Punjab farmers dump potatoes on roads

Last Updated: Thursday, December 15, 2011, 15:21

Potato farmers in Punjab on Thursday dumped hundreds of quintals of potatoes on the roads in various parts of the state, especially in Jalandhar city.

Enjoy Thanksgiving in space with sweet potatoes

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 23, 2011, 11:33

Future astronauts spending Thanksgiving in space may not have to forgo fresh sweet potatoes, one of the most traditional parts of the day’s feast.

Three-quarters of Oz women are couch potatoes while many feel rushed

Last Updated: Sunday, August 28, 2011, 09:03

A huge proportion of Australian women lead couch potato lives while many feel pressed for time.

A glass of red wine can benefit couch potatoes

Last Updated: Sunday, July 3, 2011, 10:32

Resveratrol, a magical ingredient in red wine that serves as a powerful antioxidant, may also provide benefits of exercise without moving a muscle, according to a new study.

Toxic potatoes kill two children, five hospitalised

Last Updated: Friday, March 11, 2011, 13:10

Two children died and five others were hospitalised in Uttar Pradesh after they consumed potatoes that may have contained too much pesticide, medical officials said on Friday.