After Google Glass, Apple Watch, Japan offers wearable tomatoes

Last Updated: Thursday, February 19, 2015, 17:14

The "Tomatan" is a backpack that can be loaded with six mid-sized tomatoes, enough, say the makers, to power runners through this weekend`s Tokyo Marathon.

Kiwifruit`s DNA reveals similarity to potatoes and tomatoes

Last Updated: Saturday, October 26, 2013, 12:39

A new study that decoded the DNA sequence of the kiwifruit has revealed that it has many genetic similarities between its 39,040 genes and other plant species, including potatoes and tomatoes.

Now, harvest both tomato and potato from the same plant

Last Updated: Thursday, September 26, 2013, 14:58

A hybrid plant, which can produce tomatoes at one end and potatoes at the other, has been launched in the UK.

Now, water purifying technique that uses fruit peels

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 18:59

An Indian-origin scientist has developed the world`s first water purification technique that uses the peels of apples and tomatoes to remove different types of pollutants.

New GM purple tomatoes tastier and longer-lasting

Last Updated: Friday, May 24, 2013, 22:24

Humble tomatoes can now be made both better-tasting and longer-lasting, thanks to a new research with purple Genetically modified (GM) varieties.

Recipe: Tomatoes and Feta Cheese Salad

Last Updated: Sunday, December 30, 2012, 10:25

It is yummy, crunchy and easy!

Tomatoes may ‘help keep skin young’ and protect against sunburn

Last Updated: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 12:49

Scientists say tomatoes may provide the best defence to keeping skin looking young and safe from sun damage.

Pakistan awaits Indian onions, tomatoes

Last Updated: Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 17:02

Sindh province has been devastated by floods since mid-August caused by incessant rains.

Karnataka bans holding of tomatoes festival

Last Updated: Friday, September 16, 2011, 19:31

The Karnataka government has declined to permit the tomatoes festival (La Tomatina) in Bangalore and Mysore on Sunday.

`Zindagi Na Milege Dobara` team hurl tomatoes at one another

Last Updated: Sunday, March 20, 2011, 09:18

The stars of Zoya Akhtar`s ‘Zindagi Na Milege Dobara’ had a unique bash at the time of shooting.

Liquor tomatoes for tipplers in Gujarat!

Last Updated: Friday, February 11, 2011, 11:43

Necessity is the mother of invention, so goes the adage, and it’s even truer when it comes to the innovativeness displayed by those who are always on the lookout to make a quick buck.

Iranians hurl eggs, tomatoes at British embassy

Last Updated: Thursday, November 4, 2010, 21:39

Crowds of people hurled eggs and tomatoes at the British embassy in Tehran on Thursday after the MI6 spy chief said espionage was key to curbing Iran`s nuclear drive, state news agency IRNA reported.