News for 'vegetarian-food'

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Tribal step up demand to 'free' Parasnath hills from Jains

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Even as the Centre stayed the Jharkhand government's move to promote tourism at the Parasnath hills after protests by Jains, tribals jumped into the fray staking a claim to the land and asking for it to be freed.

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

HC raps Ahmedabad civic body for curbs on non-veg food stalls

HC raps Ahmedabad civic body for curbs on non-veg food stalls

Rediff.com10 Dec 2021

At one point, Justice Biren Vaishnav, who was hearing the petition, got agitated and asked the AMC 'What is your problem? How can you decide what I should eat outside my house? How can you stop people from eating what they want? Suddenly because someone in power thinks that this is what they want to do?'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

Recipe: Sangita's Falahari Dum Aloo

Recipe: Sangita's Falahari Dum Aloo

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.

Recipe: Ameya's Stuffed Pomfret

Recipe: Ameya's Stuffed Pomfret

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Ameya Warty's wife and daughter love this dish, which makes it a sure-shot winner in his book.

Summer: Foods To Eat And Avoid

Summer: Foods To Eat And Avoid

Rediff.com5 May 2023

In the summer, we tend to eat less and drink more. Avoid large portions of food, as they will be difficult to digest and may cause you to feel tired and lazy. Instead, have frequent and small portions of meals, which will keep them fresh and light, suggests Dr Shoaib Sangatti, emergency physician, Ruby Hall clinic, Wanowire.

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Govt stops tourism activities at holy Jain site after protests

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

The Union Environment Ministry sent a office memorandum to the state in this regard following directions from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources said.

'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Does anyone understand India?' 'Does anyone have a larger perspective for India as a whole?' 'Today we have rulers who do not understand the ruled.'

University doesn't impose food choices, zero tolerance for violence: JNU VC

University doesn't impose food choices, zero tolerance for violence: JNU VC

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Talking about April 10 violence, she said that there are 17 hostels in the university and in 16 of those, everything went on peacefully with the iftar and the Ram Navami puja being organised together.

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Navratra: Meat shops shut as south, east Delhi mayors urge to suspend sale

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

However, in some markets of the city meat is anyways not sold on Tuesdays as this day of the week is considered auspicious by many Hindus.

Will Kriti make a convincing Sita? VOTE!

Will Kriti make a convincing Sita? VOTE!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Sources say Kriti Sanon, super excited to be working in the mythological space for the first time, will play Sita mata with the full conviction of a true devotee.

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

'Projecting the country in a wrong way is sedition'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'When you talk badly of the country and project a bad image of the country to the rest of the world, is it not sedition?'

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Vegan days of Madras high court are over!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

Non-vegetarian food arrives in Madras high court campus canteens

Minorities panel summons Delhi mayors on Friday over meat ban

Minorities panel summons Delhi mayors on Friday over meat ban

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Delhi Minorities Commission has issued a show-cause notice to mayors and commissioners of three municipal corporations in the city seeking an explanation on what basis have they decided to ban or shut meat shops during Navratri.

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

JNU clash: Edu ministry seeks report, students' union demands judicial probe

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Student bodies protested outside the Jamia Millia Islamia against what transpired at JNU and to demand that food choices cannot be imposed on people in the name of Ram Navami.

South Delhi mayor orders closure of meat shops during Navratri

South Delhi mayor orders closure of meat shops during Navratri

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

This is the first time when the civic body has asked for closure of meat shops during Navratri which is being observed from April 2-11.

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

UP govt bans meat, liquor in 22 'holy' wards of Mathura-Vrindavan

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Mathura and Vrindavan are the birth place and 'krira sthal' of Lord Krishna. Considering Mathura and Vrindavan as holy places, lakhs of devotees from all over the country and abroad come for paying obeisance, Additional Chief Secretary Avanish Awasthi said in an official order.

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Action against veg and non-veg food carts, claim Gujarat civic officials

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

After a controversy arose over some civic bodies' plans to act against handcarts selling non-veg foods on main thoroughfares, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Monday had said the state government has no problem with people's food choices.

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Posters warn non-Hindus to keep off Varanasi ghats, probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Posters asking non-Hindus to stay away from the ghats of the Ganga and the temples along the river came up in Varanasi, prompting the police to launch a probe.

The School By the Sea

The School By the Sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The school was run on strict Gandhian lines, with stress on students doing things themselves. Physical comforts were minimal, in keeping with the relatively backward geographical area. But it had a staff of teachers dedicated to educating their students, not just imparting them book-learning, remembers Shreekant Sambrani.

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

NDRF teams return from Turkiye with stories of love and affection

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The entry of the 152-members three NDRF teams and six canines into the disaster zone was swift, and their exit "moving and emotional".

Swarupa Dutt's Desi Papaya and Mango Salad

Swarupa Dutt's Desi Papaya and Mango Salad

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

It is refreshing, fresh, summery and incredibly tasty.

Milind Soman's diet may surprise you

Milind Soman's diet may surprise you

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Everything that Milind Soman eats in a day.

Recipe: Rava Vegetable Handvo

Recipe: Rava Vegetable Handvo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

A traditional recipe from Gujarat, this savoury cake makes a great breakfast or an addition to a light dinner.

7 Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure

7 Tips To Lower Your Blood Pressure

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The less hours you sleep, the higher your blood pressure will rise, cautions Dr Pooja Kohli.

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

5 held for attacking Muslim meat traders in K'taka amid boycott halal call

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai appealed to people to celebrate Hindu new year Ugadi and 'Hosa Tadaku' festivals peacefully without disturbing law and order.

Nagpur: Amid Covid crisis, man feeds khichdi to 400 people daily

Nagpur: Amid Covid crisis, man feeds khichdi to 400 people daily

Rediff.com1 May 2021

Jamshed Singh Kapoor, 41, who is an astrologer, has been running this mobile 'Langar Seva', under which he provides 'dal khichdi' to hundreds of people for five hours starting 3 pm.

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

10 Healthy Ways To Alter Your Diet

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A diet rich in vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke, prevent colon cancer, lower risk of eye and digestive problems, regulate diabetes and can help keep appetite in check, suggests Dr Eileen Canday.

Nothing official about meat ban during Navratra, but South Delhi mayor says just do it

Nothing official about meat ban during Navratra, but South Delhi mayor says just do it

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

South Delhi Mayor Mukesh Suryan on Tuesday said there was "no need to open meat shops" during Navratra, claiming that "most people do not consume non-vegetarian food" during this period, even as the move has triggered sharp reactions on social media.

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Does India have to be in state of permanent polarisation, asks Sonia

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Let us contain this raging fire, this tsunami of hate, appeals Sonia Gandhi.

Dalai Lama is a non-vegetarian: Karan Sigh

Dalai Lama is a non-vegetarian: Karan Sigh

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama is a non-vegetarian. The disclosure came from Member of Parliament Dr Karan Singh, while arguing that non-vegetarian food does not violate the religious beliefs.

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

'Award Raju Srivastav Bharat Ratna'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

'Today's generation can learn from him how not to hurt anyone's sentiments at a time when many stand-up comedians deliberately set out to do so.'

Sadhvi alleges she is served non-veg food in jail

Sadhvi alleges she is served non-veg food in jail

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur, one of the prime accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, on Tuesday approached the special Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act court seeking home food alleging that she is being served non-vegetarian food in the prison.

COVID-19: 'I voluntarily stay indoors'

COVID-19: 'I voluntarily stay indoors'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Readers share tips, suggestions and stories of how they are preventing coronavirus.

'Injustice with Hindus have led to explosive situation'

'Injustice with Hindus have led to explosive situation'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The Hindu society has suffered a lot in the past. People are extremely hurt due to some unpleasant events'

Zomato puts on hold policy banning eateries over consumer complaints

Zomato puts on hold policy banning eateries over consumer complaints

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Zomato said late on Friday that it was pushing the implementation of the new food quality policy to May 3 from April 18.

PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

PIL filed against Pokemon Go for 'hurting' religious sentiments

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

As per the plea, the image of eggs shown in the augmented reality game appear in places of worship of different religious groups.

India - A country of vegetarians? Think again!

India - A country of vegetarians? Think again!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

64.4 per cent families consume non-vegetarian food with the highest reported in southern states (92.2 per cent) and the least in north (40.4 per cent).

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

'COVID-19 is not food-borne'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

'It is safe to consume cooked non-vegetarian food.'