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TIRUCHY: The aroma of spices and sizzling turkey wafting through the air in Tiruchy's streets has become as synonymous with Deepavali as firecrackers lighting up the night sky during the festival. This year though, the demand for turkey (vaankozhi) biriyani -- that experimental dish from about two decades ago that has now turned a Deepavali staple -- has reached a new high as major restaurants alone have reported receiving over 1,000 pre-orders per day for the dish over the past week. This is in addition to the "rising" trend of the city's festive tables filling up with other turkey-based dishes such as turkey 65, roast, and curry, to name a few. A Murugan, owner of Arumugam Biryani in Palakkarai -- among the first food joints to serve turkey biriyani 25 years ago -- says the trend has completely changed. "Earlier, people would come during the last three days before Deepavali and take back biriyani in buckets. Now, enquiries for orders start two weeks ahead, so we begin cooking ten days in advance," he said. "Our outlet's turkey-based side dishes, especially vaankozhi vellai kuruma (turkey white gravy), are also flying off the shelves," he added. "People in Tiruchy now feel turkey biriyani should be part of their Deepavali celebrations every year," says Mohammed Hakkim, founder of KMS Hakkim Biryani, which has several outlets in the city.
NEW DELHI: Axiom-4 crew members, including Shubhanshu Shukla, were welcomed with hugs and drinks as they stepped into the International Space Station on Thursday. The newly launched spacecraft -- the fifth in the Dragon series and named Grace -- successfully completed a soft docking with the International Space Station at 4.01pm while orbiting above the North Atlantic Ocean."At 6:31 am EDT (4:01 IST) on Thursday, the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft docked to the International Space Station for the fourth private astronaut mission to the orbiting laboratory, Axiom Mission 4," the National Aeronautics ...Read More >
Food influencer Revant Himatsingka revealed lab tests on paneer. Branded paneer samples passed purity tests. However, paneer from local restaurants and a dairy shop failed. This raises concerns about fake paneer, which has less protein. Millions of vegetarians rely on paneer for protein. Consumers are advised to check paneer carefully before purchase. Revant Himatsingka, popularly known as the Food Pharmer, has warned that the paneer served by local food vendors and dairies could be fake. In a ...Read More >
Mumbai, October 22: Diwali celebrations in Chhattisgarh turned tragic after a 60-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death by two men following a heated argument over them bursting firecrackers. Cops said that the dispute took place over the two accused bursting firecrackers outside the deceased's house in Chhattisgarh's Durg district. The alleged stabbing incident occurred on Monday night, October 20, under the Chhavni police station limits in Bhilai town. Soon after the incident came to light, the police swung into action and arrested the accused involved in the attack. The arrested accus ...Read More >
It's one of the most exclusive brews in the world, a luxury coffee that can cost more than US$1,000 a kilo, served in high-end cafés from Tokyo to London. But according to a new study, the secret behind its rich flavour and smooth texture lies somewhere most people would never expect: the digestive tract of a wild animal. Researchers from the Central University of Kerala, India, have now confirmed that the world's most expensive coffee, civet coffee or kopi luwak, is chemically distinct precisel ...Read More >
Anshoo Sharma, CEO & cofounder of Magicpin, India's third-largest food delivery platform, told PTI the platform is gearing up for even higher volumes as Diwali approaches. According to Bhakoo, choco lava cakes topped dessert orders across metros, while Kolkata's long-standing love for biryani remained intact. As India revels in the spirit of the festive season, food delivery platforms Swiggy and Magicpin have reported a massive surge in orders, highlighting how culinary cravings are now central ...Read More >
Madurai (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 28 (ANI): Congress MP Karti Chidambaram on Sunday expressed his grief over the loss of lives in the Karur stampede incident and blamed the" lack of second-tier leaders and administrators in TVK" for the tragedy. Addressing the media, Karti Chidambaram said, "It is deeply saddening and painful. Incidents of people losing their lives in crowd crushes continue to occur in India. Those who organised the event seem to have been negligent. It must be noted that the organisers lacked the administrative capacity to control the crowd. Whether the police were pro ...Read More >
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has criticized the INDIA bloc for opposing electoral roll revisions in Bihar. He stated that every infiltrator will be detected and deported. Shah accused RJD supremo Lalu Prasad of prioritizing his family's prosperity over Bihar's development. He claimed that heinous crimes have decreased under NDA rule, contrasting it with the RJD era. Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday slammed the INDIA bloc for opposing the special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral ro ...Read More >
Jorhat (Assam) [India], October 19 (ANI): Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced a three per cent reservation for the Tea and Adivasi communities in government jobs, and said a bill will also be introduced in the Assembly in November to grant ownership of land in tea garden lines to the workers. He said that the government will provide three per cent reservation for tea garden youths in Class I and Class II State government jobs, including the Assam Civil Service (ACS) and Assam Police Service (APS). The reservation will come into effect this year, and appointment letters to s ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 19 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Sunday visited the State Emergency Operations Centre at Ezhilagam, Chennai, to review the preparedness and precautionary measures being taken across the state in view of the northeast monsoon and depression formation. The Chief Minister conducted a video conference with the District Collectors of Thiruvarur, Tenkasi, Virudhunagar, Ramanathapuram, Theni, Coimbatore, and Nilgiris to assess the situation and review the steps taken to handle potential heavy rainfall in the coming days. Also Read | Ranchi Shock ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on Chhath, a four-day festival worshipping the Sun god. He highlighted the festival's symbolism of simplicity, restraint, and unparalleled sanctity, noting its profound impact on societal harmony and its global celebration by Indian families abroad. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday extended greetings on the occasion of Chhath, a four-day festival to worship the Sun god celebrated across the country, especially in Bihar, Jharkhand and easter ...Read More >
The traditional Manipuri black rice pudding, or chak-hao kheer as it's known locally, is a culinary gem from the northeastern state of Manipur in India. This dessert pairs the distinct nutty flavor of black rice with the creamy richness of milk and cardamom, resulting in a velvety indulgence that's not only scrumptious but also brimming with health benefits. Black rice, or chak-hao, is the star ingredient of this pudding. It's a glutinous variety that transforms into a beautiful deep purple when cooked. This superfood is packed with antioxidants, notably anthocyanin, which gives it that vibra ...Read More >
Patna (Bihar) [India], October 19 (ANI): Union Minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday said that his tagline of 'Bihar First-Bihari First' is an inclusive approach that prioritises the overall progress of the state and its people. In an exclusive interview with ANI, Paswan stated that the initiative aims to promote the development of Bihar and its residents, regardless of their caste background. Also Read | Ranchi Shocker: Customer Guns Down Restaurant Owner After Being Served Non-Veg Biryani Instead of Veg, Police Launch Manhunt. In a veiled jab at the Ra ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada Assembly by-election in Odisha on Wednesday. In addition to Nuapada, the Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party has approved several candidates for the 2025 Assembly by-elections in various states. Agha Syed Mohsin and Sushri Devyani Rana have been selected as candidates for the Budgam and Nagrota by-elections, respectively, in Jammu and Kashmir. In Jharkhand, Babulal Soren has been named the candidate for the Ghatshila (ST) by-election. M ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 19 (ANI): The Ministry of Women and Child Development has been honoured with an award for its outstanding contribution towards the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PMJANMAN). Anil Malik, Secretary of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, received the award on behalf of the Ministry from President Droupadi Murmu. Also Read | Ranchi Shocker: Customer Guns Down Restaurant Owner After Being Served Non-Veg Biryani Instead of Veg, Police Launch Manhunt. The felicitation ceremony was held during the National Conclave on 'Adi ...Read More >
Thanksgiving has served up a plate of drama for Sean "P. Diddy" Combs' family, but King Combs isn't letting the grim reality cast a shadow over his holiday vibes. While Diddy remains incarcerated at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges -- pleading not guilty, by the way -- his son King seems to be embracing life on the outside with flair. On Wednesday, King shared an Instagram Story that oozed indulgence, featuring a plate piled high with crab legs. "Oh man, eating good," he captioned, as he simultaneously gushed over his new iPho ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], October 20 (ANI): On the occasion of Diwali, Chennai's iconic Marina Beach turned into a festive hub as thousands of families gathered to celebrate the festival of lights in a joyful and relaxed atmosphere on Monday. From evening, the beach witnessed a steady influx of people dressed in colorful traditional attire. Many families came to enjoy the sea breeze, turning the scenic coastline into a lively celebration ground. Children were seen playing with crackers and balloons. Also Read | Ranchi Horror: Restaurant Owner Shot Dead for Serving Non-Veg Biryani to Vege ...Read More >
Sudanese cuisine is a vibrant tapestry of flavors, mirroring the nation's multicultural past. It shines with aromatic spices and herbs, infusing vegetarian dishes with layers of warmth and depth. This article delves into the essential spices in Sudanese vegetarian cooking, providing a glimpse into the magic these ingredients wield in turning everyday meals into memorable gastronomic journeys. Dukkah is a beloved spice mix and a staple of Sudanese cuisine. Crafted from a blend of roasted nuts, sesame seeds, coriander, and cumin, dukkah imparts a distinctive crunch and warm, nutty flavor to dis ...Read More >