The six billion plastic straws sold with every small tetra pack of juice, milk, lassi, coffee and other drinks can be replaced by paper straws to protect the environment but it will have to be done in phases. That was the message of the presentation made by FMCG companies using small tetra packs last week by their body, the Action Alliance for Recycling Beverage Cartons. The association told the Environment Ministry that companies need 18 months from the ministry's deadline of July 1 - when the ban on the use of single plastics for straws, plates and spoons comes into effect - to make the transition.
These deep-fried kebabs are best served with mint chutney and lachha pyaz.
India has secured approval of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for the export of domestic mangoes to America in the new season, the commerce ministry said on Tuesday. The export of Indian mangoes has been restricted by the US since 2020 as the USDA inspectors were unable to visit India for inspection of irradiation facilities due to restrictions imposed on international travel because of the COVID-19 pandemic. On November 23, 2021, the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and the USDA signed a framework agreement for implementing the "2 Vs 2" agri-market access issues.
Salads can be both nutritious and plenty tasty. Add this mushroom salad to your weekend menu.
Chef Sandeep Rane from Hitchki shares his special winter dessert recipe made with gajar ka halwa, motichoor ice cream and ghevar.
A balanced diet should include steamed and boiled vegetables, milk products such as buttermilk and yoghurt, fresh fruits, herbal teas and bitter vegetables, suggests Zamurrud M Patel, CDE, RD, chief dietician, Global Hospitals, Mumbai.
We got your Christmas celebrations covered with Taruna Bakshi's impressive recipes.
His greatness is undisputed but probably has not been appreciated enough over the past two decades. Manika Batra had pushed the sport into spotlight with her four medal showing in Gold Coast four years ago and Sharath hopes his performances leads to millions of kids playing the game.
'It's fair to say looking at the table now that this team may have run out of juice.'
Presenting two interesting recipes for your guests.
While the excess use of electronic devices will definitely have some side effects, constantly layering the skin might is not the solution, says Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.
Impress your guests with these cocktails by Chef Ranjan Rajani, Executive Chef of Hotel Sahara Star.
Chef Bandu Ugalmugale, Sous Chef, Four Points by Sheraton, Vashi shares his special recipe.
Stir up these cocktails and warm your taste buds this party season.
We bring you nine easy cocktail recipes for your New Year party.
You can't say no to these refreshing summer drinks.
Executive Chef, Avinash Kumar from Novotel Imagica Khopoli shares his special mango recipes.
If you have a fever and symptoms of a UTI, or if your symptoms persist despite treatment, you should see a doctor.
Don't view the mobile phone or tablet as a shut-up toy while a parent is busy, highlights Dr Aarti Bakshi.
Most packed foods contain artificial preservatives, sugar, refined grains, says Ameve Sharma.
The good news for PepsiCo is that the foods segment has normalised much faster to pre-pandemic levels than beverages.
A hearty filling vegetable soup made with simple ingredients.
It was a modest total but still way better than the visitors could have dreamed of when they were 114 for nine, after earlier being 67 for seven.
Bisleri International to launch a fizzy mango drink called Fonzo in April
A few days ago, Reliance Retail surprised the market by acquiring the Campa brand from Delhi-based Pure Drinks Ltd for Rs 22 crore. A successful cola brand in the eighties, especially in North India, Campa Cola thrived when Coke exited India in the late seventies. When the Atlanta-based major returned and PepsiCo set base in India, it went down fighting.
Stuffed rice paper rolls are light, nutritious, unusual and yum.
Chef Kalia Murthy, chef de cuisine, Elior India shares two healthy recipes for Navratri.
'Keep your mind at rest and lead a healthy lifestyle.' 'Adopt a good dietary pattern with low carbohydrates, low fat and high protein foods, including a lot of vegetables, fruits, nuts, etc.' 'Drink plenty of water and sleep well.'
Jerson Fernandes, executive chef of Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia Resort shares his special recipe.
Don't get the heat get you down. Try these soothing coolers, suggests Apeksha Mehta.
'E-cigarette devices expose users to toxic metals like lead, arsenic, chromium and nickel,' warns Wellness Guru Roopashree Sharma.
Replacing refined sugar with dates, honey, stevia can help you stay healthy.
The SAARC summit on Interior/Home affairs had a cold start on Thursday when the Indo-Pak interior secretaries had miscommunication in their one on one meeting and the delegates failed to approve few key proposals to cooperate in the fields of police and immigration.
Wellness expert Roopashree Sharma answers your health queries.
Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities. Non-vegetarian meals are being introduced in the economy class of domestic flights after a gap of nearly four years. Air India is set to enhance its in-flight service with a change in ownership from Thursday. This will include more variety in on-board meals, improved in-flight service procedures, and reintroduction of amenities.
Andriy Yarmolenko became the latest player at the European Championship to mess about with sponsors' drinks bottles
Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli believes 'Qualifiers' and 'Eliminators' are terms coined simply to create more pressure and insists that his side is capable of winning two more games to reach the IPL final.
Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!
Start the day with a glass of warm water, lemon, and a teaspoon of honey.
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