{"id":3656,"date":"2025-05-26T09:36:43","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:36:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/?p=3656"},"modified":"2025-05-26T09:52:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:52:24","slug":"srm-university-sonepat-sets-nova-world-record-601-portions-of-vegan-biryani-with-mock-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/srm-university-sonepat-sets-nova-world-record-601-portions-of-vegan-biryani-with-mock-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"SRM University, Sonepat Sets Nova World Record: 601 Portions of Vegan Biryani with Mock Meat"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Sonepat, Haryana \u2013 May 23, 2025<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20250526_144919-1024x573.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3663\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a landmark moment for sustainable culinary innovation, the <strong>Faculty of Tourism, Hotel Management &amp; Catering Technology<\/strong>, under the <strong>Department of Hotel Management at SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat<\/strong>, proudly etched its name in history by preparing <strong>601 portions of Vegan Biryani with Mock Meat<\/strong>\u2014setting a <strong>Nova World Record (Record No. NWR-2025-1188)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This initiative not only showcased exceptional culinary skill but also reinforced SRM\u2019s commitment to <strong>sustainable, healthy, and cruelty-free eating<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>This record-setting event was proudly sponsored by <em>Hello Basmati Rice, Haryana<\/em>, whose premium-quality rice formed the foundation of every aromatic and flavorful portion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8499-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3671\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8341-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3672\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8547-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3674\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8538-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3673\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Bold Culinary Vision: Vegan Biryani with a Twist<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20250523_123334-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3662\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Vegan Biryani\u2014a plant-based twist on India\u2019s beloved rice dish\u2014was the star of the show. Enhanced with <strong>mock meat<\/strong>, this version retained all the rich aromas and flavors of traditional biryani while eliminating animal products. It was a bold culinary statement aimed at promoting <strong>ethical food choices<\/strong> and <strong>nutritional awareness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Event: Celebrating Innovation, Compassion, and Community<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"http:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8555-1-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3666\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hosted by:<\/strong><br>SRM Institute of Hotel Management, SRMIST, Delhi NCR Campus, Sonepat<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Leaders &amp; Speakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Welcome Address:<\/strong> <em>Mr. K. S. Narayan<\/em>, Principal, Hotel Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Words of Encouragement:<\/strong> <em>Prof. (Dr.) Paramjit Singh Jaswal<\/em>, Hon&#8217;ble Vice Chancellor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspirational Address:<\/strong> Prof. V. Samuel Raj, Hon&#8217;ble Registrar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Thought Leadership in Hospitality:<\/strong> <em>Dr. D. Antony Ashok Kumar<\/em>, Director, IHM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inaugural Address:<\/strong> <em>Mr. Rajkumar N.<\/em>, Managing Director, Nova World Records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Words of Gratitude:<\/strong> <em>Mr. K. S. Narayan<\/em>, Principal, Hotel Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The day began with inspiring messages from institutional leaders who emphasized sustainability, creativity, and the role of hospitality in shaping a responsible future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cCrowning the Creators\u201d \u2013 The Chef Cap-Up Ceremony<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"3667\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20250523_132226-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3667\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  data-id=\"3668\" src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20250523_132131-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3668\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Each participating student was honored in a special <strong>chef cap-up ceremony<\/strong>, symbolizing their status as creators of change and culinary excellence. It was a proud moment marking their contribution to this historic feat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dish:<\/strong> Vegan Biryani with Mock Meat<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_20250523_122305-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3669\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Portions Prepared:<\/strong> 601<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recognition:<\/strong> Nova World Record<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record ID:<\/strong> NWR-2025-1188<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> May 23, 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjudicator:<\/strong> <em>Mr. Rajkumar Natarajan<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification Partner:<\/strong> <em>E. Prabakaran<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Record That Speaks Volumes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The record was officially verified and documented by Nova World Records, recognizing this initiative as a groundbreaking achievement in plant-based culinary arts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u201cServing Humanity\u201d \u2013 Kindness on a Plate<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond accolades, the event carried a deep sense of <strong>social responsibility<\/strong>. In collaboration with <strong>Astha Helping Hand Foundation NGO, Sonipat<\/strong>, <strong>150 portions of the vegan biryani were distributed to underprivileged individuals<\/strong>. This generous act exemplified SRM&#8217;s values\u2014where success is measured not just in numbers, but in <strong>nourishment, kindness, and compassion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe cook not only to feed but to heal, uplift, and serve,\u201d said one student volunteer.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Message for the Future<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\"  src=\"data:image\/gif,GIF89a%01%00%01%00%80%00%00%00%00%00%FF%FF%FF%21%F9%04%01%00%00%00%00%2C%00%00%00%00%01%00%01%00%00%02%01D%00%3B\" data-layzr=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IMG_8568-1024x575.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3675\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This remarkable feat stands as a testament to SRM University\u2019s <strong>holistic approach to education<\/strong>\u2014where innovation meets empathy, and classrooms extend into the real world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why It Matters:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Promotes Sustainable &amp; Plant-Based Eating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Encourages Ethical Culinary Practices<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fosters Student Leadership &amp; Teamwork<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Inspires Community Engagement &amp; Social Service<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Acknowledging Our Sponsor<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This culinary milestone was made possible with the generous support of <strong>Hello Basmati Rice, Haryana<\/strong>. Their high-quality rice was not just an ingredient, but a key component of the flavor, texture, and success of each Vegan Biryani portion prepared. SRM University extends heartfelt gratitude for their contribution to this record-setting achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conclusion: A Legacy Beyond the Kitchen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By setting a world record, SRM University didn\u2019t just celebrate a culinary triumph\u2014it ignited a movement toward <strong>sustainable hospitality and conscious living<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From ideation to execution, this student-led initiative has created a lasting impact\u2014on the record books, on plates, and in the hearts of those who received a warm, nourishing meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SRM University, Sonepat<\/strong> has proven once again:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><em><strong>When food is prepared with passion and served with purpose, it creates history.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also Read:<a href=\"https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/srm-university-ghaziabad-sets-world-record-1001-unique-vada-pavs-in-14-minutes-36-seconds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">https:\/\/nwrnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/26\/srm-university-ghaziabad-sets-world-record-1001-unique-vada-pavs-in-14-minutes-36-seconds\/<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sonepat, Haryana \u2013 May 23, 2025 In a landmark moment for sustainable culinary innovation, the Faculty of Tourism, Hotel Management &amp; Catering Technology, under the Department of Hotel Management at SRM University, Delhi-NCR, Sonepat, proudly etched its name in history by preparing 601 portions of Vegan Biryani with Mock Meat\u2014setting a Nova World Record (Record No. NWR-2025-1188). This initiative not only showcased exceptional culinary skill but also reinforced SRM\u2019s commitment to sustainable, healthy, and cruelty-free eating. A Bold Culinary Vision: Vegan Biryani with a Twist Vegan Biryani\u2014a plant-based twist on India\u2019s beloved rice dish\u2014was the star of the show. 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