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    • Govt allows capped LPG allocation for industries including polymer, steel, pharma

      Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said eligible industries include polymer, agriculture, packaging, paints, steel, metal, glass, pharma, food, uranium, heavy water, ceramics, foundries, forging units, and aerosol manufacturers.

    • What’s on the menu? Artemis II astronauts get 189 food items in space during the 10-day lunar mission

      From mac and cheese to mango salad, NASA’s Artemis II astronauts are carrying a carefully designed menu to stay healthy, focused and comfortable during their historic Moon mission.

    • Pani puri conundrum and what to make of food cravings while fasting

      The craving for pani puri on a fasting day may seem trivial. But it points to something deeper. We are drawn to what we cannot have. We test limits. Sometimes gently, sometimes without thinking.

    • Maggots found in 'expired' Vande Bharat food. Passengers share video of half-eaten meal

      After the video went viral, IRCTC stated that the matter has being investigated and that 'punitive action has been taken against the service provider concerned'.

    • Mango musings : Aam ka Season, India ka emotion

      From childhood cricket and stolen raw mangoes to grandmother’s mango pickles and quiet rituals, the mango carries India’s deepest memories. Each summer it is a reminder: the sweetest things take time.

    • Some Bengaluru restaurants 'temporarily' hike food prices amid LPG shortage, cost surge

      Restaurant owners say rising commercial LPG prices and supply shortages are affecting daily operations.

    • Curious dip in hotel dining standards: Good service can't make up for plain calories dressed up as cuisine

      In modern hospitality, abundance has replaced artistry — and diners are left hungry for more than calories. Service can remain flawless even as flavour disappears.

    • Think you can cook? NASA is offering $750,000 to cook on Mars with its Deep Space Food Challenge

      NASA’s Mars to Table challenge invites innovators worldwide to design space-ready food systems. Winners share $750,000 prize and create sustainable meals for astronauts on long-duration missions to Mars. Registration is open until 31 July 2026.

    • Why the world has started stockpiling food again

      Governments are hoarding rice and grain as insurance against a world they increasingly view as unstable. But many economists believe it could be counter-productive

    • MasterChef India 9 judge Kunal Kapur: Regional Indian cuisine will be king in 2026, matcha shakes and cakes fad will fade out

      Chef Kunal Kapur on Indian food in 2026: There is so much more to Indian cuisine than dal makhani, garlic naan, chicken tikka and biryani. We'll see vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes from Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat... highlighted in good restaurants this year.

    • Mrunal Thakur craves tamda rassa on her Philippines holiday, says, “Bas ho gaya pasta, pizza…”

      Mrunal Thakur has always worn her love for Maharashtrian culture on her sleeve, and once again, her deep emotional bond with home-cooked food and family has struck a chord with fans.

    • India ordered 93 million biryanis on Swiggy in 2025: That's 3.25 orders every second

      Chicken biryani remained the hero of this universe, clocking 57.7 million orders and leading the repeat-order charts, Swiggy reported.

    • International Space Station turns 25: Life above Earth through astronauts’ eyes

      After 25 years in orbit, the International Space Station has become more than a lab, shaping culture, art and perspective while quietly preparing astronauts for humanity’s next journeys beyond Earth.

    • OPINION | Delivery Diaries: India’s Changing Plate: A new era of food preferences

      India’s evolving food landscape reflects the blend of regional diversity and national integration, driven by technology and changing consumer preferences, reshaping the nation’s culinary identity for the future

    • Bombay biryani and ice halwa helps Mumbai rank 5th in world's best food cities: TasteAtlas

      Meanwhile, Indian cuisine as a whole secured the 13th spot among the world’s 100 best cuisines in the TasteAtlas Awards 2025/26.

    • Bengaluru: FIR filed against Rameshwaram Cafe owners over alleged food adulteration, criminal conspiracy

      Bengaluru airport police have registered an FIR against Rameshwaram Cafe officials for alleged food adulteration and cheating, based on a complaint filed by a 19-year-old passenger at Kempegowda International Airport’s terminal 1.

    • Home cooked food: Modern stressors of cooking at home in a pressure cooker world

      Home cooking has quietly morphed into a Michelin test that nobody applied for. Even dal or dosa must now come with beauty, aroma and emotional range. Everyone else offers criticism with the confidence of people who can barely boil water.

    • Turning pee into protein: Europe's technology turns astronaut waste into food

      Astronauts could soon consume food produced from microbes in space, as ESA develops and tests Solein protein to provide sustainable nutrition for future deep-space missions.

    • Virat Kohli converts Kishore Kumar's bungalow to eatery. Rice priced at Rs 318, roti for Rs 118

      The menu includes plant-based, meat, and seafood options, with a dedicated section titled Virat Kohli’s favourites, featuring tofu steak, mushroom dumplings with truffle oil, and superfood salad.

    • Delivery Diaries | Festival without boundaries: how India eats together

      Festivals in India are transcending regional boundaries as technology enables people nationwide to order traditional foods, celebrate together, and preserve cultural rituals; turning regional traditions into shared, connected national experiences

    • OPINION | Early diet and nutrients balance can shape lifelong health outcomes

      Research shows that diet timing and macronutrient balance impact reproductive health, aging, and disease susceptibility. Findings from a study on fruit flies support the broader evolutionary and health implications

    • Ichikolowa: The World’s largest edible mushroom that can grow bigger than you imagine

      A giant delicacy thrives in the African woodlands, captivating locals and scientists alike. Known for its sheer size and flavour, this rare mushroom is unlike anything you’d expect.

    • Swiggy customer slams 80% price hike over offline bill: 'Is this the real cost of convenience?'

      Coimbatore-based user compares Swiggy bill of Rs 1,473 with restaurant’s Rs 810 receipt for same order; social media debates platform commissions, restaurant markups, and delivery economics.

    • Quality control norms for cookware and utensils set to kick in from October in a phased manner

      DPIIT's QCOs apply to a wide range of products, including smart meters, footwear, toys, cooking utensils, fire extinguishers, safety glass, welding rods, and components for building, all to ensure safety and improve manufacturing quality.

    • Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 120 crew members hospitalised in Leh after mass food poisoning: Report

      During the shoot of Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar in Leh, around 120 crew members were hospitalised due to mass food poisoning. Victims experienced severe vomiting and abdominal pain, with most now stable after treatment at Sajal Narbu Memorial Hospital.

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