A humble tea stall at Rajgir bus stand has been offering free milk to infants for over three decades. Discover the heartwarming story of Ranjit Kumar's enduring act of duty and community service.
A heartwarming video from a shikara ride in Kashmir, where a tea vendor's quick-witted response to tourists sparked laughter and went viral. A simple, genuine travel moment that captivated the internet.
Tea workers in Assam's Brahmaputra Valley halted operations in a one-hour strike, demanding a wage hike from Rs 250 to Rs 351. The ACMS warns of a total shutdown if demands are ignored. Read more.
Explore the profound world within a cup of tea—from personal memories of Kolkata's addas to the colonial history of Assam's plantations. Discover how this humble beverage weaves together India's social fabric and cultural identity. Read more.
Aam Aadmi Party ramps up membership drives in Dibrugarh and Tinsukia, eyeing the crucial tea tribe electorate. Over 250 new members join as party aims to fill leadership void.
Assam government initiates pilot of Swasthyaban Shramik Yojana at Dewan tea estate, aiming to deliver doorstep healthcare to tea garden workers. Read more about this health initiative.
The Assam government's plan to provide land rights to tea garden workers is stalled by legal and procedural issues, leaving thousands in limbo ahead of elections. Learn about the key challenges.
India's Tea Board will implement a strict SOP within two weeks to stop inferior, cheap tea from Nepal, safeguarding Darjeeling's industry. A ₹1,500 crore scheme is also announced. Read more.
Abhishek Banerjee vows to hike wages to Rs 300/day, operationalize all PHCs, and build crèches if TMC returns to power in 2026. He contrasts state's work with BJP MPs' record in Alipurduar.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee promises to raise tea workers' daily wage to Rs 300 if Mamata Banerjee secures a fourth term. He also announced new bus routes for Alipurduar and criticized the BJP. Read more.
A 22-year-old woman in Pune's Kothrud area was booked for grievous hurt after allegedly throwing boiling tea on her husband during a heated argument. The 27-year-old victim is now out of danger.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns tea estates of losing Rs 150 crore annual incentives for non-cooperation in granting land rights to 3.33 lakh worker families. Read the full story.
West Bengal's Election Commission empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without documents in the final voter list via public hearings. Final list out Feb 14.
West Bengal EC empowers DEOs to verify and include tea garden workers, ashram inmates, and PVTGs without 2002 SIR linkage in the final electoral roll by February 14. No eligible citizen to be left out.
Pakistan's love for sugary tea and ghee is costing billions in imports, worsening health crises, and creating climate vulnerability. Discover the staggering economic and health toll.
Apple cider vinegar and green tea rinses are trending for hair care. Discover their unique benefits: ACV clarifies, while green tea fights hair loss. Choose the right one for your scalp needs.
A UK Biobank study warns that regularly drinking very hot tea or coffee can damage the oesophagus, increasing cancer risk. Learn how to enjoy your brew safely.
Discover 7 proven, natural home remedies for sore throat relief, from salt water gargles to turmeric milk. Learn the correct methods for quick recovery and comfort.
An Indian patient developed severe hepatitis after consuming Chinese jasmine coffee. Dr. Cyriac Abby Philips warns of toxic 'jasmine' impostor plants causing liver damage. Read the full investigation.
Your tea turned bitter? Don't pour it out! Learn why tea gets harsh and discover 5 simple fixes involving temperature, timing, and ingredients to rescue your cup. Make every sip smooth.
A press conference high tea in Bhopal serving keema vada pav and fish cutlet ignites a political storm. Congress cites a previous BJP govt circular, demanding answers on policy change. Read the full story.
Three minor girls from Cachar's Kumbha tea garden, missing since Sunday, were traced to Guwahati. Police suspect abduction. Read the latest updates on the rescue and investigation here.
Former Arunachal MLA Yadap Apang, wife of ex-CM Gegong Apang, passed away at her Oyan home. A tea sector pioneer and ex-publisher, she leaves a legacy in public service. Read more about her life.
FSSAI's new directive prohibits calling herbal infusions 'tea'. The Rs 3,600 crore flavoured market must rebrand. Learn what this means for your favourite brews.
India's FSSAI orders companies to stop calling herbal infusions 'tea'. Only drinks from Camellia sinensis plant qualify. Learn about the new rules and industry impact.
FSSAI mandates only Camellia sinensis products can be branded as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must rebrand, impacting India's wellness market. Read the full story.
FSSAI's new order restricts the term 'tea' to products from Camellia sinensis. Herbal infusions must be clearly labeled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
FSSAI's new order states only products from Camellia sinensis can be sold as 'tea'. Herbal infusions must be clearly labelled. Learn what this means for consumers and businesses.
India's FSSAI warns food businesses against mislabeling herbal drinks as 'tea'. Strict rules now reserve the term only for beverages from Camellia sinensis. Read the full guidelines.
FSSAI mandates that only beverages from Camellia sinensis plant can be labelled as tea. Herbal infusions must be renamed to avoid misbranding. Read the full guidelines.