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'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Mid-Day Premium 'Packaged food brands have been blatantly lying to us'

Despite facing lawsuits, this Food Pharmer is on a journey to raise awareness about the evils of packaged foods. From bringing the misleading marketing gimmick of food brands to the limelight to teaching people how to read food labels, this individual is bringing about a food revolution one reel at a time

21 April,2024 08:26 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
‘She was as close to the perfect educationist as is humanly possible’

‘She was as close to the perfect educationist as is humanly possible’

Celebrating the contribution of educationist extraordinaire, Dolat Doongaji, in the month of her birth and death anniversaries

21 April,2024 07:42 AM IST | Mumbai | Meher Marfatia
NCPCR asks FSSAI to review sugar content in Nestle's baby food products

NCPCR asks FSSAI to review sugar content in Nestle's baby food products

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) on Thursday asked the Food Safety and Standards Authority (FSSAI) to take a "comprehensive review" of the sugar content in Nestle's baby food products, after a report showed violation of health guidelines

19 April,2024 04:23 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
‘One in every five individuals is affected by fatty liver’

‘One in every five individuals is affected by fatty liver’

Cases of fatty liver, attributed primarily to sedentary lifestyles and increased social drinking habits, escalated dramatically in recent times, with approximately one in every five individuals now being diagnosed with this condition, say doctors

19 April,2024 02:46 PM IST | Mumbai | IANS
'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

'Invisible disabilities remain overlooked in public policy'

Without a specialised census focused on individuals living with neurodivergence, they'll never be important enough for the government, shares Mugdha Kalra. An autism activist and mother, she works to tackle systemic issues that impede the progress of neurodivergent children

18 April,2024 09:36 AM IST | Mumbai | Ainie Rizvi
WB Uni teachers up in arms over disappearing autonomy

WB Uni teachers up in arms over disappearing autonomy

The issue to have permanent VCs in 31 state universities is currently pending before the Supreme Court which had asked the governor, state and UGC to form their own search committees and submit the lists to it

14 April,2024 06:04 AM IST | Kolkata | Agencies
Man dupes Thane educational institution of over Rs 10 lakh

Man dupes Thane educational institution of over Rs 10 lakh

The Thane educational institution is located at Dombivli in the district

13 April,2024 02:06 PM IST | Thane | mid-day online correspondent
Mumbai: Textbook revisions see mixed response

Mumbai: Textbook revisions see mixed response

While teacher terms NCERT’s omission of references saffronisation of academics, activist says other issues are more pressing

08 April,2024 07:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Dipti Singh
‘Drafting a living will safeguards your right to live and die with dignity’

Mid-Day Premium ‘Drafting a living will safeguards your right to live and die with dignity’

A living will promises autonomy of your own life, takes off a huge burden from your family members and doctors, and allows you to live your last days with dignity. If you haven’t drafted a living will already or are blissfully unaware of it, this World Health Day, let legal experts tell you what it is and why you should consider filing one

07 April,2024 07:40 AM IST | Mumbai | Aakanksha Ahire
Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended in Delhi excise policy case

Manish Sisodia's judicial custody extended in Delhi excise policy case

During a court session on Saturday, Special Judge Kaveri Baweja extended Manish Sisodia's judicial custody term, which had previously expired

06 April,2024 12:21 PM IST | Delhi | mid-day online correspondent

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