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'Silent tsunami' of hunger looms as poor feel impact of rocketing food costs

Government takes action to stabilise prices and prevent riots and unrest By Ray Thibodeaux in New Delhi

Laxmi, a 43-year-old mother of four, has resorted to praying to her Hindu gods for cheaper food at her local temple in New Delhi, India's capital.