The world will observe International Yoga Day on June 21, which happens to be the Summer Solstice – or longest day of the year. On the initiative spearheaded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, at least 177 countries will participate in a 35-minute programme that has been devised for the purpose. The UN resolution to declare […]
First Maggi Noodles, Now Haldiram’s: To Disrespect Food is to Disrespect Annapurna Devi
When studying the topic of food safety and food handling, one does not have to look too far to find primary source data. We all remember the famous saying of the local milk delivery man: “aap ke yahan aane ke pehle doodh mein paani nahin milaya maine”. We all will also agree that we seem […]
Possible Cancer Cure in ‘Karela’, also known as Bitter Melon
By Antony Thomas Washington, DC (CHAKRA) – An Indian-origin researcher at Saint Louis University claims that an extract from bitter melon, commonly eaten and known as karela in India, causes a chain of events which helps to kill breast cancer cells and prevents them from multiplying. The taste of bitter melon known for its bitter taste […]