FSSAI asks state food commissioners to test all packaged items

Last Updated: Sunday, June 14, 2015, 12:34

In a letter to Commissioners of Food Safety of all States and UTs, FSSAI had asked them to test samples of noodles, pastas and macaroni (with tastemaker) on a set of comprehensive parameters. Cake and masala/tastemaker should be tested separately, the letter said.

Singapore resumes sale of India-made Maggi noodles

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, 12:14

Results from AVA's laboratory tests, which cover "a wide range of hazards associated with food" showed that the India-made Maggi instant noodles meet local food safety standards, the report said.

Gold falls Rs 320 this week

Last Updated: Saturday, June 6, 2015, 17:10

Gold suffered its biggest fall in nearly two-months on the back of heavy unwinding from jewellery stockists and savvy traders as well as lack of local buying support at existing levels.

Nestle stock hit by Maggi row, sinks 9%

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 3, 2015, 13:27

After falling 11.86 percent to Rs 6,000 in intra-day trade, shares of Nestle finally settled at Rs 6,191.10, down 9.05 percent from its previous close on the BSE. On the NSE, it tanked 9 percent to end at Rs 6,186.95.

The Ashes: CA indicates Oz quicks ready to batter England in Adelaide

Last Updated: Saturday, November 30, 2013, 12:59

Cricket Australia`s (CA) team performance boss Pat Howard has indicated that the hosts` fast bowlers are fresh and ready to go as `hard as they can` at England in the second Ashes Test at Adelaide Oval.

Akshay Kumar felt we could be successful directors: Sajid-Farhad

Last Updated: Monday, October 21, 2013, 11:29

Sajid-Farhad, who have recently taken to film direction, credit Bollywood star Akshay Kumar for encouraging them to work behind the camera.

Britishers don`t cook meals from scratch: survey

Last Updated: Monday, September 30, 2013, 15:26

A recent study has revealed that one-sixth of Britishers prefer ready to make food options rather than using fresh spices and vegetables to prepare food.

Vishnu-Hansika off-screen friendship helps film: Director

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 7, 2013, 19:55

The film`s director Srivas said "their off-screen friendship adds intensity to the film".

Robbie Williams takes five hours to get ready

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 9, 2013, 08:48

`Candy` hitmaker Robbie Williams says he takes five hours to get ready for a show.

Price rise forces switch over to pre-cooked foods: Survey

Last Updated: Saturday, July 6, 2013, 15:37

Steep rise in prices of fruits and vegetables have forced over 55 percent of middle and low income groups to switch over to pre-cooked and ready-to-eat food items to keep the kitchen budget intact, says a survey by industry body Assocham.