Mysuru: Prof. S. Kowsalya, faculty, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, Avinashilingam Institute for Home Science and Higher Education for Women at Coimbatore, has stressed on the need for food scientists to focus on technology that minimises nutrient loss during processing. She was speaking after participating in the inaugural function of National Nutrition Week-2024 with…
Mysore/Mysuru: Heavy rains and flash floods on July 30, 2024, triggered multiple landslides in Wayanad, Kerala, devastating three villages — Punjirimattom, Mundakkai and Chooralmala — and affecting nearby villages Meppadi, Attamala and Kunhome. Over 9,300 people are currently housed in 91 relief camps. In response to this crisis, Mysuru-based Council of Scientific & Industrial Research…
A blend of creativity, curiosity spurs innovation: Arjun Ranga Mysore/Mysuru: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of N. Ranga Rao and Sons Pvt. Limited Arjun Ranga emphasised the importance of creativity, curiosity, and innovation across all fields. He was speaking as chief guest at the National Technology Day-2024 celebration organised by the Council of…
Mysore/Mysuru: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CSIR-CFTRI) in Mysuru recently celebrated National Science Day, paying tribute to the Nobel Laureate, Sir C. V. Raman. Science Day is observed annually on Feb. 28 in India to commemorate C.V. Raman’s discovery of the Raman Effect in 1928, which earned him the…
Mysore/Mysuru: To commemorate the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Birsa Munda, the legendary freedom fighter and tribal leader of the country, Janjatiya Gaurav Divas 2023 was celebrated at Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) in Mysuru recently. As part of the celebrations, homage and floral tributes were paid to Birsa Munda. Dr. N. Muniraju, Director and…
Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh (front row – fifth from right), Director of Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, leading the ‘Millet Walkathon-2023’ organised as part of the ninth International Food Convention (IFCoN-2023), by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), Southern Region, in the city this morning.
At CFTRI’s four-day ninth IFCoN-2023, Dr. S. Somanath lays special emphasis on Small Scale Industries Mysore/Mysuru: Chairman of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Dr. S. Somanath opined that There is a need to encourage Small Scale Industries (SSIs) involved in food processing on a large scale in the country. He was speaking after inaugurating the…
Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR – Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, in association with United Phosphorus Ltd. (UPL), had organised National Quiz Contest on “Food Security Mission” on the occasion of World Food Day recently at its IFTTC Auditorium. Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director, CSIR-CFTRI, inaugurated the event and spoke about the importance of food security…
Mysore/Mysuru: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI) celebrated World Food Day 2023”at Cheluvamba Hall of CFTRI Campus with the theme “Water is life, Water is food, Leave no one behind” on Oct. 16. Dr. N.G. Malleshi, a well-known Scientist in the area of millet research and former Head, Grain Science and Technology, CSIR-CFTRI was the…
Mysore/Mysuru: ‘Students have to emphasise the importance of taking career seriously and to acquire potentiality for further education beyond earning a degree. They are to be responsible citizens and should not expect the success as a defined monetary achievement,’ said Dr. Sridevi Annapurna Singh, Director of the CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru. She…
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