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All that is yogurt! (Foodie Trail - Delhi)
Loaded with nutritional zing, yogurt, a simple summer joy, can be a fantastic ingredient in foods to cool down in the current heat wave sweeping northern India. An ongoing festival here endorses the health benefits of the traditionally fermented dairy product with recipes from across the country.
How many days did PM waste on making fitness video, asks Cong leader
Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam today took a dig at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for posting a video on fitness challenge and wondered how many days did he "waste" on making the video. "In last 4 years i.e 1475 days, PM Modi spent 800 days on public rallies, more than 150 days on foreign trips. But he attended Parliament only for 19 days. God knows how many days he wasted on his Yoga videos?" Nirupam, who is the president of Mumbai Pradesh Congress Committee, said. Modi today posted his fitness video on Twitter which shows him meditating, walking on a track inspired by five elements of nature, and doing yoga exercises. He also passed on the fitness challenge to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, table tennis player Manika Batra and IPS officers, especially those above 40 years of age. The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrown by Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli. While posting the video this ...
Truckload of liquor seized in dry Bihar, two arrested
In yet another instance of crackdown on sale of alcohol in dry Bihar, Police here today seized 500 cartons of liquor worth Rs 50 lakh and arrested two persons in this connection. The liquor was being unloaded from a truck at Jhakhra village under Pipra Kothi police station of East Champaran district when a police party reached the spot following a tip-off, SHO Abhishek Kumar Ranjan said. He said the liquor had been brought from Haryana and two locals - Umesh Yadav and Dayakant Thakur - were arrested from the spot for their suspected involvement in liquor trade. The truck and a motorcycle parked nearby have also been seized, he added. Sale and consumption of alcohol was completely banned in Bihar in April, 2016.
Karnataka must be fit in every sphere: Kumaraswamy
"My fitness is Karnataka's fitness, people have to be fit in every work, that's my top priority", said Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on fitness challenge by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.PM Modi took to Twitter to nominate Karnataka CM and wrote,"I am delighted to nominate the following for the #FitnessChallenge:Karnataka's CM Shri @hd_kumaraswamy.India's pride and among the highest medal winners for India in the 2018 CWG, @manikabatra_TT.The entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40."Last month, Union Minister for Sports Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore took to Twitter to urge citizens to adopt a fitter lifestyle. He nominated Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli, ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal and Bollywood Hrithik Roshan.In his tweet, earlier this morning, Kumaraswamy said that he was honoured and thankful for PM Modi's concern about his health. But said,"Dear @narendramodi jiI am honoured& thankU very much for d concern about my healthI believe ...
Cabinet okays MoU between India, Vietnam on postage stamp
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an MoU between India and Vietnam on issue of postage stamps with the theme of ancient architecture, an official statement said.
Cabinet clears proposal for building hotel at Pragati Maidan by pvt firm
The Union Cabinet today approved a proposal for leasing out 3.7 acres of land at Pragati Maidan to a private player for construction of a hotel. The funds raised through the process would be utilised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) to finance the Integrated Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) project at Pragati Maidan. ITPO is a body under the commerce ministry which runs the exhibition centre at Pragati Maidan. The land would be monetised on long-term leasehold basis for 99 years for construction and running of a hotel by a third party. "Union Cabinet approves monetisation of 3.70 acres of land at Pragati Maidan by ITPO on long term leasehold basis for 99 years for construction and running of a hotel by a third party including private sector through a transparent competitive bidding process," an official statement said. In January last year, the government approved the proposal of ITPO under the Department of Commerce, for redevelopment of Pragati Maidan by ...
New way to help remove 'off-flavour' from wines
Scientists have found a way to use tiny magnetic particles to remove off-tasting substances in wine without altering its desired aroma. From vine to wine, grapes undergo a remarkable transformation. However, sometimes this makeover results in vino that does not taste quite right, according to researchers at the University of Adelaide in Australia. In a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists report that they have found a way to use tiny magnetic particles to remove off-tasting substances in cabernet sauvignon without altering its desired bouquet. Eventually, they say this technique could help remove unwanted flavours from other wines. All wines naturally contain substances that contribute to their distinctive flavours and aromas. One group of these substances called alkylmethoxypyrazines (MPs) produces vegetable-like aromas in certain varietal wines such as cabernet sauvignon. However, in excessive amounts, MPs can overwhelm the fruity or floral ..
Dubai hotel sacks Indian-origin chef over anti-Islam tweet
A popular Indian restaurant here has fired its head chef, Indian-origin celebrity chef Atul Kochhar, following his "anti-Islam tweet".
Anupam Kher calls Narendra Modi 'rockstar'
Veteran actor Anupam Kher called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "rockstar" after the latter posted his fitness video on social media.
Indian-origin chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet in Dubai
Atul Kochhar, a popular Indian-origin chef in the United Arab Emirates, was today sacked by a Dubai hotel after he courted controversy by posting an anti-Islam tweet that caused outrage on social media. Kochhar, 48, the second Indian to receive a Michelin star, is well known for his Rang Mahal restaurant at the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel, Dubai. He caused a furore after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra over an episode in American television series 'Quantico' that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists. "Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul will no longer be associated with the restaurant," Bill Keffer, general manager of the hotel, was quoted as saying by the Gulf News. According to the hotel, the restaurant will continue to operate without the chef's affiliation. "At the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai we pride ...
Celebrity chef Atul Kochhar fired over anti-Islam tweet
Michelin-starred celebrity chef Atul Kochhar has been sacked from Dubai hotel after making an Islamophobic tweet.The decision from Dubai's JW Marriott Marquis Hotel came after Twitterverse asked for the chef's firing for his insensitive statement.The Gulf News confirmed the decision taken by the hotel.It quoted the e-mailed statement by the hotel's General Manager, Bill Keffer, which read, "Following the recent comments made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we have taken the decision to end our agreement with him for Rang Mahal. With the termination of our agreement, Chef Atul will no longer be associated with the restaurant".The 48-year-old cuisinier is best known for running the popular Indian restaurant, Rang Mahal, in Dubai's Marriott.The popular chef landed in a controversy after he allegedly posted an inflammatory tweet against Priyanka Chopra on Sunday.Reportedly, he dissed the actress for purportedly participating in a plot of 'Quantico', portraying Hindu nationalists as terrorists.After
#FitnessChallenge: Nominated by PM, Manika Batra urges all to stay fit
Indian table tennis star Manika Batra has expressed her gratitude after being nominated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fitness challenge 'HumFitTohIndiaFit'.Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Modi took to his Twitter handle and nominated Batra, Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40 years, to take up the trending fitness challenge.Elated over being nominated by the Prime Minister, Batra told ANI that very few people get a chance to be nominated by the former and, therefore, she is looking forward to perform a good fitness challenge."I am very happy that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has nominated me for the Fitness Challenge. I am very glad that he thinks I am very fit. Very few people get a chance of being nominated by Prime Minister. I am feeling very excited. I will try to perform a good fitness challenge," the table tennis star said.The 22-year-old further hailed the initiative and urged the nation to ...
Manika Batra accepts PM's fitness challenge
Country's new table-tennis sensation Manika Batra today accepted the fitness challenge from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and said she will share her fitness video soon. "I happily accept the challenge and will be sharing my work-out video soon" said Manika, who is in Pune to compete in the Ultimate Table Tennis league. "It is very important to stay fit for a longer and healthier life not only for us - sports persons but also for everyone," she added. Manika created history in Gold Coast, single-handedly taking India to a maiden team gold before winning a singles gold, another first. The 22-year-old beat world number four and triple Olympic medallist, Feng Tianwei of Singapore, twice in the tournament. She also secured a women's doubles silver alongside Mouma Das and mixed doubles bronze with G Sathiyan. Earlier in the day, Modi had posted his fitness video on Twitter which showed him meditating, walking on a track inspired by five elements of nature, and doing yoga exercises. He ...
'I am more concerned about developing state's fitness':HDK to PM
Responding to the fitness challenge from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy today said he was more concerned about "developing fitness" of the state and sought his support for it. "Dear @narendramodi ji I am honoured & thank U very much for d concern about my health I believe physical fitness is imptnt for all & supportd cause," Kumaraswamy said in a tweet on his official Twitter handle @CMofKarnataka. "Yoga-treadmill r part of my daily workout regime. Yet, I am more concerned about devlpment fitness of my state & seek ur support for it," he said. Modi today passed on the fitness challenge to Kumaraswamy, table tennis player Manika Batra and IPS officers, especially those above 40 years of age. "I am delighted to nominate the following for the #FitnessChallenge: Karnataka's CM Shri @hd_kumaraswamy. India's pride and among the highest medal winners for India inthe 2018 CWG, @manikabatra_TT. The entire fraternity of brave IPS
Simple tips to keep yourself hydrated while working out
It is very important to keep your body hydrated while working out. Avoid soda based drinks, say no to processed food and drink over two liters of water everyday, say experts.
More concerned about state's fitness: K'taka CM takes dig at PM's fitness challenge
Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Fitness Challenge' while taking a dig at the latter.In a sardonic reply to the Prime Minister, Kumaraswamy said it is the fitness of Karnataka about which he is more concerned."Dear @narendramodi ji I am honoured& thankU very much for d concern about my health. I believe physical fitness is imptnt for all&support d cause. Yoga-treadmill r part of my daily workout regime. Yet, I am more concerned about devlpment fitness of my state&seek ur support for it (sic)," Kumaraswamy wrote on the micro-blogging site.Kumaraswamy's response came after the Prime Minister nominated him, table tennis player Manika Batra and an entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40 years to take up the fitness challange."Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, ...
Kumaraswamy responds to Modi's fitness challenge
Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday responded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fitness challenge saying that yoga and treadmill were a part of his daily workout but he was more concerned about the "development fitness" of his state.
Modi shares fitness video on social media
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday shared a fitness video after he was nominated in an online fitness challenge by Indian Cricket Captain Virat Kohli
PM Modi nominates Kumaraswamy for fitness challenge
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday nominated Karnataka Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy and table tennis player Manika Batra for the 'Fitness Challenge', as part of 'Hum Fit Toh India Fit' campaign.The Prime Minister also nominated entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40 years to take up the fitness challenge.Prime Minister Modi took to his Twitter handle to announce the decision, where he tweeted, "I am delighted to nominate the following for the #FitnessChallenge: Karnataka's CM Shri @hd_kumaraswamy. India's pride and among the highest medal winners for India in the 2018 CWG, @manikabatra_TT. The entire fraternity of brave IPS officers, especially those above 40."The Prime Minister shared a video on his Twitter handle, where he is seen practicing yoga, walking and breathing exercises."Here are moments from my morning exercises. Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. ..
PM releases fitness video, passes challenge to Kumaraswamy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today posted his fitness video on Twitter which shows him meditating, walking on a track inspired by five elements of nature, and doing yoga exercises. He also passed on the fitness challenge to Karnataka Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy, table tennis player Manika Batra and IPS officers, especially those above 40 years of age. The prime minister's one-and-a-half minute video comes nearly a month after he accepted the fitness challenge thrownby Indian cricket team skipper Virat Kohli. Modi had then replied on Twitter that he will soon upload his fitness video. Challenge accepted, Virat! I will be sharing my own #FitnessChallenge video soon, the PM had written in May in reply to Kohli's challenge. While posting the video this morning, Modi said, "Apart from Yoga, I walk on a track inspired by the Panchtatvas or 5 elements of nature - Prithvi, Jal, Agni, Vayu, Aakash. This is extremely refreshing and rejuvenating. I also practice breathing exercises." Wearing