What does river pollution have to do with food safety? More than you think.In this powerful episode of Good Food Talks, we’re joined by Captain D.C. Sekhar @alphamers , a former Merchant navy officer turned environmental innovator, who’s tackling one of India’s biggest silent crises toxic river waste.Discover how floating trash barriers powered by nothing but flowing water are helping clean up rivers in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, and more.Learn how polluted rivers can contaminate the food we eat, from vegetables to seafood.Find out why zero-energy, zero-manpower innovations could be the future of urban waste management.And understand why protecting water isn’t just an environmental issue it’s a public health priority.Whether you care about clean rivers, clean food, or the future of sustainability in India, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

The food on your plate tells a story but are you ready to hear the uncomfortable truth? In this eye-opening episode of Good Food Talks, Karnataka's Health Minister Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao sits down with Vachana Shetty for an unfiltered conversation about India's food crisis and the bold steps being taken to protect public health.From banning harmful coloring agents in street food to tackling fake paneer, microplastics in Idli's, and adulterated tea discover how policy meets your plate. Health Minister reveals the shocking realities behind misleading marketing, contaminated water, and the dual challenge of malnutrition in rural areas alongside urban obesity.This isn't just about government action, it's about empowering you as a conscious consumer. Learn why the younger generation is leading a food revolution, how schools are becoming battlegrounds for nutrition education, and why growing your own food might be the answer we've all been looking for.This episode will change how you look at every meal. Because when it comes to food safety, awareness isn't optional, it's survival.

Is good food just hype or does it actually have the power to change how you feel?In this full episode of Good Food Talks, we sit down with Gurudev Prasad, a seasoned brand consultant who spent over 15 years shaping consumer brands until a personal health wake-up call pushed him to question everything he once helped promote.Now, he’s pulling back the curtain on the food industry and helping us rethink what’s on our plates and what’s behind the labels.As Gurudev says, “Front label is the new back label.” But what does that really mean for the everyday shopper?If you’ve ever stood in a grocery aisle wondering what’s real and what’s just really good branding, this conversation is for you.