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Sodexo Partners With KFC India

Sodexo Partners With KFC India

Sodexo, the leader in employee benefits, announced its partnership with KFC India for acceptance of Sodexo Meal Pass at outlets across India. The young, working generation who often rush to QSR chains to grab a

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Swiggy appoints Vivek Sunder as COO

Swiggy appoints Vivek Sunder as COO

Online food delivery startup Swiggy has appointed Vivek Sunder as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. In his new role, Sunder will be responsible for the company’s operating units and will help in driving company’s

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Umami stimulates appetite and reduces Sodium intake

Umami stimulates appetite and reduces Sodium intake

Umami, known as the savory taste, was discovered more than a century ago; yet recent research continues to document the benefits of umami. Currently underway is a year-long recognition of umami’s 110th anniversary since its

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ICMR DG releases Nutrify India Now app

ICMR DG releases Nutrify India Now app

Nutrify India Now, a mobile App developed by the Hyderabad based ICMR – National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) was recently released by Dr. Balram Bhargava, Secretary, Department of Health Research and Director General, Indian Council

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UoH scientists use nanotechnology to increase harpin content

UoH scientists use nanotechnology to increase harpin content

A group of scientists at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has turned to nanotechnology in order to address the poor bioavailability of harpin proteins. The team found out that harpin biopesticide brought about 80-90 per

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US researchers develop app for checking nutritional rating

US researchers develop app for checking nutritional rating

A team of researchers at Northwestern University in the US has developed an app that can help users scan a packaged food’s barcode, quickly see its nutritional rating and identify similar foods that are healthier.

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Aarey launches single toned milk fortified with Vitamin D

Aarey launches single toned milk fortified with Vitamin D

Aarey Dairy, Worli, has launched Aarey Bhushan, a single toned milk fortified with Vitamin D to address widely prevalent micronutrient deficiency of Vitamin D2, which are known to cause several health problems, in Mumbai. About 87% of the

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NITI Aayog partners with GNFC for the use of Blockchain Technology

NITI Aayog partners with GNFC for the use of Blockchain Technology

NITI Aayog and Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) have signed a Statement of Intent (SOI) to work together towards implementing a Proof-of-Concept (PoC) application using Blockchain Technology for fertiliser subsidy management. They will jointly develop the use case,

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NIPER scientists claim that neem compound inhibits growth of breast cancer

NIPER scientists claim that neem compound inhibits growth of breast cancer

Scientists of city-based NIPER have claimed to have found that Nimbolide, a chemical compound derived from Neem leaves and flowers, may efficiently work towards curing breast cancer. They are approaching various agencies such as the

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Women suffering from Vitamin D deficiency are susceptible to diabetes, says a study

Women suffering from Vitamin D deficiency are susceptible to diabetes, says a study

Indian women suffering from deficiency of vitamin D are susceptible to diabetes, according to a study published in the British Medical Journal. The study that involves 1,361 women from Delhi aged 20 to 60 years showed