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7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

7 Nations For Vegan-Friendly Holidays

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

Where are the best places to get vegan food in the world?

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Kinsale, Carrigaline & Stuffed Eggplant

Rediff.com4 days ago

Taking in wonderful new sights and places is also an opportunity to sample new food, which is what makes travel doubly memorable.

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Sankranti Recipes From 9 States

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

All of India gets ready for the mid-winter harvest festival, turning out laddoos, Pongal, Puran Poli and other endless delights.

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

A long-awaited homecoming for USA's Netravalkar at Wankhede

Rediff.com18 Jan 2026

T20 WC: Mumbai-born USA pacer Netravalkar awaits emotional reconnect with Wankhede

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Recipe: Vegan Spaghetti Bolognese

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Satisfy all your pasta cravings with this delicious vegan pasta!

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

11 Amazingly Different Recipes For India's Beloved Kadhi

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.

When Do You Introduce Spice To A Baby?

When Do You Introduce Spice To A Baby?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

You can slowly build up spices over six to nine months by adding ajwain, jeera, coriander, cardamom and cinnamon powders for flavouring different recipes, says Madhavi Bhardwaj.

8 Facts: Vegan Food Builds Muscle Just Like Meat

8 Facts: Vegan Food Builds Muscle Just Like Meat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Are you vegan or vegetarian and wondering whether you can build muscle? Recent research published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, quoted by NPR says a 'vegan diet matches meat for muscle gains'.

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

VinFast disrupts EV market with most affordable midsize SUV

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

VinFast's VF6 storms into India as the most affordable electric SUV above 4 metres, packing premium features, 468km range, and free charging till 2028 to disrupt the EV market, observes Somnath Chatterjee.

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

'Cancer Has Made Me Shameless And Fearless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

'For all you know, in the next five years there could be a path-breaking cancer treatment and I may be absolutely fine. Or maybe I won't be. I have to live with both scenarios.'

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Ganesh Puja Recipe: Andhra's Bellam Undrallu

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Andhra Pradesh and Telangana do a different kind of rice-jaggery-coconut sweet for Ganesh Puja -- steamed balls that taste just as delightful.

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

'The Cake Wasn't Just A Cake'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Prachi Dhabal Deb does not bake cakes. She writes stories in royal icing.

Soybean-Lentil Croquettes: 25-Min Recipe

Soybean-Lentil Croquettes: 25-Min Recipe

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur, who helms SAAR Indian Bistro at Times Square, New York City, conjures a chai-time soybean-lentil snack with pepper and garam masala accents. It's vegan too and served with his take on tomato salsa.

Vegan Beans Walnut Sprouts Buddha Bowl: 15-Min Recipe

Vegan Beans Walnut Sprouts Buddha Bowl: 15-Min Recipe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Buddha bowls -- which perhaps get their name from the Buddhist concept of balance -- are bowls containing neatly arranged portions of cut vegetables, raw or steamed, tofu, legumes/beans, seeds, nuts, whole grains.

Vegan Beans Walnut Sprouts Buddha Bowl: 15-Min Recipe

Vegan Beans Walnut Sprouts Buddha Bowl: 15-Min Recipe

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Buddha bowls -- which perhaps get their name from the Buddhist concept of balance -- are bowls containing neatly arranged portions of cut vegetables, raw or steamed, tofu, legumes/beans, seeds, nuts, whole grains.

9 Bollywood Stars Who Are Vegetarian Or Vegan

9 Bollywood Stars Who Are Vegetarian Or Vegan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Meet the Bollywood stars who have opted for plant-based diets.

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

This Hit Director Makes A Comeback

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

'Love stories don't really excite me.'

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Digangana's Vegan Challenge

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

The television actor reveals why she switched to veganism and explains how it has changed the way she looks at food now.

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

She Lost 60 Kilos In 12 Months

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

She shares the milestones, routines and insights that defined her fitness journey and the lessons she learnt along the way.

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Want to be VEGAN? 7 Tips For You

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Veganism is all about being kind. And it all starts when you're kind to yourself first.

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Vedika's Vegan Thai Red Curry With Veggies and Tofu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

This versatile Thai red curry takes any kind of vegetable or protein in it and is served with steamed rice and garnish.

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

How veganism is spawning a robust plant-based industry

Rediff.com4 Sep 2021

In India, as elsewhere, veganism has spawned an industry of plant-based products such as tofu, tempeh, peanut curd, cashew cheese, almond butter, flax eggs, sauerkraut, seitan, mock meats, apple honey, vegan chocolates, nutritional yeast and plant-based milks. There are vegan cafs and restaurants such as About Vegan (Jaipur), Bodhi Greens (Dharamsala), Carrots (Bengaluru), Earthlings (Mumbai) and Elysian Delights (Gurugram), vegan cooking classes, vegan tours, vegan conferences and vegan e-tailers such as vegandukan.com and veganmall.in. "Plant-based milks such as soy milk, almond milk and oat milk have made promising inroads with Indian consumers. "Estimated at $21 million vs the animal-derived dairy industry at $140 billion, plant-based dairy in India is projected to grow at a CAGR of 20.7 per cent to reach $63.9 million by 2024," write Dhruvi Narsaria and Rajyalakshmi in their 2020 report, "Insights on plant-based milk category in India", published by the Good Food Institute India and Ipsos India.

5 Ways To Eat Misal, The World's Top Vegan Dish

5 Ways To Eat Misal, The World's Top Vegan Dish

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A look at the several varieties of Misal Pav you must try.

Winter Recipe: Vegan Miso Soup

Winter Recipe: Vegan Miso Soup

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

A soup with complex flavours.

I never claimed to be vegan, says Kohli

I never claimed to be vegan, says Kohli

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'Always maintained I'm vegetarian. Take a deep breath and eat your Veggies.'

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

'They Made You Pay Kohli Tax'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Virat Kohli faces SM ire over the price of bhutta served at his restaurant.

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Now you can take a vegan vacation

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

Food is one of the biggest incentives for travellers to start a vegan tour.

It's Fun! It's Sustainable! It's Fashion!

It's Fun! It's Sustainable! It's Fashion!

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

The GenNext runway was alive with vibrant hues, fluid silhouettes and statement-making details, offering interesting options every fashion lover.

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

The Aamir Khan You Don't Know

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'Had anyone asked me if I was Aamir Khan, I would have admitted to it.' Senior movie journalist Roshmila Bhattacharya flips through the pages of her many interactions with Aamir Khan, who turned 60 on March 14.

Chhetri follows Kohli, turns vegan

Chhetri follows Kohli, turns vegan

Rediff.com12 Oct 2019

Last year, Kohli had adopted a plant-based diet and Chhetri said his awareness came during a stint with Sporting Lisbon in 2013.

Recipe: No-Bake Vegan Walnut Chocolate Brownie

Recipe: No-Bake Vegan Walnut Chocolate Brownie

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

Chef Sanjyot Keer shares an interesting recipe to try in the lockdown!

Why F1 champion Hamilton went vegan

Why F1 champion Hamilton went vegan

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The Formula One world champion said it has taken him 32 years to understand the impact he was having.

Recipe: Sagar's Bok Choy-Wrapped Chicken Dim Sums

Recipe: Sagar's Bok Choy-Wrapped Chicken Dim Sums

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Chicken mince, arbi, mushrooms and bok choy in one neat package. Delicious!

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Recipe: Cheryl's Cake Without Eggs, Butter, Milk

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Skip milk, butter and eggs to make a truly delightful vegan cake.

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Is Novak Djokovic The GOAT?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The unanswerable question, of course, is whether Djokovic is the GOAT. That's a complex issue over which fans will forever bicker, observes Kanika Datta.

Ind-Pak players inspire UK cricket club to go vegan

Ind-Pak players inspire UK cricket club to go vegan

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Early Cricket Club chairman Gary Shacklady, himself a vegan, realised that many of the meals, especially at away grounds, were inaccessible to many of the players. This included the team's Hindu and Muslim players, who do not eat beef and pork for religious reasons.

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Recipe: Hina's Millet Kheer

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

This delicious bowl of coconut milk kheer is hard to resist.

How to make Vegan Shoyu Ramen

How to make Vegan Shoyu Ramen

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

Food blogger Sangita Agrawal shares a popular Japanese recipe with a vegan twist.

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Why Aakar Patel became a vegan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'At home, being vegan is no real problem, and other than dairy (dahi, chhaas, ghee and kadhi) I can eat normally.' 'There is, of course, the eschewing of meat and as someone who likes (should I say liked?) Naga pork and beef steaks, and has eaten snake and dog, going vegan is unusual,' says Aakar Patel.

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer

Rediff.com29 Oct 2024

Diwali Recipe: Shilpi's Makhane Ki Kheer