Biryani becomes latest issue in India’s struggle over religion, caste, politics
A dish of biryani served in New Delhi on Sept. 9, 2016, with, from left, a serving of raita and a selection of mixed pickles, mint sauce and pickled onions. RNS photo by Tom Heneghan
NEW DELHI (RNS) The popular rice dish has become the latest wedge issue by India’s Hindu nationalist government to impose its religious standards on the officially secular country.