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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. SuperApps don’t seem to work in India that well. Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato, learned this early on in his career.

women's participation in the labour force is connected to increasing their presence in public spaces. And that is connected to making public spaces more accessible, safe and agreeable. Feeling unsafe outdoors isn't confined to the developing world.

Swiss voters have cast the final ballots on a proposal to increase protections for the Alpine country's cherished plant and animal life

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Mixologists in India have been in a hyper-experimental mode for a while. If it was techniques and indigenous botanicals that they played with earlier, they are now choosing to experiment boldly with unusual, seemingly unpalatable, ingredients.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. MUMBAI : If your current job is still in the work-from-home (WFH) mode, you may like to explore Dubai's virtual work visa, which offers anyone working remotely residency for a year. You can explore various sights and scenery—man-made beaches, Burj Khalifa, local food and people—while enjoying a long workcation in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city.

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political controversy. Andhra Pradesh chief minister N Chandrababu Naidu accused his predecessor and bete-noire Jagan Mohan Reddy of using animal fat-adulterated ghee in these cardamom flavoured laddoos. The controversy, which has strong religious overtones since Reddy is a devout Christian, has brought the tender process followed by Reddy's erstwhile government and non-existent adulteration checks at Tirupati in sharp focus. ET deconstructs the politics behind the religious controversy.

emergency landing after a passenger discovered a live mouse in her meal. The aircraft, which was en route from Oslo, Norway, to Málaga, Spain, diverted to Copenhagen, Denmark, on Wednesday. According to SAS spokesperson Oystein Schmidt, the decision to land was a standard safety procedure due to the potential risk posed by rodents, including the possibility of them damaging electrical wiring on the plane. “This is something that happens extremely rarely,” Schmidt stated. “We have established procedures for such situations, which also include a review with our suppliers to ensure this does not happen again.” Passenger Jarle Borrestad, who was seated next to the woman who found the mouse, shared his experience on Facebook, stating, “Believe it or not, a lady next to me opened her food and a mouse jumped out.” Despite the shock of the incident, Borrestad noted that passengers remained calm throughout, explaining, “People were not stressed at all.” He humorously added that he put his socks over his trousers to prevent the mouse from crawling up his legs.

Atishi on Saturday took oath as the new chief minister of Delhi following Arvind Kejriwal's resignation. As per the recent announcement, Atishi will head the 13 existing departments (that she had, earlier) including Education, Finance, Power, Water. AAP leader and Cabinet minister Saurabh Bharadwaj will take charge of eight departments including Health, Urban Development and Social Welfare. Minister Gopal Rai will have three departments including Environment.

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Suresh Prabhu on Saturday called for setting up food testing labs by FSSAI at all public places where 'prasadam' is distributed to ensure quality, amid the Tirupati laddu row. The cost of these testing labs can easily be borne by organisations who run such mass feeding programmes, he said. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu's claim that animal fat was used in Tirupati laddus during the previous government triggered a massive political row, with the YSRCP accusing Naidu of indulging in «heinous allegations» for political gains and the TDP circulating a lab report to back its claim. «To address issues arising out of #TirupatiPrasadam we must ensure at all public places where #Prasadam #food is distributed @fssaiindia set up food testing labs to ensure food distribution is in line with expectations of general public/ devotees,conforms to desired quality,» Prabhu said in a post on social media platform X.

alcobev industry serves as a growth catalyst for related sectors like tourism, agriculture, retail and food processing, creating direct and indirect employment opportunities for millions while showcasing the significant potential for global expansion in the spirits segment. Valued at US$52.4 billion, the sector contributes significantly to India's economy, accounting for nearly 2% of the nation’s GDP (FY21). This year, the growing acceptance of the sector was showcased by the participation at the World Food India 2024, organised recently in the capital. During a session on ‘Indian Spirits Brands Going Global: Promotion and Innovation', industry experts discussed the evolution and future of India's alcobev industry. Sanjit Padhi, CEO, International Spirits and Wines Association of India (ISWAI), led the session, and the industry experts shed light on India’s success in producing world-class spirits, particularly single malts, with globally renowned brands leading the charge.

Dr Reddy's Laboratories (DRL) on Friday said the United States Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has completed a routine Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection at its plant with zero observation. In a filing, the company said the inspection was carried in their integrated product development organisation (IPDO) in Bachupally, Hyderabad. «This is to inform you that the United States Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) today completed a routine Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) inspection at our R&D centre (Integrated Product Development Organisation or IPDO) in Bachupally, Hyderabad,» the company said in a stock exchange filing.

Arijit Singh made headlines during his recent concert in the UK by declining to perform his protest song "Aar Kobe," which he wrote in response to the tragic rape-murder of a doctor in Kolkata. The song has become a rallying cry for protests following the incident at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital last month.

Copeland, a global player in sustainable climate solutions, will invest Rs 500 crore (US$60 million) in India to expand its manufacturing facility in Atit, Maharashtra, and to construct a new global R&D center in Pune, the company said on Friday. The manufacturing, engineering, and R&D investments in India will expand existing engineering capabilities, increase the production capacity of Copeland's compression solutions, and advance the innovation of sustainable heating, cooling, refrigeration, and industrial solutions. «India is an important growth market for Copeland, and this expansion reaffirms our commitment to both the Indian market and innovation,» said Ross B. Shuster, chief executive officer, of Copeland. «These planned investments will enable us to increase production capacity and reduce lead times for our customers in the region while supporting India's energy and environmental goals.»

import tariffs is unfair as many nations including the US protect their domestic industries by imposing high customs duties on certain products. The highest tariff levied by Japan is 457%, Korea is 887%, the US is 350% while India’s is 150%, it said, suggesting that the US should consider negotiating a free trade agreement with India if it is keen on zero tariff access. As per the GTRI report, the US imposes high duties on items like dairy products at 188%, fruits and vegetables at 132%, cereals and food preparations at 193%, oilseeds, fats and oils at 164%, beverages and tobacco are 150%, and minerals and metals at 187%.

NASA is seeking innovative solutions for nourishing astronauts on long-duration space missions, particularly those headed to Mars. The agency's Deep Space Food Challenge, initiated in 2021, prompted teams globally to create sustainable food systems for these missions. In the mission, Interstellar Lab emerged as the winner, receiving a $750,000 prize in August for its project, NuCLEUS (NUtritional Closed-Loop Eco-Unit System).

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In his travelogue If it’s Monday it Must be Madurai: A Conducted Tour of India, author Srinath Perur opens with a chapter on a bus tour of south Indian temple towns, beginning with Madurai. Writing about a fellow traveller, a Bengali gentleman who finds himself in strange culinary waters, Perur writes: “He is also unhappy that the group eats only at restaurants that are either ‘pure’ or ‘classic’ vegetarian.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. NEW DELHI : The Indian arm of Norwegian investment company Orkla ASA, which sells spices and food products under the MTR Foods and Eastern Condiments brands in the country, is likely to complete its business restructuring in another 12 months before exploring a public listing, said a top executive. The company announced in October 2023 that its India businesses would be reorganized into one entity, Orkla India.