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Twinkle Khanna’s ‘desi jugaad’ to keep cockroaches and ants out of your kitchen
September 20, 2026 6:30 pm
Be careful not to spray any homemade mixture directly on food, cooking utensils or surfaces that come into contact with food unless it is known to be safe.
Court clears doctors of defamation over remarks made in 'Satyamev Jayate' episode
August 25, 2026 1:03 pm
The Bombay High Court quashed defamation cases against two doctors over their remarks on the use of pesticides on Aamir Khan’s show Satyamev Jayate in 2012.
Pune scientist develops wash to remove pesticides from fruits, vegetables
July 29, 2026 12:34 pm
Asmita Prabhune, a scientist from the CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory in Pune, developed Sophab, a specialised concentrate engineered to remove 99% of pesticides, pathogens, and chemical residues from fresh vegetables and fruits.
'Food monitoring programs have detected...': Orthopaedic surgeon shares 3 commonly consumed fruits that carry pesticide residues; expert weighs in
March 26, 2026 6:16 pm
It is important to avoid fear-driven dietary decisions. The ‘Dirty Dozen’ is meant to raise awareness, not discourage consumption.
Expert-approved tips to get rid of centipede or kaankhajura
June 11, 2025 5:25 pm
If you find these tiny creatures scurrying past you, or too many of them huddled in a corner in your home, chances are you have a centipede infestation on your hands.
Smart farming: Robots from IIT-Kgp can detect crop diseases, spray pesticides
May 23, 2025 4:03 am
‘This breakthrough aims to address key challenges faced by farmers and enhance agricultural efficiency,” said Professor Dilip Kumar Pratihar. A patent has been granted to his team
Which of your favourite fruits and vegetables made it to EWG's 2024 'Dirty Dozen' list?
October 12, 2024 4:40 pm
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) website mentions that this year, "A total of 209 pesticides were found on Dirty Dozen items."
Banned Chinese garlic finds its way to the Indian market; here's how they differ from local produce
September 11, 2024 12:31 pm
Garlic, considered a "magical spice or condiment," enhances the flavour of any dish. Also known as Allium sativum, it is grown throughout the country
Singapore recalls Everest’s fish curry masala over pesticide detection: What can long-term exposure do?
April 21, 2024 4:23 pm
The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall on Indian spice brand Everest’s fish curry masala after detecting an ‘excessive’ amount of ethylene oxide–a pesticide–in it.
Scientists are engineering plants to produce ‘sex perfume’ to replace pesticides
April 27, 2023 1:52 pm
Researchers are engineering tobacco plants to produce moth pheromones that could potentially be used to create traps that can lure the insects as a replacement for harmful pesticides.
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