Assam is home to Bhut Jolokia, the famous ghost chilli that was once recognised as the world's hottest pepper. Its fiery heat ...

Guwahati, India— The bhut jolokia chili pepper fires up the imagination, as well as the taste buds. The thumb-sized chilies are so potent they could be used in pepper spray, says the director of India ...

Bhut Jolokia or the Bhutan pepper is the spiciest pepper all over the world. The ghost pepper originates from North East India and is a major part of the Naga and Assamese cuisine. Bhut means ghost in ...

For certain people, finding and triumphing over the world’s hottest chile is one of those captivating, extreme pursuits like climbing Mt. Everest or running an ultramarathon in Death Valley in July.

Bhut jolokias are having a moment in the spotlight, though you may know them better by their stage name: ghost peppers. Spicy food consumption is on the rise worldwide, and with it comes an appetite ...

Guwahati, Sept. 15: It was considered to be world’s hottest chilli on the earth, but “Bhut Jolokia” has gradually been loosing its hotness and pungent flavour due to cross pollination and certain ...

Chilis being transported to the Nagaland's chili competition. Gloves need to be worn because the chili oils can harm the skin. Aaron Joel Santos / Novus Select The 17 tribes of Nagaland are united, ...

"Look at this," said Dr Anuj Baruah, holding up a vial containing a few drops of rusty red liquid. "With this I could make you senseless." His nose started twitching; his eyes watered. "Oh dear. I ...

The spicy bhut jolokia pepper; (below) A pic of the chips packet Fourteen students, including one female, were taken to the hospital. Isoyama Corp, the manufacturer, reiterated the warning in a ...