News for 'food safety'

Food-delivery boy saves 10 lives during Mumbai hospital fire

Food-delivery boy saves 10 lives during Mumbai hospital fire

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Sidhu Humanabade was passing by when he saw smoke billowing out from the upper floors of the ESIC Kamgar Hospital in Andheri. He left his bike and asked the firemen if he could join them in the rescue operation.

Couple fights on board, Bangkok flight turns to Delhi

Couple fights on board, Bangkok flight turns to Delhi

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

"The decision came after the cabin crew reported disruptive conduct on board, specifically a dispute between a husband and wife," sources told ANI.

Bread issue: Govt set to ban pottassium bromate

Bread issue: Govt set to ban pottassium bromate

Rediff.com24 May 2016

While one of the chemicals is a category 2B carcinogen, the other could trigger thyroid disorders but India has not banned their use

Mid-day meal safety norms to be painted on walls of schools

Mid-day meal safety norms to be painted on walls of schools

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Facing the ire of people over the midday meal tragedy, the Bihar government plans to provide printed instructions to school principals about food quality and safety besides painting the norms on the schools walls.

Are You In Love With A Bot?

Are You In Love With A Bot?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Bots don't suffer from the same nervousness that real matches do. This makes every conversation with a bot almost flawless and smooth, alerts rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

The Lamborghini theory of India's consumption patterns

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Lamborghini has sold 10,112 cars worldwide -- so India's 100 is certainly a big deal for them. But how big a deal is it for us to peg our consumption theories around, asks Rama Bijapurkar.

Coca-Cola, 2 others in eye of storm

Coca-Cola, 2 others in eye of storm

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Caffeine levels in energy drinks cause of new discord.

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Govt will continue to pursue Rs 640-cr Maggi suit

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Nestle relaunched its instant noodles Maggi in the country after satisfying the conditions laid down by the High Court.

Vertical drilling in Silkyara tunnel likely to be completed by Nov 30: NHIDCL

Vertical drilling in Silkyara tunnel likely to be completed by Nov 30: NHIDCL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Micro tunnelling expert Chris Cooper said on Monday that all the debris from the auger machine has been removed and manual drilling to reach the trapped labourers will start in a few hours.

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

How safe is the bottled water you drink?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

While FSSAI announced it would ban bromates in breads, it proposes to allow the very same in drinking water

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

If Amul's for butter, will Licious be for meat?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

With India already having a huge population of meat eaters and about 70 per cent of the people being non-vegetarian, Indian entrepreneurs are hotting up the online meat market.

Mountain dew safe, claims Pepsi

Mountain dew safe, claims Pepsi

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Stung by doubts raised over the safety of its fastest-growing brand in India, PepsiCo on Friday asserted that Mountain Dew was a totally safe product complying with all food standards nationally and globally, and was the same that was being marketed

'Ensure hygienic manufacture of prasadam in Sabarimala'

'Ensure hygienic manufacture of prasadam in Sabarimala'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Accepting the report of the Food Safety Commissioner, that appam at Sabarimala was unfit for human consumption, the Kerala high court on Tuesday observed there was lack of proper management in the affairs of the Lord Ayyappa shrine.

Govt mulls 10% cap on trans fat in vegetable oil

Govt mulls 10% cap on trans fat in vegetable oil

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

In a bid to reduce the risk of heart ailments from intake of trans fat (TFA) packaged foods, the government is mulling a cap of 10 per cent on TFA in partially hydrogenated vegetable oils. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, an autonomous statutory body administered by the ministry of health and family welfare, has come up with a draft on this that it has presented to the stakeholders. It plans to introduce the cap by January 2010.

'People Call Me Dabang'

'People Call Me Dabang'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'This is the victory of the people of Gujarat who want real development, not the hype of development.'

The Top Performers Of 2023

The Top Performers Of 2023

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Madhuri Dixit gets FDA notice for endorsing Maggi

Rediff.com29 May 2015

If the actress fails to respond to the notice within the stipulated time frame, a case could be registered against her, Food Security Officer Mahimanand Joshi said.

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Auto, BFSI dominated Q4 earnings circuit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Operating margins have been the primary driver of corporate earnings in India in recent quarters, despite revenue growth suffering from weak consumer demand. Companies across sectors have reported a sharp improvement in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortisation (Ebitda) margins over the past two years, benefiting from lower commodity and energy prices. Higher margins more than compensated for slower revenue growth, resulting in double-digit growth in net profit for five consecutive quarters.

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

No FSSAI role in product nod raises eyebrows

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Experts believe market launches can now happen seamlessly and quickly if FSSAI is removed from the process.

Govt plans to 'promote' GM food rather than regulate it

Govt plans to 'promote' GM food rather than regulate it

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The serious glitches in the Biotechnology Regulatory Authority of India Bill.

Maggi faces production roadblocks

Maggi faces production roadblocks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Lack of clarity on whether manufacturing bans in Punjab, Uttarakhand, Himachal, Goa and Karnataka still in place

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

'Are you alive? Please tell me you are alive'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

'There is no safe spot in Gaza.' 'Israeli airstrikes are targeting everything, everywhere.' 'Hospitals, mosques, churches, schools have been bombed. These are places where people were taking shelter.'

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Patanjali comes under attack for 'misleading' mustard oil ads

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Patanjali Ayurved spokesman said, "Our present commercial is based on facts and research."

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Why 100 million Indians are left out of the food ration system

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

A recent study shows that more than 100 million people are excluded from the public distribution system because the central government insists on using 2011 population figures to calculate state-wise PDS coverage, which effectively leaves out 100 million people, reports Sanjeeb Mukherjee.

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Maggi noodles makes a comeback, in stores soon

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Nestle on Monday started a market rollout of Maggi noodles.

Watch what you eat, drink: Japan to citizens

Watch what you eat, drink: Japan to citizens

Rediff.com23 Mar 2011

Radioactive iodine -- exceeding the limit considered safe for infants -- has been detected in Tokyo's tap water amid mounting concerns over food safety in tsunami-hit Japan, which is struggling to contain an atomic crisis at its crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.

SC reserves verdict on Rs 4L to kin of Covid deceased

SC reserves verdict on Rs 4L to kin of Covid deceased

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Centre had earlier the apex court that the ex-gratia compensation of Rs 4 lakh cannot be paid to the families of those who have died of COVID-19 as the finances of state governments and the Centre are under severe strain.

Mice to test athletes' food

Mice to test athletes' food

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

China has gone out of its way to show it can protect the safety of athletes and spectators during the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

Worm in chicken; KFC outlet in Kerala closed down

Worm in chicken; KFC outlet in Kerala closed down

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

The outlet of Kentucky Fired Chicken in Thiruvananthapuram has been closed down by the state Food Safety Authorities after a worm was found in a chicken dish bought by a customer from the multi-national restaurant chain, FSA sources said on Tuesday.

Maggi noodles ad: Amitabh seeks dismissal of complaint

Maggi noodles ad: Amitabh seeks dismissal of complaint

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Bachchan said he had acted in 190 Hindi films and the union government honoured him with Padma Shri, Padma Vibhushan and Padma Bhushan awards.

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

What should kids eat to fight COVID-19?

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Offer your child raw vegetables and fresh fruit as snacks instead of foods high in sugars, fats, or salts.

IBM awards IIT Kharagpur, Drishtee Foundation

IBM awards IIT Kharagpur, Drishtee Foundation

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

IBM on Thursday announced the IBM Centennial Grants for IIT Kharagpur and Drishtee Foundation.

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2015

60,000 Maggi kits sold out in 5 minutes on Snapdeal!

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Manmohan vs Modi Debate: India Is The Loser

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

False and acrimonious debates such as Modi versus Manmohan might allow for victories that are political and partisan. But the real loser is the nation, India and Bharat, notes Arvind Subramanian, former chief economic advisor to the Modi government in its first term.

Chinese poultry products: WTO rules against US ban

Chinese poultry products: WTO rules against US ban

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

State newspaper, China Daily, said in a report the US ban violated Sanitary and Phytosanitary Measures Agreement, that mandates how governments can apply food safety, animal and plant health measures, as well as most-favored-nation treatment and general elimination of quantitative restrictions provided under the WTO framework.

Will win back trust of Indian consumers, says Nestle CEO

Will win back trust of Indian consumers, says Nestle CEO

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nestle is confident of getting back Maggi on India shelves.

Nestle withdraws Maggi noodles in India after food scare

Nestle withdraws Maggi noodles in India after food scare

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Nestle withdraws Maggi noodles in India after a MSG controversy cropped up recently.

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

FSSAI proposes double ash content in noodles

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Ash content is now allowed up to 1%, the new notification has proposed to increase it to 2% for seasonings or tastemakers.

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

FSSAI to bring comprehensive recall policy by April

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Regulator's to-do list includes guidelines on traceability mechanism, food recall portal.

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Drilling machine airlifted as U'khand rescue op enters Day 4, workers safe

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The new machine, that landed at the Chinyalisaur helipad, over 30 kilometres from the tunnel on the Chardham route, is being put into service, amid apprehension by workers at the site on the progress of the multi-agency rescue operations.