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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Bodies with hands tied uncovered from mass graves in Gaza, says UN
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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For better or for worse? Shifts in gender norms in India – in 12 charts
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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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: 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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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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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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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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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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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification