Food Manifest 
Key Update Organisers of the annual Bodgeshwar temple zatra in Mapusa, North Goa, have banned the sale of gobi manchurian and tandoori chicken at temporary food stalls, citing serious food safety and hygiene concerns. The decision follows repeated complaints from visitors in previous years about unhygienic food preparation during the crowded fair. Why Gobi Manchurian
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Key Update Mumbai inaugurated its first all-women Clean Street Food Hub, “Mauli”, in Kandivali, Mumbai, showcasing a new model of safe, hygienic, and community-driven street food culture. Women take Charge of Food Businesses Union Minister Piyush Goyal, MP from Mumbai North, inaugurated the hub and said the initiative strikes a balance between taste and health.
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Travelling during the monsoon comes with unique health risks—food poisoning being one of the most common. The season’s high humidity, fluctuating temperatures, and damp environments create ideal conditions for bacterial growth, especially in improperly handled or stored food. For travellers, this means greater vigilance is required to avoid falling ill from contaminated food or water.
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