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13 Nov 2022

6 reasons why sugar-free sweets have become popular

The festive season is almost over but people are still not over the festive mood. As you all know, in India, no festival and celebration would be complete without sweets. Even those who are on diet and those who are diabetic, indulge themselves in relishing traditional Indian desserts and sweets.

06 Nov 2022

Govt allows sugar exports of up to 6 mt for 2022-23

Govt allowed exports of sugar up to 6 m tonne during sugar season 22-23. Balance quantity of sugar produced by sugar mills in the country would be allowed for exports. The government said the sugar export policy is an indication of focus on ensuring price stability in the sector in interest of domestic consumers.

31 Oct 2022

Sugar export ban extended till October 31, 2023

In May this year, the government had banned sugar exports with effect from June 1 till October 31, 2022 after the prices had surged exponentially.

30 Oct 2022

How men and women react to reduced physical activity and increased sugar

The study has discovered that short-term lifestyle changes can impair blood vessel sensitivity to insulin and also demonstrated how these alterations affect men and women differently. The study was published in the journal, "Endocrinology."

Shark Tank India

03 Jun 2022

Watch: Shark Tank India's Ghazal Alagh, Vineeta Singh groove to Bollywood song

Ghazal Alagh is the co-founder of Mamaearth. SUGAR CEO Vineeta Singh was also seen dancing in the video. The three women entrepreneurs were seen shaking a leg on Shila Shetti’s song Nikamma.

25 May 2022

After relief on edible oil, sugar price rise prevented! Govt's big decision

In a statement, the government said that with a view to maintain domestic availability and price stability of sugar in the country during sugar season 2021-22 (October-September), it has been decided to regulate the sugar exports with effect from June 1.

02 Dec 2021

Using processed food items? This may lead to diabetes, obesity

Diabetes has become a big problem for India Super-processed food contain a high amount of sugar

World Diabetes Day

14 Nov 2021

World Diabetes Day: Why Insulin is still so expensive?

World Diabetes Day happens on the 14th November every year all around the world. On this day, WHO has shared a shocking report about insulin and why diabetes patients still struggling to get a dose? Watch this video to know more.

05 Nov 2021

Sugar price shoots up in Pakistan, costs more than petrol

In the wholesale market of Peshawar, the price of sugar has increased by Rs 8 per kg In Karachi, sugar has now reached the highest level in history at Rs 142 per kg

11 Oct 2021

Green tea compounds can treat Covid, diabetes, ageing: IISER Bhopal

Green tea has many health benefits Anti-ageing drugs may be helpful in Covid treatment

03 Aug 2021

Cutting 200 calories daily, exercising may improve heart health

Calorie cut can improve heart health Exercise helps in maintaining sugar

15 Jun 2021

How excess sugar consumption causes fatty liver

NAFLD is a condition in which excess fat deposits in the liver If left untreated, the excess fat can irritate the liver cells, resulting in scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), and in advanced cases, can even lead to liver cancer

29 Oct 2020

Big push for jute industry! Packaging of food grains in jute bags mandatory

Decision to give impetus to the diversification of jute industry. Decision to gradually usher in a regime of price discovery. Nearly 3.7 lakh workers dependent on jute sectors.

04 Sep 2019

Government approves price revision for procurement of ethanol from December

The price of ethanol from C heavy molasses route be increased from Rs 43.46 per litre to Rs 43.75 per litre.

16 Apr 2018

High carbohydrate intake may increase cancer recurrence risk

Consuming high amounts of carbohydrates and sugar prior to treatment for head and neck cancer may increase the patients' risks of cancer recurrence and mortality, a new study reports.

13 Apr 2018

Why alcohol, sugar lead to thirst decoded

Scientists have identified a hormone that acts on the brain to stimulate thirst in response to sugar and alcohol, thereby preventing dehydration.

06 Feb 2018

Govt doubles import duty on sugar to 100%, hikes chana to 40%

Presently, customs duty on sugar is 50% and that on chana is 30%.

19 Dec 2017

250 billion calories will be eliminated by 2020 says PureCircle!

The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that one person in 11 (422 million worldwide) has diabetes and predict that by 2030, diabetes will be the 7th leading cause of death.

05 Dec 2017

Sugar output up 42% at 39 lakh tonnes in Oct-Nov: ISMA

Releasing the latest production figures, ISMA said sugar production during October-November reached 39.51 lakh tonnes, much higher than 27.82 lakh tonnes in the year-ago period.

17 Nov 2017

Sugar can help in treating poor-healing wounds, says study

Researchers believe that the newly-found use for sugar may help tackle the increasing number of non-healing skin wounds associated with age, poor blood supply and diabetes, and could also be an economical advantage for health care providers.

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