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93 Persons Hospitalized After Eating Temple Feast in Maharashtra
Mumbai: At least 93 persons were admitted to different hospitals in a suspected food poisoning case after attending a temple feast in Maharashtra's Nanded district.
According to the officials sources, all these persons ate 'ambil' (sour…
Gujarat Woman Seeks Rs 50 Lakh Compensation for Receiving Chicken Sandwich In place of Paneer
Ahmedabad: A woman named Nirali of Ahmedabad in Gujarat received a chicken sandwich from a restaurant after ordering a paneer sandwich through a food delivery app.
Nirali, a vegetarian, ordered her veg sandwich from ‘Pick Up Meals by…
Meteorite Enriched Vodka Launched by French Liquor Brand!
A French liquor manufacturer based in Burgundy has announced the launch of a vodka enriched with a meteorite.
This exclusive vodka named Shooting Star Vodka is produced by the Pegasus Distellerie.
The company claims that this special…
Fast Spreading Virus Threatens World’s Chocolate Supply
A virus rapidly spreading and wiping out cacao trees in West Africa has put the future of chocolate production at stake.
Cacao trees produce the cocoa beans needed for chocolate production. Around 50 per cent of the world's chocolate…
Govt Orders Mandatory Ethylene Oxide Testing for Spice Exports to Hong Kong, Singapore
New Delhi: The Spices Board of India has introduced mandatory testing for ethylene oxide (ETO) in spice shipments bound for Singapore and Hong Kong. This comes in response to the recent recall of products from MDH and Everest brands in…
Noida Hospitals, Restaurants to Give “Democracy Discount” to People Who’ll Vote
New Delhi: Hospitals and restaurants in Noida and Greater Noida have come up with the innovative “Democracy Discount” initiative to promote voting among citizens of the area.
They are offering discounts on their services to citizens who…
FSSAI Directs States to Test Spice Samples After Ethylene Oxide Scare
New Delhi: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states to gather samples of spices from all brands for quality testing.
This move follows concerns expressed by Singapore and Hong Kong authorities…
Zomato Hikes Platform Fee to ₹5 Per Order
New Delhi: Zomato has announced a 25% increase in its platform fee, raising it to Rs 5 per order from Rs 4 in select markets. The company attributes this adjustment to strategic business decisions.
Alongside this change, Zomato has…
E-Commerce Firms Directed to Remove “Bournvita” from Health Drinks Category
New Delhi: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has directed all e-commerce companies to remove all drinks and beverages, including Bournvita, from the category of 'health drinks' from their sites and platforms, reported India Today.
In…
Happy Chhena Poda Divas! A Look at Odisha’s Signature Dessert
Bhubaneswar: In recent years, Odisha's traditional sweet dishes have garnered global attention, shedding their under-rated status. Among these delights stands Chhena Poda, affectionately dubbed the Odia cheesecake, renowned for its sweet,…