HarperCollins Publishers to publish Dr Sylvia Karpagam's new book about the politics of food

HarperCollins India is set to publish Dr. Sylvia Karpagam's book, 'The Meat of the Matter,' which examines the intersection of nutrition, caste, and politics in India. The book challenges current food policies and the corporate push for plant-based diets, advocating for evidence-based nutritional choices.
Why it matters
The book highlights how socio-economic factors and systemic issues like caste influence food security and public health programs in India.
The Meat of the Matter by Dr Sylvia Karpagam
NEW DELHI , Aug. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- HarperCollins India is delighted to be publish Dr Sylvia Karpagam's well-researched and path-breaking book which dives deep into the discourse around our food choices and the politics of nutrition which affects our well-being as a community. Available now to preorder, the book will release on 18 th August 2026.
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