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From Rs 22 to Rs 2 per kg: Middle East war sends banana prices into a freefall

April 16, 2026 8:40 pm

In February, farmers were getting between Rs 18 and Rs 22 per kg. By March, that had fallen to Rs 8-10 per kg. In April, prices collapsed further to just Rs 2-3 per kg.

Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya on pregnancy cravings

Pregnant Divyanka Tripathi, who previously avoided milk and fruit, now craves for elaichi bananas: 'Vivek ke favourite hain...'

April 08, 2026 4:01 pm

What’s important to understand here is that such changes should ideally be gradual and well-planned

Rakul Preet Singh says these three foods are 'easiest on the gut'; expert verifies

February 21, 2026 6:46 pm

"I eat everything, but I don't weigh my food. I know my quantities," added Rakul Preet Singh

Influencer claims she consumes about 17 bananas a day: expert tells us if it is advisable

August 28, 2025 9:30 am

While there is no hard and fast rule, most healthy people should be able to get by with one or two bananas each day, said

Here's what happens to blood sugar levels when you eat 2 bananas vs. one banana with similar ripeness

August 13, 2025 11:30 am

By being mindful of ripeness, quantity, and dietary pairing, bananas can remain part of a healthy, balanced diet, even for those managing their blood sugar levels.

Red or yellow banana: Which should you pick for good health?

July 23, 2025 3:16 pm

Red bananas have similar nutrients as yellow. So, which one should you opt for? Experts elucidate

Why you should not have banana on an empty stomach

July 18, 2025 10:30 am

It might be tempting to eat two or more bananas in one go, but moderation is key, asserted clinical dietitian Garima Goyal

Tired of mosquito bites? Banana peels might just be your answer

July 06, 2025 3:31 pm

Dr Sonali Kohli, Consultant - Dermatology at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, recommends two methods by which banana peel can be used to soothe mosquito bites

'Drink a glass of water': Bengaluru cardiologist calls coconut water 'overrated', sparks debate on X

March 27, 2025 2:10 pm

This is a big statement, given all the benefits associated with coconut itself, wrote one X user

How new gene-edited bananas could help reduce food waste

March 11, 2025 12:31 pm

Tropic, the UK-based biotech company which has developed these bananas, claims that their fruit remains fresh and yellow for 12 hours after being peeled. Here is why this matters.

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What happens to the body when you have 1 banana and immediately drink 4 glasses of water?

August 21, 2025 12:52 pm

What should people really do to manage acidity?

Top 8: Fruit treatments for glowing, healthy skin

August 13, 2014 11:30 am

If bananas can help in maintaining the elasticity of the skin, strawberries provide exfoliation and cleansing. Aakriti Mehra, MD dermatologist of Enhance Clinics, shares some skin benefits of fruits.