vegetarianism
Coverage of vegetarianism in the Nexus archive.
- Ready player 3: India offers Asean a US-China alternative
India is positioning itself as an alternative to the US and China for ASEAN, as demonstrated by a Philippines-based company, Dry Tech Manufacturing, showcasing its Filipino food products at a New Delhi food fair. The company aims to appeal to India's large vegetarian population with items like dried moringa and coconut-milk stew.
- Egg-free school meals introduced by BJP govt scramble politics in India's West Bengal
The BJP government in West Bengal has removed eggs from school meals, replacing them with vegetarian food provided by the Hare Krishna movement, sparking political debate over nutrition and cultural practices. Critics accuse the government of promoting vegetarianism, while former chief minister Mamata Banerjee's party argues the change contradicts local culture.
- BJP govt trying to impose vegetarianism in Bengal: O'Brien
Derek O'Brien, TMC joint secretary, accuses the BJP government of attempting to impose vegetarianism in Bengal by removing eggs from midday meals, which he claims deprives children of nutrition. Bengal is said to reject this policy.
- White Castle adds veggie burger to menu as plant-based eating grows
White Castle has permanently added the Southwest Veggie Slider to its menu in response to customer demand for meatless options. The burger features a crispy brown rice crust and a veggie patty made with sweet potatoes, black beans, corn, red bell peppers, onions, and carrots.
- Generative AI Vegetarianism
The article 'Generative AI Vegetarianism' explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and dietary ethics, suggesting how AI could influence or reflect vegetarian values. It has 16 points and 16 comments on Hacker News, indicating moderate engagement.