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Venomous Asian Needle Ant Prompts Scare In US: What To Do When You Get An Ant Bite
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The Asian needle ant is a small dark brown or black ant with lighter orange-brown legs and antennae tips. Even though they are small, their sting is extremely painful and can be dangerous for people who are allergic to insect venom.
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www.ndtv.com
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Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
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food.ndtv.com
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Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
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www.ndtv.com
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Noida Resident Highlights Dilapidated Condition Of Rs 1 Crore Flat: 'I Regret A Lot'
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from the visible structural issues, the resident raised concerns about the hygiene and sanitation, highlighting the mess caused by pigeon waste.
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www.ndtv.com
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Author Finds Insect In Provilac High-Protein Milk Bottle, Founder Responds
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
To assure food safety and hygiene during the packaging process, Siddharth Runwal, founder of the Provilac app, shared raw footage from the plant to demonstrate how the high-protein milk is packed every day.
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food.ndtv.com
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Malnourished Toddler In US Forced To Eat Diapers Before Dying In Dirty Room, Parents Arrested
- Monday April 13, 2026
- World News | Edited by Astitva Raj
According to the affidavit, the child was severely underweight, weighing only 15 pounds, and had numerous wounds or insect bites on his body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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www.ndtv.com
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Insect Found In Food Served At Ahmedabad's 1944 The Hocco Kitchen, Food Authority Imposes Rs 5,000 Fine
- Sunday April 5, 2026
- Food | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Officials verified the complaint during an inspection, citing hygiene concerns but no major systemic lapses.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Fines IRCTC Rs 60 Lakh After Insects Found In Food On Vande Bharat Express
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The Railways took swift action and terminated the caterer’s contract responsible for the train's food
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www.ndtv.com/travel
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Ananya Panday Walks For Rahul Mishra's 'White Gold' Cotton Collection At Lakme Fashion Week
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Ananya Panday walked the ramp for Rahul Mishra's latest cotton-inspired White Gold Fall-Winter 2026 collection
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Man Arrested For Secretly Spraying Insect Repellent On Roommates' Food
- Monday March 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The shocking incident also highlights the importance of being cautious when sharing living spaces with another person.
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www.ndtv.com
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AIIMS-Nagpur Students Allege Worms Found In Hostel Mess Food; Administration Institutes Enquiry
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Food | Reported by Sanjay Tiwari
AIIMS Nagpur students reported insects and foreign objects in hostel mess food, prompting an inquiry by the administration despite no formal complaints received.
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www.ndtv.com
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How To Clean Cabbage To Remove Worms Safely
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Written by Payal
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable used in parathas, noodles, salads, and many everyday dishes. While it is healthy, it often contains tiny worms hidden between its layers-even when it looks clean from the outside.
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food.ndtv.com
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5 Simple Steps To Clean Cabbage Properly Every Time
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
Cleaning cabbage isn't difficult, but doing it right makes all the difference. These six simple hacks help you remove dirt, insects, and hidden grit every single time.
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food.ndtv.com
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Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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food.ndtv.com
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Venomous Asian Needle Ant Prompts Scare In US: What To Do When You Get An Ant Bite
- Tuesday May 12, 2026
- Health | Written by Debosmita Ghosh
The Asian needle ant is a small dark brown or black ant with lighter orange-brown legs and antennae tips. Even though they are small, their sting is extremely painful and can be dangerous for people who are allergic to insect venom.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Passenger Shows Insect In Egg Biryani Served On Train, Railways Seals Kitchen
- Tuesday April 28, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani, Edited by Neha Grover
"Punitive action has been taken against the service provider, and the kitchen unit has been sealed for comprehensive cleaning and pest control," IRCTC said in response to the food complaint.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Do Mosquitoes Bite More If You Drink Alcohol? Here's What Science Says
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Health | Written by Sambhav Kumar
Mosquitoes are highly sensitive to the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced when these bacteria break down sweat and metabolic byproducts. Not everyone gets bitten equally.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
Noida Resident Highlights Dilapidated Condition Of Rs 1 Crore Flat: 'I Regret A Lot'
- Wednesday April 22, 2026
- Offbeat | Edited by Abhinav Singh
Apart from the visible structural issues, the resident raised concerns about the hygiene and sanitation, highlighting the mess caused by pigeon waste.
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www.ndtv.com
-
Author Finds Insect In Provilac High-Protein Milk Bottle, Founder Responds
- Tuesday April 14, 2026
- Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
To assure food safety and hygiene during the packaging process, Siddharth Runwal, founder of the Provilac app, shared raw footage from the plant to demonstrate how the high-protein milk is packed every day.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Malnourished Toddler In US Forced To Eat Diapers Before Dying In Dirty Room, Parents Arrested
- Monday April 13, 2026
- World News | Edited by Astitva Raj
According to the affidavit, the child was severely underweight, weighing only 15 pounds, and had numerous wounds or insect bites on his body.
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www.ndtv.com
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Vande Bharat Passenger Finds Insect In Dal Chawal, IRCTC Slaps Rs 10 Lakh Penalty On Vendor
- Tuesday April 7, 2026
- Food | Written by Jigyasa Kakwani
Responding to the incident, the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) said that "a hefty penalty of Rs 10 lakh along with a termination notice of the contract is being issued to the service provider."
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www.ndtv.com
-
Insect Found In Food Served At Ahmedabad's 1944 The Hocco Kitchen, Food Authority Imposes Rs 5,000 Fine
- Sunday April 5, 2026
- Food | Written by Nikita Nikhil
Officials verified the complaint during an inspection, citing hygiene concerns but no major systemic lapses.
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www.ndtv.com
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Indian Railways Fines IRCTC Rs 60 Lakh After Insects Found In Food On Vande Bharat Express
- Thursday March 26, 2026
- Travel | Edited by NDTV Travel Desk
The Railways took swift action and terminated the caterer’s contract responsible for the train's food
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www.ndtv.com/travel
-
Ananya Panday Walks For Rahul Mishra's 'White Gold' Cotton Collection At Lakme Fashion Week
- Saturday March 21, 2026
- Lifestyle | Written by Krati Purwar
Ananya Panday walked the ramp for Rahul Mishra's latest cotton-inspired White Gold Fall-Winter 2026 collection
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www.ndtv.com/lifestyle
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US Man Arrested For Secretly Spraying Insect Repellent On Roommates' Food
- Monday March 2, 2026
- World News | Edited by Srishti Singh Sisodia
The shocking incident also highlights the importance of being cautious when sharing living spaces with another person.
-
www.ndtv.com
-
AIIMS-Nagpur Students Allege Worms Found In Hostel Mess Food; Administration Institutes Enquiry
- Thursday February 26, 2026
- Food | Reported by Sanjay Tiwari
AIIMS Nagpur students reported insects and foreign objects in hostel mess food, prompting an inquiry by the administration despite no formal complaints received.
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www.ndtv.com
-
How To Clean Cabbage To Remove Worms Safely
- Tuesday March 10, 2026
- Written by Payal
Cabbage is a versatile vegetable used in parathas, noodles, salads, and many everyday dishes. While it is healthy, it often contains tiny worms hidden between its layers-even when it looks clean from the outside.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
5 Simple Steps To Clean Cabbage Properly Every Time
- Wednesday January 21, 2026
- Written by Nikita Nikhil, Edited by Neha Grover
Cleaning cabbage isn't difficult, but doing it right makes all the difference. These six simple hacks help you remove dirt, insects, and hidden grit every single time.
-
food.ndtv.com
-
Porcupine, Snail, Grasshopper And More: Menu At Nagaland's Hornbill Festival 2025 Goes Viral
- Tuesday December 9, 2025
- Written by NDTV Food Desk, Edited by Toshita Sahni
Hornbill Festival 2025: Some of the unconventional items at the Nagaland restaurant included snail, silkworm, grasshopper, spider, civet cat, and more.
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food.ndtv.com