More Than A MealHow our country’s future lies within the confines of a hot plate of foodJan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
Stuck between a rock and a hard placeAs the reappearance of Bt Brinjal (a genetically modified crop) brings with it hot debates among academics, politicians, and NGOs, the…Dec 5, 2020Dec 5, 2020
The Rise of Citrus MaximaAs the rains slowly recede from the city, rickety carts weighed down by pyramids of bulbous pomelos begin to sprout roadside. The slightly…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
The voyage of Ananás from Brazil’s Plantations to Deccan’s ArchitectureThe Portuguese invasion introduced potatoes, pao, vindaloo, and a prickly fruit that was said to be the epitome of luxury — the pineapple—…Nov 9, 2020Nov 9, 2020
Awadh’s dearest makes its way to Britain’s pubsFrom the royal kitchen of the Nawabs of Oudh to pubs and supermarkets in Britain, here’s the story of a dish that has voyaged across…Nov 2, 2020Nov 2, 2020
Holier-than-thouA clear way to drive a sharp wedge between a populace is via their belly. Food bans are not new, and we’ve seen them staining the globe…Oct 17, 2020Oct 17, 2020
A Sweet MessFind your way into Maharashtra’s sweet yet sticky business of sugarcane farming.Oct 14, 2020Oct 14, 2020
ChinatownCovid-19, Locust attacks, Sino-India tensions, nothing has been easy about this year. However, here’s a little bit about how our patriotic…Sep 25, 2020Sep 25, 2020
Behind the veilIt’s another murky monsoon evening in Bombay. You tug and hover your pants ever so slightly above the ground and stare at your shoes that…Aug 18, 2020Aug 18, 2020
