food

Freedom from Hunger – a luxury in India?

Freedom from Hunger – a luxury in India?

October 19, 2016

India is ironically home to 200 million food-insecure people. According to the Global Hunger Index, India ranks 97 out of 118 countries.

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Monsanto Tribunal in The Hague to probe allegations against the company

Monsanto Tribunal in The Hague to probe allegations against the company

October 13, 2016

The Monsanto Tribunal, to be held in The Hague to investigate the alleged crimes committed by Monsanto, is about to commence and organisations from around the world, including in India, are hoping for a major precedent to be set in international law.

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Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand success

Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal a grand success

September 27, 2016

Ziro Festival of Music (ZFM) , an annual music festival held in the Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh in Northeast India, concluded on September 25, witnessing delightful participation from music lovers and travellers from all over. An annual music festival was held in the enigmat...

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Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

September 10, 2016

Hillsborough International, Clarenbridge Oyster and the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival have been an integral part of the Irish culture since 1954. The yearly oyster festivals are few of the biggest events in Ireland's social calendar that are awaited and anticip...

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Innovative ventures by students raising awareness

Innovative ventures by students raising awareness

September 7, 2016

Students in #Tamil Nadu crowd-funded a toilet for their friend who lacked the #basic necessity at home. In some other cases, students have been #victims of #exploitation. A #video displaying a teacher from #Chhattisgarh asking his students to give him a #massage went #viral on in...

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5 things to do in Udaipur

5 things to do in Udaipur

August 11, 2016

Udaipur, fondly known as the city of lakes, is a popular tourist destination in the state of Rajasthan in North-West India. The former capital of the Rajput kingdom of Mewar is a delight for history, architecture, nature and food lovers. Not only tourists, but the place is also a...

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Kolkata : Paris of the East

Kolkata : Paris of the East

August 11, 2016

Same work, same desk and same city, a routine can get monotonous. No matter where you live, be it in India or abroad, an escapade is always needed, especially during summer. Many dream of beaches, mountains, parties etc., but if you are someone looking at a dip into a cultural fe...

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How some of India’s poor come out of the poverty zone

How some of India’s poor come out of the poverty zone

July 25, 2016

The increasing requirements of domestic servants, street vendors, electricians, carpenters, drivers and alike in Indian cities has helped the poor to rise above the poverty line and join the lower segment of the middle class.

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Special Indian style of Eid in Delhi

Special Indian style of Eid in Delhi

July 6, 2016

Eid-ul-fitr is one of the widely celebrated festivals among Muslims across the globe. It marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan, a 30-day fasting period. In India the festival will be celebrated on Thursday. Eid-ul-fitr is a special festival among Muslims worldwide. People pr...

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Food safety progress

Food safety progress

June 21, 2016

Finally India has banned potassium bromate, the food additive used in bread and bakery which was found to cause cancer in a study by a leading NGO Centre for Science and Environment.

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Foreigners’ retreat in Delhi

Foreigners’ retreat in Delhi

June 20, 2016

For tourists, after a long day of visiting temples, markets and monuments in Old Delhi, a comfortable seating where exotic dishes are served, might be a good idea..

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Man versus Wildlife in India

Man versus Wildlife in India

June 17, 2016

Accidents on railway tracks are not uncommon. Cases of many people getting injured or even dying are reported regularly. But, this time it is Elephants who have been wounded and killed by train collisions and with the expansion of modern high-speed railways and urbanisation in In...

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