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The poetic violence of Han Kang’s Nobel Prize-winning literature – what you should read, watch and do this week

I didn’t seek out The Vegetarian when I first read it. I was on a book buying ban and in the lucky position to be living with a fellow hoarder. As I perused our combined stacks, a slim volume by an author I hadn’t heard of caught my eye, and…

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Damian Lewis banned from cooking for his daughter

Actor Damian Lewis has been banned from cooking for his vegetarian daughter because his ability to whip up meat-free meals is "poor".

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Han Kang: translators share memories of working with the winner of the Nobel prize in literature

Han Kang, the South Korean winner of the 2024 Nobel prize in literature, made her breakthrough in the English-speaking world with her first translated novel (her third in Korean), The Vegetarian. Published in English in 2015, it was an immediate success, making the Evening Standard bestseller list. It went on…

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Han Kang: innovative South Korean author wins the 2024 Nobel prize for literature

It’s often the case that when poets write novels, they deliver arrestingly vivid and nimble prose. Han Kang’s The Vegetarian (2007) is a case in point, and it is no doubt the work that was most influential in the Swedish Academy’s decision to award her the Nobel prize in literature…

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6 benefits of boiled Kala Chana soup

Kala chana, or black chickpeas, is popularly used in India, for its nutritional benefits. During festivals, especially during Navratri, it is offered as prasad (sacred food) in religious rituals and is celebrated for its high protein and fiber content. It is a staple in many households and is consumed in…

The Times of India

EU rules France can't stop veggie products being called 'steak'

A European court has overturned France's ban on labelling vegetarian products "steak", "sausage" or other terms traditionally reserved for meat, a measure the French government imposed to protect its livestock industry in the face of growing competition.

Radio France Internationale

Blood And Blades As Thailand Celebrates Vegetarian Festival

Soon after sunrise on the Thai island of Phuket, a swordsman chants an incantation and slowly slides the first of three blades through the right cheek of the woman sitting calmly below him.

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3 remarkable spiders: A vegetarian, a vampire and a predator that uses 'pincer, fork and key'

In this extract from "The Lives of Spiders: A Natural History of the World's Spiders," author Ximena Nelson examines three species of spider with unusual diets — plants, blood and pillbugs.

LiveScience

Oysters belong in the sea, not on our plates

Letters: Dawn Carr of the Peta Foundation responds to an article on ‘bivalve vegans’, while David Duell recalls a self-declared vegetarian who ate chicken

The Guardian - UK

National Trust members to vote on making cafe food 50% plant-based

Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises plans for 2.6m members to decide on increasing share of vegan and vegetarian options

The Guardian - UK

Want to eat less meat and dairy? Here are your options for getting enough protein

As more people become aware of the environmental impact of making and consuming food and drink, there is renewed interest in many western countries in vegetarian, vegan and flexitarian diets, which come with lower carbon footprints.

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“AITA For Secretly Cheating On Our Vegetarian Diet That My Wife Made Our Family Do?”

When one partner's new vegetarian lifestyle clashes with the family's love for meat, balancing respect and personal preferences becomes a challenge. The post “AITA For Secretly Cheating On Our Vegetarian Diet That My Wife Made Our Family Do?” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Couple Take Offense At Grandkid’s Veggie Meat, But Don’t Notice A Thing When They Eat It By Mistake

Grandad accidentally eats ‘gross’ fake meat after grandma’s blunder, parent wonders if they’re a jerk for finding the non-meaty mix-up funny. The post Couple Take Offense At Grandkid’s Veggie Meat, But Don’t Notice A Thing When They Eat It By Mistake first appeared on Bored Panda.

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How to make vegetarian scotch eggs – recipe

A convincing and lip-smacking vegetarian alternative to the UK’s favourite portable snack

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Simple swaps to cut down on meat eating

"Our recent research shows even small changes to cut down on meat consumption could help improve health . . ."

The Times of India

Plant-based diets: Are you ready to make the switch?

A plant-based diet focuses on foods primarily from plants. This includes not only fruits and vegetables but also nuts, seeds, oils, whole grains, legumes, and beans. It doesn’t mean that you are vegetarian or vegan and never eat meat or dairy. Rather, you are proportionately choosing more of your foods…

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4 ways to cut down on meat when dining out – and still make healthy choices

Many of us are looking for ways to eat a healthier and more sustainable diet. And one way to do this is by reducing the amount of meat we eat.

Al Jazeera

Targeting of Indian Muslims alleged in row over naming eateries by religion

Anger over police orders to display the owners’ names outside restaurants during Hindu festival in BJP-governed states.

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“Disrespectful”: Couple Called Out For Their Vegetarian Wedding Menu, Ask Who’s In The Wrong

This couple decided they wanted to serve vegetarian-only meals at their wedding. Because the bride's parents were paying for it, they started to raise some concerns, saying it was discriminatory. The post “Disrespectful”: Couple Called Out For Their Vegetarian Wedding Menu, Ask Who’s In The Wrong first appeared on Bored…

The Guardian - AU

‘We gave the kids nuggets to avoid mutiny’: three Australian households went vegetarian for a week – did they save on time, money or chaos?

A regional family, an urban family and a Sydney couple went meat-free for a week – or, in the case of one household with children, for most of the week

The Independent UK

‘Babe’ love and puppies: JD Vance’s wife reveals softer side of new Republican VP nominee

Despite being a ‘meat-and-potatoes kind of guy,’ she said, ‘he adapted to my vegetarian diet’

The Independent UK

Bride-to-be defended for wanting to have wedding with only vegetarian food

‘It’s a decision that is up to the spouses on their day,’ one person responds on Reddit

The Guardian - AU

Green is good: Alice Zaslavsky’s winter pie with brussels sprouts, leeks and cheesy potato – recipe

In her vegetarian twist on shepherd’s pie, the cookbook author makes the most of winter vegetables – and leftover potato mash.

The Independent UK

This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

If you’re looking for a bean salad with substance that can serve as a dip, a condiment, a side dish or even a vegetarian entrée, than you must make Cowboy Caviar a part of your summer cookout repertoire

Fortune

Denmark is spending $100 million to get its citizens to adopt a plant-based diet—but its economy is still stubbornly reliant on pork and dairy exports

Denmark is a pioneer for encouraging vegan and vegetarian diets among Danes who have traditionally had red meat-heavy meals.

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