Sukumaran Narayanan, Author at The Fourth Plate

Sukumaran Narayanan

In a quiet part of Prayagraj, during the stillness of the COVID-19 lockdown, something beautiful took root. While the world slowed down, Jasleen—a trained chef with a deep love for clean, real food—began exploring something new: bees. It wasn’t planned or part of a big business idea. It started with curiosity and care. Jasleen began taking online and offline training in beekeeping, learning how these tiny creatures work, what they need, and how they give us one of nature’s purest gifts—honey.

Changemakers, People & Pro...

One Woman, Two Boxes, and a Whole Lot of Bees: Melflora’s Journey

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with ne’ma (the National Food Loss and Waste Initiative), and Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island hosted two food preservation workshops designed to educate students on resourceful and sustainable food practices.

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Miral, ne’ma and Hilton Yas Island teach students food preservation

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Culture & Society, Heritag...

How India’s ‘Kadak’ became the Gulf’s ‘Karak’ and how ‘Rainbow’ made it the quintessential drink

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Guest Columns, Opinion & A...

Bollywood’s Inconvenient Truth: When Farmers Become Climate Refugees

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Changemakers, Middle East &...

Breaking the Cycle: How Egypt’s Dosy Bikes is Revolutionizing Women’s Urban Mobility

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Agriculture, Farmers, People &...

Moringa Rising: Where Abandoned Fields Find New Ways for Healthy Living Thanks to S. Umesh Rao

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

My name is Marvelous Onuoha. I’m a graduate of the Department of Fisheries from the University of Agriculture. To be honest, I never wanted to study Fisheries or anything related to agriculture because back in primary and secondary school, we were conditioned to believe that agriculture was a poor man’s profession. Because of that mindset, I had no interest in the field.

Africa, Grassroots champions, ...

From Reluctant Student to Ardent Advocate for Agriculture : A Journey of Self-Discovery

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Planting Seeds for the Future: Abu Dhabi Miral’s CSR Programme Cultivates Environmental Stewardship Among Youth

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Planting Seeds for the Future: Miral’s CSR Programme Cultivates Environmental Stewardship Among Youth

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Creative Voices, Culture &...

From Sacred Earth to Climate Crisis: How Indian Cinema Chronicles the Farmer’s Struggle

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

News & Events...

Google launches new AI tools for Indian agriculture and language development

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

HE Amna Al Dahak Hails UAE-China Ties as Unique Model of Successful Cooperationin Various Sectors Including Agriculture, Food Security and Climate

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Amna Al Dahak hails UAE-China ties in agriculture and climate

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Hackett Professor Kadambot Siddique, Director of The UWA Institute of Agriculture, has been awarded a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by Kerala Agricultural University, where he completed his agricultural science degree in 1977. The honor recognizes his four-decade contribution to global agricultural science, capacity building, and academic leadership.

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Kerala Agricultural University gives Kadambot Siddique a doctorate

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

Investigations & Features,...

Carbon Market Crisis Deepens as World Struggles to Meet Climate Goals

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

In the serene landscapes of Morigaon, Assam, a silent transformation is taking shape that is touching the lives of sericulture farmers and silk weavers through the vision of one young man who dared to dream differently. Anirban Sidharth, founder of House of Anirban Sidharth, is weaving together tradition, innovation and social change into an innovative tapestry that’s touching lives meaningfully across Northeast India.

Creative Voices, Culture &...

Anirban Sidharth revives Assam silk heritage in Morigaon

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

News & Events...

Young Innovators Transform Communities Through World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Prize

Sukumaran Narayanan

November 4, 2026

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