News for 'insects'

Insects can be alternative nutrition source: FAO

Insects can be alternative nutrition source: FAO

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

Edible insects such as caterpillars and grubs should be considered an alternative source of nutrition in the effort to overcome food insecurity in central African countries, a new study by the United Nations food agency has said.

Insects, fungus in Ramdev's noodles, ghee? Govt to check

Insects, fungus in Ramdev's noodles, ghee? Govt to check

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Action will be taken as per the rules if any serious defect is detected in Patanjali's products.

FDA to prosecute Cadbury for insect infestations

FDA to prosecute Cadbury for insect infestations

Rediff.com6 Oct 2003

A report was positive for the presence of two dead and one live insect, FDA Commissioner Uttam Khobargade said in Mumbai.

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

HC orders takedown of post on centipede in Amul ice cream

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court has directed a Noida resident to remove her social media posts that alleged she found a centipede in a tub of Amul ice cream bought by her.

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

The World Nature Photographs Of The Year

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From stunning animal portraits to captivating glimpses of behaviour in their natural habitat, the World Nature Photography Awards contest showcases the intricate relationship between animals, plants, fungi, and humans.

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

'Insects found' in infant milk powder

Rediff.com31 Dec 2003

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration has ordered withdrawal of Amulspray from Mumbai with immediate effect.

In PHOTOS: Military insect drones are here!

In PHOTOS: Military insect drones are here!

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

The US Air Force is developing the miniature spy craft with the goal of making them so small that they resemble birds and even insects.

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

UK's richest 10% took half of wealth from India during colonialism

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

The United Kingdom extracted USD 64.82 trillion from India over a century of colonialism between 1765 and 1900 and USD 33.8 trillion of this went to the richest 10 per cent -- enough money to carpet London in notes of 50 British pound almost four times over.

Sharvari Looks Fit And Fab

Sharvari Looks Fit And Fab

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

Rashmika's food update... Malavika's challenging stunt... Kajol's thought for the day...

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Dev Deepavali: A Night When The Ganga Glows

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Visiting Varanasi for Dev Deepavali should be on your bucket list.

5 Films That Stunned Me!

5 Films That Stunned Me!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Mayur Sanap lists five films at MAMI 2024 that took his breath away.

Now, an 'insect' car that can read your mind!

Now, an 'insect' car that can read your mind!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

It posseses a destination setting in the smartphone satellite navigation, that interprets the information, Carsguide.com.au reported.

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

Govt plans to boost farmers' income with Rs 14,000-cr outlay

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

The Centre on Monday announced seven big programmes for the holistic growth of agriculture and allied sectors with a total outlay of nearly Rs 14,000 crore, as it aims to improve farmers' income. The Union Cabinet approved seven big-ticket programmes related to the farm sector, including a Rs 2,817-crore digital agriculture mission and a Rs 3,979-crore scheme for crop science. "The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved seven schemes to improve farmers' lives and increase their incomes at a total outlay of Rs 13,966 crore," an official statement said.

MP horror: Boy rapes sister after watching porn, murders her

MP horror: Boy rapes sister after watching porn, murders her

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

The police cracked the case and detained the victim's 13-year-old brother, their mother and sisters aged 17 and 18 after interrogation of 50 people, intense questioning of the accused persons and on the basis of technical evidence, he said on Saturday.

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

The 10 Year Old Who Topped World Contest

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Stunning! Shreyovi Mehta, 10, is a runner up at the annual worldwide Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Get Ready To Laugh Out Loud!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Images that should keep you grinning for days on end.

Noida woman finds centipede inside Amul ice-cream tub

Noida woman finds centipede inside Amul ice-cream tub

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Amul on Monday requested a woman customer in Noida to return the ice cream tub, in which she claimed to have found centipede, for further investigation and asserted that it offers superior quality dairy products in both India and global markets.

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Despicable Me 4 Review: An 8-year-old Reviews

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This movie is perfect for all ages. Avan Verma gives his thumbs up.

The Maggie Smith I Knew

The Maggie Smith I Knew

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Maggie was very reserved and private. Nobody would dare to ask Maggie personal questions.' 'She was not that kind of person. She didn't share and would not want you to share either!'

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'We are just waiting for the right script.'

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

The Hottest Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Meet the celebs who wowed at New York's biggest fashion gala of the year.

Can Americans Crack Cricket Jargon?

Can Americans Crack Cricket Jargon?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Watch their hilarious definitions of the 'bouncer', 'wicket', 'googly'...

The Cockroach With a Backpack

The Cockroach With a Backpack

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

A Madagascar hissing cockroach is deployed with a 'backpack' of electronics and a solar cell that enable remote control of its movements

Pest Attack May Grow If Monsoon Weakens

Pest Attack May Grow If Monsoon Weakens

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Pulses are most vulnerable to pests and diseases if the monsoon remains patchy for the rest of the season.

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

'What is happening is not vikas but vinash'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'These kinds of tunnels are not meant for the Himalayas.' 'Development should be good for all people and not where you make a tunnel and 40 people get trapped.'

Centre reiterates no relocation of Kuno cheetahs, says serious about project

Centre reiterates no relocation of Kuno cheetahs, says serious about project

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

All forest officials and veterinarians are working very hard at the KNP, he said.

8 Tips To Make Learning FUN for Kids

8 Tips To Make Learning FUN for Kids

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

By incorporating creativity into academics using items you already have at home and encouraging exploration, you can make the learning journey not only enjoyable but also memorable.

G20 Summit: Cong says govt hiding poor people, stray animals

G20 Summit: Cong says govt hiding poor people, stray animals

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

The Congress on Saturday accused the government of covering up or demolishing slums and rounding up stray animals in view of the G20 Summit, with its leader Rahul Gandhi saying 'there is no need to hide India's reality from our guests'.

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Pak firing hits weddings, paddy harvest in Jammu villages along IB

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers has marred dozens of weddings in villages along the International Border in Jammu with many forced to make last-minute changes to some rituals as well.

UP minister rushed to hospital after being 'bitten by rat'

UP minister rushed to hospital after being 'bitten by rat'

Rediff.com2 May 2022

The minister of state for youth welfare and sports is fine and left for Lucknow in the morning, they said.

Pulses prices stabilise as rains revive over major growing states

Pulses prices stabilise as rains revive over major growing states

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

After a steady surge, prices of pulses, except those of urad and masoor to some extent, are showing signs of stabilising amid a revival of monsoon rains over major growing areas of Maharashtra and Karnataka, and on expectations of a rise in imports. Chana prices, which too had moved up in recent months, have dropped by almost 3 per cent since the end of August due to increased liquidation of government stocks, official data shows. Monsoon rains seem to have benefitted the standing soybean crop as well.

'I can't wait to start performing'

'I can't wait to start performing'

Rediff.com8 May 2023

'The only way to overcome my fear of reptiles is to do this show.'

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Trump spends 20 minutes in jail for election fraud

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Trump, on addressing reporters after being arrested and released from jail, said: "I did nothing wrong."

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

The Most FANTASTIC Pix You Will See!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

The World Photography Organisation has revealed the winners for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024.

'This film makes you become patient'

'This film makes you become patient'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'

Yet another African male cheetah dies in Kuno park, 8th this year

Yet another African male cheetah dies in Kuno park, 8th this year

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Suraj was found lying still in Palpur East Forest Range's Masavani beat by a monitoring team on Friday morning.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

Lumpy disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, slaps internal curbs too

Lumpy disease: UP bans cattle trade with 4 states, slaps internal curbs too

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Singh said the lumpy skin disease has spread to animals in 14 states of the country and it is "fatal to animals like coronavirus" is to human.

Make film on killings of Muslims too: IAS officer to 'The Kashmir Files' makers

Make film on killings of Muslims too: IAS officer to 'The Kashmir Files' makers

Rediff.com20 Mar 2022

The officer, Niyaz Khan, also appealed to the film producer to transfer all earnings to the Brahmin children's education and construction of homes for them in Kashmir.