BOOKS

Savarkar: A Contested Legacy – Vikram Sampath Sparks Debate on

Sukriti Tankha A lively panel discussion marked the launch of Savarkar: A Contested Legacy 1924–1966, the second volume in historian Vikram Sampath’s detailed biography series on Vinayak Damodar Savarkar. Published by Penguin Random House, the book continues the author’s attempt to present a deeply researched, multi-dimensional portrait of one of India’s most debated historical figures. […]Read More

HEALTH

FOPL adoption will help check rising NCDs, say healthcare experts

In 2018 the Food Safety Standards Authority India (FSSAI) published draft regulation for FOPL which was subsequently withdrawn for further deliberation. In 2019 December, FSSAI delinked FOPL from general labelling regulations and is currently seeking inputs from consumer rights organisations, industry and nutrition experts for a viable model for India. Team L&M Medical experts across […]Read More

FASHION & BEAUTY

‘Hallmarking welcome, but not HUID’

Taruna Sharma While jewellers across the country welcome the hallmarking of silver and gold pieces, it is the new HUID (Hallmarking Unique ID) which has become the bone of contention between the industry and the government. The HUID, say jewellers, has nothing to do with the purity of gold, and procuring this number leads to […]Read More

HEALTH

Khud Se Pooche campaign enters Patna

Mukta Munshi Khud Se Pooche has now entered Patna. The women-centric campaign is now asking Patna women to define their own narrative of healthcare. The campaign partners include Sakhi Bihar, Gaurav Gramin Mahila Vikas Manch and a Patna based youth collective led by Ashoka Young Change Maker. The campaign is also garnering support from other […]Read More

CHEF KAVIRAJ KHIALANI FOOD

THE GOODNESS OF PEANUTS

Groundnuts are also titled as the king of edible oil seeds. It was one of first cultivated crops in South America, and is at present, grown on a large scale in almost all tropical and sub-tropical countries. Around 16th century, groundnuts entered India and since then have been grown in several parts of the country. […]Read More

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