Vegetarian Food

Are we supposed to eat dhoklas? Mahua Moitra on CR Park fish market row

CR Park fish market row: Viral videos show groups removing fish stalls near temple in CR Park, BJP calls video fake

Vegetarian thali costs decline by 3% in March amid falling tomato prices

Vegetable prices remained subdued in March, with those of onion, potato and tomato declining month-on-month due to fresh arrivals

Costlier veggies make vegetarian thali dearer by 10% in June: CRISIL

The overall hike in vegetarian thali prices was attributed to a 30 per cent increase in prices of tomato, 59 per cent in potato and 46 per cent in onion

Zomato rolls back green colour from veg fleet, all riders to wear red

Responding to backlash, on Tuesday night, Goyal clarified that the pure veg fleet 'doesn't serve or alienate any religious, or political preference.'

Will roll back 'Pure Veg mode' in case of negative result: Zomato CEO

After facing a backlash online from a section of people over the launch of the "Pure Veg Mode" service, Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday said the food delivery platform will "roll it back in a heartbeat" in case there is a negative social repercussions. In a long late night post on X, Goyal also sought to allay concerns that Zomato's regular fleet may be barred by some societies and RWAs. "There's an opinion that some societies and RWAs will now not let our regular fleet in. We will stay alert for any such cases and work with these RWAs to not let this happen. "We understand our social responsibility due to this change, and we will not back down from solving it when the need arises," he said. "Please note that this Pure Veg Mode, or the Pure Veg Fleet doesn't serve or alienate any religious, or political preference," he clarified. Goyal elaborated upon the reason behind introduction of the company's "Pure Veg Mode" service. "But why did we need to separate the fleets? Becaus

Deepinder Goyal launches 'Pure Veg Mode' to woo vegetarian customers

Zomato founder and chief executive officer Deepinder Goyal on Tuesday announced the launch of a 'Pure Veg Mode' along with a 'Pure Veg Fleet'

Vegetarian thali costlier in last one year, non-veg thali cheaper: CRISIL

The rise in the cost of a veg thali signals that the food inflation inched up in January as compared to January 2023

Vegetarian KFC to open in Ayodhya, government ready to offer space

A full "vegetarian KFC" to open in Ayodhya as the government is ready to offer space. Tourism has surged in the state after the inauguration of the Ram Temple

Falling tomato prices bring down cost of veg, non-veg thalis in Sept

The fall in tomato prices, which declined 62 per cent month-on-month (M-o-M) to Rs 39 a kg in September from Rs 102 a kg in August, was the major contributor

Softening of tomato prices brings down cost of veg, non-veg thalis in Sept

The tomato prices shrunk 62% in September to Rs 39 per kilogram (kg) as compared to Rs 102 per kg in August

A veg thali cost 28% more in July than June, thanks to tomatoes: CRISIL

A veg thali comprises roti, vegetables (onion, tomato, and potato), rice, dal, curd, and salad

Kindergarten in China ordered to stop vegetarian diet, replace it with meat

Chinese authorities have ordered a kindergarten in southwestern China to give up its vegetarian diet for children following a controversy online that it could lead to nutritional deficiency

National Museum axes meat dishes; 'Harappan' menu confuses Twitterati

The grub fest began on Wednesday and will continue till February 25

When one prefers goat to greens

At first, the new incumbent into the family was force-fed by my wife in the hope that she might get her to change her mind, but ingrained habits are difficult to overcome

Railways' imposition of vegetarianism on Oct 2 goes against Gandhi's ideals

For while Gandhi was a vegetarian, he always found the forcible imposition of any norm or value on others an abhorrent idea that ought to be resisted

Why you should eat a plant-based diet, but that doesn't mean being a vegan

Evidence generally points towards higher risk of death with higher red and processed meat intake

Fish is on the menu

Ditching its usual practice of serving vegetarian food during official events, the Bengal unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) opted to serve non-vegetarian food at a workshop. Held on the banks of the Haldi river, near the town of Haldia in southern Bengal, the four-day workshop for BJP's state workers served hilsa, prawn and katla fish. The change in menu had to be accommodated as party workers were uncomfortable with the strict vegetarian diet, a local BJP leader said. A Bengali meal without fish was too much to demand, said BJP state chief Dilip Ghosh. "Everyone was asking for fish," he said. "Although this escalated costs, we are happy that our workers and leaders enjoyed the food thoroughly."