Food And Culture
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In Arunachal Pradesh, growing market for yak milk products helps sustain pastoral community
The yak-rearing brokpas of the Eastern Himalayas are banking on an additional source of income with climate change threatening livelihoods.
Barasha Das
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South Korea: Dog meat trade to end as country passes new law
The practice of eating dogs has been in sharp decline over the past few decades and has divided South Korean society for more than half a century.
Julien Dugnoille, The Conversation & John Knight, The Conversation
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Rahul Gandhi-Lalu Yadav cooking video: Why Champaran mutton is the poster boy of Bihari cuisine
But was the dish the two politicians cooked up authentic? Purists aren’t so sure.
Abhik Deb
Trending
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When an emperor came calling on a newly independent India to learn from its early successes
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Kotak firm’s Rs 60 crore donation to BJP coincided with crucial RBI decisions on Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Bharti group’s Rs 150 crore bond donation to BJP coincided with Modi government’s telecom U-turn
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How the high demand for coaching classes reflects India’s employment and economic distress
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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Why humans are the only animal that enjoys eating hot peppers
Three million tonnes of chilli peppers are produced annually for a global market that is well over $4 billion.
Roberto Silvestro, The Conversation
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Indus Valley civilisation had meat-heavy diets, preference for beef, reveals study
The research offers insights into the food patterns of ancient South Asia by using lipid residue analysis.
Scroll Staff
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The psychology of comfort food, or why we are eating so much sugar during Covid-19 lockdown
During this time of social isolation, it’s important to ensure a healthy and balanced diet.
Joanne Dickson, The Conversation & Charlotte Hardman, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: PTI posts video accusing male ANI reporter of assaulting and abusing its woman journalist
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Watch: Footballers give their jackets to young player escorts amidst heavy rain in New York City
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Caught on camera: Supermarket floor collapses, shopper falls through it
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‘Look at my wonderful costume’: Actor Anne Hathaway reacts to scenes from some of her popular movies
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Watch: Chef makes life-sized pencil and sharpener entirely from chocolate
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Chef Kunal Kapur’s ‘The Royal Palate’ serves halwa and history on one platter
The TVFPlay show explores the royal cuisines of India.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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‘Rooh Afza is available at all major retail stores’: Manufacturer denies reports of supply shortage
Hamdard Laboratories, which makes the popular rose-coloured beverage, said production was at ‘peak capacity’ at its factories.
Scroll Staff
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From Ramzan staple to Bollywood film title: A short history of Rooh Afza
India is facing a shortage of the rose-coloured syrup, strongly associated with iftar in the month of Ramzan.
Devarsi Ghosh
The Reel
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‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ trailer: Diljit Dosanjh plays the slain Punjabi singer in Imtiaz Ali’s biopic
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Premiere date announced for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’
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‘The Goat Life’ review: A protracted saga of suffering and survival
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The secret ingredient of Pratik Gandhi’s success: ‘Salt to taste’
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‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ trailer: Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff team up for action thriller
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The global vegan food trend is spurring Kerala’s jackfruit exports
Jackfruit exports grew to 500 tonnes last year, and could reach 800 tonnes by the end of 2019.
Michael Safi, The Guardian
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One size doesn’t fit all: Eating breakfast may not matter for weight loss, study finds
'Eat breakfast like a king' is flawed advice, new study finds.
Tim Spector, The Conversation & Jeff Leach, The Conversation
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‘Deepika Padukone dosa’ is only the latest entry on the list of dishes named after Indian film stars
In India, like many things, food also goes hand in hand with cinema.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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IPL 2024: Riyan Parag, bowlers set up win for Rajasthan Royals against Delhi Capitals
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IPL 2024: KKR bring in Allah Ghazanfar as replacement player; RR rope in Keshav Maharaj
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Athletics: Neeraj Chopra to open his 2024 season at Doha Diamond League in May
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Badminton, Spain Masters Super 300: PV Sindhu wins opening match; Indian men’s singles campaign ends
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Captain’s log: The Indian Premier League has become a grooming ground for new captains