The economy of Northern Ireland has more to be ruined by an uneasy Brexit than the Republic’s
As the Brexit final game draws near, the complexities of the issues surrounding the Irish frontier are put into stark relief. On…
Category: Food and Drinks
The tendency to indulge in excess during these holiday seasons could be a reflection
The holiday season is a time when many of us often indulge in a lot of alcohol and food, and…
billion people globally exposed to toxic trans fat linked to heart disease
Five billion persons worldwide are exposed to trans fats that harm their health, and trans fats which increase their heart…
Manipur’s heimang is a versatile ingredient in Asian cuisines and packs a nutritional punch
In September, a plethora of soft white flowers are affixed to this heimang tree ( Rhus chinensis), which are widely spread…
Food security in just name as Centre slashes funds by 32%
The food subsidy provided to the Food Corporation of India (FCI) under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) and the…
IPES report highlights global hunger crisis amid high debt
Global public debt reached its highest levels in more than 60 years, and many countries had to decide between paying…
Kernel power: Why the seeds of tamarind, the ‘date of India’, pack a punch
Each time I purchase Tamarind, I hear my mom talk about the times when this sour-looking pod-shaped fruit was a…
Despite progress, school feeding coverage low where needed most: WFP
The number of meals served to children in countries with low incomes remains just four percent below levels pre-pandemic despite…
Gourd first brought by Welsh missionaries to the colonial Mizo Hills is an all-purpose crop
A large green pear that is misshapen and with a rough, rough skin. It is unappetizing, similar to cucumber. These…
The fifth element: Why radhuni needs to be mainstreamed
The INDIAN kitchen can be a noisy space. With the squealing of pans and pots, you can feel the spluttering…