Making migrants count: The role of Indian judiciary amid COVID-19 pandemic
The Supreme Court’s recent order has shifted the focus from protecting workers’ legal rights to government largesse
Inside slum lanes, a Delhi group helps quell hunger
The intiative, led by students and teachers of Delhi University along with lawyers and activists, feeds 800 slum dwellers a day
South Africa topples Tunisia as most food secure — what are the lessons for sub–Saharan Africa
Governments must employ multi-pronged approach to ensure affordability, availability, quality and safety of food
Scientists at Arizona State University discover potentially-harmful nanoparticles in baby formula
A new research suggests presence of nanomaterials in baby food can cause DNA and chromosomal damage, organ damage and genital malformations
El Niño-induced dry spell causes major crop loss in Central America
This is the second consecutive year when the sub-region’s main season harvest has been affected by dry weather
Food Security Bill on anvil, how does it impact us?
The central government is expected to announce by Thursday an ordinance to implement the Food Security Bill, which is currently pending the …
38% Indians consume fried snacks and processed foods, only 28% consume healthy food
16.6% of country’s population also suffers from malnutrition, finds new report
Watch: What does an ideal diet look like according to new ICMR nutrition guidelines?
Indians should derive macronutrients and micronutrients from at least eight food groups for their daily meals
Almost 50% of adult South Africans are overweight or obese. Poverty and poor nutrition are largely to blame
69% of obese adults from food insecure households where families had little dietary choices
Superbugs found in pork products in Walmart US
9 of the 16 Walmart batches tested contained at least one multi-drug-resistant bacteria
Rice yields could plummet 40% by 2100 due to climate change: Stanford University
At least 2 billion people, especially in Asia, could be affected due to the scarcity
Simply Put: Honey fraud
Feeding Africa: How small-scale irrigation can help farmers to change the game
Small-scale irrigation can improve nutritional outcomes in several important ways
FDA orders withdrawal of ranitidine drug from markets
US drug regulator completes seven-month investigation, finds high levels of carcinogen
Watch: What Sitharaman promised to counter COVID-19
Finance minister announces Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package
COVID-19: Odisha fishermen feel lockdown heat
Prices plummet drastically, movement of fishermen to other states hit
Kendriya Bhandar to open outlets in more states
More than 60-year-old cooperative commits to Gandhian values to stay relevant
Simply Put: Sugary beverage
Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2021: FAO launches action plan 2021–2025
The new plan aims to extend FAO’s capacity development assistance to its members
Not a promissory note
Demonetisation casts a long shadow over the rural economy
All you need to know about Universal Basic Income
Here’s a lowdown on what the basic income scheme is and what it entails
Health in news on May 14
A round-up of what's new in health
Climate change affects nature’s dinner time: study
Moving out of nature's timing can mess up the food chain
The end of coconut water? The world's trendiest nut is under threat of species collapse
Coconut water may be the 'it' drink, but its producers face multiple threats
Relish history
Rich in its mythological antecedents, the prickly pear has many medicinal merits