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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Supreme Court rejects plea seeking termination of 30-week pregnancy
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Comedian Shyam Rangeela’s poll nomination from Varanasi rejected
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These innovations have made Amrik Sukhdev Dhaba in Murthal the truck drivers’ favourite since 1967
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘He represents all Kashmiris in jail’: A maverick stirs up Baramulla poll from prison
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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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Video: Being Muslim in today’s India
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Watch: Massive rainstorm hits Mumbai, strong winds knock down trees, damage cars
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‘Barking news’: Woman turns journalist to ‘report’ on mischiefs and complaints by her pet dogs
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Watch: Comedian presents TV newsroom discussion in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’ style
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Watch: Stunning Northern Lights spotted in unexpected places around the world
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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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‘House of the Dragon’ season 2 trailer: The Targaryens go to war
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Watch: The trailer of ‘Panchayat’ season 3 is out
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‘Mr and Mrs Mahi’ trailer: Rajkummar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor in cricket-themed romance
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Start the week with a film: The unforgettable revolution of the dogs in ‘White God’
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‘Murder in Mahim’ review: A crime as unjust as wrongful death
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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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IPL 2024: Sam Curran plays a captain’s knock as Punjab Kings beat Rajasthan Royals
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: Meiraba Maisnam stuns HS Prannoy; Satwik-Chirag, Ashmita win
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Cricket: Former Nepal captain Sandeep Lamichhane acquitted of rape charges
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Boxing, Elorda Cup: Nikhat Zareen and Abhishek Yadav among nine Indians to enter semi-final
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024 to generate revenue of over 7 billion dollars, says study