Fortified rice may have adverse consequences on vulnerable communities that have "no option but to depend on this entitlement for their food security.”

State-funded community kitchens serve meals at subsidized rates in hygenic conditions, which could help prevent starvation deaths.

The public distribution system is seen as a government freebie, but activists recently wrote to the government underlining its importance.

"[R]ivers [are] changing shape after the products pile up on their banks."

The 'Thai Sacbrood' virus affects bees in their larvae stage and has previously destroyed around 90% of bee colonies in South India.

Increasing surface irrigation won't fully offset the lost groundwater and would leave farmers more vulnerable to the vagaries of climate change.

"Our future will be characterized by overweight and obesity of mind-blowing magnitude."

Feeding 1.6 billion people comes at a steep cost to the environment.

Wild pollinators play an important role in India's plant biodiversity and agro-economy.

Countries struggling with economic crises, conflict, and climate change will be worst affected, according to a UN World Food Programme report.

People are required to stand six feet apart, and use hand sanitizers, before receiving their rice.