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2 weeks ago | 
usnews.com | Arun Gupta
In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has pushed to remake the federal workforce in profound ways that have provoked strong reactions. He and many of his supporters say big change is necessary to build a government powered by entrepreneurial, patriotic, highly skilled Americans. Opponents, on the other hand, feel like the White House is undermining essential government functions and creating uncertainty and instability.
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1 month ago | 
portside.org | Arun Gupta
10 Organizing Principles for Defeating Trumpism 2.0 Published April 12, 2025 As soon as President Donald Trump began his shock-and-awe assault on the federal government in January 2025, lists began bouncing around the internet with titles like “How to Survive the Trump Years.” They advised readers on how to respond to the chaos politically, personally, and when dealing with others.
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1 month ago | 
nationofchange.org | Arun Gupta
s soon as President Donald Trump began his shock-and-awe assault on the federal government in January 2025, lists began bouncing around the internet with titles like “How to Survive the Trump Years.” They advised readers on how to respond to the chaos politically, personally, and when dealing with others.
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1 month ago | 
yesmagazine.org | Arun Gupta
As soon as President Donald Trump began his shock-and-awe assault on the federal government in January 2025, lists began bouncing around the internet with titles like “How to Survive the Trump Years.” They advised readers on how to respond to the chaos politically, personally, and when dealing with others.
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2 months ago | 
yesmagazine.org | Arun Gupta
YES! Media is excited to present a new column, Apocalypse Chow, by Arun Gupta, investigative reporter, French-trained chef, food tour guide, and author of the forthcoming eponymous book, Apocalypse Chow: A Junk Food–Loving Chef Explains How America Created the Most Revolutionary Food System Ever (The New Press).
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2 months ago | 
counterpunch.org | Arun Gupta
We are in uncharted waters where Trump is criminalizing free speech even as he has ended Israel’s genocidal war, for now. 1) First and foremost, we need to build as militant, strong, and broad a movement as possible to defend Khalil. I will leave the legal issues to others, but the terrain that “we,” meaning unwavering socialists and communists, fight on is social. 2) This is a galvanizing moment. Defending free speech and the right to dissent gives us the high ground. It’s a chance to organize.
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2 months ago | 
thehindu.com | Arun Gupta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to tackle obesity and the 2025 Economic Survey’s recommendation of imposing a ‘health tax’ on ultra-processed foods (UPFs) to curb their consumption are both laudable. But these efforts risk being derailed by India’s ambiguous, industry-friendly, and subjective food marketing regulations. In India, one in four adult men and women are obese and one in four adults are either diabetic or pre-diabetic (National Family Health Survey-5).
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2 months ago | 
sundayguardianlive.com | Arun Gupta
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to combat obesity urges collective action for a healthier, fitter India. NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the recent episode of ‘Mann Ki Baat’, called upon the nation to fight obesity through small steps. This call is both strategic, timely, and laudable, given that one in four adults in India is obese, one in four is diabetic or pre-diabetic, and one in three is hypertensive.
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2 months ago | 
sundayguardianlive.com | Arun Gupta
Warning labels, ad bans, and health taxes—India must act now to curb obesity and diabetes. India is losing its battle against non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With 1 in 4 adults diabetic or prediabetic and over half of children showing metabolic markers of NCDs, the health and economic toll is devastating. It is like sitting on a ticking time-bomb. The Economic Survey 2024-25 finally acknowledges the role of ultra-processed food products (UPFs) in this crisis.
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Jan 20, 2025 | 
telegraphindia.com | Arun Gupta
The vision of Viksit Bharat 2047 demands urgent action. Regulating UPFs, preserving traditional foods, and educating the public are essential steps toward building a healthier, stronger India Arun Gupta Published 21.01.25, 07:11 AM India’s dietary habits are at a crossroads. Our traditional processed foods — kheer, halwa, gulab jamun and samosa — symbolise centuries of culture, community, and celebration.
