Sustainable Food
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In Madhya Pradesh, Adivasi communities give up on staple millets for rice rations
There are practical difficulties in mainstreaming the climate resilient grain despite an increase in its popularity among urban Indians.
Shuchita Jha
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Wheat has fed humans for millenia but its vulnerability to climate change should sound alarm bells
The staple crop is part the world’s food production crisis, which is likely to worse as the weather changes.
Ashoka Mukpo
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In 2023, global spotlight on millets, traditional to many Indian diets
Bajra, jowar and ragi – millets usually consumed in India – have almost four times the iron contained in brown rice, and three times the folic acid per serving.
Nushaiba Iqbal, IndiaSpend.com
Trending
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The real reason why Modi says what he does – Hindu India accepts it
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‘My son lost his job during demonetisation but at least it removed black money’
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The Assam voter who no longer supports the BJP because of the CAA
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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‘Supporter of BJP met me’: Surat candidates on the various reasons they withdrew from the election
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Global cattle emission concerns sideline the sustainable possibilities of Indian livestock systems
Complex livestock production systems in countries like India safeguard entire economies, societies and ecosystems.
Natasha Maru
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How rooftop gardens can potentially reduce the burden on India’s traditional food system
Urban farms can be a source of fresh organic vegetables, and a place to connect with nature and the community.
Saumitra Shinde
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In Meghalaya, the food system of the Khasi community offers lessons in climate resilience
The traditional farming system, which shies away from the use of synthetic chemicals, is supported by shifting cultivation, home gardens and forests.
Sahana Ghosh
Video
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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Green Revolution sparked India’s obsession with rice. It’s time we switched to these three grains
Replacing rice might be better for your health and the planet.
Emma Bryce
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In Bangladesh, a dramatic rise in fish production has come with steep ecological costs
The use of non-organic fertilisers and antibiotics in fish farming has harmed aquatic systems and created a dead zone in the Bay of Bengal.
Mohammad Arju
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Net profit or loss? Kerala’s trawling ban during the monsoon has become a bone of contention
Commercial fishers are protesting against a possible extension, though the ban allows the coast to recuperate.
Haritha John
The Reel
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Watch: In ‘The Big Cigar’, the Black Panther founder flees America through a fake movie
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‘Dil Dosti Dilemma’ review: A feelgood entertainer about young love and old ties
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In ‘Tahader Katha’, the many partitions endured by a freedom fighter
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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As Kenyans catch the superfood bug, rearing of crickets becomes big business
As climate change and population growth make producing enough protein difficult, cricket farming is taking off in Kenya.
Hannah McNeish, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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Recipe for change: Chefs in Britain are finding new ways to reduce food waste
As third of all food produced globally is binned every year while 815 million people go to bed hungry every night.
Umberto Bacchi, Thomson Reuters Foundation
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A guide to India’s wild foods and how you can use them from breakfast to dinner
Foraging was a way of life in India, long before Noma made it chic again.
The Goya Journal
The Field
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IPL 2024: Royal Challengers Bengaluru end losing run with convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Men’s recurve team reach final; Priyansh, Vennam in compound semis
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Mumbai City win dramatic semi-final first leg against FC Goa
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: India clinch medals in men’s javelin, discus and 1500m on opening day
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Boundaries and impact: The imbalance in IPL 2024 shows it is not a good time to be a bowler