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The role of chefs as guardians of culinary traditions is under threat as some step outside their kitchens to endorse Ultra-processed food products Chef is defined in oxford dictionary as “a professional cook, typically the chief cook in a restaurant or hotel”. A famous Indian Chef crossed this line few days back.It makes me ask…

  Running an organization dedicated to breastfeeding protection, promotion, and support is a test of endurance, resilience, and commitment. Breastfeeding is not merely a personal choice but a public health imperative. As the Central Coordinator of the Breastfeeding Promotion Network of India (BPNI), I have experienced firsthand the challenges of sustaining such an organization since…

  India has made significant strides in improving maternal and child health, reflected in the commendable 89% of births that now take place in health facilities. However, a critical gap remains in the early initiation of breastfeeding, with only 41% of newborns receiving breast milk within the first hour of life. This discrepancy is not…

In recent years, the mantra of ease of doing business has become a cornerstone of economic policy, championed by institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as a pathway to growth and prosperity. These institutions often prioritise free-market principles, favouring minimal regulatory interventions. While this approach may yield benefits in certain sectors, its application to…

Joseph Stiglitz, in his latest book, The Road to Freedom: Economics and the Good Society, discusses the negative impact of corporations’ freedom that comes at the expense of many individuals. He writes: ‘…20th century market power and seductive and misleading advertising’ have no moral legitimacy to profit from exploitation. This lens can be applied to…

Sometime ago while researching for an article on choking hazards from tiny toys and toy parts, I came across a shocking phenomenon- in fact not one, but two. 1. That the poor, illiterate rural consumers were increasingly substituting healthy foods with unhealthy pre-packed savouries or snacks sold for Rs 5-10 a packet. And these were…

In my column “ 7 Reasons Why Women Should Choose Breastfeeding”, I said that breastfeeding is a normal way to feed an infant and all alternatives are inferior. WHO and Government of India recommend that babies be breastfed within an hour of birth, provided skin to skin contact at birth, exclusively breastfed for the first six…

  Breastfeeding is a normal way to feed an infant.You must be wondering about feeding your baby while pregnant. I’m sure you are aware of the immense emotional benefit that breastfeeding provides to the newborn baby through skin-to-skin contact and mothers milk. This determines the overall development of your child. I am also sure you…

ब्रेस्टफीडिंग प्रमोशन नेटवर्क ऑफ़ इंडिया द्वारा 7 अगस्त 2020 को स्तनपान सुरक्षा मोबाइल एप को ऑनलाइन लॉन्च किया गया ! यह एप स्तनपान कराने वाली माताओं के लिए एक वरदान साबित होगा  और उन सभी माताओं के लिए मददगार रहेगा जिन्हें स्तनपान से संबंधित समस्याओं का सामना करना पड़ता है ! विश्व स्वास्थ्य संगठन (डब्ल्यू.एच.ओ,…

Introduction Complementary feeding food refers to the food given to the child after 6 months of age to complement the breastfeeding. After 6 months of age, the breast milk does not suffice for the nutritional needs of the child. Therefore, his/ her needs are met by complementary feeding. Care must be taken that these food…