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These flavor-packed burgers are a spin on a spiced pork sausage from Goa in southern India, based on the garlicky, European-style chouriço introduced by Portuguese settlers. To combat the humidity of the region and prolong the shelf life of the sausage, the meat is heavily salted and flavored with a mixture of spices and tangy vinegar. Goan sausage is ubiquitous in southern India, where you can find it sold at street food carts and high-end restaurants alike, sometimes baked into a bun or mince
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Centre on Sunday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth over Rs 1 lakh crore with 26 leading domestic and global companies, marking one of the largest investment announcements in India's food processing sector, according to the government. In an official statement, the government said that a summit, organised by the ministry of food processing industries, was inaugurated by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi held in the national capital from September 25 to 28, and the World Food India 2025 concluded on a historic note with investment commitments of unprecedented scale. ...Read More >
HARIDWAR: Haridwar municipal corporation is gearing up to place a proposal in its board meeting this month to ban the sale of raw meat across the entire municipal area and shift all such shops to Sarai village on the city's outskirts ahead of the 2027 Ardh Kumbh. Civic authorities said the move was being planned since they wanted "tighter control over cleanliness and the stray dog menace in the city which was increasing due to the meat shops." The move aims to expand an existing restriction under which meat and liquor are banned within a 5-km radius of Har-ki-Pauri, the city's main bathing gha ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) The annual rate of inflation based on the All India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) number edged up to 0.52 per cent for August, primarily due to the increase in prices of food products and manufactured goods, according to figures released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry on Monday. "Positive rate of inflation in August 2025 is primarily due to an increase in prices of food products, other manufacturing, non-food articles, other non-metallic mineral products and other transport equipment, etc.," the government said in a press release. However, the price ...Read More >
Idli gets its own day today. March 30 is observed as World Idli Day, a rare honour in a cuisine where even icons like dosa do not have a date set aside for them. The soft, steamed staple may look simple on the plate, but its story runs deep, stretching across regions, texts and centuries. A past recorded in texts and travels The earliest known reference to idli appears as iddalige in Vaddaradhane, a Kannada work written around AD 920 by Shivakoti Acharya. A few centuries later, the Sanskrit text Manasollasa also mentions a similar preparation, pointing to its presence in early Indian culinar ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing these meals was calculated based on input prices prevailing across North, South, East, and West India ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing these meals was calculated based on input prices prevailing across North, South, East, and West India ...Read More >
NewsVoir Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 5: With the holiday spirit in the air, McDonald's India (West & South) is marking a significant milestone - the first anniversary of its widely loved global loyalty program, My M Rewards. To celebrate this journey of loyalty and love, McDonald's has launched an exciting new contest called Collect Quest, conceptualized and designed by OMD and DDB network teams. This initiative has been rolled out across various markets in Southeast Asia, to elevate customer engagement and transform dining into a thrilling adventure of rewards for its loyal fans. ...Read More >
Supreme Court NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court is all set to examine a petition on July 15 that contests the Uttar Pradesh administration's order requiring QR code displays at establishments along the 'kanwar' path, which disclose proprietors' identities.Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh will consider the public interest litigation submitted by academic Apoorvanand Jha and fellow petitioners, PTI repoorted.Previously, the highest court had suspended comparable orders from BJP-governed states of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Madhya Pradesh that required eateries on Kanwar Yatra routes to ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 15: 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 baseless". It clarified that its advisory on health messaging about hidden fats and excess sugar in various food items is not a directive for vendors to put warning labels on their products, and underlined that it does not target India's rich street food culture. The general advisory is a behavioural nudge to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The government has signed agreements with 26 overseas and domestic firms during the 'World Food India' summit for investments worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore in India's food processing sector. The summit, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, was held at Bharat Mandapam in the national capital from September 25 to 28. In an official statement on Sunday, the ministry said the World Food India 2025 concluded on a historic note with investment commitments of unprecedented scale. "Over the course of the four-day event, 26 leading domestic and global companies ...Read More >
US President Donald Trump has reduced import duties on nearly 200 agricultural and food products, benefiting Indian suppliers of spices, tea, and processed foods. This move aims to address domestic pressure over rising prices, with India's exports of spices and processed foods expected to see significant gains. Indian suppliers of spices, tea and several processed foods are set to benefit after US President Donald Trump reduced import duties on close to 200 agricultural and food products, report ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 12 (ANI): Police in the Mailardevpally area on Thursday have arrested two persons, identified as Mohammed Ziyauddin and Mohammed Mazhar Ali, for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste from houses in Subhan Colony, Alli Nagar. The arrests followed a police raid on March 11, after authorities received reliable information about the use of harmful ingredients in violation of food safety regulations. The individuals were operating under the names "SEVEN COOKS" and "Arjun Enterprises". According to Police official, " On March 11, we recei ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar on Thursday warned of strict action against food adulterators, who put the health of the people in Hyderabad at risk. "Adulteration is not just a business but an attack on society," Sajjanar said during an emergency meeting with business operators organised by 'Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team' at the old police commissionerate office in Basheerbagh on Thursday. About 200 representatives from businesses dealing in meat, milk, bakery products, ginger garlic paste, tea powder and other departments have attended themeeting. Sa ...Read More >
Thane, Apr 5 (PTI) A family from Maharashtra's Thane district was allegedly swindled of more than Rs 1.66 crore by a man who exploited their fear of "black magic" and promised them divine remedies through elaborate rituals and pilgrimages, police said on Sunday. The Kasarvadavali police district on April 2 registered a first information report (FIR) against Manjunath Shetty, a resident of Andheri in neighbouring Mumbai, based on the family's allegations that they were manipulated into paying the accused over a period of two years to "neutralise black magic" performed by a relative, an officia ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The cost of a home-cooked non-vegetarian thali fell by one per cent year-on-year in March 2026, while the price of a vegetarian meal remained stable during the same period. This difference in pricing emerged as lower costs for staples such as onions, potatoes, and pulses effectively offset the rising expenses associated with tomatoes, vegetable oil, and fuel. According to the latest Roti Rice Rate report from Crisil Intelligence, the average cost of preparing th ...Read More >
Ghanaian cuisine, with its richness and diversity, reflects the vibrant culture of Ghana. Its distinctive flavors are derived from a variety of spices, which play a vital role, particularly in vegan dishes. This article delves into the key spices that are integral to creating authentic Ghanaian vegan recipes, highlighting their transformative power in elevating plant-based dishes. Grains of Paradise, a secret weapon in West African (and specifically Ghanaian) cuisine, pack a warm, spicy punch that's like a cross between pepper, cardamom, and coriander. These magical seeds can be used whole in ...Read More >
An Indian fried chicken dish was named among the top 10 worldwide (Photo Credit: iStock) A wide variety of fried chicken dishes are prepared in regions around the world. From lesser-known traditional delicacies to staple snacks famous in multiple countries, exploring these dishes can be a fascinating exercise. Taste Atlas, the popular food and travel guide, has even curated a list of the 'Best Fried Chicken Dishes' across the globe. It recently updated the same as per its ranking data for December 2024. A single Indian dish was named among the top 10. Chicken 65, a lip-smacking treat from Sou ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): After some media reports claimed that Indian snacks like Samosa, Jalebis, etc will carry health warnings, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) on Tuesday issued a fact check stating that display of Sugar and Oil boards is general advisory to make people aware of hidden fats and excess sugar in all food products, and not specifically to any particular food product. It further clarified that the advisory of the Union Health Ministry has not been selective towards Indian snacks and does not target India rich street food culture. In a social media post on X, the P ...Read More >
The Supreme Court on Tuesday sought a response from the Uttar Pradesh government on a plea challenging its directive requiring eateries along the 'kanwar' yatra route to display QR codes revealing the names and identities of their owners. A bench comprising Justices MM Sundresh and N Kotiswar Singh issued a notice to the state and scheduled the hearing for July 22 on a petition filed by academician Apoorvanand Jha and others. Last year, the top court had stayed similar orders issued by BJP-rule ...Read More >
Akola: Union agriculture minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan emphasised that in order to stop cotton imports and initiate exports by 2030, high-density cotton planting techniques will be promoted nationwide. Chauhan highlighted that the Akola pattern of high-density cotton planting, implemented by farmer Dilip Thakre, has received national recognition.Similarly, Dilip Pohane from Wardha, with support from the Central Institute for Cotton Research (CICR), achieved increased productivity through dense cotton planting. As the benefits of these methods become evident, the govt plans to promote these ac ...Read More >
GUWAHATI Hotels and restaurants in Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, have been asked to rename their establishments by dropping any reference to specific animal meats, including pork, beef, chicken, and mutton. The Tuesday (March 31, 2026) order from the Itanagar Municipal Corporation also states that no new trade licences will be issued for eateries with names that refer to any meat type. The order, signed by IMC Joint Commissioner Datum Gadi, notes that several establishments have ...Read More >
Pithoragarh: A tragic accident in Pithoragarh has claimed the lives of at least eight people and left several seriously injured after a passenger vehicle reportedly plunged into a river. The incident occurred near Bhandari village in the Muwani area as the vehicle was travelling from Muwani to Bokta in the district. Senior Superintendent of Police Rekha Yadav confirmed the fatalities, stating that eight individuals died at the scene. Rescue operations are currently underway, with the three critically injured victims having been admitted to the local government hospital. ...Read More >
A right-wing Hindu group in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly forced a KFC outlet to close. The group protested the sale of meat during Sawan and the Kanwar Yatra. The incident occurred in the Vasundhara area. Police have registered a case and are identifying those involved. Authorities dispersed the group and ensured the outlet's operation. An investigation is underway. In a controversial incident in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad, members of a right-wing Hindu group allegedly forced a KFC outlet ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 28 (ANI): World Food India 2025, organised by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), concluded on a historic note with investment commitments of unprecedented scale. Over the course of the four-day event, 26 leading domestic and global companies signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) worth a total of Rs 1,02,046.89 crore, marking one of the largest investment announcements in India food processing sector, said an official release from the Ministry of Food Processing Industries. These MoUs are projected to generate direct employment for over 64,000 ...Read More >
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], March 12 (ANI): Police in the Mailardevpally area on Thursday have arrested two persons, identified as Mohammed Ziyauddin and Mohammed Mazhar Ali, for allegedly manufacturing and selling adulterated ginger paste from houses in Subhan Colony, Alli Nagar. The arrests followed a police raid on March 11, after authorities received reliable information about the use of harmful ingredients in violation of food safety regulations. The individuals were operating under the ...Read More >
Fans stand next to abandoned shoes and a fallen barrier following a stampede during celebrations, a day after Royal Challengers Bengaluru's victory at the Indian Premier League (IPL), outside the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on June 4, 2025. Royal Challengers Bengaluru said Thursday they stood "united" with fans as the Indian Premier League champions announced financial aid to families of those crushed to death during their title celebrations. Hundreds of thousands had packed the streets ...Read More >
Katra: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off a Vande Bharat train service between Katra and Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, the first train connection between the Kashmir valley and the Jammu region. Modi inaugurated the train in the presence of Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha, and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, among others. Earlier, the PM inaugurated the Chenab Railway Bridge, the world's tallest rail bridge, and Anji Khad Bridge, the country's first cable-stayed railway bridge The Srinagar-Katra journey, which currently takes nearly six hour ...Read More >
SRINAGAR: J&K is in the grip of a food safety scare after officials seized more than 11,600kg of "imported rotten meat" from warehouses, eateries and shops across Kashmir valley, triggering a storm of halal concerns and rumours.The seizures, excluding poultry, were made over the past week during surprise inspections that uncovered illegal storage and gross violations of safety rules. Images of decayed meat on social media spurred calls to boycott animal meat in restaurants.Religious leaders joine ...Read More >
Dec 12 (Reuters) - Following is the text of European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde's statement after the bank's policy meeting on Thursday: Link to statement on ECB website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/press/press_conference/monetary-policy-statement/2024/html/ecb.is241212~ce143b3bc8.en.html Good afternoon, the Vice-President and I welcome you to our press conference. The Governing Council today decided to lower the three key ECB interest rates by 25 basis points. In particular, the d ...Read More >