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Since Thursday, Twitter and Facebook have been abuzz with posts from people outraged by the reported decision of the government to declare khichdi — the mishmash of lentils and rice — as the national dish. The debates refused to die down even as Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal clarified: “Enough khichdi cooked up on a fictitious national dish. It has only been put for a record entry in World Food India.” As reported in the media, celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor will attempt to create a world record on Saturday (November 4) by cooking 800 kg of khichdi at the India Gate lawns as part of the three-day-long World Food India event. Badal has also claimed that the event aims to provide a shot in the arm for the food processing industry, and according to news reports, the copious quantity of khichdi prepared will be distributed among 60,000 orphan children and guests at the event. Yet, at a time when India is reeling at the 100th spot among 119 nations in the Global Hung...