, foodgrain diversion and hidden subsidies.

Engine core by 2030, test flight by 2034, production by 2036: Rolls-Royce makes final pitch to power AMCA

In interview to ThePrint, Rolls-Royce top official Sashi Mukundan took a dig at rival Safran, saying there are just 3 genuine engine manufacturers, with two in US, the 3rd being them.

Why many parties break up when out of power and some don’t

Ideology keeps parties together, or the glue of power. Without either, you face the ongoing defections at an industrial scale.