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  Fake potatoes are being sold in markets; here’s how to spot and avoid them

  Lifestyle | November 06, 2025 14:49 IST

  They 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 | June 08, 2025 19:59 IST

  Get 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

  December 17, 2024 23:02 IST

  The 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 | December 16, 2024 14:42 IST

  The 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

  December 01, 2024 14:59 IST

  The 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 | November 12, 2024 16:35 IST

  There 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 | October 18, 2024 14:54 IST

  These 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

  July 23, 2024 23:04 IST

  The 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

  July 22, 2024 22:49 IST

  The 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 9:26 IST

  This 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 18:00 IST

  Celebrate 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 | January 03, 2024 13:02 IST

  While 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 | December 27, 2023 13:30 IST

  Sweet 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 | December 16, 2023 12:05 IST

  In 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 | February 22, 2023 12:55 IST

  National 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 | February 16, 2023 17:00 IST

  Root 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 | December 02, 2020 17:59 IST

  Prices 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 | November 06, 2020 23:45 IST

   To 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 | October 26, 2020 18:23 IST

  The 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.

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  Potato prices in Bengal skyrocket, traders blame it on export

  Business | September 07, 2020 8:38 IST

  Potato prices in West Bengal are currently ruling high at Rs 32-33 a kg as 15-20 per cent of daily supply of the commodity is being exported to neighbouring states.