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At Italia, relish authentic north Italian cuisine

At Italia, relish authentic north Italian cuisine

Newsleaks May 5, 2013 0

New Delhi : Italian cuisine is not just about pizzas and pastas, it offers a wide range of food – from salads and spicy appetizers to soups and curries. Keen to try out other varieties, then

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Activists discuss ways to save water

Activists discuss ways to save water

Newsleaks March 22, 2013 0

Agra : Social activists and environmentalists gathered here on Friday to deliberate on the ways to save dwindling sources of freshwater on the occasion of World Water Day. ”Neither the centre nor the states have any

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Seven mega food parks are close to completion

Seven mega food parks are close to completion

admin November 9, 2012 0

Of the 30 mega food parks approved by the central government, seven are at advanced stages of completion, a government official said on Friday. “Seven food parks are at the advanced stages of completion.

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Bengal to provide free food to isolated tribal group

Bengal to provide free food to isolated tribal group

admin October 16, 2012 0

On the occasion of World Food Day, the West Bengal government has decided to provide free food grain to members of Toto community, one of country’s oldest tribes, a state minister said on Tuesday.

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UP, Bihar have potential for wheat production: Pawar

UP, Bihar have potential for wheat production: Pawar

admin September 26, 2012 0

 The central government will bring additional areas under wheat cultivation in eastern Uttar Pradesh and Bihar as they have the “untapped potential” to produce food grain, Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said on Wednesday. “Uttar

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Fast-food logos light up kid’s brains

Fast-food logos light up kid’s brains

admin September 25, 2012 0

The appetite centres of children’s brains light up when they are shown advertising images such as the McDonald’s logo, a study reveals. Researchers revealed that the same areas do not respond to well-known logos

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Government to introduce new food standardisation norms

Government to introduce new food standardisation norms

admin September 21, 2012 0

The government will further strengthen food safety in the country by introducing standards regulations to bring quality of Indian food items at par with international quality levels, a senior official said on Friday. “The

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Indian cuisine is next main food fashion: Michelin chefs

Indian cuisine is next main food fashion: Michelin chefs

admin September 20, 2012 0

As global cuisines touch base with their roots to appreciate locally-grown raw materials, a group of Michelin chefs from Britain and Australia say it is a good time for Indian chefs as Indian cuisine

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Fridge most important innovation in food history

Fridge most important innovation in food history

admin September 14, 2012 0

 The refrigerator has pipped pasteurisation, microwaves and pots, knives and eating utensils to be named the most important innovation in the history of food and drink, The Sun reported. Pasteurisation — the process of

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Mexico says it does not expect food crisis

Mexico says it does not expect food crisis

admin September 14, 2012 0

Mexico will not face a food crisis in the short term, but there are risks in the world environment of price rises, droughts and economic weakness that could affect nations with fewer resources, said

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Tweaking chips to locate concealed explosives

Tweaking chips to locate concealed explosives

admin September 13, 2012 0

 Israeli engineers have developed small affordable chips that will be able to see through packages and clothing to image whether they are carrying contraband and concealed explosives and take the fight against terrorism to

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It’s Onam , but few homes will do the full 26-dish sadhya

It’s Onam , but few homes will do the full 26-dish sadhya

admin August 24, 2012 0

 It is going to be one week of laying out the most elaborate spread at many households in Kerala. Irrespective of caste, creed or religion, almost all Malayali homes celebrate Onam, which once came

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Karachi readies for Goan food fest

Karachi readies for Goan food fest

admin August 21, 2012 0

The jury may be out on Pakistan’s alleged ill treatment of minorities, but Goan Christians settled in Karachi are gearing up for the ball of the year. On August 22, ethnic Goans from the

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Feasting all night long – at Jama Masjid of course

Feasting all night long – at Jama Masjid of course

admin August 10, 2012 0

 It’s the time for fasting but also for feasting, and not just for devout Muslims observing the 30-day roza. For foodies all over, Ramzan is the time to soak in the Eid spirit and

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