Veganism & plant-based living
Personal stories, practical ideas and thoughtful questions about living with greater consideration for animals, from an Indian perspective.
What veganism means here
For Nest & Grove, veganism begins with concern for animals and how everyday choices affect their lives. Plant-based eating is one way to put that concern into practice. Our articles also look at animal welfare, animal law and the evidence behind questions of sentience.
Navya Gugnani writes from her experience of moving from lifelong vegetarianism to veganism. Alongside that personal journey, you’ll find ideas for familiar Indian meals and research explainers with links to their sources.
Start with curiosity
You do not need to arrive with every answer. Begin with a story, explore one meal you already enjoy, or read about an animal whose experience you have never considered.
Ideas
When Cruelty Costs Fifty Rupees
What India’s first-offence animal cruelty fine says about the distance between recognising suffering and responding to it.
Stories
The Day Milk Became Someone’s
My journey with veganism began in the kitchen, with something small enough to catch in a sieve.
Stories
The Animals We Learn Not to See
An essay on names, familiarity and making room for animal lives beyond the ones we know.
Ideas
Plant-Based Living Starts with One Familiar Meal
A practical guide to building a kinder kitchen around food you already enjoy.
