Tag: Hunger
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India ranks 94 among 107 nations in Global Hunger Index 2020; falls under ‘serious’ category
Last year, India's rank was 102 out of 117 countries.
October 17, 2020 -
Hunger Myths
There is a knotty problem of defining hunger, subjectively and objectively, and differentiating it from starvation on the one hand and malnutrition on the other. Hunger literally means the physiological desire to consume food. But this subjective definition does not lead automatically to an understanding of the extent of food deprivation.
August 23, 2020 -
Hunger Pandemic
Indeed, fears have been expressed that the repercussions of Covid-19 could be deadlier than the virus itself. While coronavirus has left families in even the richest countries in hunger, it could mean starvation for the poorest, as in parts of Odisha as reports in this newspaper affirm.
April 28, 2020 -
Drive your hunger away with this ‘Vegan Curried Cauliflower and Beetroot Soup’
Instead of binge-eating, you can try something healthy before dinner.
February 18, 2020 -
A Nutritious Budget?
While the hunger is actual, the size of the economy must remain a consummation to be devoutly wished for or even just a pie in the sky amidst the slowdown.
February 5, 2020 -
Poor Economics
India is one of the 193 countries that have pledged to alleviate poverty, hunger and gender inequality by 2030.
January 3, 2020 -
Why you shouldn’t take major decisions on an empty stomach
There is also a danger that people experiencing hunger due to poverty may make decisions that entrench their situation.
September 18, 2019 -
Trash Hunger, Not Food
Hunger is a reality as much as it is a problem that plagues every part of the world. Striving to deal with it, several organisations have chosen to ensure that food that would otherwise go waste is distributed to the needy, reports Jagriti Sharma.
July 20, 2019 -
India needs a surgical strike — on hunger
India ranked 103 out of 119 countries in the Global Hunger Index published in 2018, dropping three places from the previous year’s index
May 10, 2019 -
Child drinks insecticide due to hunger in MP, NCPCR sends team
A tribal child in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district reportedly consumed insecticide out of hunger, prompting the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) to set up an inquiry into the matter.
January 7, 2019 -
Tips to keep your hunger pangs in check
Always aim for a complete meal and ensure that your intake comprises the required amounts of vitamins and minerals.
June 26, 2018 -
BATTLING HUNGER
Doing the math in the countdown to zero hunger for the Asia- Pacific region, Kundhavi Kadiresan presents the challenge facing the Asia-Pacific region.
May 10, 2018 -
Bareilly ‘starvation’ death’: Akhilesh calls it ‘blot on democracy’
Even as the Uttar Pradesh government on Thursday denied that the death of a 50-year-old woman in Bareilly was due to starvation, the Samajwadi Party (SP) expressed its dismay over the incident and said it reflected on the lacunae in the system. In a tweet, former Chief Minister and national president of the SP, Akhilesh …
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November 16, 2017 -
Family cites ‘starvation’ in Jharkhand rickshaw puller’s death
The death of a rickshaw puller at Jharia in Dhanbad has whipped up a fresh controversy after family members alleged that the man died of hunger while the district administration said it was due to a prolonged illness. Rickshaw puller Baijnath Ravidas (45) died at his Tarabagan house in Jharia on Friday evening. After completing …
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October 22, 2017 -
Nepal ahead of India, South Asian neighbours in reducing hunger
Nepal is several notches ahead of India and its other South Asian neighbours in the campaign to reduce hunger, according to the Global Hunger Index. According to the 2017 Global Hunger Index (GHI) released by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) on Thursday, Nepal saw rapid improvement in reducing hunger and is nearing the …
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October 14, 2017 -
Hunger amidst food security
The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is an extremely important tool for the measurement of hunger in 118 countries. It is designed to calibrate and track hunger on the basis of global, national, and regional parameters. Released every year by the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe, GHI highlights the successes and …
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May 15, 2017