Kanpur: After years of experiments, National Sugar Institute (NSI), Kanpur, has got success in developing technique for production of Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) sugar and Low Glycemic Index (Low GI) fortified sugar having a shelf life of one year under standard storage conditions.Foods are classified as being high GI (70 or above), mid GI (56-69) or low GI (55 or less) according to their effects on blood glucose (sugar) levels over time.Lower the GI of a specific food, the less it may affect ones blood sugar level. Hence, foods having Low Glycemic Index provide lesser spike in blood sugar levels and are helpful in diabetes management besides helping in managing total cholesterol level, blood pressure and reducing liver fat in non-alcoholic patients etc.We decided to work on developing such natural product about four years back and a team comprising research fellow---Shruti Shukla and Svechha Singh--started research work under the supervision of Anushka Kanodia, senior research fellow to develop such sugar in the sugar technology division of the Institute, informed Prof Narendra Mohan, director, NSI. We also published the following articles recentlyIndia to lead global sugar sector as chair of International Sugar Organisation for 2024India, the largest consumer and second-largest producer of sugar globally, has been named the Chair of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024. Sanjeev Chopra, Secretary (Food), Government of India, expressed Indias commitment to sustainable practices in sugarcane cultivation, sugar and ethanol production. With a substantial share in global sugar consumption and production, Indias influence on global sugar trends is undeniable. Indias ascent to being the third-largest country in the world in ethanol production underscores its commitment to green energy. As India assumes the chair of the ISO, the nation is poised to lead the global sugar industry toward sustainable practices and responsible growth.Sugar Factory is inspired by a real incident: Director DeepakKannada film Sugar Factory, directed by Deepak Aras and produced by R Girish under Balamani Productions, releases today. Starring Krishna, Sonal Monteiro, Adhvithi Shetty, and Ruhani Shetty, this ensemble cast movie revolves around a pub called Sugar Factory in Goa. The plot is based on a real-life incident that took place in Bengaluru in 2018. It explores the concept of love and relationships, focusing on people with different priorities in life who struggle to express their feelings. The film also delivers a social message while providing visual delight with scenes shot in Kazakhstan.Enjoyed playing an experimental role in Sugar Factory: Sonal MonteiroSonal Monteiro is excited about her rousing new avatar in the upcoming film Sugar Factory, where she stars opposite Darling Krishna. She will be imbibing a bold look, which is a huge contrast to the roles in her previous films. Sonal believes in improvising on the spot and has a similar approach towards life as Krishna in the film. While people say she is doing well in her career, she feels she still has a long way to go.

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