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  WB polls: Kolkata sweet shop comes out with political 'Sandesh'

  News | March 05, 2021 20:00 IST

  Ahead of the Assembly polls, the elections fever swinging in high altitude in West Bengal. An iconic sweet shop in Kolkata has launched 'sandesh' sweets etched with logos and slogans of various political parties.

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  BSF gifts sweets to Border Guard Bangladesh on Diwali

  News | November 14, 2020 8:55 IST

  The Border Security Force (BSF) Frontier of Mizoram and Cachar gifted sweets to Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) on the eve of Diwali.

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  'Don't burst, eat crackers', Bengaluru confectioner offers unique chocolates

  News | November 12, 2020 17:00 IST

  Bengaluru-based confectioner has come up with unique cracker-shaped chocolates ahead of Diwali. Idea struck Priya Jain after several states banned use and sale of firecrackers.

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  'Oldest' sweet factory in Mohali ready for festive treats

  News | October 24, 2020 17:15 IST

  'Sindhi Sweets', one of the oldest sweet factories in Mohali, is catching up, in the time of festivals amid COVID-19 pandemic. The factory is operating since 1939.

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  Printing 'best before date' on sweets must from Oct 1

  Business | September 27, 2020 19:10 IST

  The sweet shops will have to display the 'best before date' on the sweets kept in a container or tray for sale at their outlets. The new norm will be in force from October 1.

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  COVID: Rajkot's sweet business affected due to less gathering in marriages

  News | July 29, 2020 12:59 IST

  The businesses of sweet shop owners are badly affected amid coronavirus pandemic in Gujarat's Rajkot.

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  COVID: Kolkata sweet shop comes up with 'immunity-boosting' sandesh

  News | June 12, 2020 12:10 IST

  Shops and several public places have been directed to resume services, while country still continues to fight with COVID.

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  Display of 'best before date' on non-packaged sweets must from June: FSSAI

  Business | February 25, 2020 16:36 IST

  From June, even local sweet shops will have to display the 'best before date' and 'date of manufacturing' on non-packaged or loose sweets kept in a container or tray for sale at their outlets. 

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  People with genetic sweet tooth likely to have less body fat

  Lifestyle | April 16, 2018 12:10 IST

  This new knowledge about people with a ‘genetic sweet tooth’ is mainly important in connection with the development of drugs and future research. Since researchers are currently trying to determine whether it is possible to target or replace FGF21 using drugs in order to treat for obesity and diabetes

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  To soothe demonetisation pain, Delhi BJP to distribute one laddoo per family for standing in queues

  Politics | December 13, 2016 14:02 IST

  The party, it appears, wants to express its gratitude to the people for patiently bearing the inconvenience caused by demonetisation and for supporting the move.

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  Beware of Thandai adulteration this Holi!

  Lifestyle | March 23, 2016 16:07 IST

  New Delhi: With Holi, the festival of colours, approaching on Thursday, Thandai and sweets like Gujiya are the first edibles that pop up in one's minds, but it's imperative to remain aware of

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  A delightful recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes

  Lifestyle | June 15, 2015 16:50 IST

  Do your kids love cakes? Well almost every kid loves them but is it actually possible to make cake at your home every other day? Certainly no.Then what to do for kids' craving?How about surprising

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  Foodie trail: These sweets will ward off the winter chill (see pics)

  Lifestyle | December 12, 2014 11:10 IST

  I remember many a major fuss in my mom`s kitchen over some ingredients during winter time.She insisted on using particular spices and ingredients like nutmeg, cloves, ginger, honey, cinnamon, mace powder and so on .She

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  Is Diwali turning us into hypocrites?

  India | November 06, 2015 17:40 IST

  Most of us have come across numerous heartening messages and videos giving sermons on how to celebrate our festivals.During such occasions esp. around Diwali & Holi, social media is flooded with endless posts & photographs

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  Want to get rid of mouth bugs? Try sweets!

  Lifestyle | January 11, 2014 15:34 IST

  London: Gone are the days when eating sweets was considered bad for our teeth. New research suggests that sweets could reduce the levels of harmful bacteria in the mouth that can lead to tooth decay.Bugs

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  Bombay HC refuses to stay circular banning silver leaf on sweets

  India | October 30, 2013 7:17 IST

  Mumbai: Ahead of Diwali festival, the Bombay High Court yesterday refused to stay a municipal circular banning silver foil coating on sweets.Mishtann Vyavasai Sahakari Mandal, an association of sweets sellers, had sought a stay on

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  India, Pak armies exchange sweets on R-Day

  India | January 26, 2013 20:28 IST

  Jammu, Jan 26: Indian and Pakistani troops today exchanged sweets along the Line of Control in Poonch sector in Jammu and Kashmir even as cross-border bus service and trade remained suspended after beheading of two

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  4 excuses to eat something sweet

  Lifestyle | November 23, 2012 22:07 IST

  Sugar cravings can be linked to neurotransmitters in your brain that cause you to feel an overwhelming desire to eat a sugar-containing food. The latest research finds that the sweet stuff is good for your

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  Diesel Vehicles Become Costlier In Delhi, VAT Hiked On Sweets, Raw Tobacco

  India | March 22, 2011 21:08 IST

  New Delhi, Mar 22: Bicycles, kerosene stoves, lanterns and sanitary napkins will be cheaper for Delhiites who will have to pay more for diesel-run vehicles, tobacco products, furnishings, suitings and sweetmeats under the new proposals

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  Farah Treats Katrina To Sweets After Item Song

  Bollywood | August 27, 2010 13:59 IST

  Film maker Farah Khan believes in keeping her artistes happy. She promised her Tees Maar Khan heroine, Katrina Kaif a special treat if she managed to maintain a slender waist for her raunchy number, Sheila