Foodgrains from the Centre to states fell by almost four million tonnes in last three years: Data

Distribution was less than release in at least 15 states

More than half of world’s poor out of safety net coverage, says World Bank

Poverty is urbanising at a rapid pace, it says

Will the budget create a bang?

The 2015-16 Union budget will declare Modi government's development agenda

Cigar smoking can cause cancer, heart disease and early death, finds a study

Cigars as bad as cigarettes, particularly among experienced smokers

The leafy option

The Soligas combat monsoon sickness with leafy vegetables

Who said what in Parliament on food security Bill

Parliamentarians object to provisions in proposed legislation

Spice it up with bhut jolokia

Greens of Meghalaya

Fortified protection

Unavoidable presence

Food and malnutrition

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Biofuel dreams for wastelands

Centre now has a policy¤ but where’s the wasteland?

South Asia

China suspends farmland-to-forest plan

Reduce pasta prices, say Italians

South Asia

Guinea charges fuel, subsidizes food

New Zealand clears GM corn

No food in forests: Invasive species and altered habitats in Karnataka’s Western Ghats are creating a food crisis

The crisis may be fueling conflicts between humans and wildlife, prompting animals to venture into human settlements

Experts suggest updating vaccines for new variants. How does it work & what are the challenges?

It is easier to update certain vaccine platforms than others, say experts

Amma Canteen Scheme: An unexpected, but pleasant gift amid COVID-19

Amma canteen scheme an effective mechanism to serve migrants during lockdown

Better roads must for food security

Sound investment on infrastructure could curb hunger by 2030

A sip of earthy flavour

Anantamool tea is more than a refresher for the farmers of Vidarbha