Why are Drought-Affected States not Lifting Sufficient Food Grain: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from 13 drought-affected states as to why they were not lifting enough food grain to made available at subsidised rates to the priority and vulnerable sections of the ...
Food Grains Availability to the Needy a Point of Concern: NHRC Chief
Indicating the urgent need of strengthening the country's food policies, the authorities said there was an improvement in the food grain production but making it available to the needy remains a point of concern.
Food Ministry Favours Slashing Import Duty On Wheat
The Union Food Ministry has strongly favoured the slashing of duty on wheat imports to at least 15 per cent from the existing 25 per cent in order to boost domestic availability of the food ...
Low-Carbohydrate Diet: 5 Low-Carb Food Grains That Are Great For Dieters
Even in low-carbohydrate diets you must include some portions of healthy whole grains. Here are five best ones that you can count on!
Kerala CM Demands Higher Grain Allocation Under Food Law
The Kerala government has indicated that it would roll out the food law from March 2016.
Govt Takes Steps to Ensure Quality Foodgrains Under PDS
Government today said a number of steps have been taken to ensure supply and distribution of good quality foodgrains under the Public Distribution System.
Even Staple Food Demonstrates Nigeria's Economic Vulnerability
Cassava, the starch rusty-coloured root that is a staple in Nigeria, is a paradigm of the problem the import-dependent nation now faces as the plunge in oil prices crimps the economy.
Semolina Or Suji For Weight Loss: How To Consume This Food Grain To Shed Kilos Faster (With Recipes)
Semolina is quite versatile food grain that can be used in a number of dishes. Here's how you can eat to lose weight!
Rising CO2 levels make these crops less nutritious
In what could be bad news for countries seeking food security, researchers have found that the rising CO2 levels will deprive many food grains of their nutritional value. As carbon dioxide levels rise this century, ...
Bioprocessed Grains May be Soon Used as Medicine
The rice and wheat you eat may soon also be used as a medicine if scientists are successful in changing the carbohydrate profile of food grains