SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
Rs 1.35 crore loan, Rs 15 crore annual revenue: How Uttarakhand’s engineering couple built a mushroom empire
Engineering couple Naveen Patwal and Poonam Sharma from Uttarakhand founded Planet Mushroom, specializing in the cultivation of exotic mushrooms in India. Despite facing a slew of challenges, including financial strains and market fluctuations, they persevered. The pandemic in 2020 dealt a heavy financial blow, but they successfully navigated the turmoil. Today, their business thrives with a diverse range of mushroom products and a loyal customer base, solidifying their market presence.
Japanese chef who cooked for Ram Charan, has won a Michelin award.... not for sushi. His Tokyo restaurant serves just one desi food
A Japanese chef has taken the culinary world by storm, not for his ability to prepare sushi to perfection, but for his talent for cooking a desi favourite – biryani! As per reports, the chef fell in love with India’s comfort food more than a decade ago and today, runs a small successful eatery in Tokyo that just serves biryani.
India-US trade deal: Farmers may get cover as tariffs on certain American agri-related products to ease over 10 years
India will phase out tariffs on agricultural inputs for its food processing industry over 10 years under a trade deal with the US, allowing domestic stakeholders time to adjust. The agreement also grants the US zero additional duty on $1.36 billion of Indian agricultural exports, including spices, tea, coffee, and various fruits and nuts, ensuring stability for farmers and exporters.
US wines, spirits, dry fruits to enter India at lower or zero duty under trade pact
India-US trade deal: India and the US on Saturday announced that they have reached a framework for the first phase of the bilateral trade agreement under which both sides will reduce import duties on a number of goods to boost two-way trade.
Are mushrooms really as healthy as the hype? Harvard trained gut doctor reveals what wellness influencers won’t tell you
A discussion on whether mushrooms truly support gut health is trending after Harvard and AIIMS trained gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi shared science backed insights on Instagram. In his video 'Gut Doctor Reveals Facts About Mushrooms – Yes Or No', he highlighted that varieties like shiitake, maitake and reishi contain beta glucans and selenium, which strengthen immunity and protect DNA. Describing mushrooms as natural prebiotics, he said they help reduce inflammation and support beneficial gut bacteria, offering real wellness benefits beyond hype.
Scientists develop computer-like memory from shiitake mushrooms that could replace silicon-based chips
Scientists have engineered a novel memory device using mushroom mycelium, the intricate white threads beneath fungi. These bio-based circuits, dubbed 'mushristors,' exhibit memory capabilities by adapting to electrical currents, mimicking brain-like functions. This breakthrough offers a promising, eco-friendly alternative to silicon chips, potentially leading to more energy-efficient computing in the future.
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Dietitians share 10 delicious Diabetic-friendly breakfasts you will actually enjoy
Eating a balanced breakfast is vital for managing diabetes, as it stabilizes blood sugar and energy levels throughout the day. Incorporating fiber, lean protein, and healthy fats is key. Ten diverse breakfast ideas, from savory oats to quinoa porridge, offer delicious and nutrient-rich options to help individuals with diabetes maintain control and feel full.
Mushroom mania grips India: From wellness kits to exotic farms
Driven by increasing awareness of health benefits and the rising demand for plant-based foods, India is experiencing a 'shroom boom.' Startups like Nuvedo and Shroomery are emerging, offering mushroom-based products and exotic varieties. Despite challenges in sourcing, talent and market creation, the mushroom industry is showing spectacular growth.
NYT Strands Answers, hints, and spangram for puzzle #365, Monday, March 3, 2025
Today NYT Strand Hints Answer Clues 3 March 2025: With its daily themes and engaging format, Strands is quickly becoming a favorite among NYT puzzle enthusiasts.
Elon Musk's cancel culture impact: Tesla sales plummet amid controversy
The controversy surrounding Elon Musk's perceived extreme-right actions and statements has negatively impacted Tesla's sales, particularly in Europe. Increased competition from other EV manufacturers also plays a role, highlighting the challenges faced by companies with outspoken leaders amidst cancel culture dynamics.
Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: Shillong’s love letter to Japan—a blooming cultural and economic bond
Flowers that bind two diverse lands across national borders. Here’s how the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 deepened India’s ties with Japan through a scintillating showcase and evolving tales of entrepreneurship.
Cherry Blossom Festival 2024: CM Conrad K Sangma shares the blueprint for Meghalaya’s music and tourism economy
Connectivity, infrastructure, a greater number of hotels and increased room capacity, human resource development, and world-class festivals would be the key priorities to propel Meghalaya’s music- and tourism-driven economy—asserted Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma at the Cherry Blossom Festival 2024 in Shillong.
Step up to the plate: Florilege Tokyo
Florilege, led by Chef Hiroyasu Kawate, offers a unique dining experience with its contemporary French-accented cuisine. The restaurant features a single 16-seater table to encourage guest interaction. Notable for its sustainability efforts, Florilege impresses with dishes like shiitake mushrooms with cheese and a chocolate omelette dessert.
Unlocking the secrets of flavor: A journey into the art and science of taste
Arielle Johnson, a flavor scientist, founded a fermentation laboratory at Noma in Copenhagen, Denmark, where she had to explain her techniques to chefs. This led her to write "Flavorama: A Guide to Unlocking the Art and Science of Flavor," her first cookbook, which explores the basics of flavor and debunks common misconceptions.
Travel Guide: The best way to spend 36 hours in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
How quickly Vietnam's biggest city is transforming with new urbane enclaves and upscale planned communities, as well as the high-rises constantly shooting up, including the country's tallest skyscraper, Landmark 81, which opened in 2018, is dizzying,
Wow guests with this easy-to-prepare three-course meal!
This meal fit for a king is so easy to prepare!
Say hi to 2023 with a bowl of piping hot breakfast casserole!
This is the most delicious way to welcome the new year!
Immunity is the ultimate luxury during these trying times. G-BOMBS can help strengthen it
What are some of the most nutritional, immunity- boosting, and disease-fighting foods in your diet?
Planning a trip to Las Vegas? Bookmark these must-try pocket-friendly goodies on the Strip
The Buffet of Buffets pass will get you a full day of unlimited access to buffets at six casinos.
New kitchen to promote community eating in Kolkata
The Social Kitchen has as large as 20 seater tables where even small groups of individuals can sit and food over food with other guests.
Include these foods in your diet to maintain a healthy thyroid
Giving attention to diet and exercise helps maintain and regulate your thyroid function. Choose the right food for the same.
Top five soups to warm you up on a chilly night out
With the nip in the air still around, a bowl of comforting soup is just what's needed. Here are some of the heartiest bowls out there.
12 bizarre ways to stay healthy in winter
Scientists are yet to solve the cure behind coughs, colds and sneezes. However there are bizarre ways of boosting your immune system.
Bhubaneswar, Indore, Ahmedabad, Kochi are India's new startup destinations
Away from the metros and India’s Silicon Valley, a quiet revolution is brewing in tier-II cities, which are hosting cutting-edge ideas.
Three exciting ways to enjoy mushrooms
Mushrooms complement a variety of dishes. These three mushroom-based recipes bring delight to the dinner table.
ET Awards 2012: Exotic foreign menu, and lovin’ it too at dinner with PM
If you didn’t, you knew some people would be complaining about all this fancy foreign stuff, and nothing they could really eat.
Culinary Quebec: Get a taste of Montreal & more
The winery excitement continued further into the sprawling ‘Vignoble D’Orpailleur’ at Dunham overlooking rolling meadows and hills.
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