News for 'food safety'

How to regulate the regulator?

How to regulate the regulator?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

The Food Safety and Standards Authority's track-record suggests it is industry-friendly, not pro-consumer.

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Lessons to protect ourselves from bad food

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

As people get rich, they end up losing the health advantage of food availability.

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by regulator

Tata Starbucks suspends use of ingredients not approved by regulator

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The company said it will use other FSSAI-approved ingredients.

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Fly Dining at Noida sector 38 A has become a perfect place for adventure lovers where they can enjoy their food in a unique way and place -- 160 feet up in the air.

Bacteria found in Kentucky Fried Chicken

Bacteria found in Kentucky Fried Chicken

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Food safety has hit headlines in India after government food safety inspectors found excess lead in packets of Nestle's Maggi instant noodles.

Bread manufacturers to stop using poisonous chemicals

Bread manufacturers to stop using poisonous chemicals

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The Centre for Science and Environment had claimed that the bread samples of top brands in Delhi contained cancer-causing chemicals -- potassium bromate and potassium iodate.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

FSSAI makes public draft standards on making instant noodles

FSSAI makes public draft standards on making instant noodles

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Comments are being sought on this draft.

Maggi imported into Canada comes under scanner

Maggi imported into Canada comes under scanner

Rediff.com7 Jun 2015

After being hit by a recall order in India, Maggi Noodles has come under the scanner of Health Canada as the product imported into the country is being investigated by Canadian Food Inspection Authority.

FIR against Snapdeal for flouting Maggi ban

FIR against Snapdeal for flouting Maggi ban

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

The Bombay High Court had revoked the ban on Maggi on October 19 paving the way for it to be back on shelves.

Maggi ban cost FSSAI CEO his job?

Maggi ban cost FSSAI CEO his job?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

At FSSAI, after the Maggi ban, Malik faced criticism from both government and the industry.

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Farmers bring their own food, tea at govt meeting, again

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

During their last meeting on Thursday also, the farmer leaders had their own lunch, tea and even water.

Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Hot khichdi sent to trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Through this 6-inch alternative lifeline, hot khichdi was sent to the stranded workers for the first time since they were trapped.

Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles

Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Singapore has allowed the sale of Maggi noodles manufactured in India.

Coca-Cola in trouble again

Coca-Cola in trouble again

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Soft drinks major Coca-Cola on Friday denied allegations that its products were unsafe and said it met all quality and food safety norms.

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Cyclone Remal makes landfall: Over 1 lakh evacuated; rail, air, road traffic hit

Rediff.com27 May 2024

As severe cyclonic storm 'Remal' initiated its landfall process between the coasts of Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal on Sunday evening, authorities took swift action, evacuating over 1 lakh people from vulnerable areas of the state to safety.

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

31 dead, lakhs homeless in AP, Telangana floods

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

At least 16 people lost their lives in various rain-related incidents in Telangana while the unprecedented rainfall and floods in Andhra Pradesh over the past three days affected about 4.5 lakh people leading to the evacuation of more than 30,000 to relief camps.

Uttarakhand's ban on Maggi to continue for some time

Uttarakhand's ban on Maggi to continue for some time

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Uttarakhand's ban on Maggi to continue for some time

No end to Maggi saga: FSSAI trashes all-clear reports

No end to Maggi saga: FSSAI trashes all-clear reports

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

The watchdog says there were lapses in the tests

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Modi first foreign head to get Bhutan's highest civilian honour

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday received Bhutan's highest civilian award, the 'Order of the Druk Gyalpo', making him the first foreign Head of the Government to receive the honour.

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Noodle bar? Centre steps in as food regulators ask all states to test Maggi

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

The trouble for Nestle's Maggi started in Uttar Pradesh last month and has now spread nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration has directed all states on Wednesday to get sample of India's most popular instant noodles tested for high content of lead and mono-sodium glutamate, a taste enhancer.

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

'18 metres more to go' to reach trapped tunnel workers

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The resumption of drilling with the auger machine is likely to speed up the rescue efforts.

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Maggi, banned. And oil, eggs, vegetables, pulses?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

We are surrounded by food that is contaminated, adulterated and does not meet Indian safety and packaging standards, says Abheet Singh Sethi/IndiaSpend.com.

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Kathua ambush: Truck driver who sought pass, 50 others held

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

The manhunt for the terrorists responsible for the ambush in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district, which resulted in the tragic death of five army personnel, has led to the detention of a truck driver and 50 others for questioning, officials said on Wednesday.

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Marketing GM crops: Safety should be discussed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The debate on genetically modified crops was yet to reach a specific conclusion and safety issues should be discussed before marketting them.

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Maggi row: Bihar court orders FIR against actors, Kerala pulls noodles

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

A Bihar court on Tuesday ordered that an FIR be registered against Maggi brand ambassadors Amitabh Bachchan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta and arrest the cinestars.

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Maggie on the boil! Madhuri, Amitabh feel the heat; case against Nestle

Rediff.com30 May 2015

A case was lodged on Saturday against Nestle India in a local court here over safety standards of its Maggi product, while actors Amitabh Bachhan, Madhuri Dixit and Preity Zinta have also been separately dragged to the court for promoting the 'two-minute' noodles brand.

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Mercedes rams into famous kachori shop in Delhi, 6 injured

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

A purported CCTV footage of the incident surfaced on the Internet showing a white-coloured Mercedes hitting some people standing outside the shop and tossing them in the air. The car rammed into a wall moments later.

ITC to remove 'no added MSG' disclaimer from Yippee noodles

ITC to remove 'no added MSG' disclaimer from Yippee noodles

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

ITC has stated its products have been found to be in compliance with all food safety regulations.

Fire at food factory kills 52 people in Bangladesh

Fire at food factory kills 52 people in Bangladesh

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Fire service officials and witnesses said the blaze broke out on Thursday evening and tore through the factory at the Rupganj area of Narayanganj.

A month into Maggi fiasco, instant noodles sales crash by 90%

A month into Maggi fiasco, instant noodles sales crash by 90%

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Food processing industry players are worried that this could have an impact on their overall investment plans.

Maggi effect: New regulations for noodles soon

Maggi effect: New regulations for noodles soon

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The new norms would clearly set the permissible limits of monosodium glutamate.

Court allows Nestle to export Maggi though ban continues in India

Court allows Nestle to export Maggi though ban continues in India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2015

The court was hearing a petition filed by Nestle India.

Beware! The bread you eat contains cancer-causing chemicals

Beware! The bread you eat contains cancer-causing chemicals

Rediff.com23 May 2016

FSSAI to remove potassium bromate from food additives list

Nestle moves court against ban of Maggi noodles; Hearing tomorrow

Nestle moves court against ban of Maggi noodles; Hearing tomorrow

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

More than 10 states have imposed a ban on the sales of Maggi.

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Uttarkashi rescue op challenging because...: Gadkari

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The minister for road transport and highways, who was accompanied by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, said the rescue operation is challenging as the soil strata in the Himalayan region is not uniform.

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.

Nestle shares reel under regulatory pressure, down 3%

Nestle shares reel under regulatory pressure, down 3%

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

On June 5, FSSAI banned Maggi noodles.

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

India's cancer cases likely to jump to 15.7 lakh by 2025

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

The preventive aspect of cancer is strengthened under comprehensive primary healthcare through the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre scheme by the promotion of wellness activities and targeted communication at the community level.