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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‘Knowing we’re mortal gives us purpose’: Nobel laureate Venki Ramakrishnan on his new book
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Ramachandra Guha: How Narendra Modi has undermined the practice of science in India
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‘We are living in perpetual fear’: Prajwal Revanna video leaks spark panic among women in Hassan
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BJP Karnataka’s online video sparks outrage for ‘demonising Muslims’
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May in fiction: Cool down this summer with these six just-published novels
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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: This man fused hip-hop with Bharatnatyam to dance to Shakira’s ‘Hips Don’t Lie’
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Watch: Comedian hilariously mimics different types of announcements at railway stations
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Eco India: A new buzzword for a protein rich animal feed: Insect farming
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Eco India, Episode 259: How future-proof innovations can revolutionize the way we protect nature
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Video: What will it take to bring back peace to Manipur?
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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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How actor Shahana Goswami flies under the radar and above the competition
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‘Presumed Innocent’ trailer: Jake Gyllenhaal plays a lawyer accused of murdering his lover
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‘Lampan’ trailer: Marathi series is based on Prakash Narayan Sant’s stories
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Watch: ‘Murder in Mahim’ series is based on Jerry Pinto’s crime novel
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‘Women Of My Billion’ review: What happens when women get talking
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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: Kolkata Knight Riders move to the top spot after comfortable win over Lucknow Super Giants
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IPL 2024: Ravindra Jadeja stars with all-round performance in Chennai’s win over Punjab
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Women’s T20 World Cup: India to face Pakistan on October 6 as ICC announce tournament schedule
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24 final: Mumbai City beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant for second Cup title
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IPL 2024: Bengaluru keep play-off hopes alive on back of dominating win over Gujarat