Overview
- Indian publications mark November 1 with city guides and explainers that promote animal compassion, sustainability and the health case for vegan diets.
- Luxury and premium venues spotlight special menus, including Avartana at ITC Maurya and Raiya in Delhi, Fenix at The Oberoi and Café Calma in Mumbai, and Yàn Yǎn at The Ritz-Carlton in Bengaluru.
- Mumbai roundups feature Paashh, the all‑vegan Earth Café, GoodDo from plant‑based meat maker GoodDot, The Kind Roastery & Brewroom in Chembur, and Thank Gourd in Versova.
- Hindustan Times shares three desi vegan dishes from Chef Simran Singh Thapar of The Leela Palace Bengaluru, adding practical recipes to the observance.
- News18 outlines what veganism excludes and notes the day’s 1994 origin with Vegan Society’s Louise Wallis, as WION highlights claimed benefits for skin, weight, heart and gut health, and mental well‑being.