Food Governance
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India suspends export of non-basmati white rice to ensure supply, lower prices in domestic markets
The variety constitutes about 25% of all rice exported from the country.
Scroll Staff
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India’s export body drops ‘halal’ from its meat manual
Right-wing Hindutva groups and Sikh organisations have been against halal certification for products in the country.
Scroll Staff
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In rural Jharkhand, Aadhaar has become a hurdle in providing food security
The state saw 23 deaths due to starvation and non-availability of subsidised food grains in the past four years.
Kunal Purohit, IndiaSpend
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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In Sambhal, Muslims allege UP police stormed booths, snatched IDs and beat up voters on polling day
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The numbers show the idea of Muslim population explosion is nothing but political propaganda
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Athletics, Doha Diamond League live: Neeraj Chopra, Kishore Jena in action
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Why BJP leaders’ comments on study about Muslim population in India are misleading
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With 32% of its children underweight, India is likely to miss its 2022 nutrition target
Low birth weight, premature births and poor exclusive breastfeeding have been identified as the main factors contributing to the country’s malnutrition problem.
Swagata Yadavar, IndiaSpend.com
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Why has Italy staunchly opposed WHO’s push for front-of-pack nutrition labels on food?
Researchers in public health nutrition decode Italy’s highly unusual diplomatic offensive.
Pilar Galan, The Conversation, Serge Hercberg, The Conversation, Chantal Julia, The Conversation & Manon Egnell, The Conversation
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Food companies are trading on Indians’ belief in ayurveda to do brisk business – but at what cost?
Food Safety and Standards Authority needs to examine products that promise scientifically unproven health benefits.
Ajay Patel, The Conversation
Video
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Watch: Students in Pakistan enact moments from Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding event
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‘Hind’s Hall’: Rapper Macklemore releases poignant song in support of Palestine, US campus protests
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Met Gala 2024: From Alia Bhatt to Isha Ambani, what Indians in attendance wore
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Watch: South Korean band performs Rabindra Sangeet accompanied by traditional Korean instruments
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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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To assess political stability in Morocco, one must follow the bread path
Across West Asia and North Africa, bread is a symbol of wider demands for affordable living conditions and political participation.
Katharina Graf, The Conversation
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Watch: Ram Vilas Paswan does not really want to control how much food restaurants serve you
The minister only suggested restaurants indicate the size of their portions.
Scroll Staff
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Centre makes Aadhaar card mandatory for public distribution system schemes
Beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act who do not already have the unique identification number can apply for one till June 30.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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‘Srikanth’ review: An inspiring tale of remarkable achievement
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‘The Boy and the Heron’ review: An animation legend rolls out enchantment and emotional resonance
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Watch: Politics, ambition and crime in Vasantha Balan’s ‘Thalaimai Seyalagam’
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How the fantasy film ‘Pathala Bhairavi’ heavily influenced Telugu cinema
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Tonnes of dal from Mozambique will reach Indian markets after Modi's visit
India has signed a contract for import of pulses from the African country.
Abhishek Waghmare, IndiaSpend.com
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Full text: Rajdeep Sardesai replies to Fadnavis letter on meat ban and Maria transfer
Sardesai takes issue with being called a 'leftist' and 'pseudo-secular' by the Maharashtra chief minister.
Rajdeep Sardesai