Economy

Govt to invest ₹1,280 cr to upgrade FCI, CWC godowns, says Food Minister Joshi

Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi  | Photo Credit: PTI Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi on Tuesday launched three initiatives —Depot Darpan portal, and Anna Mitra and Anna Sahayata mobile Apps —to digitalise the operations of warehouses used for grain storage by Food Corporation of India (FCI) and Central Warehousing Corporations. The move is aimed at […]

India’s wholesale inflation eases to 13-month low of 0.85% in April from March’s 2.05% as food and fuel prices soften

India’s wholesale price inflation eased to a 13-month low of 0.85% in April 2025, helped by a decline in the prices of food items, fuel, and manufactured goods. Experts predict that rate could further decline in the coming month.This marked a significant drop from the 1.19% inflation rate recorded over the same period last year […]

Economy

Tata-Cornell Institute project promotes diverse food value chains

TCI researchers will map and analyse the value chains for key non-staple food groups, with particular focus on millets, tomatoes, pulses and soyabeans | Photo Credit: NAGARA GOPAL A new project titled ‘Promoting value chains for climate resilience and nutritious diets’ at the Tata-Cornell Institute for Agriculture and Nutrition (TCI) aims to bolster Indian food […]

SGT University Champions the Future of Food Science with National Summit on Innovations and Technology

SGT University’s Faculty of Allied Health Sciences set a new benchmark in academic and industry collaboration by hosting the prestigious National Summit on “Food Innovations & Technology: Bridging Present Challenges and Future Opportunities”. The event served as a dynamic confluence of thought leaders, global experts, and policymakers, charting the course for revolutionary advancements in […]

When Virat Kohli said he has ‘no issue eating same food for 6 months, 3 times a day’; but is it really healthy? | Health

Virat Kohli made headlines when he announced his retirement from Test cricket on May 12, 2025, ending his 14-year career in the format. He shared the news on his Instagram account, expressing gratitude for the experiences and lessons he’d gained from Test cricket. Whether on or off the field, the cricketer is known for his […]

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s son Christopher reveals one food he cut out from diet to lose 30 pounds | Hollywood

May 12, 2025 09:08 PM IST Christopher Schwarzenegger publicly addresses his dramatic weight loss for the first time, reveals the only food he completely gave up Christopher Schwarzenegger has finally revealed his dramatic weight loss secret. During an appearance at Beacher Vitality’s Happy & Healthy Summit in Los Angeles on Saturday, the 27-year-old confessed that […]

This everyday food habit is quietly making your family sick: Doctor shares diet tips to fix it | Health

We now live in an obesogenic environment — one where making health-promoting choices takes conscious effort. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), driven by ease and convenience, are steadily replacing warm, home-cooked meals and shared family dining. Doctor spills the beans on the perfect storm for your family’s health crisis, shares tips to reverse it.(Image by Unsplash) The […]

Economy

Why it is time to rethink the standards for the food we eat every day

Indian Hindu Veg Thali / food platter, selective focus | Photo Credit: Arundhati Sathe Food choices have grown increasingly curated. Ingredient labels are studied, sourcing stories are celebrated, and packaging aesthetics often shape perception as much as taste. But the enthusiasm for speciality items has created a blind spot. The everyday foods that feed households, […]