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Nutritionist reacts to eggs being replaced by paneer, rajma, soya in Bengal mid-day meals

Nutritionist reacts to eggs being replaced by paneer, rajma, soya in Bengal mid-day meals

As the West Bengal government’s decision to drop eggs from mid-day meals in schools sparked a political debate, senior dietician and nutritionist Dr Suneet Khanna said the discussion should centre on children’s nutrition rather than political narratives. Members of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) Seva Dal hold eggs during a protest over their various demands at the Kolkata Municipal Corporation Head office, in Kolkata on Thursday. (Aloke Dey) The BJP-led Bengal government is engaging ISKCON to provide cooked mid-day meals under a pilot project in schools falling under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC). Since ISKCON has a vegetarian-only policy, eggs will not be part of the menu anymore, and will reportedly be replaced by protein-rich vegetarian options, including paneer, rajma, soya products, pulses and milk-based food. Reacting to the move, Khanna said, “The decision to replace eggs with soybean and paneer in schools were ISKCON provides mid-day meals has sparked debate. It is important to remember that organisations like ISKCON and the Jain community follow a life-long commitment to vegetarianism rooted in their …

Chef Kunal Kapur’s High Protein Restaurant Style Dal Makhani For A Balanced Family Meals And Better Nutrition

Chef Kunal Kapur’s High Protein Restaurant Style Dal Makhani For A Balanced Family Meals And Better Nutrition

Slow-cooked black lentils, rajma, tomatoes, and aromatic spices can create a creamy meal without relying on heavy butter or cream. Chef Kunal Kapur’s zero-oil dal makhani is a Indian Classic remaking of a beloved North Indian recipe with a lighter approach while preserving its rich taste and smooth texture. Popular among fans of chef kunal kapur zero oil dal makhani, this version offers a wholesome option for those looking for nutritious everyday meals. Chef Kunal Kapur’s High Protein Restaurant Style Dal Makhani (Freepik) Dal makhani traces its roots to the Punjab region, where black lentils and kidney beans have long been staples of family meals. In this healthier adaptation, slow-cooked urad dal and rajma provide plant protein, dietary fibre, iron, magnesium, and complex carbohydrates”>plant protein, dietary fibre, iron, magnesium, and complex carbohydrates that release energy gradually. Tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, cumin, and turmeric contribute antioxidants and natural compounds”>antioxidants and natural compounds that support digestion and overall wellness. This healthy high protein dal makhani recipe also avoids excess saturated fat while keeping the dish creamy through …

IRCTC delivers 58 crore meals a year, handles 18 lakh daily tickets with AI, digital transformation

IRCTC delivers 58 crore meals a year, handles 18 lakh daily tickets with AI, digital transformation

State-owned Navratna PSU Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has expanded its digital and AI-driven operations across catering, ticketing and passenger services, handling massive passenger volumes and strengthening automation across key railway functions.  rn The PSU manages catering services in more than 1,400 trains, including premium services such as Vande Bharat Express, Rajdhani Express, Shatabdi Express, Duronto Express, Tejas Express and Gatiman Express, as per data. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Skipping meals to lose weight? Fitness expert explains why it may be slowing your progress instead

Skipping meals to lose weight? Fitness expert explains why it may be slowing your progress instead

Many people begin their fitness journey thinking the fastest way to see results is to simply eat less. Skip breakfast, delay lunch, survive on coffee, and somehow expect the body to perform better. Humans really do negotiate with biology like it’s a customer care executive. But the truth is, skipping meals can actually slow down your fitness progress instead of helping it. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Deepti Sharma, fitness expert and director at Multifit, revealed the impact of skipping meals in health. Skipping meals for weight loss can slow down the progress. (Pexel) ​Also read | Longevity doctor warns against hidden risks of rapid weight loss: ‘Becoming lighter but weaker’ Deepti said, “Fitness should be looked at holistically. It’s not just about how hard you train. It’s also about recovery, sleep, stress management, movement, and how well you fuel your body every day.” Slow metabolism According to Deepti, when you skip meals regularly, your body starts conserving energy instead of using it efficiently. Your metabolism may slow down, workouts can start feeling harder, …

Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

Fish-rice meals at ₹5, curbs on liquor shops: Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announces new initiatives

West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari announced fresh initiatives from the state government for the welfare of the people, including affordable fish-rice meals, Annapurna Yojana, and rules for liquor shops. CM Suvendu Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. (ANI) Adhikari said that from May 27, his government will begin issuing forms for the Annapurna Yojana, under which women will receive ₹3,000 per month. He further said that liquor shops will not be allowed within a one-kilometre radius of schools, colleges and places of worship. The CM also said his government will introduce fish and rice meals for ₹5 at around 400 dedicated canteens twice a week, news agency PTI reported. ALSO READ | Land for BSF, census, job age-limit relaxed: First decisions by Adhikari cabinet “Annapurna Yojana forms will be issued from the state secretariat from tomorrow. All Indians are eligible to receive benefits under the scheme,” Adhikari told reporters after an administration meeting at Kalyani, Nadia. …

25 yrs, 5 billion meals: At Akshay Patra milestone, President Murmu says nourishment and education key to Viksit Bharat | India News

25 yrs, 5 billion meals: At Akshay Patra milestone, President Murmu says nourishment and education key to Viksit Bharat | India News

2 min readNew DelhiMar 18, 2026 12:56 AM IST President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday presided over an event to celebrate five billion meals served by The Akshaya Patra Foundation, using the occasion to emphasize the link between nutrition, education, and India’s long-term development goals. “Serving five billion meals in the advancement of educational objectives is the remarkable achievement of Akshaya Patra Foundation,” President Murmu said. It “underscores the significance of a nourished and educated society in realizing our national resolve to build ‘Viksit Bharat’ by the year 2047,” she said. Framing child welfare as a collective responsibility, Murmu said, “A safe and bright future for our children is not solely the responsibility of the government, but a shared responsibility of us all.” She added that “We must ensure that every child receives quality education, nutritious food, good health, and a clean and safe environment.” The President said the school meals program PM-POSHAN, formerly the Mid-Day Meal Scheme, “had proven to be a significant incentive for parents to send their children to school,” and had led …

Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone served meals from five-star hotels to paparazzi at their wedding: ‘They treated us extremely well’ | Bollywood News

Ranveer Singh-Deepika Padukone served meals from five-star hotels to paparazzi at their wedding: ‘They treated us extremely well’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiMar 7, 2026 03:16 PM IST Every time there is a celebrity wedding, along with inside pictures, we often see videos capturing the chaos in which paparazzi cover the celebrations. There are stories of photographers sleeping on roads and sometimes even getting in an altercation, all in the hopes for getting that one prized shot. However, there were two weddings where things were surprisingly calm — the weddings of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone in 2018, and that of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant in 2024. While the festivities of the Ambani wedding went on for months, Ranveer and Deepika tied the knot at Lake Como, where they held two ceremonies — a traditional Konkani ceremony followed by a Sindhi ceremony. The festivities later continued in India, with the couple hosting multiple wedding receptions. At each of these high-society gatherings, paparazzi were reportedly given special attention with warm hospitality. Paparazzo Snehkumar Zala recently spoke to Hindi Rush and recalled covering the Ram-Leela couple’s extravagant wedding receptions, saying the duo have always been …

US family orders Domino’s to airport terminal to avoid pricey meals, brand says ‘just plane delicious’

US family orders Domino’s to airport terminal to avoid pricey meals, brand says ‘just plane delicious’

A US family has gone viral after sharing how they avoided expensive airport meals during a flight delay by ordering Domino’s pizza directly to the airport. A US family grabbed attention online after getting Domino’s pizza delivered to an airport amid a flight delay. (Instagram/twinpassporttales ) The video, posted on Instagram by Ali Van De Graaff, shows the family, who have two sets of twins, waiting at the airport while trying to manage hunger during an unexpected delay. (Also read: ‘Mazak mein bana diya’: Man mocked for being ‘pizza delivery boy’ by ex-classmate says viral video was staged) Instead of purchasing food inside the terminal, where prices are often significantly higher, the family opted for a creative alternative. They ordered Domino’s for delivery to the airport. The video captures moments of the family at the airport as they receive their order, surprising viewers with the unconventional yet practical solution. Text overlaid on the clip read: “Our flight was delayed and we didn’t want to pay airport food prices so we ordered Dominos for delivery to …

SRK recalls eating meals at Salman Khan’s house during struggle

SRK recalls eating meals at Salman Khan’s house during struggle

3 min readChennaiFeb 18, 2026 04:39 PM IST Salim Khan, father of Salman Khan and a legendary screenwriter, was admitted to Mumbai’s Lilavati Hospital on Tuesday. He was reportedly put on a ventilator after suffering a minimal brain haemorrhage. As his health deteriorated, several Bollywood celebrities visited the hospital to extend their support to the Khan family. Over his long and illustrious career, Salim Khan has helped and mentored many prominent faces in the Hindi film industry, including Shah Rukh Khan. Had meals at Salman-Salim Khan’s place as a struggling actor: SRK During an old interaction with IANS in 2018, Shah Rukh Khan spoke at length about Salim Khan’s generosity and revealed how the veteran screenwriter and his family supported him when he was still a struggling actor. Recalling his early days in Mumbai, Shah Rukh said, “The first time I came to Mumbai as a struggling actor, I had my meals at Salman’s place where Salim Khan ji supported me a lot. It is because of them I have become ‘Shah Rukh Khan’.” ‘Salman’s …

Priyanka Chopra’s brother Siddharth cooks ‘one of the best meals’ for Chef Vikas Khanna: ‘The kind that doesn’t just feed you’ | Bollywood News

Priyanka Chopra’s brother Siddharth cooks ‘one of the best meals’ for Chef Vikas Khanna: ‘The kind that doesn’t just feed you’ | Bollywood News

Chef Vikas Khanna was recently hosted by Priyanka Chopra‘s mother, Dr. Madhu Chopra for lunch. And turns out the chef was left mighty impressed by Priyanka’s brother Siddharth Chopra’s cooking skills. Sharing pictures from their lunch, Vikas penned a note on social media elaborating how every dish prepared by Siddharth was amazing. In fact, the celebrated chef also called the spread, “one of the best meals he had in a long time.” Taking to Instagram, Vikas wrote, “Mumbai gave me one of the best meals I’ve had in a long, long time. After years, I tasted Gajjar Halwa that felt exactly like my Biji’s—the kind that doesn’t just feed you… It returns you to your childhood. The Daal Bukhara was a healing hug from an elder in the family. The Kharode Curry was perfection—spot on, like the warmth of Kolkata’s Nalli Kosha. And that Makki Roti… softer than the ones I’ve eaten on Punjab highways in winter. I can’t even write about 5 Greens Saag without getting emotional. Even something as simple as onions felt like …