News for 'Vegetarian Indian food'

NHRC notice to Railways over serving only halal meat in trains

NHRC notice to Railways over serving only halal meat in trains

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

According to the proceedings of the case, the complainant has alleged that the "Indian Railways serves only halal-processed meat in non-vegetarian meals, which creates unfair discrimination and causes human-rights violations".

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2025

Rediff's Top 10 Recipes For 2025

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

6 Indian foods that are good for weight loss

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

Here are six foods you must include in your diet that are healthy and will help you manage your weight better

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

No veg food, 1 toilet: Over 250 passengers stranded in Turkey

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

A stranded passenger said that all of them were sitting on the floor and there were no blankets available.

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Ordering Food Online? Read This

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

There's an average aggregator premium of Rs 46 per dish (in hidden costs) compared to delivery orders placed on restaurants' own channels. Conservatively, this translates into an additional annual financial burden of at least Rs 12,000 for the average Indian household in major metro/Tier-I cities.

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Have You Tasted Yummy Ambur Biryani?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

The biryani, happily, was the very definition of simple. light-textured, with a subtle tomato-ey twang, it reminded me a lot of a North Indian pulao. The flavour whack came from the sweet-sour Khatta Baingan simmered in a gravy of tamarind, jaggery, fried mustard seeds, and spices, served with it.

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Sri Lanka: Paradiso For Travellers

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Why Rishikesh Is Simply Glorious!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Why Rishikesh calls you again and again.

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

How Atul Kochhar took Indian food to the world (even Antarctica!)

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Ever thought vegetable jalfrezi & murg malai tikka would be available at the South Pole?!

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

'My Dream Is To Keep Our Flag Flying High'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It's a dream that I have achieved.'

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Why 500,000 Indians Visited Vietnam

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

'India Took Me To A Higher Place'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

'Youngsters in India look up to the West as if it is the biggest accomplishment they need in life. It breaks my heart.'

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Protein Craze Sweeps India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

How much protein is needed for a healthy daily diet? A healthy adult needs a minimum of 0.80 gram of protein for every kilogramme of body weight per day. The average consumption of protein in India is around 62 gm per day, which is way lower than the global average of 78 gm.

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

What's a 'healthy' vegetarian diet?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

'Having refined carbohydrates -- such as maida -- in excess is not really healthy.'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

'Goa Beach Shacks Can't Sell Idli-Sambar'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'These beach shacks were meant to protect the employment of local Goans who in turn would showcase Goan cuisine and culture on the beaches of Goa.'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

'Indian Idol Has Changed My Life'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

'Shreya (Ghoshal) ma'am said she hasn't heard a voice like mine before, and added that even in the future, there won't be another voice like mine.'

'Bappa Changed Our Lives'

'Bappa Changed Our Lives'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'All the good in our family began with His arrival. For 20 years we have brought Him home with love and reverence.' As Mumbai readies to celebrate its biggest festival, a look at Ganeshutsav through the eyes of a devotee.

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

'You can't experience India without experiencing its food'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'My God, we could win half the world over just by our food alone.'

Meat, potatoes guy who...: Usha Vance introduces husband JD at RNC

Meat, potatoes guy who...: Usha Vance introduces husband JD at RNC

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Introducing Vance, a junior United States senator from Ohio, to their fellow Americans, Usha described the love and affection of her husband.

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

'It was an outstanding vegetarian meal'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'I was amazed at how tasty it was.' 'They did a good job with millets and lentils, which Mr Modi liked.'

Virgin Atlantic flyers stuck in Turkey land in Mumbai after 40 hrs

Virgin Atlantic flyers stuck in Turkey land in Mumbai after 40 hrs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Over 250 Virgin Atlantic passengers, including Indians, landed at the Mumbai airport late in the evening on Friday after being stranded for more than 40 hours at a Turkey airport. The passengers were stuck at the Diyarbakir Airport in Turkey after their Mumbai-bound aircraft from London was diverted to the airport on Wednesday. The flight landed at around 9 pm at the Mumbai airport. A spokesperson for Virgin Atlantic said the plane departed Diyarbakir Airport at 13:00 local time on Friday, April 4, operating as flight VS1358. The passengers were provided with overnight hotel accommodation on Thursday evening.

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Recipe: Traditional Thalassery Biryani

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

India-US BTA: Sangh Affliates Warn Govt

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

'India's farmers will be unable to compete with the US, given the subsidies that the latter provides its farmers.'

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

10 must-try vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Chefs in Mumbai are unleashing their creativity to woo gourmets with global vegetarian fare. Mini Ribeiro picks her 10 favourite restaurants.

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

'India Is A Meat-Eating Country'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

'Our study finds that only about 20% of Indians are vegetarians and the rest of the 80% are non-vegetarians or meat-eaters.'

Agent promised legal US entry, spent around Rs 50L but....: Deportee

Agent promised legal US entry, spent around Rs 50L but....: Deportee

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Rohit, a young man from Punjab, India, was deported from the United States after a perilous journey that cost him his life savings and left his family in financial ruin. He had been promised legal entry to the U.S. by a travel agent in Amritsar, but his hopes were dashed when he was apprehended for illegally crossing the border. The ordeal highlights the risks associated with illegal migration and the exploitation faced by vulnerable individuals seeking a better life.

Sunny wants you to go vegetarian. Will you?

Sunny wants you to go vegetarian. Will you?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Any takers for Sunny Leone's spicy new challenge?

An Introvert Model's Candid Confessions

An Introvert Model's Candid Confessions

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Delhi gal Mouli Arya -- this is only her second outing at a fashion week -- handles quick questions from Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera with cool ease.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

8 days of luxury for Rs 41,900!

8 days of luxury for Rs 41,900!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

SOTC, Tourism Malaysia & Singapore Tourism Board presents the eight day Malaysia Singapore Extravaganza Tour for Rs 41,900.

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Achche din? Japanese restaurants in India dish out vegetarian delights

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Japanese cuisine gets a vegetarian twist in India.

Detention centre or torture cell? US deportee recounts 18-day ordeal

Detention centre or torture cell? US deportee recounts 18-day ordeal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

He said the air conditioners were run non-stop at a very low temperature, and they were given thin blankets, which were even thinner than silver foil paper and one could see through them.

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Itachuna: Regal, Rich, And A Bit Spooky

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.

Vegetarians are not normal here

Vegetarians are not normal here

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Who said vegetarian food was hard to find in Iran?

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

ITC bets big on frozen food segment

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The company, which has recently made a foray into the frozen food segment under ITC Master Chef brand targeting both retail and food services players, is also planning to expand its reach to over 30 cities in the retail segment and 100 cities in food services segment during the period. ITC will be the third major organised player in the frozen food segment after McCain, which is mainly in the vegetarian segment and Venky's, which is in non-vegetarian.

Want to look as good as him? Go VEGETARIAN

Want to look as good as him? Go VEGETARIAN

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

A look at the hottest male vegetarian celebs from across the globe.

The Battles Over Recipes

The Battles Over Recipes

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Who owns a recipe, and should one fight over its origins?

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Food pilgrimage! A gastronomic tour of 7 Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

Get set to burrrrrrp! Presenting the real taste of India!

Air India goes vegetarian from January 1, no tea or coffee either

Air India goes vegetarian from January 1, no tea or coffee either

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

As of now, Air India serves sandwich (both vegetarian and non-vegetarian) and cake on its flights, which are up to 90 minutes of duration, which will be discontinued from January 1, 2016, replaced with "all vegetarian" hot meal, an airline circular said.