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The Hidden Cost of Non-Organic Food: A Farmer’s Journey into Soil Health

Published : Jan 10, 2025 18:59 IST - 7 MINS READ It was 19 years ago, in early 2006, that I bought a couple of acres of land in a village in Tamil Nadu that was shielded from urban influence, yet not so remote that it was off the grid. One unintended consequence of such intensive agricultural practices in India …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Rural consumption outpaces urban: How FMCG giants are changing their strategies

Live Mint

New Delhi: Makers of fast-moving consumer goods are increasing the availability of products in smaller packs and introducing rural-specific brands following a sustained recovery in demand in these markets and wider acceptance of branded food and confectionery. Zydus Wellness, Godrej Consumer Products and Dabur have intensified their marketing in rural areas and have prioritised the supply of affordable hair colours, …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

SHG food festival gives new entrepreneurial spirit to women

The Hindu

It’s only through women’s self-help groups that have I gained the confidence to start any sort of entrepreneurial venture, especially last year, said S. Lakshmi, from Villupuram on Monday. Most of the women in the self-help groups have been running a small business since the last few years. “Our self-help group was formed 25 years ago but only in the …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Rashtrapati Nilayam to host 15-day flower and horticulture festival from Dec. 29

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Rashtrapati Nilayam at Bolarum in Secunderabad will host a 15-day flower and horticulture festival ‘Udyan Utsav’ from December 29 The Udyan Utsav, organised in collaboration with the Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, the National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management Hyderabad and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research, aims to celebrate nature, promote environmental conservation and sustainability through people’s …

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1 month ago

Eco-tourism to promote local tribal produce in Erode

The Hindu

District Collector Raja Gopal Sunkara recently inspected the eco-tourism shop, vertical farming initiative and tribal huts, established at the MYRADA centre in Arepalayam, near Hasanur, on Kollegal Main Road in the hill area. Aimed at promoting local tribal produce and raising awareness about sustainable agriculture, ICAR – Krishi Vigyan Kendra, MYRADA, Gobichettipalayam, launched the “My Dhimbam Eco-Tourism,” project with funding …

Tribal

1 month, 1 week ago

ITC scales up cultivation of medicinal, aromatic plants

Live Mint

Sehore, Dec 8 ITC Agri Business Division is encouraging the cultivation of medicinal and aromatic plants to expand the conglomerate's presence in the fast-growing health and wellness products market in the food, personal care and other categories. In line with the larger ITC NextGen Agriculture vision, we are focusing on promoting the cultivation of value-added crops such as medicinal and …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Bengaluru woman proposes startup for teaching maids to cook high-protein meals, viral post sparks debate

India TV News

A Bengaluru lady sparked a social media controversy after introducing a novel start-up concept: a platform that trains maids and cooks to create high-protein meals and provides meal-prepping services. She went on: “I understand that there is a class discourse to be had here, but I am sure there’s a way to implement this equitably such that house helps can …

Bengaluru Meal Prep

1 month, 1 week ago

Integrated crop management training for farmers begins in Thoothukudi district

The Hindu

The Agricultural Department officials organised a farm school training programme for farmers on integrated crop management in paddy cultivation. The programme was conducted under the support of State Extension Programmes for Extension Reforms at the Kalankarai village in Thoothukudi district. Experts from the SCAD Agricultural and Science Centre T. Masanaselvam and P. Muthukumar explained the significance of the application of …

Farmers Thoothukudi

1 month, 1 week ago

HarvestPlus and Cargill Launch NutriHarvest Project in India to Help Improve Global Food Security and Support Farmers

Live Mint

India, 5th December 2024] – HarvestPlus and Cargill are excited to announce the NutriHarvest project, a transformative 36-month initiative. Supported by Cargill and executed by HarvestPlus and HarvestPlus Solutions, this $3 million multi-year project is dedicated to increasing access to nutritious food by delivering 17 million nutritious meals in India, Kenya, Tanzania, and Guatemala. Overall, the NutriHarvest project will help …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Farmers' Protest March From Noida To Delhi Today, Know Routes To Avoid As Borders To Be Barricaded

ABP News

A farmers' march to Delhi is scheduled for Monday, with Bhartiya Kisan Parishad leader Sukhbir Khalifa confirming the plan. and demand our compensation and benefits as per the new laws.” #WATCH | Noida, Uttar Pradesh: On farmers' march to Delhi tomorrow, farmer leader Sukhbir Khalifa says, "We are ready for our march towards Delhi. Noida Traffic Police Inform Routes To …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Cooking is an art that deserves celebration, says Chef Sanjyot Keer

Deccan Chronicle

In an exclusive conversation with Deccan Chronicle, Chef, Entrepreneur and Producer Sanjyot Keer talks about his journey to becoming a successful food content creator. I became a food producer for MasterChef India Season 4 and started my content creation journey with Your Food Lab in 2016. Food shows have always been there from Chef Sanjeev Kapoor during his Khana Khazana …

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2 months ago

Urban foraging: How to look for edible and medicinal wild plants growing in your city

The Hindu

Our cities still hold many surprising secrets. Through her Wild Food Walks, she guides participants on a journey of discovery, teaching them to identify, forage, and cook with wild plants found in city landscapes. Foraging your greens does not always mean heading outside urban confines, Shruti explains. We have enough wild food growing in our cities, it is just that …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Maharashtra's Organic Farming Experiment: A Turning Point for Agriculture

The Hindu

Maharashtra's experiment with organic farming shows promising results, with no single farmer committing suicide since its inception in 2020. The initiative has attracted the attention of the country's agricultural experts, with 9,600 farmers from the Vidarbha region enrolled in the program. The project has successfully turned farming into a lucrative venture, with no reports of suicides among farmers participating in …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

After loss of one vision, carpenter overcomes odds to script a success story in farming

The Hindu

Fifteen years ago, carpenter Udayakumar K.P.’s life took a drastic turn when a freak workplace accident robbed him of sight in his right eye. His farming venture earns him an average income of over ₹1 lakh per month, proving that determination and resilience can turn setbacks into success stories. His farm produces chemical-free veggies and fruits, including spinach, brinjal, green …

Farm His Farm Udayakumar Vision Carpenter

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Farm fresh: A Koottayma’s organic journey

Times of India

Sixty-four-year-old K R Mohanan rises early each morning and heads to his small farm, a six-and-a-half cent plot farm where he grows plantains, elephant foot yams, lady’s fingers, chilies, red papayas, and more. The eco-shop sees a steady stream of farmers bringing in their freshly grown organic produce, as well as regular customers, some traveling from as far as Ernakulam …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

30 organic farming families from Srikakulam setting example for AP

Deccan Chronicle

Visakhapatnam: The Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming initiative has heralded a significant agro-ecological movement in Srikakulam district. In particular, a growing number of farmers belonging to Palavalasa village in Burja mandal of Srikakulam district, are embracing cultivation of organic crops. Approximately, 30 farmer families have adopted natural and organic farming techniques, transitioning from conventional farming, wherein they relied heavily …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

CFTRI Mysuru to host technology showcase, networking meet on September 19-20

The Hindu

To showcase the technologies developed by CSIR-CFTRI, Mysuru, a technology demonstration event titled “Technology Showcasing and Networking Meet of CSIR-CFTRI Food and Millet Technologies” is being jointly organised by CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research, CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, Unnat Bharat Abhiyan — National Coordinating Institute, IIT-Delhi and Vijnana Bharati, on the CFTRI campus here on September …

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4 months ago

Onam 2024: Vattiyoorkavu junction transformed into garden with flowers and vegetables grown by residents

The Hindu

A burst of colours greets commuters on the dusty, busy, and congested Vattiyoorkavu junction in Thiruvananthapuram. Prasanth had discussed the possibility of Krishi Bhavan coming up with a plan to grow pesticide-free flowers and vegetables that could be used for Onam. Since vacant land is at a premium, Thushara decided to focus on terrace farming and encourage residents to devote …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Need seen for integrating emerging technologies with modern farming

The Hindu

Vice-Chancellor of University Agricultural Sciences Dharwad P.L. Patil has emphasized the need for integrating emerging technologies with modern farming practices so as to make farming more viable and rewarding. Prof. Patil elaborated on Crop Monitoring for Precision Agriculture, Biochar Production and the use of Predictive Analytics to benefit the farming community. Biochar Prof. Patil highlighted the transformative potential of biochar …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Indigenous millet cultivation initiative brings economic benefits, improves soil quality, combats malnutrition in Udaipur

The Hindu

A native crop adoption initiative in Udaipur district’s Jhadol block has led to reintroducing the cultivation of indigenous millet varieties to the present generation of farmers with a livelihood incentive as well as a strong natural farming angle. Development practitioner Anurag Nandagiri, who worked in Jhadol as a State Bank of India Youth for India fellow on behalf of Seva …

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5 months ago

Hyderabad Experts Advocate Urban Farming to Combat Pesticide Risks

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Experts from the University of Hyderabad panel advocated for the promotion of urban farming and a return to cultural food practices as key strategies to combat unhealthy eating habits and the risks posed by pesticide contamination. The panel discussion, moderated by Maithreye Murali, founder of Miracle Me, brought together experts like Dr Sairam Reddy, co-founder of Urban Kisan, Dr …

Urban Farming

5 months ago

A collaboration to make Mumbai green this Independence Day

The Hindu

This Independence Day, the worlds of food and Nature will collaborate to bring down Mumbai’s increasingly warm temperatures in a bid to invite more butterflies and birds to Mahalaxmi that lies at the heart of the city. To make this happen, The Bombay Canteen as part of its 10th annual Independence Day Daawat has collaborated with Nature:re, an RPG Foundation …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Okkal Farm Fest to woo youth to farming

The Hindu

The State seed farm at Okkal, near Perumbavoor, will hold Farm Fest 2024 with the theme ‘Lifestyle for Environment’ focusing on young people and students, who will be exposed to a variety of farming experiences from August 29 to 31. “The Farm Fest 2024 will take a step forward from the educational tourism project launched about a year ago. “The …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Decoding career opportunities in India's agricultural sector, check key training programmes and future trends

Hindustan Times

The agricultural industry is not new in India and has been the backbone of the Indian economy for a very long time. Understanding a proper combination of the various career paths within Indian agriculture along with the basic education and training, the necessity of practical experience, and the future trends that are moulding this worthiest sector is crucial. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} …

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Should India focus on natural farming?

The Hindu

The story so far: In her Budget proposals for 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that in the next two years, one crore farmers across the country will be initiated into natural farming supported by certification and branding. Those advocating natural farming believe that it holds the potential to enhance farmers’ income while delivering many other benefits, such as …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ernakulam gears up to produce sufficient quantity of vegetables for Onam

The Hindu

Along with the Department of Agriculture, several voluntary groups and cooperatives in Ernakulam have set goals to produce sufficient quantity of vegetables and fruits during the Onam season. The vegetable cultivation programme in Kalamassery titled ‘Krishikkoppam Kalamassery’ will see various crops being grown in around 250 acres for the Onam season. “The cooperative has brought around 100 acres under Pokkali …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Event on natural farming: CM Yogi cautions against use of excessive fertilisers

Hindustan Times

Stressing the importance of maintaining natural form of agricultural products from seed to market, Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday said excessive use of fertilisers is affecting not only humans but also animals and birds and there is a need to revisit ancient farming practices to address health issues. “Today, the overuse of fertilisers is introducing a ‘slow …

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6 months ago

Scindia launches NERACE App, holds meeting with Meghalaya CM, members of NEC

Hindustan Times

Shillong: Union minister of communications and development of the North Eastern Region Jyotiraditya Scindia on Friday launched the North East Region Agri Commodity E-Connect with an aim to integrate farmers and sellers, enhancing agricultural connectivity in the North Eastern Region. Union minister Jyotiraditya Scindia being welcomed by Members of the North Eastern Council in Meghalaya The app and web portal …

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6 months, 1 week ago

Begusarai Farmers to Receive Free Training on 'Bael' Cultivation in Ayodhya

News 18

In an initiative aimed at promoting ‘bael’ cultivation among farmers, the Agricultural Technology Management Agency in Begusarai, Bihar, has announced free training sessions for farmers. According to reports, the upcoming program will train farmers in efficient ‘bael’ cultivation techniques and the training would be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. The training initiative aimed to boost ‘bael’ cultivation among local …

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6 months, 1 week ago

56 food vendors in Bengaluru given training on hygiene, healthy cooking practices

Hindustan Times

Seeking to educate street vendors on hygiene and healthy cooking, US-based Arogya World, a global health non-profit organisation, working to prevent diseases through health education and lifestyle changes in India, organised its first session with 56 food vendors on July 5 here. By educating street vendors on healthy cooking practices, we are not only supporting Food Safety and Standards Authority …

Health Food Cooking Bengaluru Street Vendors Healthy Session

6 months, 1 week ago

Campaign to promote organic farming launched in Karumalloor

The Hindu

‘Jaiva Gramam’ campaign, a programme to encourage people keen to take up organic farming but are constrained by problems including marketing of products, has been launched in Karumalloor panchayat. It was launched as part of ‘Njattuvela’ observance with the support of the grama panchayat and Lions Club of North Paravur to encourage households to take up organic farming. ‘Jaiva Samruddhi’ …

Organic Farming

6 months, 2 weeks ago

Say Goodbye to Food Adulteration: Grow Fresh Veggies and Fruits on Your Balcony

News 18

Food adulteration is a pressing concern in today’s world, with many commercially available products being tainted by harmful chemicals and pesticides. Nayyar notes, “Not only does such food have greater health benefits, but it can also save a lot of money over time.” Flavor and Satisfaction The taste of homegrown produce is unmatched. The flavors are more intense, and the …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Stalking the wild | Chef Thomas Zacharias on elusive monsoon vegetables

The Hindu

I first stumbled upon shevla, or dragon stalk yam, about seven years ago while wandering through Bhaji Galli on Grant Road in Mumbai. The decade of discovery Ten years ago, I started the hashtag #KnowYourDesiVegetables to promote awareness and appreciation of India’s incredible local produce. It’s ironic that while India boasts a rich array of unique vegetables, we are more …

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6 months, 3 weeks ago

Young pros in Chennai bring home food to late night crowds

The Hindu

Many talented individuals, including advocates, photographers, college students, event managers, and those with a culinary background, are venturing into the food industry by creating their own brands. In the last two months, over two dozen entrepreneurs have set up shop on Anna Nagar Fifth Avenue, offering a variety of delicious and innovative dishes to the late night crowd. One of …

Momos Dosa

7 months, 2 weeks ago

Interested in foraging your food? Try a guided tour

Salon

At the Horn Farm Center in south central Pennsylvania, the mission is to teach people to grow and source their own food while forming a regenerative relationship with the land — including through hands-on foraging experiences. But recently, Darby says, “We’ve definitely seen an increase in participation.” While six or seven people per class was the norm when starting out, …

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8 months, 1 week ago

The celebrity organic farmers chasing down the good life

The Telegraph

Your own organic farm seems to be the latest celebrity must-have, but could it soon become the preserve of the rich and the famous? Bake Off star Prue Leith, who has a small organic farm at her home in the Cotswolds, has hit out at the “bureaucracy” involved in sustainable farming. “The Cotswolds probably has a greater density of organic …

Farm Organic

8 months, 2 weeks ago

How Organic Cashew Farming Is Flourishing In Tamil Nadu's Villupuram

News 18

Tamil Nadu is renowned for its cashew nut cultivation, a significant plantation crop alongside rubber, tea, coffee, cocoa, coconut and bamboo, among others. Recently, Assistant Director Venkatesan from the District Horticulture Department shed light on cashew cultivation practices. Under the Farmers’ New Plantation Scheme, the Horticulture Department provides plantation materials worth Rs 4,800 per acre to support these farmers. This …

Farmers Cashew Villupuram

8 months, 3 weeks ago

Three Bengaluru companies bringing organic produce to your doorstep

The Hindu

April 23, 2024 02:41 pm | Updated 03:36 pm IST Tired of ordering your groceries from online e-commerce portals that offer ten-minute deliveries but stale produce? “Our farm-grown greens and salads made with products grown at our farm are very popular,” says Shankar, whose platform offers a-la carte and a vegetable box membership. bhoomi.farm/ Spudnik Farms “In a world where …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

The vegan route through POT menu

The Hindu

On a bright April afternoon the last thing on my mind is a cocktail, but when Ritv Kapoor offers me a refreshing Tokyo Gimlet I cannot resist. Made with sake, freshly made lemon cordial and a homemade lime granita, it sets the tone for my exploration of the only vegan restaurant and bar in Delhi, People of Tomorrow. The quaint …

Kapoor Pot Menu

10 months ago

These Coimbatore organic stores also serve millet and heritage rice-based meals

The Hindu

Thaenthinai A shopper browses through a rack in which rice and millets are stacked in neat rows; a cooker whistle goes off in the kitchen at the back, while diners start walking in to seat themselves at the short tables for a millet-heavy meal. “Four years ago, we decided to open our own restaurant inside our shop,” says T Senthil …

Restaurant Rice Ingredients Meals Millet Lunch Offer

10 months, 1 week ago

Try food from cuisines across India by home chefs at this Chennai food pop-up

The Hindu

Here is a chance to relish home-style food from various cultures, presented by 12 home chefs from across India and its neighbouring countries. The 12 chefs will represent different cuisine from regions and communities including Coorg, Sri Lanka, Kathiawar, Malabar, Persia, Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, West Bengal, parts of the North East, Kashmir, Kerala and Gujarat. “These home chefs will focus …

India Cuisine Kerala Yogita Home Chefs

10 months, 2 weeks ago

Are farmers the unsung game changers in fighting the climate crisis?

The Independent

With a growing global population, spiralling production costs and a looming climate crisis, securing the future of food has never been more pressing. Seaweed is being used to help farmers stimulate and protect crops “We’re aiming to inspire a positive change, to encourage people to think deeply about the agricultural sector by promoting farmers’ best practices to mitigate and adapt …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Soil Nourishment, Self-Sustainability, Making Farming Appealing to All

Deccan Chronicle

Chennai: Giving special emphasis on nourishing the soil by implementing a new scheme titled ‘CM’s Mannyuir Kaathu, Manyuir Kapoom’ at a cost of Rs 206 crore and making efforts to achieve self-sustainability in food production are among the plethora of initiatives proposed in the State government’s Agriculture Budget for 2024-25. Presenting the exclusive budget for agriculture for the fourth consecutive …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

T.N. Agriculture Budget | 14,000 Integrated Farming System units to be established to encourage diversification

The Hindu

A total of 14,000 Integrated Farming System units will be established with an outlay of ₹42 crore, Minister for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare M.R.K. Under the Integrated Farming System, farmers are encouraged to diversify their agricultural practices by incorporating crop cultivation with complementary activities such as dairy farming, goat rearing, fruit tree cultivation, honey bee rearing and vermicompost production. To …

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11 months ago

A natural farm from wasteland at Andhra University in Visakhapatnam

The Hindu

A couple of months ago, when Usha Raju and Hima Bindu first stepped into a space in the Andhra University campus to create a community farm, they came across heaps of debris and overgrown weeds in the area that can be best described as a wasteland. In November 2023, Usha Raju and Hima Bindu of Avani Organics reached out to …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

5 Indian cities ranked in the world's top 100 food destinations

India TV News

Indian cuisine is renowned worldwide for its diverse flavours, aromatic spices, and mouthwatering dishes. It comes as no surprise that 5 Indian cities have secured a place in the prestigious list of the top 100 best food places in the world, released by TasteAtlas. The iconic Vada Pav, a spicy potato fritter in a soft bun with tangy chutneys, and …

Food India Delhi Mumbai Hyderabad Chennai Cities

1 year ago

Promoting organic farmers, and produce for a decade, this Mangaluru group has shown the way

The Hindu

Come Sunday, K. Ramanna, a farmer from Kanarpa village, near Mundaje in Dakshina Kannada district, gets up at 4.15 a.m. and drives his four-wheeler to Mangaluru which is about 80 k.m. How it began K. Ratnakar Kulai, one of the people behind the launch of this market and who is also the Secretary of the Balaga, a registered body, told …

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1 year ago

Food predictions of 2024 | India’s food trends include micro cuisines and wellness menus

The Hindu

We tend to be a bit battle scarred as the year ends. Over the past year many of the country’s restaurants and bars have been working towards reducing their carbon footprint, cutting back on food waste and collaborating with local farmers to create seasonal menus that hero indigenous ingredients. Over the past year a slew of Indian restaurants, including Tres …

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1 year ago

Metro’s culinary chronicle: A flavourful flashback

New Indian Express

While the farm-to-table concept isn’t new, its steady growth in the city has created niche experiences for those who value it. Recently, Madras Mandi, a local fresh produce supplier, orchestrated ‘Kootanchoru’, a distinctive farm-to-table event that blended tradition with the allure of farm-fresh ingredients and inventive culinary techniques. Notably, the wedding menu of celebrity couple Ashok Selvan and Keerthi Pandian, …

1 year ago

The young food ambassadors of the Northeast

The Hindu

Every tribe and family in India’s Northeast makes food that’s ever so slightly different from each other. This May, she returned to the capital — operating from home and cooking food that represent the hill communities, which includes ingredients such as fermented pork, bitter passion fruit leaves, and tender bamboo shoots. It imparts a special flavour to the food.” Kashmiri …

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