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Govt's obesity combat plan: Display oil and sugar in snacks

The Union health ministry has urged all ministries, departments and autonomous bodies to display "oil and sugar board" mentioning the sugar and oil content in snacks such as samosa, kachori, pizza,...

Warning labels for samosas, jalebis, laddos? Health Ministry clarifies

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday termed reports claiming it has directed vendors to put warning labels on food items such as samosas, jalebis and laddos as "misleading, incorrect, and...

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political currency. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi garlanded with makhana during an election meeting in Purnea....

Ragi idlis to grilled fish: Parl unveils nutri-rich diet plan for MPs

From 'ragi millet idli' and 'jowar upma' to 'moong dal chilla' and grilled fish with vegetables, Parliament's new 'health menu' plans to serve up a plateful of nutrition for lawmakers, officials...

CBSE's 'sugar boards' in schools aim to curb childhood obesity

With the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) directing schools to set up dedicated 'Sugar Boards' to underline the importance of limiting sugar consumption, experts feel the move will...

Can Kurkure twist Indian snack market to Pepsi's advantage?

PepsiCo is now betting aggressively on Kurkure, as its offering goes more and more local in its branded snacks. Despite being an early bird in branded packaged snacks, PepsiCo India faces tough...

Amazon, Flipkart deploy war rooms for Rs 1.2 trillion festival battle

At the stroke of midnight, live dashboards lit up simultaneously across Amazon India's World Trade Centre headquarters and Flipkart's Outer Ring Road office in Bengaluru. Photograph: Kind...

From Rs 15 lakh to Rs 1K crore: The meteoric rise of Prataap Snacks

Among the top 10 fastest growing consumer brands in the country, Yellow Diamond leverages the growing preference for local flavours in the snacks market, says Samreen Ahmad. The Indian market for...

'Urban demand is under stress, would need an upward spiral'

'Spending by the middle class is limited with a focus on savings. However, there is buoyancy at the top-end.' Photograph: Kind courtesy ITC/Instagram Subdued urban demand has been weighing on the...

'Zepto Is India's Fastest-Growing Internet Company'

'Domestic investors are opening up to the idea of high-growth Internet companies as a pool of value creation.''They like the execution that they see with Zepto, and for us, that is the most...

When Mrunal's Tempted By An Apple...

Ileana's thrilled... Huma's perfect picture... Mira has a question... Please click on the images for a look at the stars. IMAGE: When it comes to snacks, Mrunal Thakur likes...

Sunny Leone: It's silly to ban beef

'With complete respect to all the religions and the choices they have made, I feel it’s silly to ban beef because if you ban one thing, you might as well ban everything.' 'I have a hard time...

Bollywood's YUMMIEST foodie moments!

For the love of films... and larger-than-life food! What's it about the celluloid that makes everything including food so larger-than-life? Remember when Juliette Binoche concocts a gooey blend of...

The Kohli Effect: How One Cricketer Redefined Fitness in India

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's fitness obsession changed Indian cricket forever.All Photographs and videos: Kind courtesy Virat Kohli/Instagram Virat Kohli's transformation from a talented youngster with...

Here's what Indian fast bowlers should do during lockdown

'The batsmen can still get away but it is tough for the fast bowlers despite them doing the best they can.' IMAGE: India fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah. Photograph: Paul Kane/Getty Images Former India...

Why brands are attracted to Virat Kohli

'He speaks his mind, takes stands, interacts on social media' 'His frankness can actually boost the brand' IMAGE: Virat Kohli’s success off the pitch is matched by his prowess on...

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