FSSAI in denial mode, won’t ban processed foods that tested positive for GM

The food regulator refuses to take those food products off the shelf, ignoring possible risks

खाद्य सुरक्षा की राह में बाधा बनी आस्था

क्या भारतीय खाद्य सुरक्षा और मानक प्राधिकरण धार्मिक भावनाओं को चोट पहुंचाए बिना पूजा स्थलों पर भोजन की गुणवत्ता सुनिश्चित कर सकता है?

Doubts raised over food safety in India

CAG report reveals gaps in the working of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India

आहार संस्कृति: पूस महीने में बगिया जरूर खाते हैं मिथिलावासी

ठंड के महीने में नये चावल, नये गुड़ और तीसी के साथ बना यह आहार शरीर को गर्म रखता है और पौष्टिकता से भरपूर ...

Junk food monster: Every bite of your favourite snack can be lethal FULL COVERAGE

We lose an indigenous plant variety every 24 minutes

Lack of market pushes farmers away from local crops, say experts at Bhubaneswar food sovereignty meet

Demand for energy-dense food declines in Mexico following tax imposition

Households with low socio-economic status purchased 10.2 per cent less taxed food than expected

Cultural constant

There is no escaping the ubiquitous 'kanhi' in Kerala

First food Recipes: Uncommon recipe Pepaal Ka Raita

Peepal or Ficus Religiosa is a native tree to India. Hindus and Buddhist consider peepal a holy tree. Leaves of peepal have an unique place in …

Biotechnology for food security: more hope than hype

A range of biotechnological approaches, including both traditional ones like selective breeding and fermentation techniques, and modern ones such …

Migration and Food Security: challenges and opportunities for India

Migration towards urban centres is a critical trend that will shape food secu­rity and nutrition in the near future

An urban garden which produces 17kg of fruits and vegetables per day

Not just vegetables, this permaculture urban garden has fruit trees as well

Growing your own food is the new gold

I wanted to grow healthy food for my family, but got much more in my journey  

Food and nutrition securities are often overlooked

There are systematic correlations between household income, education level, local governance and food security

'Pulses contribute to diversified diet and are a potential source of income'

As we celebrate the declaration of 2016 as the International Year of Pulses, FAO's William Murray discussses their nutritional benefits

‘Food was grown to keep community healthy’

The local system of agriculture produces more healthy and useful food, says Miller

'Worldwide food losses and waste amount to 30-40 per cent of total production'

On the occasion of World Food Day, Rob Vos, strategic programme leader in FAO’s economic and social affairs division, talks about …

'Science is evidence that current American diets are far from sustainable'

Laura MacCleery of regulatory affairs at Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) decodes what the new dietary recommendations on …

‘The jackfruit will definitely become the most sought-after fruit in the coming years in India’

There is no one in the country who has written as extensively on jackfruit as Shree Padre.  A farm journalist, Padre has been reporting on …

Good Food: Flavourful Sohphlang Curry

Sohphlang is a tuber which is native to khasi hills in Meghalaya. It tases like water chestnut is very popular among the tribal communities. It …

Good Food : Nutrition-rich stir fried Mocha (banana flower)

Banana flower is called Mocha in Bengali language. This flower has been a part of various cuisines in india which includes Kerala, Tamil Nadu, …

Fresh comes calling

A few e-shops are changing the way wet markets operate by offering fresh, chemical-free fish, poultry and meat at the doorstep. Will they be able …

Permaculture: Rosie and Peter's Assagao Kitchen Garden and Food Forest

What does it take to design a permaculture kitchen garden? Peter Fernandes recounts his experience of growing a food forest using permaculture.

First Food: Celebrating the India's Food Biodiversity

Down to Earth combined with Chor Bizarre, an Indian restaurant chain to celebrate an evening of traditional yet unique foods of India. Chef Rajiv …

Food safety: How to detect adulteration in milk in 2 minutes

These are easy steps to detect adulteration in milk that can be done at home. This video describes how to detect adulteration of water, starch …