#Khichdi Express

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Khichdi Express : खिचड़ी बेचकर बना डाली 50 करोड़ की कंपनी ,आईए जानते हैं कि इस खिचड़ी में ऐसा क्या है कि लोग इसके दीवाने 

Khichdi Express : बीमार होने पर जब भी डॉक्टर हमें खिचड़ी खाने के लिए बोलते हैं तो हम खिचड़ी की थाली अपने आगे देखकर तरह-तरह के मुंह बनाते हैं खिचड़ी को नहीं तो कोई बीमार आदमी दिल से भरना चाहता है और ना ही कोई स्वस्थ आदमी. लेकिन आज हम एक ऐसी कहानी आपको बताने जा रहे हैं जिसमें एक लड़की ने खिचड़ी बीच बीच बीच कर करोड़ों रुपए कमाए और भारत के अलग-अलग शहरों में रेस्टोरेंट की चैन खड़ी कर दी.हम बात कर रहे…

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Maharashtra Anganwadi Workers are staged a protest in Mumbai.

All of the anganwadi workers in Maharashtra, numbering around 200,000, have been engaged in a strike since December 4th of the previous year in support of their various demands. They are now organizing a march towards Azad Maidan in Mumbai, with plans to hold a rally on Wednesday to protest against the State government. If their demands remain unaddressed, they intend to commence an indefinite strike at the venue.

Asha Ganpat Sonavani, a 65-year-old with 40 years of experience as a cook, expressed her concern over the poor quality of food provided to the children. She pointed out that they are only receiving boiled chana with salt, whereas in the past, children used to enjoy a variety of nutritious meals, including pav-bhaji, dry foods, snacks, sprouts, pulao, khichdi, and sometimes fruits. Moreover, the anganwadi workers are troubled by the lack of a pension scheme, leaving them with insufficient savings for retirement.

The anganwadi workers, who initiated their strike on December 4th, have reported no communication from government officials regarding their demands. They are calling for an increase in the daily food budget for children, from ₹8 per child to ₹24 for malnourished children and ₹16 for others. In rural areas, workers resort to door-to-door requests for pulses and cereals to feed the children, while in cities, the self-help groups provide hot cooked meals of subpar quality.

Shubha Shamim, president of Anganwadi Karmachari Sanghatana, affiliated with CITU, and convener of Maharashtra Anganwadi Action Samity, as well as vice president of All India Federation of Anganwadi Workers and Helpers and Maharashtra State Anganwadi Staff Action Committee, reiterated the workers' demands.

Rubal Agarwal, ICDS Commissioner, Mumbai, Maharashtra, refuted the allegations, stating that many of the demands fall under central government policies beyond their control. He emphasized that the Women and Child Development Department had already increased building rent for Anganwadi centers and raised the remuneration from ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 in April 2023. Additionally, plans were in place to issue mobile phones to all Anganwadi centers.

Mumbai, with 3,500 anganwadi workers, faces challenges in providing proper facilities. Visiting anganwadis in Dharavi's slums, it was evident that each center operates in a small, cramped space of 8/10 square feet, shared with the residents. Typically, each anganwadi caters to 40 to 50 children. The teachers struggle with space limitations and rent issues, often having to take children out during lunchtime due to space-sharing arrangements.

The inadequate rental rates and cramped conditions also affect the residents who share their homes with anganwadi worker and the children they serve. In some cases, anganwadi workers are forced to sit outside locked rooms that are meant to be their centers, accommodating numerous children and mothers.

In light of these challenges, the anganwadi workers are demanding increased rental rates, with higher rates in metro cities like Mumbai, and towns and rural areas also adjusted accordingly. They are also pushing for the government to recognize them as employees eligible for gratuity and a minimum pension of at least ₹3,000 to assist with their medical expenses, citing a Supreme Court judgment from April 2022.

This news was originally Published Here.

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Navratri: A Celebration of Faith and Devotion

As the festive vibes start rolling in with the advent of autumn, the Hindu calendar becomes rich with multiple festivities, and Navratri is undoubtedly one of the most significant among these. Navratri, literally meaning 'nine nights', is not just another celebration in the cycle of Indian festivals; instead, it carries a deep spiritual essence and represents a heartfelt expression of faith and devotion.

Primarily, Navratri is an elaborate spectacle of devotion dedicated to the goddess Durga and her various forms. It is celebrated twice a year - once at the onset of the summer season, known as Chaitra Navratri, and then at the beginning of the autumn season, known as Sharad Navratri. However, it’s the latter that most individuals think of when the word 'Navratri' is mentioned.

Commenced with the new moon, each night of Navratri symbolically represents a stage of the spiritual journey undertaken by a devotee. It is a journey of self-discovery, an opportunity to connect with the divine, and a time to immerse oneself in prayers and rituals. These nine nights stand for the nine forms of goddess Durga, each embodying a distinct power and energy, signifying the victory of positivity over negativity.

An essential part of Navratri is the artistic expression of devotion through "garba" and "dandiya-ras". Everywhere you look, there are swirls of vibrant dresses and sounds of rhythmic clacks from dandiya sticks – a sight of inclusive community joy. Evolving from traditional religious practices, these dances have become a cultural phenomenon, transcending geographical and cultural barriers and uniting individuals from all walks of life.

Navratri also tells the tale of human fortitude and spiritual discipline through the practice of fasting. Fasting, during this period, serves as a means of physical detoxification, mental focus, and spiritual uplifting. It's not just about renouncing food; it's about adopting a simplified, satvic lifestyle that helps channelize one's energy towards the divine. The breaking of the fast involves sharing meals amongst family and friends including dishes like sabudana khichdi, aloo vrat ki kadhi, kuttu ka dosa, etc.

What makes Navratri such a captivating celebration is its sheer diversity. From the eastern belt of Bengal, where it is celebrated as Durga Puja with vivacious pandals and intricate idol making; to the north, where the last day known as Dussehra reenacts the victory of Lord Rama over Ravana; and to the western states of Gujarat and Maharashtra, which becomes a riot of color and dance - Navratri manifests in a myriad of ways but with one common thread - reverence for the Goddess.

In essence, Navratri is more than just a religious event on a calendar. It is a profound journey of faith, a veritable celebration of devotion, and a manifestation of collective jubilation. The festival serves as a reminder of the inherent good within all of us and reaffirms our collective faith in the power of good over evil, light over darkness, and truth over falsehood. Navratri, therefore, is not just a festival; it is a transformative celebration of faith and devotion that possesses the power to uplift and unite everyone it touches.

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Govind

This Biography is about one of the best Bollywood celebrity of the world Govind including his Height, weight,Age & Other Detail... Express info Real Name Govind Arun Ahuja Nick Name Govinda, Chi Chi and Virar ka Chokra Profession Actor Age (as in 2023) 59 Years old Physical Stats & More Info Height in centimeters- 171 cm in meters- 1.71 m in Feet Inches- 5’ 7½” Weight in Kilograms- 85 kg in Pounds- 187 lbs Body Measurements - Chest: 44 Inches - Waist: 36 Inches - Biceps: 14 Inches Eye Color Brown Hair Color Black Personal Life of Govind Date of Birth 21 December 1963 Birth Place Virar, Maharashtra, India Nationality Indian Hometown Virar, Maharashtra, India School N/A College Annasaheb Vartak College, Vasai, Maharashtra Education Qualifications N/A Debut Film Debut: Ilzaam (1986) Family Father- Arun Kumar Ahuja (Actor) Mother- Nirmala Ahuja Brother- Kirti Kumar (Actor) Sister- Kamini Khanna (Writer) Nephew- Krishna Abhishek (Actor) Niece- Aarti Singh (Actress) Best Friends Salman khan Religion Hindu Home Address 105, “Jal Darshan”, “A” Wing, Ruia Park Road, Juhu, Mumbai – 400049 Hobbies Dancing Favourite Things Of Govind Favourite Food Moong dal, khichdi and bhindi Favourite Actress Priyanka Chopra Favourite Actor Salman Khan Favourite Colors Blue, White, Black Favourite Film Barfi Favourite Sports Football, Cricket Favourite Destination Goa, New york Boys , Affairs and More Of Govind Marital Status Married Affairs Neelam (Actress) Rani Mukherji (Actress) Marriage Date 11 March 1987 Wife Sunita Ahuja Children Daughter- Tina Ahuja (Actor) Son- Yashvardan Ahuja Style Of Govind Cars Collection Mercedez-Benz Earning Money of Govind Net Worth $25 Million Salary per Film 2-3 Crores/film (INR) This Biography written by www.welidot.com Read the full article

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Kajal Raghvani was seen cooking like a housewife, to whom she would feed her khichdi.

Kajal Raghwani and Khesari Lal Yadav: Bhojpuri film industry has many famous couples, one of which is Khesari Lal Yadav and Kajal Raghwani. You can guess from the popularity of this pair that Khesari and Kajol were said to be hit guarantee cards of the film, but these days the growing distance between Khesari and Kajol is bothering their fans. Both are busy in their own lives. Not only that, both of them are shy to talk about each other. Currently, Kajal Raghvani is very immersed in the desi lifestyle, a glimpse of which she often shows her fans through social media. In this episode, a new video of Kajal Raghbani is going viral on social media. Kajal Raghvani's new video has gone viral Kajal Raghvani is seen quite active on social media these days. She entertains her fans by uploading her pictures and videos on her Instagram account. In this episode, Kajal Raghvani recently posted another video, in which she is seen wearing a very beautiful saree. In this video, Kajal Raghvani looks no less than a village fairy, with a pallu on her head, vermilion on her forehead, earrings, bangles in her hands and cooking food on her feet. While people are loving this look of Kajol Raghbani a lot, in the same video you can see Kajol cooking potato curry in a pan. At this time there is a cooker next to him and the rest of the utensils are also kept there. By posting this video, Kajal Raghbani asked – eat khichdi? Along with this he also wrote – Dhani ho sab dhan tohre nu bante… Ranna se pyaar hai… with the last line this song goes along with. As soon as Kajal Raghvani shared this video, it started going viral on social media. More than 70 thousand people have seen this video in just 24 hours. At the same time, many people are commenting on this. Seeing Kajol Raghvani cooking food and humming Pawan Singh's song while some users started discussing her and Pawan's pairing, some people expressed their displeasure saying- have you forgotten Khesari? …? Pawan Singh is growing closer to Kajal Radhwani Let us tell you that Kajal Raghbani and Khesari Lal Yadav pair is one of the hit pairs in Bhojpuri film industry. In such a situation, both are seen together in many films, but recently Kajal Raghbani has been updating many posts with Pawan Singh. In his new video, you can see that he has also incorporated Pawan Singh's song. In such a situation, Kajol Raghbani's growing closeness with Pawan Singh is not liked by fans who love the Khesari-Kajal pairing, due to which the actress faced trolling. DISCLAIMER Thanks For Visit Our Site www.bollywoodofindia.com . We’ve taken all measures to insure that the information handed in this composition and on our social media platform is believable, vindicated and sourced from other Big media Houses. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at bollywoodofindiaa@gmail.com Read the full article

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Anupama 27th December 2022 episode Story Update

The Anupama 27th December 2022 episode opens with Anuj telling Anupama that age is just a number and she shouldn't worry about seeming nervous about it .

They are far more seasoned than the other younger guardians, according to Anuj, and Anupama may threaten anyone if things get out of hand with her. 

Anuj responds that others will befriend him because of his attraction when Anupama inquires about his strategy. 

The guardian praise Anupama for lending her her home for the pratice and for introducing them to her. 

Leela observes  Anupama working cooperatively with other parents and remarks that, aside from Pari, Anupama thinks frequently about each and every child.

Ankush informs Leela that he and Barkha made the same mistake she did and have followed their lead.

Ankush dies after giving Leela advance warning that anyone attempting to ruin Anuj-pleasure Anupama's will be despised. 

Everyone in the house needs to offer free advice, says Leela with a stern expression.

After getting ready to go the capability together, everyone congratulates in the front room.

Anupama worries that she won't be able to explain the stage to her daughter in an engaging way as she wonders if everything is ready.

However, Leela adds that she won't go because it wouldn't be the best idea to bring Pari to such a crowded location . 

Hasmukh asks Leela how she plans to handle Pari by herself and offers to stay behind with her, but Leela rejects his offer. 

Dimple admits that nothing prepared for supper is in the house and promises to make khichdi for Leela.

Leela begs Dimple not to bother her and assures everyone that she will prepare a meal for herself.

However, when  Anupama suggests cooking for Leela, she agrees right away with hardly any resistance.

While Anupama quickly prepares khichdi for Leela, the others depart for the event.

Anu asks where Anuj and Anupama are while enthusiastically inviting the family members.

Ankush informs Pari that Anuj is leaving his workplace and will be there shortly.

After learning more about Anupama, Anu becomes uneasy, but Samar and Dimple reassure her that Anupama will arrive soon. 

While Anuj arrives at the scene with vigour in his eyes, Anupama works to finish her kitchen fill-in as soon as possible .

Along with Anu and Anupama, Anuj greets everyone and asks if everything is set up behind the stage . 

Anuj's joyful disposition is disturbed when Barkha informs him that Anupama is on her way, and he rushes inside to keep a watch on Anu.

Anupama rushes to finish preparing food for Leela while crashing her knee into the table in the interim.

Anupama becomes restless when she notice the time, so Leela asks her to sit still while she administers the medication.

Anupama responds that she is heading outside and will be there in a flash when Anuj phones and asks where she is . 

Novertheless, Leela stops Anupama from behind as she attempts to leave the house, calling out in terror.

Anuj is furious because Anuj starts crying about how the opposition will eventually start.

Anupama is arriving, but despite Anuj, Samar, and Dimple's efforts to reassure her, Anu complains that her mother broke her promise.

Pari is regurgitating, and Leela informs Anupama to take care of her. 

when Leela observes Anupama obsessively monitoring the time, she determines whether the dance is more important than Pari's life.

Anuj engages in conversation with the host as the capability starts and takes over the stage with his jovial talk to somewhat extend the duration.

Anupama scrambles to get in the car prays to God to get there before the opposition passes.

[aruandaiden]

How Long Does Love Last?

I have pulled an all nighter to write this chapter and I have to say that I am very proud of this one. 

Literally, instead of sleeping, I spend the night writing this, watching Undertale videos and reading fanfics.

Well, please, enjoy!

Chapter 3: Apocalypse

“Get the hell out of here!” Aiden can hear Aru scream, as he gets his bag and slams the 5th door of this week. It is surprising that any neighbor has complained.

Aiden wears a stoic expression, in a desperate attempt to hide his mixed emotions. A mix between anger, sadness and confusion.

He walks silently to the nearest park, the same one in which Aiden and Aru had many dates, so full of nostalgic memories.

Aiden sits in an old, kind of rickety bench and sighs heavily, as he covers his face with his hands.

Why have things to be this way? He thinks as he retires his hands from his face and admires the view.

The Cherry Blossoms are as beautiful as always, the pink petals slowly falling into the lake, covering its surface. In the background, kids run around the playground, some are enjoying the cinnamon buns from the cafeteria.

As he sees the kids play, Aiden remembers how much wanted kids of his own. It was a dream that he and Aru used to share, until, well, things went to the ditch. Aiden can still imagine a small kid with Aru’s round, dark eyes but with little blue sparkles, just as his.

Aiden shakes his head, trying to push away his fantasies, because they are just dreams that aren’t possible.

Aiden deeply sighs again, reaching for the phone in his pocket, dialing the number that he knows way too well.

The phone is immediately picked up.

 “Ammamma?” Brynne asks through the phone, with evident worry in her voice.

“I’m coming over. Be there in 10.” Aiden says, it is a statement not a question, as he already knows the answer to it.

“’k, I’ll be waitin, but you ok?”

“We’ll talk later.” Aiden ends the call.

 Aiden heavily gets up of the bench, directing himself to the nearest portal with direction at New York, to Brynne’s and Hira’s place

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It takes him a while to get to it, but when he finally does, Aiden walks silently through New York City and takes the subway that goes to Brooklyn.

The subway moves smoothly underground, the station pass and pass. To be honest, Aiden would prefer other method, because looking at all that happy couples, sometimes with kids, is starting to make him sick.

Why can’t he be happy as they are? Why thing went so wrong? Is it my fault?

These are constant thoughts that flood his mind, forcing himself to look away when he feels the tears starting to grow in the corner of his eye

Should I have thinking before proposing to her?

This is the main question on his mind, as his feet follow the path that he knows by heart, the stairs are way too familiar for him, especially in the last months.

And there it is, the door to Brynne’s and Hira’s apartment.

Aiden’s fingers tremble as they reach for the doorbell and the tears are almost escaping from his eyes.

He doesn’t even need to ring the bell, Hira is already opening the door, her concerned light hazel eyes look directly into his and pulls him into a warm hug.

Aiden hugs her back, letting the tears flow freely and lets out some sobs. His knees are trembling and the only thing that prevents him from falling to the ground is the strong way Hira is holding him close.

Aiden hears some hurried footsteps, and the next thing he sees is Brynne with a soft blanket on her arms. She adds herself to the hug, giving him the warm that he didn’t knew that needed so bad.

After some minutes of standing in the doorway, holding him close and Brynne’s hand stroking his hair and Hira consolations, the couple pulls him to the living room’s comfy couch.

The house smells like an Indian restaurant, Brynne was definitively cooking before Aiden came. He wishes some of that familiar food.

Hira stays close to him as Brynne puts a blanket on his shoulders and softly calms him down.

Brynne hugs him tight when Hira leaves to the kitchen and immediately returns with a bowl of Khichdi, which he accepts thankfully.

Aiden eats slowly, enjoying himself with the comforting Khichdi, which gives him a sensation of safety.

Brynne puts on his favorite documentary and the three of them cuddle, Hira is singing soft lullabies and Brynne cleans the tears from his face until Aiden falls asleep.

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Aru takes a sip from the glass of water; her throat is horribly aching and the salty tears fall in the kitchen’s floor.

Aru can feel some little taps on her head. Maybe it is the headache or her soul sisters are trying to contact her. She just hopes it isn’t Brynne ranting at her.

“Aru?” Sheela says at the same time, her voice echoing on her head.

Aru doesn’t reply and remains silent until a memory hits her.

They are young again, sitting at the Night Bazaar and Sheela is talking in a singsong voice.

“-n her birthday and anniversary. The only sad thing was that she loved one brother more than all the rest.”

Sheela’s eyes immediately direct to Aiden’s direction.

“Even lifetimes later?” Sheela asks to herself.

Aru takes a deep breath, as her heart clenches in her chest and the tears are now constantly falling.

“Sheela,” Aru says slowly and her heart breaks with every word she pronounces “Years ago, yo-you said that Arjuna and-d Draupadi love each other even lives times later. Are you sure that it is true? Why is our marria-age falling?”

The line stays silent, a heavy atmosphere surrounding the area. Aru expectantly waits for the answer, if she has it, maybe she could fix things.

“I don’t know.” That’s Sheela’s answer.

Aru’s heart fully breaks in a million pieces, her head hurts as hell.

And her world is falling apart.

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Playlist

1.      Apocalypse -Cigarettes After Sex

2.      Creep -Radiohead

3.      El Aguacate -Julio Jaramillo

4.      Solo -Clean Bandit, Demi Lovato

5.      Take me the Church -Hozier

6.      La Nave del Olvido -José José

7.      Gloomy Sunday -Matt Forbes

8.      I’m Not In Love -10cc

First Chapter

Second Chapter

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i’m no good with words

As a child, I had crumpled up paper with poems and feelings written on them in the back of my cupboard, side of my bed and in very special days, torn up in the bin. I was embarrassed that I felt the need to express myself in words. It felt too raw. Art was a very pretty looking mask for all that I was feeling. Very acceptable so my mum wouldn’t ask who’s the boy that I’m writing about. I can just draw him and say mom, he is imaginary. It was culturally appropriate to imagine a fairy tale. Very wrong and dirty to live it.Till date I struggle to find words, write and rewrite emails, love letters and captions  words don’t fail me’ I fail words. I know exactly what I’m feeling and I’m desperate to communicate it but the feelings don’t attach themselves to words but everything else. I cry easily. I get angry often. I fall in love easy. I love and obsess over the lyrics of a song, a good story teller and my favourite, someone who completes my sentences when I’m feeling it all and words are not catching up.

This year, I attended a poetry workshop conducted by my new friend that I instantly felt very comfortable with. Interacting with a someone who writes poetry feels very comforting to me because I’m always in the fear of being caught for feeling too much and expressing. I can’t get caught here. They know, love and appreciate feelings. To me, they are the most ‘sorted’ people. Imagine being able to feel and give a name to the feeling and to be able to communicate and connect with people that way? IMAGINE. He gave me and around 30 other people prompts to write poetry. He asked everyone to recite their poetry. I was so fascinated by everyone’s courage and a small part of my either judging them for being so true to their feelings or jealous that I’m not like them. I’m not sure which one I was. My friend noticed that I hadn’t recited and I decided to one day share my poetry with him when i’m ready.

I draw for a living. I get to express myself and get paid for a living. I wonder a lot why I chose drawing as the medium and so grateful that it stuck but I dislike the reason why it did. Art was acceptable, likeable and didn’t make anyone feel uncomfortable. Heck I don’t even draw nudes for myself. When a female teenage Disney Star outshines post teenage years into a bold, sexy, unapologetic woman I applaud her. I seek some sense of achievement with her because god alone knows if I would ever be able to outgrow my shell of ‘likability’

I’m not a good writer. My thoughts are jumbled. Maybe thats why I journal a lot. I know that stories are supposed to have a beginning middle and an end.  Whenever I write these, I stop somewhere when I have made a few different khichdis out of few different thoughts and deep down I know they are working towards this common epiphany but I never quite find the words to that epiphany. Believe you me all that I said on top has narrowed to this one big thing. I don’t know what this big thing is called except that I do know. As a 26 year old I still operate they its appropriate for a 12 year old, middle class, Indian girl from a good family is supposed to operate it and I don’t know how to break out from it. There. I said it. (but doesn’t matter lol no one reads this blog)

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Art by Koushal Choudhary

Mix Culture -2,

Khichdi (Mix) Culture is my presentation of todays world we live in, the people and the Architecture is all mixed up,

The glazed buildings facing the traditional still standing structure telling their story like people in traditional costume expressing their Culture

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BLAZING INFERNO

The Fires and rampage at the student campuses in Delhi has led to so much misery and damage... so many lives lost and property razed to the ground. 

At the same time, the bushfires in Australia have been a cause for concern and have equally led to so much misery and damage... 

The first one is man’s doing. The second is God’s. Why is it happening? Is there a lesson in it for mankind? 

Fire is one of the five elements that go to make the universe. Fire can be a useful friend or a deadly foe. The same fire goes to light the stove in your kitchen. The same is used to light a flame in the temple. And the same flame is used for doing the last rites of the mortal remains of a man. The fire is the same. The usage and the purport is different. 

There is a lot of anguish being expressed over the loss of lives of koala bears and kangaroos in Australia. While it is extremely painful, I wonder how the loss of these lives is more painful than when man slaughters animals to satiate his own desires. 

Man is supposed to be the crest jewel in God's creation. Man is the only one who has the faculty of discrimination. He can distinguish between right and wrong. Did you ever hear anyone say ‘Animalkind’? Or ‘Birdkind’? Why is it then that humans are referred to as ‘Mankind’? Are we presupposed to be kind? But then, are we really kind? 

Whatever is happening now in the world is really far from being kind. 

All living beings breathe the same air. Have you ever heard of Indian breath or American breath or Australian breath? Breath is Breath. That's it. 

If you ever need go to a blood bank and ask for blood, would you ask for it by Blood group or would you ask for Hindu or Muslim or Christian blood. Blood is Blood. Period. 

Think of a world where everyone looks exactly the same, dresses identically; has the same size of face and physique, speaks the same language; eats the same food... Wouldn't it be terribly monotonous? 

Even for the smooth working of a home or organization, the members have to be given different roles. Work allocations are as per capability and age etc. The dress worn has to be compliant with the job profile. Diversities in attitudes and practices are natural and should be appreciated. Why should we want one iron-clad, uniform, hard faith? What purpose would it serve? 

Last summer we happened to spend a few days in Mangalore. The Mangalorean cuisine was finger licking delicious! When I really thought about what was so good about it, I realized that it was nice, only because it was different from our native Punjabi food. A change is always nice. When we go out for a meal, we want to eat something other than the routine food we eat at home. Why? Because whatever is different is attractive! 

Then why do different faiths of people not appreciate each other’s culture and belief? As a child, I remember eating the delicious sevian kheer that Daddy's friend Khurshid uncle sent over on Id. I can still taste the yummy Christmas cake that Donny uncle brought. At the same time Daddy's friends would enjoy the gulab jamun and rasgullas that Mama would make on Diwali; the khichdi on Maghi and the Halwa poori channa on Ashtmi.

Those days were happier. We never felt that our Muslim or Christian uncles were apart from us. They were just different; and that's what made them nicer! 

I wish the camaraderie of the yesteryear comes back. We breathe the same air, we share the same motherland, we share memories, we have the same blood in our veins... 

Let’s douse all the fires together. Be they in JNU or in Australia. Let’s douse the fire in our hearts. Let’s douse the fire before it burns away all of mankind. Let the mayhem end.

 A slightly concise version of this write up was published in the Tribune on 16.1.2020

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Odisha (Orissa) - The Soul of Incredible India

Odisha (Orissa), which is largely popular all over the world for one of the renowned sacred shrines of Lord Krishna (Lord Jagannath) in Puri, is capable to offer you a very unique kind of experience and some unforgettable memories to the collection of avid backpackers. With numerous splendid temples, grand monuments, mesmerizing beaches, fantastic wildlife sanctuaries and the mind-blowing natural panorama of the state, Orissa is synonymous with natural splendor at its best.

Places to See

Odisha (Orissa) is an ideal destination for all domestic and international tourists, who are seeking a rich collaborative experience of nature, spirituality, culture, religion, and art. If you are planning for Odisha tour, then do not miss the true masterpiece of architecture - Sun Temple at Konark and the temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri (popular for the Rath Yatra chariot festival) along with mesmerizing beaches of Puri to experience nature at her beautiful best.

The Jagannath Temple of Puri is prime attraction among the devotees which belongs to the 11th century and also well-known as one of “Char Dham” for Hindus. Puri beaches are also famous for annual Beach Festival taking place in November and perfect for a quiet holiday maker due to paucity of the crowd here.

The next on the list is Konark Sun Temple, which is a true masterpiece of architecture and one of the most stunning monuments of religious significance, which is located at a convenient distance (35 km) from Puri. The name of Konark temple is an amalgamation of two words - Kona and Arka meaning corner and the Sun respectively.

If you are an avid birdwatcher, then you must visit Chilika Lake which is recognized as one of the most important wetlands in the world because it is home to a phenomenal variety of birds. The lake teems with birds over 160 species in peak season between November and February. Migratory ones fly from great distances, from Siberia, Iran and Central Asia. Kalijia Temple is also one of the famous attractions which are located on the island in the Chilika Lake. Another major attraction is Satpada Island for Irrawaddy dolphins.

There is an exciting place for Wildlife lover known as Bhitarkanika National Park. It is special due to the Mangroves, Giant Salt Water Crocodiles and numerous varieties of other animal species. King Cobra, Indian Python, and Water Monitor Lizard are also found out in the mangrove forests in the sanctuary.

Culture

Odisha (Orissa) is very rich and vivacious in the culture of blessed environments of Lord Jagannath temple, the medieval architecture of Konark's Sun temple, the incredible caves of Jainism, and the spiritual monasteries of Buddhism.

The Odisha culture comprises mainly three groups, the tribal, the folk and the urban population that lives side by side with utmost social harmony in different cultural dimensions. Odisha (Orissa) is having a rich and oldest culture of heritage, about a period of three thousand years. The people here are very hospitable, amicable, and jolly by nature.

Festivals

Rath Yatra or Car Festival (June-July) is the most famous Odisha festival which attracts pilgrims and visitors from all over the world. Other notable festivals which are celebrated by local people are Dola Purnima (Holi), Konark Dance Festival, Puri Beach Festival, and tribal festivals.

Food

Temple food is one of the well-known foods of Odisha which is purely vegetarian and prepared in desi ghee without even onion and garlic. It is offered as Prasada (offering to the God) and it generally consists of Khechidi (Odia version of khichdi), Arrna (rice), Mitha Dali (sweetened dal), Kanika (sweetened rice), Kheeri (kheer- Indian sweet dish) and Khatta (sweet and sour dish generally made of tomatoes, dates and other fruits).

Food in Odisha (Typical meal) is simple and relatively low on spices. The food is typically cooked using mustard oil which is an essential part of Odisha's cuisine. Rice is the staple carbohydrate in any Odia meal. It is typically accompanied by Dalma (slow-cooked vegetables with lentils), Dal, Bhaja (vegetables fried with light seasoning). They are also fond of Macha Tarkari (Fish Curry) and Mansa Tarkari (Mutton curry) with rice. It is always coupled with Bharta and Saaga. Bharta is prepared from brinjal and mashed potatoes mixed with Indian spices whereas Saaga is green leaves prepared with some garlic and dried red chilly.

Shopping

One who wants to take plenty of gifts for family and friends, shouldn’t be worried as one can have ample opportunities to shop in the form of myriad craft forms of Odisha. The markets of Odisha (Orissa) offer something for everyone.

You can shop for mementos and souvenirs made from an exquisite silver latticework of Cuttack, animated wall hangings from Pipli, intricate paintings from Raghurajpur, glorious hand-woven fabrics from Sambalpur. Sand sculpture from Puri or a patta Chitra is a kind of gift which someone can cherish for life owing to its magnificence. Many people buy Images of Gods and goddesses or animals and plants etc. from Puri, Bargarh, and Cuttack to be presented as small tokens of love to their family and friends.

How to Reach

By Air, Bhubaneswar is the only city which has an airport in Odisha (Orissa) and well connected to Calcutta, Delhi, Chennai, Mumbai, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad, and Raipur.

By Road, the state is well connected to its neighboring states through a good road network.

By Rail, many super express trains ply to and fro on a daily basis from Bhubaneshwar to major cities like Chennai, Calcutta, Puri, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Guwahati, Hyderabad, Tirupati, and Trivandrum.

Best Time to Visit

November to February is the most favorable time to visit Odisha (Orissa) as recommended by many travel experts as the temperature comes down to the bottom of the mercury level in winter.

Over to you

Are you planning to travel with your family but unable to decide where to go? Orissa could be a great option for you.

If you need any assistance with preparing the itinerary, JustWravel could help you out…

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Kareena Kapoor Khan reveals she is a paranoid mother says, ‘Taimur is not allowed to eat at birthday parties’

In a recent interview, Kareena Kapoor Khan revealed that she makes sure she doesn’t allow Taimur Ali Khan to eat outside food at birthday parties. Read on!

In no time, Taimur Ali Khan has become the most sought after star kid of the nation. From his evening strolls to play dates with cousin Inaaya Kemmu, the paparazzi loves to click Taimur Ali Khan and now Taimur is so used to seeing the paps follow him that he often waves at them and passes his cute smile. Now whenever mommy Kareena Kapoor Khan is interviewed, one question that always pops up is about her son Taimur Ali Khan and, she often expresses a sense of concern with the paparazzi following him but at the same time, she says that she wants Tim Tim to have an ordinary childhood and therefore, she cannot stop him from going outside to play.

And in a recent interview, Kareena revealed that she is a super paranoid mother and makes sure he doesn’t eat outside food when he goes for birthday parties. Kareena said, “I am hyper-paranoid. He goes to birthday parties and he's not allowed to eat outside. But I know that's also wrong, he can,” and Saif quickly interrupted as he said, “he eats chip though.” But can you even imagine Taimur’s diet? Well, he eats khichi, idli dosa and everything healthy at home. "Khichdi, idli dosa, like healthy kind of home cooked food. I sit on his plan also. Every month I alternate it accordingly. Whatever fruits are available, what vegetables he should be eating in the month so ya...he quite enjoys it. Today he actually had Saag for lunch and he normally didn't like it but  I have been shoving it down his throat so now he's got used to it so he actually ate the food,” informed Kareena.

On the work front, kareena will next be seen in Raj Mehta’s Good News oppositeAkshay Kumar, Diljit Dosanjh and Kiara Advani.

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Makar Sankranti The Most Admired Festival of Indians

One of the best festival celebrations of India is Makar Sankranti. This celebration is made with various names in various parts of the country. Some places it is called Makar Sankranti and some places Pongal, however after every one of the convictions, the rationale behind commending this celebration continues as before and that is the love and noble cause of the sun. Today is Makar Sankranti so we should realize a few unique things connected with this celebration.

The section of the Sun into Capricorn is called Makar Sankranti. With the beginning of Sankranti, the sun turns Uttarayan. It is accepted that when the sun sets from Makar Sankranti, the dawn of the gods starts and the evening of the evil spirits starts when the sunsets. In Uttarayan the days are long and the evenings are short.

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Mahaparv Sankranti (Til Sankranti)

Mahaparva or Mahaparva Sankranti is given the name of Sun and its status. In Uttar Pradesh, on the day of Makar Sankranti, this festival has become famous as Khichdi due to the practice of eating khichdi and donating the ingredients of khichdi. In Bihar-Jharkhand and Mithilanchal, there is a belief that the form of Sun increases from sesame to sesame due to Makar Sankranti, hence it is called Til Sankranti there. Here is a symbol, sesame seeds and substances made from sesame are consumed on this day.

Makar Sankranti is celebrated in different ways in different places of the country and it’s a very joyful experience in India.

Bihu festival is celebrated in Assam on this day. In South India, the festival of Pongal also takes place when the Sun enters Capricorn. There, khichdi of sesame, rice, and lentils is made on this day. There this festival lasts for four days. Farmers express their gratitude for good agricultural production by offering food items made from the grain of the new crop to God.

Sankranti as a special festival is celebrated in different ways in different regions of the country.

Value of Plunge In Ganga on Makar Sankranti Day

It is said that the plunge in the Ganges upon the arrival of Makar Sankranti eliminates every one of the difficulties and problems. For that reason, good cause, retribution, and reciting have unique importance on this day. It is accepted that the gift allowed on this day gives unique outcomes.

Recorded Significance of Makar Sankranti

It is accepted that on this day Lord Bhaskar himself goes to his home to meet his child Shani. Since Shani Dev is the master of Capricorn, consequently this day is known as Makar Sankranti. In the Mahabharata time frame, Bhishma Pitamah had picked Makar Sankranti to leave his body. Upon the arrival of Makar Sankranti, Gangaji followed Bhagiratha and went to the sea through Kapil Muni’s ashram.

With Makar Sankranti, nature additionally adjusts its bearing. Individuals likewise fly kites on this day. Seeing kites flying in the free sky gives a beautiful sensation of freedom and new opportunity.

How to celebrate Sankranti As Indians

On this day, take a bath in the morning with water mixed with the holy water. Also, If the water of the pilgrimage is not available, take a bath with milk and curd. The importance of taking a holy dip in the pilgrimage or holy rivers is more. After the bath, do daily work and worship your adorable god.

Also, Flying kites on this day have special significance. One should never do the work related to brushing teeth, speaking harshly, cutting of crops and trees, milking cows, buffaloes, and sexual intercourse.

How to get full benefits of this holy and pure festival of Makar Sankranti

In Makar, Sankranti Uttarayan is known as the eon of the gods. This is a holy festival and auspicious works begin with this festival. There is a possibility of the attainment of salvation by death in Uttarayan. The entry of the father into the son’s zodiac sign is virtuous as well as a destroyer of sins. The sun rises from the east for 6 months in the south direction and sets in the west for 6 months from the north direction.

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In the auspicious time of Makar Sankranti, bathing in Haridwar, Kashi, etc. has been considered of special importance. The Sun God is also worshiped on this day. According to classical theory, white flowers and blood-colored flowers have special significance while worshiping the sun. On this day, along with worshiping the Sun, one should offer Arghya to the Sun.

Benefits of Donation in Makar Sankranti

The importance of donating on the day of Makar Sankranti increases as compared to other days. On this day, one should donate food grains, sesame seeds, and jaggery to any poor people as possible. Donating sesame seeds or laddus made from sesame seeds or other edible items of sesame is also auspicious. According to religious scriptures, any religious work gives fruit only when it is done with full faith and belief. You must donate as easily as you can.

Many mythological facts are associated with Makar Sankranti, according to some of which Lord Ashutosh had donated enlightenment to Lord Vishnu on this day. Apart from this, the counting of the days of the deities starts from this day itself and the universe starts working under Brahma successfully.

The pleasant days on earth (Makar Sankranti Festival)

On the day of Makar Sankranti, the gods also descend on the earth, the soul attains salvation, the destruction of darkness, and the arrival of light. Punya, charity, chanting, and religious rituals have special significance on this day and give more benefits as compared to other days. The donation of jaggery, rice, and sesame is considered the best act for charity on this day, also after bathing in the Ganges and worshiping the sun it brings happiness and peace to your life.

Sesame seeds are used wholly in the things eaten on the day of Makar Sankranti. The aroma of delicacies made from sesame can be felt coming from every household on the day of Makar Sankranti. It is auspicious to consume sesame seeds on this day as well as donate. Rubbing sesame seeds, using sesame oil, bathing with water mixed with sesame seeds, drinking water mixed with sesame seeds, consuming and donating sesame items, til-haven, reduces the sins of a person.

Makar Sankranti marks the beginning of auspicious and pleasant days on earth. A fair is organized every year at the confluence of Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati in Allahabad, which is famous as Magh Mela. The first bath of Magh Mela starts from Makar Sankranti and continues till the last bath of Shivaratri and it’s one of the best opportunities to take a break from your work and do some spiritual activity.

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In Bihar, the fast of Makar Sankranti is also known as Khichdi. It is customary to eat khichdi and donate it on this day.

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Snacks and Namkeen Products Sales and Marketing Agency in Mumbai

We are a snacks & namkeen products sales and marketing agency in Mumbai, and do sales pitching of your products for distribution to our interested sellers and give them appropriate marketing support to create demand. We are a one stop B2BMarketing and B2B distribution solution all over India. Our up to date marketing and branding strategies are top notch and cater to the present market and customer choices. Want our trusted services and offers to boost your snacks sales, then continue reading about us.

About Mumbai

Mumbai is the financial, commercial, and the entertainment capital of India. It is also one of the world's top ten centres of commerce in terms of global financial flow,generating 6.16% of India's GDP,and accounting for 25% of industrial output, 70% of maritime trade in India.

The city houses important financial institutions and the corporate headquarters of numerous Indian companies and multinational corporations. It is also home to some of India's premier scientific and nuclear institutes.Mumbai is also home to the world famous Bollywood industry and Marathi cinema industries. Mumbai's business opportunities attract migrants from all over India.

Mumbai is basically a conglomeration of small islands connected by bridges to the mainland. Sometimes it can be overcrowded, chaotic and stifling but it can also be overwhelming and endlessly fascinating.

You will find an amalgamation of cultures in Mumbai. The streets are always filled and on the sides of every street you will find a myriad of temples, mosques, colonial era buildings and old bazaars.You can also take a dive at the beaches, but people generally don’t prefer that as it is polluted. Instead the breathtaking view of Marine Drive will mesmerize you.

How to Reach

By air- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport is the primary international airport serving the Mumbai Metropolitan Area.There is also an old airport Santacruz Airport, which is about 4.5 kms from the international airport. Buses and cabs are easily available from the airport to reach desired destinations.

By rail- Mumbai is very well connected to the rest of India by trains. The Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is the most popular station in Mumbai. Trains to Mumbai are available from all major railway stations in India. Some important Mumbai trains to note are the Mumbai Rajdhani, Mumbai Duronto, Konkan Kanya Express.

By Road- Mumbai is well-connected with national highways and expressways . Mumbai visit by bus is the most economical for individual tourists. Government, as well as private buses, operate daily services to this route. Mumbai bus stand is situated at the centre of the city. Travelling to Mumbai by car is the common choice made by travellers. One can easily opt for Mumbai car rental for this trip. So Mumbai travel by cab is one of the efficient ways to explore the city. 

The major shopping places in Mumbai are Zaveri Bazaar, Colaba Causeway Market, Crawford Market, Mangaldas Market, Lokhandwala Market. You can buy street jewellery from Zaveri Bazaar, fashionable clothes and books from Colaba Market, from Crawford Market you can buy fresh fruits and vegetables, itar (perfumes), cosmetics, and gifts. Other important markets are Mangaldas market, mulji jetha market, CP Tank, Book Street and Sassoon Docks Fish Market and Dadar Flower Market.

Demand for Snacks in Mumbai and situation of present market

Mumbai is a bustling city with a lot of official buildings, theatre complexes and research centers, thus there is a great influx of young generation all over the country who are definitely into snacks and namkeen products. Thus there is a great scope to market your product and satisfy the salt craving of the youth. Moreover due to the lockdown because of Covid-19, people have switched more to snacks than whole meals and in fact when people return to life after lockdown, snacks have a good chance of continuing to be prominent in their lives. Studies by Innova Market Insights revealed that almost a quarter of people in the U.S.A replaced lunch with snacks, and 17% eat them instead of dinner. The favourite dishes of people of Mumbai are vada pavs, amti, sabudana khichdi, bhel puri and many others. All these dishes can be mostly categorized into snacks, thus one can take advantage of the popularity of such dishes and come up with their own unique version of it. Also, the market for foods that improve well-being or boost immunity is ever increasing in this age of pandemic and frequent diseases.

A few Strategies to Increase Sales:-

Contemporize brand engagement- The type of snacks consumers purchase often depends on their age and lifestyle preferences, for example millennials tend to consume assorted snacks throughout the day whereas older people consume very less frequently and tend to have a certain specific choice.

Incorporate local flavours and tastes- For your business to thrive in Pune, you need to cater to understand the taste buds of local people. Their preferences and choices have to be considered to boost your sales.

Promote bundling opportunities- Encourage your customers to try something new by promoting a bundle or two-for deal, and buy one-get one free deals.

Know about your inventory- Customers are loyal to your best selling products, so be aware of the top products’ inventory levels.

Watch upcoming trends- It is important to keep a watchful eye on upcoming trends for continued growth in the industry. Trends in the snack category show which ingredients must be premimtized at what time.

Varieties of Snacks and Namkeen

Munching on snacks and namkeen is a daily ritual nowadays in Indian families. Few decades ago in Indian food market only a few types of basic snacks and namkeen were available. Being the second largest producer of food in the world, it's likely to double its production and introduction of a lot of varieties is inevitable in the coming decade.

Snacks and namkeen market is basically categorised into organised and unorganised sector Branded namkeen accounts for 40% consumption. Major companies include Balaji Wafers, Lehar, Haldirams and Bikano.

To elaborate further namkeen is further divided into three segments as:-

Single product segment: Moong Dal, Heing Jeera peanut, Chana Dal, Masala Matar, Peanut, Namkeen Pare, Nut cracker, Karake Peanut

Single product in bhujia: Plain Sev, Punjabi Tadka, Bikaneri Bhujia, Ratlami Sev, Aloo Bhujia

Mix: Navratan Mix, Kanpuri Mix, Khatta Meetha, Bombay Mix Chatpata Mix, Bombay Mix, Magic Mix, Kashmiri Mix, Royal Treat, All in One.

Urban communities consume 10 times more than the rural communities due to high income and purchasing ability due to which higher attention should be given on urban sales.

We help our clients solve their Sales, Marketing and Distribution issues and boost their sales.

We offer Sales and Marketing services to help snacks and namkeen dealers on how to improve sales. Not only that, we also work with other small businesses and are dedicated to solving their issues. Complete Marketing plan for snacks and namkeen is prepared to help sort out your doubts and issues. Everything from creating standards of excellence to training your people to work in more effective ways, introducing ground-breaking strategies, assessing how you’re doing, and helping you perform even better in future. 

Marketing Plan for Snacks and Namkeen

Branding and marketing are the two important pillars when it comes to business strategy and improving your sales. However, there is a vast difference between branding and marketing, as well as the actions for success for each. Branding relates to creating a company’s name, logo, and design that easily describe belonging to the company. It helps to identify the product and differentiate it from other products and services.

Brand Improves Recognition

Brand Build Trust

Brand Increases The Business Value

Brand Attracts New Customers

Marketing gets the word out about your business. It allows you to connect with potential customers and inform them of all the services you offer. Proper marketing and branding combined can boost your sales at an astounding pace and help you build a consistent client-base.

Marketing Informs The Consumer

Marketing Sustains The Company Existence

Marketing Engages More Customers and Sells More Products

Not doing sales planning is like running your business on a wing and praying and hoping that the dart you threw blindfolded will hit the bullseye.There might be a chance you will get lucky and hit the bull’s eye but there is also a  chance you’ll poke someone’s eye out.

Planning Helps To Overcome The Unforeseen Risks

Planning Minimizes Your Risk

Planning sets Achievable Goals And Milestones

Our main tasks to cater to improving your sales, therefore involve Distribution Network Set-Up, Find Channel Partners, Appointing Distributors and Dealers and Find Sales Agents.

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The IRCTC menu includes many dishes including litti-chokha, jalebi, hot milk, boiled vegetables, and khichdi. See list of ratios.

IRCTC food menu: There is good news for passengers traveling by train. In fact, Indian Railways will be responsible for comfortable travel and food and beverage for passengers traveling on a daily basis of $1 million. This information was shared by IRCTC, and as such, IRCTC now includes both regional and regional dishes on its menu. Along with this, food suitable for diabetics and children was also planned. It originated as khichdi in litti-chokha in Bihar. According to this menu card from IRCTC, Bihar's famous dish is also served on most Mail Express trains departing from East Central Railway. In addition to this, many recipes have been added. Now, we're going to tell you more about what you can enjoy in the car. Passengers can choose the menu according to their health. Thousands of people travel on Indian Railways every day. In such situations, diabetic passengers are offered boiled vegetables, oat bread with milk and wheat flour, and an omelet with cornflakes. Along with this, milk is also provided to passengers who request it while sleeping at night. During this time, passengers will have to pay ₹20 for 250ml of milk. What makes it special is that this catering establishment was made by Indian Railways with children and seniors in mind. From fried onions to dosa, it's on the rail menu. According to this menu card of Indian Railways, you can find all kinds of cuisine. The menu chart offers everything from Dahi Bada to Dosa. Talking about the cost, it is ₹30 for two pieces of Dahi Bada, ₹30 for potato onion brinjal pakora, ₹30 for Poha, ₹30 for Dhokla, ₹50 for Masala Dosa and ₹50 for Paneer Pakoda. Veggie Burger is 50 rupees, Razmacole is 50 rupees, Pav Baji and Vegetarian Noodles are 50 rupees, and Dalvati and Churma are 100 rupees. The IRCTC menu ranges from sweet to non-vegetarian food. According to information, there will be special dishes for non-vegetarian passengers on the IRCTC menu. During this time, the menu card has everything: sandwiches, fish, cutlets, chicken curry, fish curry, jalevi. Talking about cost, they say a chicken sandwich will be served for £50, a fish cutlet for £100, a chicken curry for £100, and a fish curry for £100. All local dishes are included. Also on the menu are sweet dishes. Here you have to pay ₹20 for Jalebi and ₹20 for Gulab Jamun. Along with this, this new menu also offers Laddu, Kachori, Idli, Dosa, Uttapam, Paratha, Upma, Veg Momo, Chicken Momo, Spring Roll, Pastry, Bhelpuri, Dal and Chicken Cutlet. A railroad official said that local food was also included in the menu in consideration of passengers' demand and convenience. It started with Bihar's famous dish Litti-Chokha. Download SugarBox to watch free movies. Entertainment is consumed without data and without internet DISCLAIMER We’ve taken all measures to insure that the information handed in this composition and on our social media platform is believable, vindicated and sourced from other Big media Houses. For any feedback or complaint, reach out to us at drihita@gmail.com Read the full article

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INTERVIEW | ‘We could have rebirthed sanskrit’: Subramanian Swamy

INTERVIEW | ‘We could have rebirthed sanskrit’: Subramanian Swamy

Express News Service The new National Education Policy (NEP) is nothing but a khichdi, said veteran BJP leader and Rajya Sabha MP Subramanian Swamy. He added that the Indian education system has not changed much since Thomas Babington Macaulay devised the Minute on Education in 1835. Swamy was discussing the Indian education system and what changes it needs to be more ‘Indian’ with Senior…