When we think of cavities, most of us blame sweets. While that is partially true, the picture is actually bigger. Cavities, or dental caries, are caused by bacteria in the mouth that feast and grow on the sugars in our food, producing acids that erode tooth enamel over time. The type of food, frequency of […]
World Kidney Day 2025: Celebrated on March 13 this year, World Kidney Day focuses on the need of creating awareness about the kidney-related ailments and pressing on the need of preventing them. As we observe World Kidney Day today, it is essential to address how carbonated drinks can affect kidneys. Also read | World Kidney […]
Fruit pulp or fruit juice based drinks or carbonated drinks would attract 12 per cent GST and not 28 per cent, Gauhati High Court has said. This could give various companies a sigh a relief as many of them are pushing for lower rates. “Where the subject product contains soluble solids and fruit content as […]
MUMBAI: Summer is here, and so is some refreshing news for consumers! In a significant ruling, the Gauhati high court has held that fruit pulp and juice-based carbonated drinks are not just “water or carbonated water alone.” That means they attract a lower Goods and Services Tax (GST)— falling under the lower 12% GST slab […]
