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Friday, September 12, 2025
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Topic: food

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.

Why food stores are letting go of ‘best before’ labels on ‘commonly wasted’ items

Food date labels appeared after WWII as people shopped at supermarkets and wanted 'the freshest food on the shelf'. But these dates rarely correspond to spoiling.

On Camera

The key difference between India and China’s response to Gen-Z protests in Nepal

China is desperate to keep Communist Nepal ally intact. India must worry.

What’s behind bond yields’ logic-defying spike? The market’s concern over the future

While bond yields tend to fall amid low inflation & interest rate cuts, market experts say they’ve been rising due to concerns over tax collections, fiscal deficit & potential impact of US tariffs.

Navy gets first Tata-made Spanish 3D surveillance radar for its warships, 19 more to come

It is one of the most advanced long-range air defence and anti-missile radars. It has been acquired under an about USD 145-million deal signed in 2020.

Punjab is fast becoming the new Northeast. And there’s a message in it for Modi

In its toughest time in decades because of floods, Punjab would’ve expected PM Modi to visit. If he has the time for a Bihar tour, why not a short visit to next-door Punjab?