As the calendar turns to November 1, a quiet revolution simmers in Chandigarh’s kitchens and cafés. World Vegan Day is no longer just a global observance — it’s a local movement, infused with flavour, compassion and conscious living. Across the city, more people are rethinking their food, fashion and lifestyle choices — not as a trend, but as a thoughtful return to balance.

For nutritionist and recipe curator Neeru Jasmit Juneja, the journey toward veganism wasn’t a radical leap, but a graceful evolution. “I’ve always been a vegetarian, so the shift toward veganism was natural,” she shares. “It came from a growing awareness — that our choices, even on the plate, ripple out into the environment and animal welfare.”

Yet, like most journeys of transformation, it wasn’t without its tests. “G

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