Indian meat trade targeted, claims religious group
The leaders of India’s 160-million plus Muslim community, which dominates the country’s meat trade, is complaining of persistent harassment by Hindu "hardliners".
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Ashwagandha ayurvedic herb shows stress-busting potential: Study
Supplements containing extract of the Indian herb Ashwagandha may help manage stress, according to new findings of a randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
Indian politics
President calls for urgent reforms to double food production
India's agriculture sector must be reformed if it is to double food production over the next five years, India’s president has told a conference in Delhi.
Baby powder shortage
Hong Kong takes strong measures as smugglers milk formula supplies
With the Chinese New Year fast approaching Hong Kong is in the midst of formula frenzy, leading authorities to devise new means to safeguard the supply of baby powder to local parents.