Food

Bandra Fair 2026 Food Guide: From Kadio Bodio to Kerala Halwa

Mid‑Day’s photo guide highlights the 2026 Bandra Fair’s culinary spread, featuring treats such as kadio bodio and Kerala halwa.

16 Sep 2026

Food Safety Inspectors Find Rodent Remains at Domino's and Other Outlets in Indore

A surprise inspection by Madhya Pradesh food safety officials in Indore uncovered rodent debris, flies and stale ingredients at several major fast‑food chains, prompting notices of violation.

15 Sep 2026

India’s Food Prices Rise, Consumer Concerns Mount

Food prices are on the rise across India, according to the latest Bhaskar Smart Brief.

15 Sep 2026

Taste of Sikkim Founder Pooja Sharma Aims to Expand Beyond Restaurants

Entrepreneur Pooja Sharma says her brand Taste of Sikkim plans to diversify its offerings beyond traditional dining.

15 Sep 2026

Gujarat launches inspection drive to ensure food safety in student hostels and canteens

The Gujarat government has started a special drive to inspect the quality of food served in student hostels and canteens across the state.

15 Sep 2026

Chef Narendra Singh Launches Authentic Indian Restaurant in North Carolina

Chef Narendra Singh has announced the opening of an authentic Indian restaurant in North Carolina, aiming to bring traditional flavors to the region.

14 Sep 2026

Expired Papads and Insect-Infested Rice Discovered at Nana Ghar Resort, Ashtha

Food safety officials in Ashtha seized expired papads and rice contaminated with insects from Nana Ghar Resort, prompting a wider inspection of local food outlets.

14 Sep 2026

Assam Man Says Zomato Biryani Order Was a Scam

A resident of Assam ordered biryani through Zomato but received a different dish, prompting him to question the delivery as a scam.

14 Sep 2026

Maharashtra FDA Seizes 95 Tonnes of Food Worth ₹4.45 Crore Ahead of Festival Season

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration confiscated 95 tonnes of food items valued at ₹4.45 crore just before the upcoming festival period.

14 Sep 2026

Moringa gains popularity in Goa as a nutrient‑rich superfood

Farmers in Goa are increasingly cultivating moringa, praised for its high vitamin and mineral content, as consumers turn to it for healthier diets.

14 Sep 2026

Bhopal Food Safety Raid Seizes Spoiled Produce from 10 Hotels

During a two‑day food safety operation, Bhopal authorities raided ten major hotels, uncovering expired fish‑chicken, rotten potatoes, spoiled mushrooms, and insect‑infested lentils. Samples were sent for laboratory testing.

13 Sep 2026

Row Erupts Over BRICS Summit Menu: Critics Call It 'Imposing Vegetarianism'

A controversy has arisen regarding the exclusively vegetarian menu served at the BRICS Summit, with critics arguing that it fails to represent India's diverse culinary heritage which includes significant non-vegetarian traditions.

13 Sep 2026