These Scientists Shaped India

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims.We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing......

California prof gets National Science Award

Dr Sabeeha Merchanthas won the prestigious 2005 Gilbert Morgan Smith Medal awarded by the National Academy of Sciences. Merchant is a professor of biochemistry at the department of chemistry and......

Jitin Prasada and Akhilesh vow not to let infants die

A day-long conclave organised by the Hindustan Times in Lucknow drew the attention of both the Uttar Pradesh and central governments towards the ever-rising infant mortality rate. Union Human......

The Junk Food Conundrum

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools? Dinesh C Sharma on the Delhi high court case, the outcome of which will impact millions of school children in urban areas throughout the country In the......

Fast food set to be red-flagged in schools' menus by Dec

In what would alter the consumption pattern of products such as burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, snack foods and soft drinks in schools, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is putting in......

Pepsi Foods move to a healthier product portfolio

The foods division of PepsiCo India is actively working at having a portfolio in line with global chairman Indra Nooyi's vision of having nutritive products. The ball, explains the division's new......

Taapsee, Madhavan and the remaking of an old favourite

Viveat Susan Pinto reports on how market leader Horlicks hopes to beat the clutter and stay relevant for an increasingly health conscious consumer. Horlicks brought actor Taapsee Pannu on board in......

We are products of the makers of designer food

Now we need to fight back to reclaim our food and our habits. The only way to do so is to rediscover food as pleasure and be thrilled, not just by its smells and tastes, but also by the knowledge......