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…
FAO: Closing gender gap in agri-food systems can boost global economy by $1 trillion
If just half of small-scale farmers benefited from the development programs that targeted women, it could significantly boost the incomes…
Centre takes steps to monitor pulse stocks: Is India staring at another food crisis?
The central government is taking steps to monitor the levels of pulse stocks across the country. Many are concerned that…
Food guide has been updated is a failure on sustainability and culture
As a biocultural Anthropologist, I investigate the ways that nutrition health extends far beyond health. Social factors such as the amount of…
School-approved Cheetos? How do we protect school food
A report on the 2022 consultations on a national school food policy will soon be released. It’s likely that the food industry…