Food: News
02 Aug 2017
ZomatoZomato Skillet to educate restaurateurs about industry insights, skills, tricks
Zomato has survived 9 years in the food-tech sector. Several start-ups in this segment balked and closed shop but Zomato soldiered on, even after losing the coveted "unicorn" tag.
01 Aug 2017
FinlandMaking food is now as easy as turning on switch!
While we are nowhere close to producing any desired food using replicators like in Star Trek, a recent study has proven that food can be created out of thin air.
30 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: Now carry home-cooked food while traveling
After being flooded with complaints of poor quality food, Railway Board chairman AK Mittal has asked travellers to carry home-cooked food to avoid any trouble.
26 Jul 2017
GSTGST hits sweet-makers: Future of faluda, halwa, barfis at risk
The GST has had many pros, but several cons too. Now it seems to have touched an unexpected nerve.
26 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysRailway passenger finds lizard in their biryani
When a passenger on the Howrah-Delhi Poorva Express on July 25 ordered biryani, they weren't expecting what came with it: a lizard.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir India menu to soon have wines, mocktails and more!
In a bid to woo business class and international passengers, Air India is now planning on introducing items from regional cuisine, mocktails and wines in their menu soon.
25 Jul 2017
ChandigarhPDS foodgrains subsidy to have LPG-like transfer model
Soon, public distribution system (PDS) of subsidized foodgrains will get a new transfer scheme model as that of LPG.
24 Jul 2017
Indian GovernmentSecuring Amarnath Yatra: Government issues food advisory to CRPF
In a bid to plug security loopholes during the Amarnath Yatra, the government issued an advisory to CRPF personnel to stay off piping hot yummy food being served in community kitchens along the way.
21 Jul 2017
IndiaMcDonald's to deliver wearable Big Macs, fries, burgers for free!
On 26 July, the newly-invented 'Global McDelivery Day', McDonald's is going to do something that nobody expected!
21 Jul 2017
North KoreaUN warns North Korea facing worst drought since 2001
A UN report says that North Korea is facing severe food shortages after suffering its worst drought since 2001.
21 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysContaminated food, unpurified water... What exactly is railways serving you?
A joint audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General and the Railways has revealed alarming facts: contaminated and recycled food, unpurified water direct from taps and other edibles unfit for consumption is being served on trains and stations.
14 Jul 2017
CancerFDA panel gives thumbs up to Novartis's revolutionary cancer drug
Getting the first gene-therapy based drug a step closer to approval, a federal advisory panel recently recommended for Novartis AG's new leukemia drug, tisagenlecleucel to be approved.
12 Jul 2017
IndiaFood offered at religious places exempted from GST: Finance Ministry
The Finance Ministry on Tuesday issued a clarification stating that free food offered at 'anna kshetras' was exempt from GST.
07 Jul 2017
EntertainmentChocolate: Of so many contradictory studies, which should you believe?
It's World Chocolate Day today, a much-awaited day for many. After all, how many would say no to a chocolate?
04 Jul 2017
Health & WellnessPETA: Meat interrupts your sex life
PETA is now hitting people where it hurts the most. In its latest billboard campaign, in the meat districts of America, the message is loud and clear. If you want more mileage on your love machine, go vegan or face the consequences.
17 Jun 2017
Manohar ParrikarParrikar: Good food to soldiers in conflict zones 'not possible'
In a controversial comment, ex-Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar asked Goa Police to work like jawans, who sometimes don't get food due to "occupational hazards".
09 Jun 2017
IndiaA BJP legislator seeks to ban our beloved momos!
So a BJP legislator in Jammu and Kashmir has called for a new ban.
01 Jun 2017
Uttar Pradesh'Ghee' not pure anymore in UP govt canteens
Pure desi ghee, considered an ayurvedic medicine, served to everyone including the Lords in ceremonies is not pure anymore in UP, especially in the illegal units of Baghpat, Badaut, Bulandshahr and Mathura.
31 May 2017
IndiaHealthier Maggi noodles - Nestle India launches iron fortified noodles
Nestle India is revamping its Maggi Masala Noodles by cutting the salt content and adding iron to launch a new fortified variant of the ready-to-cook noodles.
30 May 2017
IndiaFood labeling in India might undergo massive change
Labels on packaged food in India will soon inform you of the product's exact dietary component. Currently, they might mention vaguely (though not necessarily) details about calories, fat, sugar, carbohydrates and some other nutrients.
22 May 2017
IndiaFacebook's "order food" will ensure you are never logged out
Facebook is becoming that habit, which you want to quit but can't, as you're hooked and the new feature of "order food" is not helping with the quit-urge either.
13 May 2017
IndiaGenetically-modified Mustard to be commercially cultivated
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee has given clearance for the commercial cultivation of genetically modified mustard. It has forwarded the approval to the Ministry of Environment and Forests for consideration.
11 May 2017
IndiaIndia's foodgrain output forecast to hit a record in 2016-17
With robust production of wheat, rice, and pulses, India's foodgrain output would increase by 8.7% to a record-high 273.38 million ton in the 2016-17 crop year, according to the government's third advanced estimate.
27 Apr 2017
MumbaiMumbai Police bust 'One Coin', an online scam
Mumbai Police has arrested 18 people in connection with 'One Coin', an online scam which promised people lakhs in return for an investment of Rs. 11,900. The arrest led the cops to 4 bank accounts from which Rs. 18.97crore was revived by them.
26 Apr 2017
3D Printing3D food printing to touch USD 425 million by 2025
The three-dimensional (3D) food printing market has taken off recently and is projected to be worth USD 425 million by 2025.
25 Apr 2017
KarnatakaBengaluru cinemas, restaurants ordered to provide clean drinking water free
Multiplexes and restaurants in Bengaluru have been directed by a consumer court to provide clean drinking water to their customers for free.
25 Apr 2017
MumbaiCannot deny flats based on food habits: BMC
The BMC's Municipal Commissioner, Ajoy Mehta has clarified that developers cannot withhold occupancy certificates to home buyers based on their dietary habits.
25 Apr 2017
Narendra Modi'Give it Up' campaign: After LPG, Centre targets food subsidy
After one crore households gave up LPG subsidies under the government's 'Give It Up' campaign, the Centre has now sought support from states on a similar scheme on food subsidy.
24 Apr 2017
PatanjaliDefence canteens stop selling Ramdev's Amla juice
After the Central Food Lab in Kolkata issued an adverse report about the Patanjali amla juice, the Ministry of Defence's Canteen Stores Department discontinued sales of the product.
18 Apr 2017
PaytmPaytm Food Wallet to tackle outdated paper-based meal vouchers hiccup
As per RBI, meal paper vouchers given out by firms are not going to be valid after December 31, 2017, and it has to make a digital leap.
17 Apr 2017
Health & WellnessGin aids in weight loss by increasing metabolism
A study conducted at the University of Sigulda in Latvia claims that Gin aids in burning calories.
17 Apr 2017
DelhiRice, sugar in Delhi may be adulterated with plastic
The Department of Food Safety in Delhi is gathering samples from from several parts of the city after rumours of rice being made of plastic cropped up.
19 Oct 2016
WorldClimate change capable of causing extreme poverty: UN Report
The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO), in their annual report stated that by 2030, 122 million people could face severe poverty brought about by climate change.
10 Sep 2016
OdishaMadhya Pradesh CM to launch Rs.10 thali for the poor
Following Jayalithaa and Navin Patnaik's footsteps, Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan is planning to launch a subsidized meal program for the poor, comprising of a 'filling' thali for Rs.10.
