Veganism

Eight-week vegan diet can reduce biological age, weight, a new study finds

A study conducted on 21 pairs of identical twins found that those who consume vegan diets experienced a "younger" heart, liver, hormone, and other organs

Vegan leather from sugarcane: PETA sees potential in India's agri-waste

Animal rights group PETA India on Wednesday said India's position as a major global sugarcane producer offers significant opportunities for expanding the use of sugarcane-based vegan leather. The organisation highlighted that India's vast sugarcane production could be leveraged to effectively utilise sugarcane waste through technology developed by PA Footwear P Ltd, a company specialising in vegan leather alternatives. India, the world's second-largest sugar producer after Brazil, grows sugarcane in 55-60 million hectares area. "India is one of the largest producers of sugarcane globally, so PA Footwear P Ltd's technology presents a significant opportunity to utilise sugarcane waste effectively," PETA India said in a statement. PA Footwear P Ltd, in partnership with the National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology, has developed Vegan Virya, a leather alternative made primarily from sugarcane. The material has received "PETA-Approved Vegan" certification from PET

Jains pose as Muslims in Delhi, buy 124 goats to deter sacrifice on Bakrid

Members of the Jain community disguised themselves as Muslims and visited markets of old Delhi a day before the festival of Bakrid to buy dozens of goats to 'save' them

Zhanna Samsonova dies of starvation: Risks and benefits of raw vegan diet explained

Vegan raw food influencer Zhanna Samsonova reportedly dies of starvation

Zhanna Samsonova, a vegan food influencer, passed away at the age of 39. The influencer reportedly died due to starvation as she was subsisting on a raw vegan diet for the past 10 years

The growing popularity of vegan foods

Indian consumers, by and large, are cost-conscious. At present, most vegan products are priced higher than the non-vegetarian foods they are meant to replace

Licious launches D2C plant-based meat brand, eyes pole position within a yr

The plant-based meat market in India is likely to touch $500 million in three years, according to analysts.

India's first plant-based meat shipped to the US from Gujarat: Report

The 5,000 kg consignment consisted of mini samosas, hot and spicy strips, momos, spring rolls, nuggets, and grilled patty, among other products

Social media is reducing climate change debates to your views on veganism

This appears to be further cementing the idea that climate change is a matter of ideology, making it harder to convince people to support action to tackle it.

In India, veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Companies selling plant-based products are innovating and making available foods that are not part of any traditional Indian palette

Amul vs PETA over 'vegan milk': What's at stake for the dairy industry

Nutritious non-dairy options for health freaks and the lactose-intolerant

There is a wide range of nut butters, lactose-free yogurts that are a tad expensive but great for health. Just make sure you understand the ingredients before you buy

The vegan movement will come to India, slowly perhaps but surely

There is a great deal of hypocrisy in India also on the issue of the cow.

Meatfree food: Capitalism, red in tooth and claw, may be about to go vegan

Veganism is an idea whose time has come, partly due to individual lifestyle and health concerns but mostly because of the environmental damage caused by animal agriculture