Food Politics
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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
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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.
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Trending
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Delhi Police raids journalists associated with ‘Newsclick’ in UAPA case
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How findings of the Bihar caste census push the BJP into a corner
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Why do Donald Trump’s supporters believe he is telling the truth?
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3, live: Bronze in men’s canoe; badminton, squash stars in action
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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.
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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
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Kerala food back on IRCTC menu after social media backlash
The dishes will be served on trains and stations in the state within a week, said the catering arm of the Railways.
Scroll Staff
Video
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Watch: Indian Railways staff accept 14-minute cleaning challenge of Vande Bharat Express train
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Watch: Students drum on desk and pencil box in classroom to create catchy beats
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Watch: Stunning scenes from U2 concert at new venue that uses immersive floor-to-ceiling visuals
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Watch: Man dances inside Mumbai local train, railways ask commuters not to ‘perform such activities’
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Watch: Massive traffic jam on road leading to Nandi Hills in Karnataka
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The real winner in the growth of veganism is capitalism
Big corporations – seeking to control food production and disrupt local industries – stand to profit the most.
Martin Cohen, The Conversation & Frédéric Leroy, The Conversation
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Are liberals more likely to be gluten sensitive than conservatives? A US study investigates
Media voices ranging from the satirical show Portlandia to commentators on Fox News have poked fun at what they characterise as the gluten-intolerant left.
Trey Malone, The Conversation
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From ke-chiap to catsup to ketchup: A brief history of the world’s favourite condiment
And it is now being used as a weapon in the growing trade war between the United States, European Union and Canada.
Ken Albala, The Conversation
The Reel
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Book versus movie: Bengali film ‘Herbert’ says if the source story is great, don’t tinker with it
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Start the week with a film: In ‘A Fantastic Woman’, a trans singer hits the right notes
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Watch: Gigi Scaria’s film revisits memories of meeting Mahatma Gandhi
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‘Mujib’ trailer: Shyam Benegal’s film traces the journey of Bangladeshi leader Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
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Two Shah Rukh Khan films, two political worldviews
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Video: For President Maduro, the key to securing poor Venezuelans’ vote may lie in a food box
For millions of Venezuelans suffering an unprecedented economic crisis, the Maduro government hands out a monthly box of heavily-subsidized basic food supplies.
Reuters
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BJP-ruled South Delhi Municipal Corporation proposes no ‘non-veg food’ on display outside eateries
A councillor from the party said meat dishes posed a hygiene problem and ‘hurt the sentiments of people who are vegetarian’.
Scroll Staff
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Bengal can have rosogolla, Odisha wants Geographical Indication tag for its own rasagola
The state said Odisha’s rasagola sweet ‘dates back to more than 800 years’.
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The Field
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ISL 2023-24: Carlos Martinez helps FC Goa sink Punjab FC
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: England, New Zealand register wins in rain-affected warm-up matches
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3, live: Bronze in men’s canoe; badminton, squash stars in action
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India at Asian Games, Oct 3 schedule: Men’s cricket begins; medals on hand in athletics, boxing
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Asian Games: Antim Panghal aims to give troubled Indian wrestling a boost in Hangzhou