Food Politics
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‘Sick mindset’: Opposition reacts to PM Modi’s remarks on eating non-vegetarian food during Sawan
The prime minister claimed that people posting videos of themselves eating meat during the Hindu holy month reflected the ideology of Mughal invaders.
Scroll Staff
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Why Zomato’s ‘pure veg’ service is being criticised as casteist
Vegetarianism in India is largely driven by the casteist idea of purity and Zomato’s decision only promotes this discrimination, analysts said.
Abhik Deb
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‘All riders will wear red’: Zomato changes Pure Veg Fleet plan for food deliveries amid criticism
While the delivery riders will not be separately identifiable, the company will continue to have a fleet for vegetarians, CEO Deepinder Goyal said.
Scroll Staff
Trending
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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Mumbai school principal told to resign after being targeted by Hindutva website
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Faltering economy, poor citizens, South Asia’s bully: The reality of India’s global ambitions
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Why Justice Datta’s attack on petitioner in VVPAT verdict is worrisome for PILs
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In his new book, journalist Boria Majumdar addresses BCCI’s two-year ban after an online controversy
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Zomato launches ‘Pure Veg Mode’ and ‘Pure Veg Fleet’ for food deliveries
The vegetarian-only service was not aimed at alienating ‘any religious or political preference’, said company CEO Deepinder Goyal.
Scroll Staff
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Five BJP-ruled states ask Zomato not to deliver non-vegetarian food on Ram temple inauguration day
The food delivery company said that authorities passed the directive in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Scroll Staff
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Centre withholds Rs 7,000 crore ration funds from West Bengal as Modi’s photo, scheme logo missing
The funds were meant to procure staple food commodities for six crore beneficiaries in the state.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Diljit Dosanjh invites young fan on stage, dances with him during his sold-out Vancouver show
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Watch: School authorities turn classroom into swimming pool to encourage attendance during heatwave
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Watch: Woman recreates pet parrot’s choreography
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Watch: Neighbours rescue infant from second floor sunshade after she fell from fourth floor balcony
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Video: Listen to this acapella version of Shankar Mahadevan’s ‘Breathless’ by four singers
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How Uttar Pradesh’s halal ban has plunged the processed food industry into chaos
The ban stands on weak legal ground, say experts.
Arunabh Saikia
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Meat eating is causing landslides in Himachal Pradesh, claims IIT-Mandi director
In a viral video, Laxmidhar Behera is also seen telling students that they should stop eating meat to become good human beings.
Scroll Staff
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Video of Rahul Gandhi, Lalu Yadav cooking mutton turns up the heat on debate about vegetarianism
Some social media users said they were glad the leaders ate a meaty meal during an ‘era of forced vegetarianism’.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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‘Naach Ga Ghuma’ review: Soft landings in saga of a woman and her missing maid
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‘Heeramandi’ review: Lahore Luxe tawaif saga runs on empty
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‘The Fall Guy’ review: Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt sparkle in entertaining action comedy
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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ trailer: Barry Jenkins directs prequel to 2019 photorealistic animated film
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Start the week with a film: A divorce from hell in ‘The War of the Roses’
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No non-vegetarian food in Hansraj College as it follows Arya Samaj philosophy, says principal
Students will protest on Friday demanding that non-vegetarian food be served in hostel and canteen of the Delhi University college.
Scroll Staff
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Egg and meat cause ‘lifestyle disorders’, claims Karnataka education policy panel
In a position paper meant for the National Education Policy, the panel has suggested removing the food items from mid-day meals in schools.
Scroll Staff
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The centuries-old culinary link between Europe and the UK will survive Brexit
How the British royal family ate in the 18th century and what it tells us about class, aspiration and European identity.
Rachel Rich, The Conversation & LW Smith, The Conversation
The Field
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Fitness watch: Project launched in England to study causes of ACL injuries in women’s football
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IPL 2024: Bowlers, Marcus Stoinis help Lucknow Super Giants beat Mumbai Indians
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India tour of Bangladesh: Radha Yadav, D Hemalatha propel visitors to win in rain-marred second T20I
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ICC T20 World Cup 2024: Rishabh Pant, Sanju Samson included in Rohit Sharma-led India squad
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Badminton, Uber Cup 2024: India lose to China in group stage-decider; progress to quarter-final