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Orry tells Farah Khan, her cook Dilip he has 'IBS', eats 'flavourless' food as the trio whip up crispy chicken wings: 'Subah me aapko pata chalega...'

October 10, 2025 6:30 pm

After a tour of Orry's palatial house, as they prepped for the dish by adding spicy paprika powder, Orry requested Farah to keep it minimal.

Parineeti Chopra has tried hottest chillies twice, admits one of them almost 'killed' her: 'There is nothing spicy in India'

October 29, 2025 1:05 pm

"And when people say, Tabasco is chilli, I laugh at them," said Parineeti Chopra

Eating spicy food might be good for your heart, says cardiologist

November 17, 2024 4:06 pm

Can spicy food be heart-healthy? Explore research on capsaicin, a compound in chili peppers, and its potential benefits for heart health.

Why chilis burn. And why humans still love them

June 16, 2024 1:21 pm

The chemical capsaicin makes the brain feel that the mouth is on fire. But humans still love to eat chilis.

Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

June 12, 2024 9:02 pm

The food agency warned that the capsaicin levels in a single packet of these noodles were high enough to pose a risk of acute poisoning to consumers.

Imran Khan says his tolerance for spicy, greasy, fried foods has gone down as he transitions into his 40s: 'It is so embarrassing...'

May 14, 2024 4:37 pm

While there's no universal rule, some individuals may find that their tolerance for spicy, greasy, and fried foods decreases as they enter their 40s and beyond, shared Dr Vinodha Kumary, deputy chief medical officer, Jindal Naturecure Institute

Sushmita Sen used to carry a bottle of hot sauce everywhere. But is it healthy to eat spicy food?

May 05, 2024 6:59 pm

Miloni Bhandari, a senior clinical dietician at Surya Mother and Child Super Specialty Hospital in Pune, weighed in on the debate surrounding the health merits of spicy food.

Pepper X is now the hottest pepper in the world according to the Guinness Book of World Records (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins)

Pepper X is world's hottest chilli pepper. How is it different from others? Should you eat it?

October 23, 2023 5:49 pm

What makes Pepper X different from the other peppers in the world? Should you eat it? What are the precautions you should take? Experts answer all your questions

Why do some of us like spicy food more? Let's understand the psychology behind it

October 20, 2023 12:02 pm

According to Dr Rohan Kumar, consultant psychiatrist, Regency Hospital, there are several psychological reasons why someone likes spicy foods -- the foremost being stress relief

Spicy food challenges have a long history. Have they become too extreme?

September 13, 2023 3:44 pm

Spicy food challenges have been around for years. From local chile pepper eating contests to restaurant walls of fame for those who finished extra hot dishes, people around the world have been daring each other to eat especially fiery foods, with some experts pointing to the internal rush of competition and risk-taking.