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KN Lalitha, co-founder of Kerala's first Indian Coffee House, passes away at 88
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (173+ words) She was the wife of the late N S Parameswaran Pillai, one of the founding leaders of the Indian Coffee House. Thrissur: K N Lalitha (88), one of the founders of Kerala's first Indian Coffee House, which opened in Thrissur on…...
Word of the Day, March 07: 'Matcha"
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (210+ words) Meaning: 'Matcha'is a finely ground powder made from specially grown and processed green tea leaves. Unlike regular green tea, where leaves are steeped and discarded, matcha is whisked into water or milk and consumed entirely, giving it a richer flavour…...
Your morning coffee may be protecting your brain- but don’t overdo it
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (737+ words) If you enjoy a morning coffee, there may be more to your habit than a simple caffeine boost. A major long-term study of US health professionals has found that drinking two to three cups of coffee a day could significantly…...
Thrissur’s 21-year-old entrepreneur brings hot beverages anywhere, anytime
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (233+ words) A 21-year-old entrepreneur from Thrissur is transforming the way people enjoy hot beverages. With his startup Hot Instant Cup, caf-quality tea and coffee are now available anywhere in under a minute. Craving a hot cup of tea or coffee? You…...
Smartphones, gems, pharma and spices will attract zero duty: Goyal on India-US trade deal
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (345+ words) New Delhi: Union Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Saturday said that several Indian exports to the United States will attract zero import duty under the newly announced interim trade framework between the two countries. India and the…...
Will people drink tea after 150 years? Dubai short film imagines a world without ‘Karak’
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (217+ words) A thought-provoking AI short film from Dubai asks a simple but striking question " will people still drink tea like Karak after 150 years? Dubai: As tea culture continues to thrive across the world and the Gulf, a new AI short film…...
Coffee exports cross ₹17,000 crore as global price rise benefits India
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (179+ words) India's coffee export earnings surge past "17,000 crore in 2025, driven by higher global prices despite a fall in export volumes. Kochi: The value of the country's coffee exports has crossed "17,000 crore. According to Coffee Board data, India exported coffee worth "17,106 crore…...
PT Usha calls for action on human-wildlife conflict, labour shortages in Wayanad coffee farms
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (269+ words) PT Usha flags Wayanad coffee crisis in Rajya Sabha: wildlife threats, poor insurance, labor crunch. Urges AI smart farms. Learn more & discover solutions! New Delhi: Legendary athlete and Rajya Sabha member P.T. Usha on Wednesday highlighted the mounting crisis facing coffee…...
Kerala couple collecting cups from around the world without drinking tea
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) Sunil Ghosh of Puthurkara, Thrissur, began the hobby35 years ago which is wholeheartedly supported by his wife and children. Thrissur: They may not drink tea or coffee, but they have a special fondness for cups. And so acouple from Kerala have…...
Think energy drinks give you energy? Science says they’re tricking your brain
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (374+ words) Relying on multiple energy drinks to stay alert could be a warning sign of deeper health issues UK-based physician explains how these beverages trick the brain If you can't function without your daily can of Red Bull or Monster, you're…...