Latest news with #FeedingIndia
India Today
11 hours ago
- General
- India Today
The big fat Indian wedding is quietly triggering a climate chaos
The lavish "big fat Indian wedding" is a cultural spectacle known for its opulence, grandeur, and increasingly, its food over 10 million weddings taking place annually in India, these events have become one of the country's major sources of food wastage and a driver behind rising methane to Feeding India, an NGO working to combat hunger, anywhere between 30 and 50 kilograms of food is wasted at an average Indian wedding. In elite weddings, the amount can soar to a staggering 800 Globally, food waste is a serious concern. The Food Waste Index Report 2024, released by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme), a UK-based non-profit, states that one crore (10 million) meals are wasted every day report also highlights that household waste makes up the largest share, more than 60%, of this global food India, much of the wedding-related food waste is due to oversized buffets, inaccurate guest estimates, and a general lack of awareness about food donation. Photo: Generative AI by Ayushi Shrivastava) THE CLIMATE CONSEQUENCEThe consequences of this waste extend beyond empty plates. It's contributing significantly to environmental discarded food ends up in landfills, it decomposes anaerobically (without oxygen), producing methane, a greenhouse gas that is around 80 times more potent than carbon dioxide in terms of warming can linger in the atmosphere for over 20 years and is responsible for roughly 30% of the rise in global temperatures since pre-industrial change has already exceeded the thresholds set by the Paris Agreement. Food waste from weddings and other events continues to fuel this crisis. The UNEP report notes that 'human-caused methane emissions could be reduced by as much as 45% within the decade,' a change that could prevent nearly 0.3C of global warming by 2045 and keep the planet within the 1.5C limit targeted by the Paris as one billion tons of food is wasted globally each year, about one-third of the world's population experiences food insecurity. Of these, 783 million people struggle with hunger. Globally, food waste is a serious concern. (Photo: Getty) This stark contrast calls for immediate action. Mindful consumption, better planning, and raising awareness about food recovery and donation can significantly reduce food wastage, especially at weddings. Institutional frameworks must be established to streamline food involved in food redistribution should be certified by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ensure food safety and 2018, the Delhi government took a notable step to reduce food waste by capping the number of guests allowed at weddings. A similar trend emerged naturally during the COVID-19 pandemic, when restrictions led to smaller, more intimate gatherings. However, such measures shouldn't be limited to times of smaller, more mindful celebrations can significantly reduce the enormous food waste typically generated at weddings. It's a step toward both environmental sustainability and social celebration of love and union should not come at the cost of the planet or hungry mouths. A shift towards responsible celebrations can make the big fat Indian wedding truly great for Reel
NDTV
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Rapper Post Malone To Perform In Guwahati. Details Inside
New Delhi: US-based rapper Post Malone is expected to perform in Guwahati on December 8, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced at a press conference in Golaghat on Wednesday. The concert will be part of the state government's newly introduced 'concert economy' initiative. "Meghalaya has been hosting concerts, and a recent Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad reportedly generated Rs 600 crore in revenue for the state. We had mentioned concert tourism in this year's budget, and the Cabinet approved the policy today," said CM Sarma. Post Malone made his India debut in 2022 with a performance at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course as part of Zomato's Feeding India initiative. If confirmed, the Guwahati show will mark his second visit to the country. As of now, there is no official statement from Post Malone or his team regarding the upcoming performance. India has seen a surge in international music concerts this year. Coldplay recently performed to packed crowds in Mumbai and Ahmedabad, while Ed Sheeran toured the country in February. Just days ago, legendary rock band Guns N' Roses played a high-energy set in Mumbai.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
American rapper Post Malone to perform in Guwahati, confirms CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
ANI 21 May 2025, 23:52 GMT+10 Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 21 (ANI): US-based rapper Post Malone is all set to perform in Guwahati this December. On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update at a press conference in Golaghat. The concert would be a part of the state government's newly launched 'concert economy' initiative. 'Our neighbouring state, Meghalaya, has been holding concerts, and there was a Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad, which reportedly generated Rs 600 crore in revenue for the state. We had mentioned a policy on concert tourism in this year's budget. The Cabinet approved this today [Wednesday],' said Sarma. Post Malone's debut India concert was in 2022, a part of Zomato's Feeding India initiative at Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Race Course. His Guwahati show is scheduled to be held on December 8. However, there's no official confirmation from the rapper yet. Concert culture is seeing an unbridled rise in India. Earlier in January, British rock band Coldplay performed blockbuster gigs in Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Then, in February, global artist Ed Sheeran enthralled the audience with his concert across the nation. A few days ago, Guns N' Roses delivered an electrifying performance in Mumbai. (ANI)
