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taste bud news

Don't like veggies? UK surgeon says you can hack your tastebuds into liking them

If you don't enjoy eating vegetables, try out Dr Rajan's recommendations!
Published on Jan 02, 2026 11:49 am IST

Dessert soups to kheer: On Potato Day, discover the sweet side to potato dishes

From potato dessert soup to aloo ki kheer
Published on Aug 19, 2024 06:34 pm IST

Scientifically Speaking | The expanding world of taste (beyond the common four)

PREMIUM
There’s no debate about the four traditional primary tastes, but for nearly a century there was no consensus on whether umami could be considered the fifth primary taste. So, what exactly is umami?
Published on Aug 05, 2024 08:00 am IST

Panta bhat, upma and salan rated ‘Worst Foods of India’, Indian foodies react

Panta bhaath, upma and salan rated ‘Worst Foods Of India’
Published on Jul 14, 2024 12:07 pm IST

A vegan diet may be better for your heart, but not taste buds

A new study says veganism is good for heart health
Published on Dec 06, 2023 11:59 am IST

Satiate your taste buds with this healthy namak para recipe that needs no frying

Our favourite snack can be made healthier!
Updated on Nov 24, 2020 09:07 am IST

Witerati: Who moved my chilli cheese!

Come #Navratri and #DurgaPujo season, and the symbolic desi Aloo Tikki Burger versus Chicken Mac Maharaja battle gets amplified to assume epic proportions.
Published on Oct 24, 2020 11:40 pm IST

Humble heroes of the North-East

A movie by the name Axone became a popular watch last month and used this dish of smelly, fermented soyabean to showcase discrimination.
Updated on Aug 16, 2020 09:56 am IST

Gur naal pollution hata: Here’s how to cook with jaggery for a healthy lifestyle

Here’s how to cook with jaggery for a healthy lifestyle.
Updated on Nov 17, 2019 02:51 pm IST

Pack your bags and set out on a mouth-watering food trip in USA

Man grilling meat. (Representational Image)
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 09:57 am IST

World Food Day 2019: Significance, history, date and theme

World Food Day 2019: Malnourished children eat at Apanalaya, Mumbai, an organisation working for the betterment of slum children.
Updated on Oct 16, 2019 11:34 am IST

Travel: Hungry in Hong Kong

Tim Ho Wan is one of the cheapest restaurants to get a Michelin star
Updated on Aug 24, 2019 11:30 pm IST

Parsi New Year 2019: Celebrate Navroz with these delicacies

Idanu Pulao at a Parsi special pop-up at Spice Kitchen, JW Marriott
Updated on Aug 17, 2019 11:10 am IST

Turning vegan? Here are some essential tips to follow before choosing veganism

Handy tips to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
Updated on Jul 21, 2019 11:01 am IST

Want to challenge your taste buds? Try Assam’s Bhut Jolokia tea

A cup of fiery tea.
Updated on Jul 10, 2019 09:11 am IST

Travel: Around the world in eight plates

Tagine, a Moroccan dish named after the earthen tagine pot
Updated on Jul 07, 2019 11:47 am IST

Treat yourself with these awesome jelly recipes

Here are some quirky jelly recipes that can be tried at home.
Updated on Jun 25, 2019 04:28 pm IST

10 must try, refreshing summer coolers to beat the heat this season

Staying well-hydrated is key in the sweltering heat to stay in the best of health.
Updated on Apr 11, 2019 11:38 am IST

Valentine’s Day 2019: Bespoke experiences you can curate for your significant other this V-Day

Happy Valentine’s Day 2019: Here’s a handy guide with bespoke ideas for your Valentine’s Day with your significant other
Updated on Feb 13, 2019 02:55 pm IST

Eight Ways You’re Drinking Champagne Wrong

This is peak Champagne season, when holiday revelers start thinking bubbles and obsessing over buying and drinking fizz.
Updated on Dec 29, 2018 06:00 pm IST

Eat this, not that: 7 easy food swaps to aid weight loss

Choose frozen yogurt over a bowl of ice cream during your weight loss journey.
Updated on Sept 11, 2018 09:22 am IST

Revealed: The secret art of crafting a restaurant menu

Harnessing the power of subliminal messaging, restauranteurs, chefs and menu planners keep inventing new psychological tricks to design menus in a way that maximises profits. So, if you are thinking that the food selection is yours, think again.
Updated on Aug 31, 2018 05:42 pm IST

Love street food? Download these apps to find the best places to try

These apps will guide to find the best street food experiences in your vicinity.
Published on Jul 05, 2018 02:17 pm IST

War over best Indian mango is a no-contest

Foremost among the boons of summer is that it is the season for mangoes.
Updated on May 11, 2018 09:57 am IST

You thought E-cigarette flavours are harmless? It affects a lot more than just taste buds

While e-cigarettes do not give off smoke, they do contain many different chemicals to flavour the e-liquids, which are absent from traditional, or “combustible,” cigarettes.
Updated on Apr 10, 2018 03:07 pm IST

Being obese may rob your tongue of taste buds. Here’s what happens

Some earlier studies have suggested that obese people often taste flavours with less intensity than lean people. The theory, still unproven, is that people might make up for weakened taste by turning to higher-calorie foods or generally eating more.
Updated on Mar 21, 2018 01:17 pm IST