On a sweet note
The Hindu
Fancy an orange rasgulla or a guava Mysorepak? Hopeful of increased sales this Deepavali, shopkeepers are introducing new, experimental sweets and savouries in their festive rosters
(Kodambakkam and Mahalingapuram)
Established in 1985 by MP Jagadeesan in Pollachi, it was renamed Krishnaa Jelabi Kadai in 2007. It launched in Chennai with a branch at Kodambakkam in September 2019. J Navaneetha Krishnan, proprietor, says, “We make unusual sweets and savouries at a pocket-friendly cost. Our special items in sweets are orange rasgulla, jackfruit Mysorepak, guava Mysorepak, sevvazhai (red banana) Mysorepak, naatu sakkarai (country sugar) ragi badam ladoo, naatu sakkarai kambu (pearl millet) badam ladoo, and a halwa made with karupatti (palm jaggery) and coconut milk.”
A 76-year-old man's body was found after family struggled financially, remaining with him for three days before police intervened.
SDPI critiques BJP's three-decade lack of development in Dakshina Kannada, highlighting failures in major projects and infrastructure improvements.
Road & Buildings dept. registers record-breaking progress in two years
27,277 nominations filed for 4,158 sarpanch posts under third phase
Rights organizations demand transparency from the Andhra Pradesh government regarding the confidential MoU with Google for a data center.
Parents and students protest in Varuna against the closure of local government schools amidst government merger plans.
Scholar emphasises that without social and economic equality, political democracy becomes meaningless and vulnerable to authoritarianism.
Eight arrested in Hyderabad with 16 kg of ganja and illegal liquor during coordinated raids by the Telangana Excise Department.
Kerala women, facing rising crime and misrule, are poised to voice their concerns through the ballot, says Jebi Mather.
Minister Kandula Durgesh announces efforts to establish the National School of Drama in Andhra Pradesh to enhance cultural institutions.
G.K. Mani reports S. Ramadoss filed a complaint against Anbumani for allegedly submitting fake documents to the Election Commission.
AIDSO leads protests against Karnataka's proposed school closures.
Mettur dam's water level is at 116.07 feet, with inflow at 4,270 cusecs and discharge at 999 cusecs.