Potatoes

McDonald's doesn't source for its fries from Indian farmers: BJP

Continuing to support its stand against FDI in retail, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday targeted fast food chain McDonald's and said they do not source potatoes from Indian farmers for its fries. ...  

Food inflation affects household budgets

The prices of vegetables, fruits and pulses have shot through the roof in major metros. ...

Inflation accelerates to 7.55 per cent in May

New Delhi Inflation moved up to 7.55 per cent in May because of spurt in prices of potato, pulses and wheat, although onion and fruits showed a declining trend. Inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), was 7.23 per cent in April. In May last year, however, it was 9.56 per cent. Overall food inflation rose to 10.74 per cent in May, from 10.49 per cent in April....  

Food inflation eases to 4-yr low of 4.35 pc

New Delhi: Food inflation fell to a nearly four-year low of 4.35 per cent during the week ended December 3, reflecting a decline in prices of essential items like vegetables, onions, potatoes and wheat. This is the lowest rate of food inflation since the week ended February 23, 2008, when it stood at 4.28 per cent. Food inflation, as measured by the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), stood at 6.6 per...  

Potatoes slice a hole in your wallet: Rs 30 per kg

The retail price of potatoes has almost doubled in the Navratri season. ...  

For strong immune system, eat potatoes

Eating potatoes could benefit the immune system, says a study. ...  

Pepsi and potatoes can light up homes

A professor of Physics in Kurukshetra has successfully generated electricity from potatoes and Pepsi. ...