Masculinity in the Kitchen: Gender, Power, and Culinary Labour in Kashmiri Wazwan – Arwa Rafie
Introduction: Wazwan as a Cultural and Social Institution Food has often been considered a representation of culture, identity, and heritage.…
Food, Culture and Society in India: Social, Political, Economic and Cultural Perspectives edited by Rituparna Patgiri and Gurpinder Singh Lalli (2026): A Review by Praapti Sarma
Food, Culture And Society In India: Social, Political, Economic And Cultural Perspectives, published by Berghahn Booksin 2026, takes you on…
Palates of Pleasure: Food, Memories and Culture by Rozena Mart and Sayan Dey (2025): A Review by Rayana Roy
Food narrativises and personifies itself as a cultural artefact and memory of the community. It dispossesses and holds the bodies…
Sweet Excess: Crafting Mishti in Bengal by Ishita Dey (2026): A Review by Ramyani Basak
Ishita Dey’s Sweet Excess: Crafting Mishti in Bengal (published by Routledge in 2026) is an ambitious and insightful ethnographic work.…
Savoring Inequality: Unraveling the Threads of Caste, and Food in India – Sahil Singh
Introduction The relationship between food and caste in India is deeply intertwined, reflecting the nation’s complex social hierarchies and cultural…
A Conversation with James Staples on Meat Eating, Environmental Concerns and Social Identities
James Staples is a Professor of Social Anthropology at Brunel University of London and co-host of The Migration Menu podcast.…
Pork on the Plate: A Cultural Symbol for Northeast India’s Tribes – Priyojoy Kar and Vivek Kumar Gupta
Amidst the green hills and mist-laden valleys curved in the natural canvas of northeast India, where every river carves stories…
Navigating the City through Food, Identity and Belongingness: Humayunpur in Delhi – Madhusmita Devi and Prerona Barman
‘Humayunpur feels like home.’ ‘I feel safe when I am there.’ ‘The food there reminds me of home.’ – …
Street Food, Taste and Urban Spaces: Musings with Krishnendu Ray
Krishnendu Ray is a Professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Studies at New York University (NYU). He is…
Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation edited by Emily J. H. Contois and Zenia Kish (2022): A Review by Subham Kumar
In a world where “camera eats first” has become an instinct, Food Instagram: Identity, Influence, and Negotiation edited by Emily…