The writer, a social anthropologist, is Visiting Professor, Centre for Economic and Social Studies, Hyderabad.
October 12,2024 04:00:29 AM
Banning certain kinds of food during festivals violates individual choice, has adverse impact on livelihood of minorities
September 08,2023 16:10:34 PM
Given the kind of cosmopolitanism prevalent in contemporary India, putting people in pigeonholes does not suit anyone. Moreover, people of every religion and caste eat meat
May 25,2022 16:45:36 PM
M A Kalam writes: Besides smashing the ‘vegetarian India’ myth, NFHS data also reveals how entrenched patriarchy dictates who is allowed to eat what.
April 12,2022 04:45:11 AM
M A Kalam writes: Pushing vegetarianism as the norm in India has more to do with identity politics than historical fact
