Food And Ecology
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Salt industries could put an end to ginger prawn fishing in Kutch
The species endemic to the Gulf of Kutch was key source of livelihood for local fishers but high salinity in the water has affected the catch and exports.
Ravleen Kaur
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How I became a ‘non-vegetarian’: Lessons from India’s diverse food systems
My personal journey has taught me that meat is an essential component of food systems and that it is no less ecological and humane than plant foods.
Sudha Nagavarapu
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In UP village, erratic weather prompts agricultural shift – from pulses to water-intensive paddy
Pulses are far more sensitive to the climate and are also vulnerable to stray cattle, another major problem in the state.
Aishwarya Tripathi
Trending
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Seven firms that failed drug quality tests gave money to political parties through electoral bonds
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Why the exodus from Bhutan of young people and qualified workers is a worry for India
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Why did a Union minister say he would apply for Indian citizenship under CAA?
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Electoral bonds: What we know so far, what we will know soon – and what we may never know
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Modi government’s insurance scheme pushes hospitals into debt – threatening patient admissions
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Shark meat, traditionally preferred by low-income groups, now in high demand by Indian restaurants
Most shark meat consumption happens at a household level. Offering it at restaurants with an online presence could challenge conservation efforts.
Simrin Sirur
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On Kerala’s farms, a showcase of the many varieties of banana
There are several types of the fruit, including some that can be grown to adapt to changing climate, but their commercial value remains low.
Arathi Menon
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In Arunachal Pradesh, the Adi community is trying to reviving the traditional anyat millet
As rice and wheat became widely popular, dietary habits changed with traditional recipes with millets being pushed to obscurity.
Sanskrita Bharadwaj
Video
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Watch: Actor Vijay’s car is damaged after thousands of fans throng to meet him in Trivandrum
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‘Time to forget about it’: Miriam Margolyes, who acted in ‘Harry Potter’ films, tells adult fans
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Watch: Protestors lie on the ground together along the seashore in Spain to represent Gaza victims
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Watch: From Sonu Nigam to Shilpa Rao, prominent singers sing ‘Yaaron Dosti’ in a tribute to KK
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Watch: Pilot makes a special announcement with baby daughter to celebrate her first flight with him
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COP28: In a first, declaration puts focus on reforming global food systems, but India keeps away
India’s stance at international negotiations remained the same: not committing to any timelines that could affect the country’s food security.
Soumya Sarkar
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Sales of plant-based meat may be suffering due to an ideological divide over the environment
Advertising content based on the environment turned off the conservative consumers involved, say researchers.
Jennifer Yule, The Conversation
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The world’s food production systems are broken. What will it take to fix them?
Current systems, which rely on industrial agriculture and fossil fuel extraction, are contributing to many of the very crises that make them vulnerable.
Babafemi Oyewole & Estrella Penunia
The Reel
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‘Adrishyam’ trailer: Eijaz Khan and Divyanka Tripathi Dahiya play undercover agents
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Prithviraj Sukumaran on what makes ‘The Goat Life’ special: ‘A deeply meditative character study’
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Start the week with a film: A riveting game of mind control in ‘The Manchurian Candidate’
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‘Crew’ trailer: Tabu, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Kriti Sanon play stewardesses involved in smuggling
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‘I wanted to land this film correctly’: Why actor Kunal Kemmu chose to direct ‘Madgaon Express’
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In Odisha, seed banks are bringing back traditional and organic methods of farming
The indigenous seeds have proven to be climate resilient and cheaper, leading more farmers to opt for them in times of increasing extreme weather events.
Tazeen Qureshy, IndiaSpend.com
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India’s dietary guidelines have 4.5 times lower carbon footprint than United States’
A country’s dietary guidelines can influence consumers’ choices and carbon footprints.
Sahana Ghosh
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World Vegan Day: Why we celebrate this day, history and significance
World Vegan Day was first celebrated in the year 1994.
Scroll Staff
The Field
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Archery: Deepika Kumari tops national selection trials for World Cup Stage 1 and 2
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Commonwealth Games: Malaysia to consider hosting a downsized edition in 2026; Singapore also in fray
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WPL 2024: From captain Meg Lanning to rising star Shreyanka Patil – The Field’s team of the season
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Wrestling: IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee; elected body to take charge of national federation
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Hockey: Harmanpreet Singh to lead 27-member Indian squad for Australia tour