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Experts warn against channelising Kheer Ganga

Experts warn against channelising Kheer Ganga

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Environment activists in Uttarakhand have raised concerns about attempts to channelise and redirect the Kheer Ganga back to its pre-August 5, 2025 course in Uttarkashi. On August 5, last year, flash floods in Kheer Ganga led to widespread damage in Dharali village. (HT photo) On August 5, last year, flash floods in Kheer Ganga led to widespread damage in Dharali village. Only two bodies were recovered following the Dharali disaster, while 67 others, including 25 Nepali citizens, remain missing. “We have already made the channel. The rest of the work will be carried out in phases. We have drafted a detailed plan for the river including bunds on both sides which has been sent to the Centre for approval,” said Sachin Kumar Singhal, Executive Engineer, Irrigation Department, Uttarkashi. Activists and experts have raised concerns that engineered channels may fail during extreme hydrometeorological events (such as floods), causing greater damage than natural channels. “It is understood that the government has initiated efforts to redirect the Kheer Ganga back to its pre-August 5, 2025 course by constructing …

Chef Kunal Kapur shares his delicious recipe of samak ki kheer for Navratri: Step-by-step making of gluten-free dessert

Chef Kunal Kapur shares his delicious recipe of samak ki kheer for Navratri: Step-by-step making of gluten-free dessert

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It is the third day of Navratri in 2026, and festivities are in full swing. And as every Desi family will confirm, no festival is complete without sweets. If you are unsure which option to choose from, celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur is here to help with his signature dish, samak ki kheer. Kunal Kapur’s samak ki kheer is the perfect festive sweet for those who are searching for gluten-free options. (chefkunalkapur.com) Also Read | Chef Kunal Kapur shares 4 delicious shikanji recipes for summer: Full recipe for lychee, jamun, mango, masala shikanji Taking to Instagram on March 20, he shared a reel explaining how to make the sweet dish, explaining in the caption, “During the nine days of Navratri, fasting doesn’t mean missing out — it’s about eating light, nourishing, and satvik food that keeps you energised.” “Samak ki kheer is a perfect example of that balance. Made with barnyard millet, milk, and dry fruits, it’s easy on the stomach, naturally gluten-free, and provides sustained energy through the day. It’s simple, …

Kubra Khan breaks stereotype; doesn't whip up ‘Pheli Kheer’ after marriage with Gohar says, ‘Maine…’

Kubra Khan breaks stereotype; doesn't whip up ‘Pheli Kheer’ after marriage with Gohar says, ‘Maine…’

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Popular Pakistani actress Kubra Khan recently got married to her long time love Gohar Rasheed in a private nikaah ceremony. In an interview with Fahad Mustafa, she opens up about her ‘Pheli Kheer’ and says Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

A Soulful Rice and Sugarcane Kheer

A Soulful Rice and Sugarcane Kheer

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Sugarcane and rice is slow-cooked for hours over a wood fire to create a little-known, soulful dessert called rasawal. As these unique recipes slowly disappear from her North Indian Muslim Syed family, Laraib Fatima Warsi embarks on a journey to preserve, document and revive them. Find her other recipes, here, and here. Chilly winter mornings in my ancestral home often have my mother and Razia Baji, our family helper, stirring sugarcane juice and rice in a large pot. I was given the onerous responsibility of chopping cashews, pistachios, almonds and raisins to be added to the dessert.   Made with sugarcane, rice, dry fruits and khoya, rasawal is not a very well-known dessert. Making it is laborious — it cooks slowly over a firewood for upto 6 hours. I remember waiting for it impatiently as it was ladled out to us in large bowls, after being left to cook all night. For me, rasawal is something that strengthens a feeling of community. Whenever it was cooked at home, it was always shared with friends and neighbours.  Even …

Donald Trump lookalike sings, sells pudding in Pakistan: ‘Sahib, you won election, now visit here and eat my kheer’ | Trending

Donald Trump lookalike sings, sells pudding in Pakistan: ‘Sahib, you won election, now visit here and eat my kheer’ | Trending

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In the bustling markets of Sahiwal, a district in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, a local food vendor has become a sensation due to his striking resemblance to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. Saleem Bagga, 53, not only attracts customers with his unique appearance but also with his melodious singing. Saleem Bagga sells kheer, a traditional South Asian rice pudding, along a road in Sahiwal, Pakistan.(Reuters ) “We feel as if Trump has come here to sell kheer (pudding),” remarked Mohammad Yaseen, a resident who frequently buys the dessert from Bagga. “When he sings to sell kheer, we come down to him,” Yaseen added. Also read: Indian influencer finds gravity-defying upside down train in Japan: ‘Living in 2050’ The singing vendor Saleem Bagga sings songs while selling kheer, a traditional South Asian rice pudding, along a road in Sahiwal.(Reuters ) Bagga serves his pudding from a colourful wooden cart, dressed in a beige shalwar kameez and a black jacket to shield himself from the winter cold. Crowds gather around as he sings Punjabi songs to attract buyers. …

Maharashtra: 93 people hospitalised after eating ‘ambil’, ‘kheer’ during temple feast in Nanded | Latest News India

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At least 90 persons were admitted to different hospitals after consuming eatables during a temple feast in Maharashtra’s Nanded district, PTI reported on Thursday, citing the police. The condition of those admitted at the hospital is stable and they are out of danger.(Image for representation.) The suspected incident of food poisoning took place on Wednesday evening at Naigaon, an unidentified police official told the news agency. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! “A feast was organised and food was served to devotees just outside a Shiva temple. They were given ‘ambil’ (porridge) and ‘kheer’ (a sweet dish made from milk) to eat,” he said. But after having ‘ambil’, the devotees felt dizzy and started vomiting, he added. “Initially, some of them were rushed to a hospital. But towards late evening, there were more complaints of food poisoning. Till late night, a total of 90 people were admitted to various hospitals for treatment,” the official told PTI. The condition of those admitted …

Recipe for Makhana Kheer from Mithila

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RECIPE FOR MAKHANA KHEER (Make 4 bowls) Ingredients 1 litre milk¼ cup sugar 2 cups makhanaCashew nuts, almonds, raisins as per preference2 pods cardamom MethodBoil the milk, then bring it to a simmer until it becomes thick and creamy. My mother’s rule is that the milk should reduce by half before the next step.Heat another wok on the flame, and roast the makhana. Stor occasionally to prevent burning.The white makhana will slowly turn golden. Once it is crunchy, remove from the heat. Crush the makhana with a mortar and pestle. Avoid grinding it in mixer grinder as it becomes too powdery. Now, add sugar and cardamom pods to the milk. Stir well.Add the crushed makhana to the milk. Finish with roasted nuts. Ruchi Shrivastava is a software engineer by day, and at home, a storyteller by night. ALSO ON GOYA Source link