Some 14.4 million children in India are affected by obesity, and its occurrence is increasing rapidly

Ghebreyesus needs to use his strong mandate – notably from the Global South – to truly reform the WHO

Junk food in schools to be replaced by traditional and healthy food in the state

Its report asks for additional tax on junk food and ban on advertising such foods on children's shows but has no plan for implementation

Indirect advertising of such products can increase the risk of non-communicable diseases, the health ministry says

By issuing this notification, Nagaland followed states such as Punjab, Odisha and Manipur in banning junk food in schools

Food is becoming sterile and processed, says Sunita Narain at the launch of the First Food: Culture of Taste, a Down To Earth publication

In an era of convenience food and TV dinner, it’s a challenge to rediscover our traditional foods

Our country has the opportunity to be different in its food journey. With our ancient wisdom, we can prevent McDonaldisation of food

The proportion of adults who are overweight or obese increased from 29 per cent in 1980 to 37 per cent in 2013

The commission issued a circular asking for a ban on junk food and awareness drives for students

Many chains are now using claims about nutrient content and health benefits on their websites to create a marketing edge