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TopicNutrition study

Topic: Nutrition study

The Indian thali has evolved over a decade. From cereals to proteins, new study finds

A recent study published in Nature by Professor Shamika Ravi finds that India's food consumption landscape has transformed with significant implications for nutrition security.

How the humble pulses became a big economic opportunity and shaped geopolitics

World Pulses Day 2026 marks a shift toward recognising pulses as vital drivers of nutritional security and sustainable agricultural growth.

Why regular, updated dietary guidelines are important as non-communicable diseases rise in India

The proportion of deaths due to such diseases increased to 61.8% in 2016 from 37.9% in 1990. Experts emphasise the need for diet plans tailored to Indian habits & lifestyle.

70% of 36 popular protein supplements sold in India mislabeled, 14% contain toxins, says new study

First-of-its-kind study examined 36 brands of protein powders, including those containing herbal and dietary supplements. Results published in Medicine last week.

You thought North consumes more ‘doodh’ & ‘dahi’? Nope, South India does, say NFHS findings

The 5th round of NFHS shows that the south has higher consumption of milk and curd. This is despite the fact that Haryana & Punjab have the highest availability of milk per capita.

Want to boost your child’s growth? Replace rice with millets, says India-led nutrition study

Study — led by Dr S. Anitha, senior scientist, nutrition, at ICRISAT — is a review and analysis of 8 previously published studies. It was published in the journal 'Nutrients' this month.

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India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.