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Aanchal Mishra

2025 - Present

Is India’s Food Watchdog Failing Us? Inside the Gaps in FSSAI’s Safety Net

From recurring adulteration scandals to gaps in enforcement, India’s food safety system reveals troubling weaknesses.

India’s AI Data Centre Boom Drives Investment As Environmental Concerns Grow Worldwide

India’s rapid AI data centre expansion is driving tech investment while raising global concerns over energy use, water demand and climate impact.

Banned At Home, Thriving Offshore: The New Reality Of India’s Online Betting Market

India’s betting ban is pushing users offshore, raising concerns over consumer safety, regulation gaps and digital enforcement.

India’s Obesity Crisis Meets Big Pharma: Inside The Rush To Sell Weight Loss Drugs

As blockbuster weight-loss drugs enter India, experts question pharma marketing, ethics, misuse risks and public health priorities.

Fresh, Green and Potentially Toxic: Lead Found in Bengaluru Vegetables Raises Food Safety Questions

Lead contamination detected in Bengaluru vegetables raises questions about food safety monitoring, organic trust and regulatory delays.

Festive Sweets and Hidden Risks: Why Adulterated Food Returns Every Holi & Diwali in Indian Markets

Fake khoya, expired food seized days before Holi, exposing recurring festive food adulteration risks. Why does it happen every year? Let's understand.

40 Kg Rotten Tomatoes?: Jaipur McDonald’s Food Safety Breach Raises Questions Over Fast-Food Oversight

A routine inspection at a Jaipur McDonald’s outlet has triggered wider questions about fast-food safety standards and regulatory oversight.

India’s Cervical Cancer Fight Enters Prevention Era With HPV Vaccination Push, But Social Barriers Persist

PM Modi launches national HPV vaccination campaign targeting 14-year-old girls to curb cervical cancer, India’s leading women’s cancer killer.

No More Refund Nightmares: DGCA’s 48-Hour Free Cancellation Window Rebuilds Trust in Indian Skies

DGCA introduces 48-hour no-penalty cancellation for direct bookings, boosting passenger rights and trust in Indian aviation from March 26.

10,000 Kg Rotten Dates And Adulterated Oil Seized: What Kanpur’s Festival Crackdown Reveals

Massive festival-season raid in Kanpur uncovers rotten dates and adulterated edible oil stocks.