Food Manifest 
Key Update In Indore, the district administration has launched a focused drive to monitor the quality of seasonal food items and drinking water, aiming to prevent adulteration and ensure hygienic production during the summer months. Authorities have placed local RO plants, ice factories, and unbranded cold drink units under strict surveillance. Teams are actively inspecting
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Key Update The food safety team in Hyderabad raided M/s Naseeb Birista in Kaithalapur, Kukatpally, on April 22, 2026, following inputs from the Special Operations Team (SOT). Officials uncovered severe food safety and hygiene violations at the premises. Authorities found that the owner procured used cooking oil and reused it for bulk preparation of fried
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Key Update Nearly 97 employees of a private company in north Bengaluru fell ill and required hospitalisation earlier this week after consuming canteen meals. The employees, working at a facility in Devanahalli, ate idli and vadas for breakfast, followed by rice and sambar for lunch on Tuesday. However, by evening, many employees began experiencing abdominal
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Fish is one of the healthiest foods you can add to your diet. It provides high-quality protein, omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins, and essential minerals that support heart, brain, and overall health. However, fish is also one of the most perishable foods you can buy. Unlike many other proteins, it begins to lose freshness soon after
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As temperatures rise, so does our craving for fresh, cooling drinks. From lime juice and watermelon juice to sugarcane juice and buttermilk, summer pushes people to consume more liquids throughout the day. These drinks may look refreshing and healthy—but they also come with a hidden risk that many people overlook: the safety of the water
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Ethylene gas silently drives the ripening of fruits. Despite its intimidating name, there’s no need for alarm. It is a naturally occurring plant hormone, often called the “ripening hormone,” that plays a vital role in the maturation and ageing of fresh fruits. Ethylene is colourless and flammable, and it controls plant growth and development much
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