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Quote of the day by Simone Weil: 'Petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than...' – French philosopher and mystic's warning on global conflict, power, energy politics and how oil drives war and the economyQuote of the day by Simone Weil: Simone Weil's observation that petroleum is a more likely cause of international conflict than wheat highl...
Mal-Nutritious India can be future-unfitA Unicef report reveals a rise in childhood obesity, surpassing underweight issues. This trend is prominent in nations like India. Ultra-pr...
From PDS, India can Graduate to a more diverse diet: Bill GatesBill Gates suggests that India could eventually move away from its current food distribution system as income levels rise, focusing instead...
Bill Gates awards India an 'A' for working to solve malnutrition, praises public feeding systems and midday meal programBill Gates praised India's efforts to combat malnutrition, highlighting its focus on public feeding and fortified foods. He noted India's s...
View: Food fortification is an economically viable and technologically sound method for the management of malnutritionIn a country like India with 136 crore people, whose dietary system is predominantly carbohydrate-dense, ensuring the availability of natur...
Pandemic effect: Healthcare experts warn of rise of obesity cases among childrenThe latest National Family Health Survey, which was conducted in 22 states in pre-pandemic times, presented a dire picture of nutrition of ...
Snapdeal packages to carry info stickers to spread awareness about '+F' markSnapdeal will use its digital channels to disseminate information about the benefits of fortified foods in daily diets and how consumers ca...
Child malnutrition surges in war-torn Yemen: UNA 15.5 percent increase in severe malnutrition in the age group has left at least 98,000 at "high risk of dying" unless they receive urgent...
Need to focus on agriculture, water resources, financial inclusion and skill development: StudyWhile maximum districts out of 112 districts under the programme have achieved nearly 70% of their targets under the health and education s...
Poor diets are costing businesses as much as $850 billion a yearThe study examined 13 sectors — from mining and agriculture to construction and retail — in 19 countries. The greatest productivity losses ...
One-third of global population malnourished: StudyThe prevalence of obesity rose in every single country between 2010 and 2014, and one in 12 adults worldwide now has Type 2 diabetes, it sa...
One in three people malnourished globally: IFPRIThe strategies or policy interventions available to resolve malnutrition are not being implemented due to lack of money, skills, or politic...
Why India needs a 'quinoa revolution' to solve malnutrition, diabetes and cardiac problemsHollywood stars glorified it, NASA de-mystified it. It is now up to India to embrace the healthy food and check malnutrition.
How India can boost its GDP by ensuring food for allThe World Bank estimates that India loses 2-3% of GDP primarily because of poor nutrition, leading to lower productivity and loss of econom...
Parliamentary panel pulls up govt for 'outdated' malnutrition dataPanel has asked the govt to come up with a time-bound action plan to reduce under-nutrition.
India may loose $46 billion due to malnutrition by 2030: StudyThe global economic impact of malnutrition could be a staggering $125 billion by 2030, with India accounting for nearly $46 billion.
Strengthen agri-nutrition linkActive public support can reverse a recent trend of worsening nutrition among the poor.
- Abbott invests Rs 61 cr in social initiatives in India
Drug maker Abbott India today said it has invested over Rs 61 crore in the country towards various social activities.
Agri-growth and malnutritionA higher level of performance in agriculture is necessary but not a sufficient condition to reduce malnutrition.
- MDG goals hit by world economy decline: UN
UN Secretary General warned that the decline in world economic growth increases the challenges of the less-developed countries in their hop...