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Friday, November 1, 2024
TopicFood

Topic: food

Majority of Indian consumers prefer front-of-pack label than FSSAI’s star rating, survey finds

The study found that 77% of consumers prefer a front-of-the-pack red label on ultra-processed foods and believed it to be more effective than the FSSAI-proposed star rating system.

Culture for one, taboo for another—MasterChef is now more Indian with Northeast on its plate

In Australia or US, food choices don't have political undertones, but in India, they're often associated with notions of ‘purity’. MasterChef India 7 is changing that.

It’s good to avoid weight gain during holidays. But why you shouldn’t fret about it too much

We’ve all had a tough couple of years. The holiday season is not the time to be anxious about weight gain.

Are you a picky eater? This UK study says the habit could be in your DNA

A UK team's research explored how genes and biological processes influence which foods we find irresistible.

The good, the bad and the idli

Idlis are only as good as their accompaniments. They swim unabashedly in a pool of sambar and take all the credit.

Have ‘enough’ stocks of grains, could sell wheat in open market if needed, Modi govt says

Consumer Affairs Minister Sudhanshu Pandey said there was 'nothing to worry', adding steps taken by govt have helped keep a lid on grain prices.

Vegetarians are twice more likely to be depressed than meat-eaters, this Brazilian study says

A new analysis takes into account total intake and the level of food processing. It suggests that higher rates of depression among vegetarians aren't caused by food.

Heavy rains in India damage key crops ahead of harvest, threatening to stoke food inflation

State like UP has received 500% more rainfall than normal so far in October. Higher food prices could prompt India to slap additional restrictions on exports of food commodities.

Puran Poli to pickles—In Dapoli, women are bringing home-chef revolution to Konkan food

In the last 10 years, Maharashtra’s Dapoli has emerged as a prime tourist destination. And tourists want the authentic Konkani thali.

Not just sugar and lack of exercise, but salt and dehydration are behind obesity epidemic

Americans unwittingly behave like captive desert sand rats. It worked for our ancestors, but human beings can't live like that today.

On Camera

Iran’s real fantasy is to take over Muslim world. Palestine is just a façade

Since 1979, Iran has used the Palestinian issue as a façade for its regional agenda to oppose American diplomacy, the Western world, and the existence of Israel.

Watch CutTheClutter: Flattening INR-USD rate, and debate on pros and cons of a ‘strong’ rupee

In Episode 1544 of CutTheClutter, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at some top economists pointing to the pitfalls of ‘currency nationalism’ with data from 1991 to 2004.

All about Major Bob Khathing, whose daring expedition & diplomatic parleys secured Tawang for India

The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.

From 2004 to 2024, bad news has come wrapped as good news for Congress

Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.