Simply Put: Hungry country

Simply Put: Exotic food, local problems

Pulse tales: What is Indian food without them?

Pulses are found in every corner of the country and are essential in Indian cuisine

Fruits of Kachchh

In the arid district of Gujarat, a wide variety of wild fruits are relished by people

Sustainable farming systems of Bangladesh, Japan globally recognised

The sites include Bangladesh’s floating gardens and three areas in Japan

'40 per cent of all US food goes uneaten'

An American throws away, on average, 9 kg of food per month

'There is a need to introduce climate-smart agriculture in Africa'

In the southern African region, lack of sufficient rainfall led to failed harvests

Victims of indebtedness

Book>> Those who did not die, by Ranjana Padhi, Sage, Rs 650

Breaking bread

Festival>> Food • Cuba

Aiming for perfection

Preserving fruits

Stringent measures

Thailand

Under pressure

No entry

Forced role reversal

Paspalum Scrobiculatum: Kodo Millet

One of the oldest known millets, kodo is said to have originated in India 3,000 years ago. This millet has a husk which has to be removed before …

Panicum miliaceum: Proso millet

High in protein, this small-grained millet has a creamy texture when cooked. The cooked millet acts as a great binder and can easily substitute …

Nigeria’s street food: Tasty but toxic? Expert shares advice to make it safer

In Nigeria, there have been pockets of foodborne disease outbreaks over the years which have claimed lives

Work capacity of farm labourers in key food-producing areas to reduce with rising temperatures, shows study

Physical work capacity begins to decline around 20°C ambient temperature & further diminishes as temperature, humidity & exposure to …

Ivy League of its own

The humble ivy gourd or kundru lends itself for use in recipes of diverse regions

Galgal: Some zest and a punch

India is said to be the centre of origin for citrus fruits like galgal, but disasters such as the recent flash floods in Chamoli threaten their …

Rural India’s expenditure on food has been declining since 1972

The leaked NSSO report on consumption expenditure reveals the state of India’s rural economy

Awa phadigom, a hidden enhancer

Manipur’s wild coriander acts as a flavouring agent in meat and vegetable dishes, besides being used as a medicine

Low inflation rates and dipping food prices: Where do they leave the farmer

Almost a fifth of India's consumer goods basket was in deflation zone in January. All were food items