The “kuzhi-appakaaral” qualifies without exception as the most remarkable kitchen utensil ever made in the history of implements and put to the most salubrious of uses
DECEMBER 2017 - JANUARY 2018
Our 14 year special on the politics of food in India
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To stem a rising wave of vegetarianism sweeping north and west India, several individuals and organisations are working to develop a counter-narrative
The complex history of the dining habits, etiquette, and preparations of food in Avadh showcases the mingling of civilisations, yet we now live in reactionary times
The current concern around India and its issues pertaining to food are different, but I would like to say that the modern state has always been interested in the diet of its subjects.
In West Bengal, those who left their homes in Bangladesh still feel a sense of longing for the food they left behind
Given that a majority of Indians consume meat, why is a democratically elected government trying to dictate what people should eat?
At a time when a vitriolic political campaign to define what India eats is intensifying, let’s not overlook the wisdom in celebrating India’s diverse food palette.
You can love this strong-smelling bulb and salivate, or you can just find it overpowering. Either way, garlic is at the heart of the culinary conversation in India
By laying emphasis on sharing of food in fellowship, Arab and Iranian influences revolutionised simple Indian food. The influence is palpable in much of what India eats today
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Narayana A who is heading a project on the Karnataka Assembly elections is a former journalist and professor at Azim Premji University, Bengaluru. Hardnews spoke to him about the issues before the polls
The possibility of Russian support to Chabahar lends a new spin to the contestation brewing between India, China and Pakistan
After he was elected, Modi had a long meeting with the founder of the biometric scheme, Nandan Nilekani, who managed to convince and convert him.
The ordnance factory at Bhandara has been waiting for new equipment that will enable it to arm the Indian troops better, but the Ministry of Defence has chosen short-term measures that has grave consequences for India’s national security.
Big stars and blockbusters may not have fared too well in 2017, but the fresh appeal of emerging talent and small town ethos certainly found their place in the sun