Tag: food

Millions of children at risk after cyclone swept Myanmar, Bangladesh: UNICEF

The trail of destruction left by Cyclone Mocha, which tore through parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar, is causing severe disruption to the lives of millions of vulnerable children and families, including many already living in dire conditions, said the UNICEF.

May 17, 2023

Murmu lauds dairy industry’s role in ensuring food, nutritional security

The President was speaking at the 19th convocation of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research – National Dairy Research Institute.

April 24, 2023

“80-cr people getting free ration in India…citizens in Pakistan struggling for food”: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday, said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India is achieving new heights of development and the world is looking up to the country.

April 7, 2023

Eight Holi delicacies that’s sure to lit up your festive spirit

While the festival is passed off as a celebration of colours, along with colours, it is also an occasion to indulge in delicious food and sweets together.

March 7, 2023

Maha Shivratri 2023: Food items you can consume while observing fast

Maha Shivratri is one of the most auspicious Hindi festivals which is celebrated by devotees across India. The chants of 'Har Har Mahadev' is heard throughout the nation on this day.

February 17, 2023

Research explains why high fat diet could reduce brain’s ability to regulate food intake

The development of medicines for the condition may be aided by a better understanding of the brain's function and the intricate mechanisms that underlie overeating, a behaviour that can result in weight gain and obesity.

January 29, 2023

Food poisoning claims another life in Kerala

A girl dies in Kasargod after eating Kuzhimanthi. Her death is the second such casualty in five days.

January 7, 2023

Intriguing Layers of Food Sensuality

The nuanced layers of this pertinent question are creatively articulated by an Avantgrade fiction writer of Urdu, Khalid Javed, in his novel Nemat Khana (The Paradise of Food), which bagged the prestigious JCB award for literature recently.

November 23, 2022

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Every October the Global Hunger Index (GHI) is released. It’s a tool that attempts to measure hunger globally; prepared by European NGOs “Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe”.

November 7, 2022

Home Secretary chairs meeting with Telangana, AP senior officials over unsettled matters of Reorganisation of AP Act 2014

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla on Tuesday chaired a crucial meeting with senior officials of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh over unsettled matters of the Reorganisation of Andhra Pradesh Act 2014.

September 27, 2022

Soy induced food allergy – A common phenomenon

Soy is now being used in a wide array of processed foods as a primary ingredient. However, there is a common allergy associated with the consumption of soy and its products.

August 31, 2022

Order food aboard train through WhatsApp, thanks to IRCTC initiative

India’s first and only WhatsApp-enabled food-ordering platform allows passengers to order a variety of cuisine like Veg Thali, Veg/ Chicken Biryani With Raita, Standard/Jain Special Thali etc. from selected restaurants using their PNR number.

August 30, 2022

Mega cultural event organised to celebrate 75 years of independence

PBS also focuses on social development activities like planting, Road & Market cleaning, distribution of Foods, clothes to distressed persons, arranging medical camp, Blood donation camp and providing free medicines and spectacles, organising free coaching classes for needy students, assistance to elderly persons, organizing blood donation camps

August 13, 2022

How is Biotechnology revolutionising food and beverage industry?

Over the years, biotechnology helped evolve newer and viable methods of production of various food items and improved their quality by adding more nutritional value. The changing aspect of food via biotechnology is called food biotechnology.

July 26, 2022

Delhi govt to develop ‘food hubs’ to create employment opportunities

In a bid to maximise the potential of Delhi’s food hubs and generate more employment, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday announced that his government will develop food hubs.

July 24, 2022

Are you nutrition deficient? Check your Vit B2!!

The absorption of Riboflavin mainly occurs in the proximal small intestine. Riboflavin metabolism is closely regulated by the riboflavin status of the individual.

July 22, 2022

All eyes on the President’s management of food shocks

While the government’s inclination for importation has been blamed for the lackluster performance, there are other major factors at play that have influenced agricultural production.

July 21, 2022