Non-veg Food

Nursery student in UP school suspended for allegedly bringing non-veg food

A nursery student of a private school here was suspended because he allegedly brought non-vegetarian food in his tiffin box. Police said the incident took place on Thursday in Hilton Convent School. Though no formal police complaint has been lodged, District Inspector of Schools Vishnu Pratap Singh has formed a three-member committee to look into the matter. Principal of the school Avnish Kumar Sharma claimed that the boy, who hails from the Muslim community, used to make religious comments in school and brought non-veg food every day. A purported video of a heated argument between the principal and the boy's mother is doing the rounds on social media platforms. In the video, filmed by the mother, the principal claimed her son tells his friends that he will "convert them to Islam" and offers them non-vegetarian food. The principal also said that the boy's name was struck off the rolls as parents of some of his classmates complained about him. Though the woman denies sending non-v

Vegetarian thali became costlier in March, non-veg cheaper: Report

Onion prices could lead to vegetarian thali prices increasing later, says CRISIL

Butter chicken or bitter chicken?

Neither the Gujrals nor the Jaggis can claim the invention of India's most-loved dish. The genesis may go to canny cooks in the Mughal era

Why Uttar Pradesh govt's crackdown on halal is too close to the bone

Uttar Pradesh's ban on halal-certified products has transformed into a legal and political hot pot, tenderising the landscape and carving up a lucrative market

Zomato, McDonald's fined Rs 1 lakh for delivering non-veg in place of veg

Online food ordering and delivery platform Zomato on Friday said a penalty of Rs 1 lakh has been imposed on it and restaurant partner McDonald's by the District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum, Jodhpur, for alleged wrongful delivery of non-vegetarian food in place of a vegetarian food order. The company is in the process of filing an appeal against the order, Zomato said in a regulatory filing. The District Consumer Dispute Redressal Forum (II) Jodhpur has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 lakh for violation of Consumer Protection Act, 2019 on Zomato and McDonald's, the restaurant partner whose food was delivered through it, and awarded Rs 5,000 as cost of litigation, it said. "Both monetary penalty and cost of litigation are to be borne jointly and severally by Zomato and McDonald's," it added. Further, Zomato said it "is in the process of filing an appeal against the said order and based on the advice from its external counsels, Zomato believes it has a good case on merits." "

Godrej Yummiez expands vegetarian portfolio; aims for 30% growth in FY23

Godrej Yummiez, a brand of ready-to-cook products from Godrej Tyson Foods (GTFL), expanded its vegetarian portfolio with the launch of Godrej Yummiez Crispy Potato Starz

FSSAI rules: Here is what packaged food and restaurant menus must mention

The government on November 17, 2020, notified the norms under the Food Safety And Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations, 2020, for producers, retailers, and servers

No 'non-veg' eating blacksmiths; checks on social media: Delhi Kanwar alert

The Kanwar Yatra started on Thursday and the Kanwariyas are expected to reach the national capital on July 20

'Violence will not be tolerated,' warns JNU after clash over non-veg food

The warning by JNU came a day after two groups of students clashed at the varsity's Kaveri Hostel on Sunday allegedly over serving of non-vegetarian food on Ram Navami in the mess

Clash between JNU student groups over non-veg food, cops say 6 injured

The two groups, however, claimed that over 60 students were injured from both sides

Smart proteins gaining interest as meat and dairy alternatives, shows data

Globally, the alternative proteins market is projected to reach $290 billion by 2035

How can you stop people from eating what they want?: HC on non-veg food row

The Gujarat HC made the remarks Thursday while disposing of a petition filed by 20 street vendors claiming the AMC's recent anti-encroachment drive was targeted at handcarts selling non-veg food

Kindergarten in China ordered to stop vegetarian diet, replace it with meat

Chinese authorities have ordered a kindergarten in southwestern China to give up its vegetarian diet for children following a controversy online that it could lead to nutritional deficiency

Non-veg food banned in Lucknow varsity campus

After tension prevailed following a statement by Dalit thinker Kancha Ilayya that eating beef was beneficial for health in the Osmania University.