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Stop fearing carbs: These foods keep you full and support weight loss, says fitness coach
Food | Jan 28, 2026, 08:14 AM ISTCarbs don’t have to derail weight loss. A health coach explains five high-fibre, low-calorie carbs, including potatoes, lentils, apples and blueberries, that help you stay full, stabilise blood sugar and stick to a calorie deficit.
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Fake potatoes are being sold in markets; here’s how to spot and avoid them
Lifestyle | Nov 06, 2025, 02:49 PM ISTThey look spotless and perfect, but that potato in your basket could be fake. Here’s how to spot chemically treated tubers, stay safe, and shop smart.
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This vegetable juice can help you get rid of dark spots; know its benefits
Beauty | Jun 08, 2025, 07:59 PM ISTGet glowing skin with this powerful vegetable juice that helps reduce dark spots. Learn about its benefits and how it can transform your skin. Know the natural solution to a brighter complexion.
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West Bengal cold storage industry faces crisis due to potato movement ban
Kolkata | Dec 17, 2024, 11:02 PM ISTThe West Bengal Cold Storage Association has urged the state government to lift the ban on interstate potato movement, warning of significant financial losses and economic harm to farmers and cold storage operators.
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Wholesale inflation eases to 1.89 per cent in November, food prices decline
Business | Dec 16, 2024, 02:42 PM ISTThe wholesale inflation declined in the month of November. The food inflation also eased this month mainly due to the reduction in the prices of the vegetables. However, potato prices continue to be high.
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Potato traders threaten strike as Bengal govt persists on supply restrictions to other states
Kolkata | Dec 01, 2024, 02:59 PM ISTThe traders have expressed resentment over the re-imposition of restrictions to supply potatoes to the neighbouring states. The government's decision has garnered wide criticism from traders, and cold storage owners along neighbouring governments.
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Eating THIS powerful superfood in winter can provide plenty of vitamins, know other health benefits
Lifestyle | Nov 12, 2024, 04:35 PM ISTThere are many seasonal foods available in winter, which, when eaten, provide energy and plenty of nutrients to the body. For this, include one sweet potato in your diet daily. Eating sweet potatoes will also keep many diseases away from the body.
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ALERT! Fake potatoes are being sold in the market, know tricks to identify
Lifestyle | Oct 18, 2024, 02:54 PM ISTThese days fake potatoes are also being sold in the market. Are you also buying fake potatoes in the pursuit of new potatoes? While buying potatoes, use this trick to find out whether the potato is real or fake and chemically mixed.
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Mamata Banerjee calls for stopping potatoes export to other states as strike by traders continues
Kolkata | Jul 23, 2024, 11:04 PM ISTThe strike started on Sunday by the Progressive Potato Traders' Association (PPTA), which alleges that the authorities are "illegally" detaining trucks carrying the tuber going to neighbouring states.
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Bengal traders call for strike against ‘harassment’ by TMC govt in exporting potatoes
West Bengal | Jul 22, 2024, 10:49 PM ISTThe traders alleged that the Mamata government and local authorities were harassing the traders and resisting exports of potatoes to neighbouring states.
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International Potato Day 2024: 5 DIY potato-based beauty treatments
Beauty | May 30, 2024, 09:26 AM ISTThis International Potato Day, celebrate the beauty benefits of potatoes by incorporating these simple, natural treatments into your skincare routine. Not only are they cost-effective and easy to make, but they also harness the power of nature to help you achieve healthy, glowing skin.
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International Potato Day 2024: 5 healthy potato recipes to savour the goodness of king of vegetables
Food | May 29, 2024, 06:00 PM ISTCelebrate International Potato Day 2024 with five healthy potato recipes that highlight the versatility and nutrition of the king of vegetables. Enjoy savoury dishes from baked sweet potato fries to herbed potato salad.
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This Indian dish among world's 100 worst-rated food, find out which one
Lifestyle | Jan 03, 2024, 01:02 PM ISTWhile the popular Indian dish may have received a low rating on the list of the world's worst-rated food, it is not a dish that should be written off completely. Its cultural significance, health benefits, and potential for improvement make it worth a try.
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Superfood Sweet Potato: Know THESE 5 benefits of Shakarkandi
Health | Dec 27, 2023, 01:30 PM ISTSweet potato, aka shakarkandi, isn't just winter comfort food, this vibrant root vegetable is a nutritional powerhouse packing vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. From savoury curries to sweet pies, its versatility goes beyond its health benefits, making it a delicious addition to any diet.
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White Potato vs Sweet Potato: Which is healthier?
Food | Dec 16, 2023, 12:05 PM ISTIn the potato face-off, both white and sweet potatoes have their merits.
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National Cook a Sweet Potato Day: Mouthwatering sweet potato recipes to try with your loved ones
Food | Feb 22, 2023, 12:55 PM ISTNational Cook a Sweet Potato Day is celebrated on February 22 to raise awareness of the advantages of the crop. Here are some mouthwatering sweet potato recipes to enjoy with your loved ones.
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Being heart healthy to high nutrient density; 5 good reasons to eat more root veggies
Food | Feb 16, 2023, 05:00 PM ISTRoot vegetables are equally healthy as green leafy vegetables. From potato, turnip, onion, and carrots to ginger and garlic, they possess abundant nutrients. Here are five reasons to include root vegetables in your diet:
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Potato price set to ease below Rs 40 in a few days
Business | Dec 02, 2020, 05:59 PM ISTPrices of potato that had skyrocketted in the past few months and is now near Rs 50 per kg is set to cool below Rs 40 per kg in West Bengal over thenext few days, an official of a cold storage association in the state said Wednesday.
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Wholesale dealers will not be allowed to store more than 25 MT of potato and onion: West Bengal govt
Business | Nov 06, 2020, 11:45 PM ISTTo control the rising price of onion and potato, the West Bengal government has issued a directive that no wholesale dealer will be allowed to storemore than 25 MT and those having small businesses not more than two MT of two the vegetables, an official said on Friday.
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Is it safe for a diabetic to eat potatoes?
Health | Oct 26, 2020, 06:23 PM ISTThe findings, published in the journal Clinical Nutrition, showed that Glycemic Index is not an accurate surrogate for an individual's glycemic response (GR) to a food consumed as part of an evening meal.