Author Archives: Meghna

INTRODUCTION The radiation breeding of seeds using radio isotopes has been practiced for less than 100 years.  Although this research began in the 1920′s, there was a concerted effort to find ‘peaceful’ uses for atomic energy, after World War 2. Some nuclear scientists hoped that radiation breeding would contribute towards global food security and decreased hunger. Atoms [...]

“Live to eat not eat to live”- one of the very first proverbs I bungled. Although I’m no gourmet I do enjoy the textures, flavours and aromas of all kinds of food. But meals at home in general are not particularly glamorous but generally tasty. They’re well balanced and I suppose more various than meals [...]

I’m a Bengali, which in no way defines who I am, but there are certain traits -whether cultural or genetic that have latched themselves onto me like sucker fish. Food is the solution to every problem whether it be health, psychological or emotional. Food is what gets people together or breaks ties depending on the [...]