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Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘I don't want upma': 4-year-old Shanku's viral demand video gets biryani added to anganwadi menu in Kerala
A young boy named Shanku's dislike for upma and his request for biryani in the anganwadi menu went viral after his mother posted it on Instagram. KOTTAYAM: When young Shanku innocuously expressed his dislike for upma last Feb and asked for it to be replaced with biryani and chicken fry in the anganwadi menu, his mother Aswathy Ashok recorded it and posted it on Instagram. She did not expect the video to go viral. Women and child development minister Veena George shared the video on Facebook and promised to consider his demand. George kept her word and included egg biryani in the revised menu, which she released on Tuesday. George released the revised 'model food menu' at the state-level inauguration of anganwadis' Praveshanolsavam in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday. The menu - revised by the women and child welfare department with the intention of reducing sugar and salt intake and including more calories and protein to aid growth as per nutritional standards -- also includes pulao. Egg and milk will be provided on three days, unlike the earlier two days. Breakfast, lunch and general feeding will be based on the revised menu. It is the first time a unified food menu is being implemented for anganwadi students. Shanku, 4, is in Qatar and, according to Aswathy, is relishing the news of the revised menu. Shanku, whose official name is Trijal S Sundhar, is the only child of Somasundhar and Aswathy. The mother and son joined Somasundhar, who is working at Al Khor in Qatar, during the summer vacation. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Beyond Text Generation: An AI Tool That Helps You Write Better Grammarly Install Now Undo "We will be returning to our native place by mid-July, and he will join school then," said Aswathy. Their native place is Prayar near Oachira in Alappuzha. Aswathy said the viral video was not shot deliberately. "Shanku's father returned to Qatar after his choroonu (first rice meal fed auspiciously). I used to take Shanku's photographs and videos and post them on Instagram for his father to see. The biryani video too was shot just like that," said Aswathy. "Shanku doesn't like upma and his favourite food is porridge and black-eyed pea. Upma was being served in the anganwadis daily and he developed a hatred towards it. He made the request for biryani and chicken fry while having biryani at home," she said.
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Young boy Shanku's ‘viral' request leads to revised anganwadi food menu in Kerala
Kottayam: When young Shanku innocuously expressed his dislike for upma last Feb and asked for it to be replaced with biriyani and chicken fry in the anganwadi menu, his mother Aswathy Ashok recorded it and posted it on Instagram. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now She did not expect the video to go viral. Women and child development minister Veena George shared the video on Facebook and promised to consider his demand. George kept her word and included egg biriyani in the revised menu, which she released on Tuesday. George released the revised 'model food menu' at the state-level inauguration of anganwadis' Praveshanolsavam in Pathanamthitta on Tuesday. The menu — revised by the women and child welfare department with the intention of reducing sugar and salt intake and including more calories and protein to aid growth as per nutritional standards -- also includes pulao. Egg and milk will be provided on three days, unlike the earlier two days. Breakfast, lunch and general feeding will be based on the revised menu. It is the first time a unified food menu is being implemented for anganwadi students. Shanku, 4, is in Qatar and, according to Aswathy, is relishing the news of the revised menu. Shanku, whose official name is Trijal S Sundhar, is the only child of Somasundhar and Aswathy. The mother and son joined Somasundhar, who is working at Al Khor in Qatar, during the summer vacation. "We will be returning to our native place by mid-July, and he will join the anganwadi then," said Aswathy. Their native place is Prayar near Oachira in Alappuzha. Aswathy said the viral video was not shot deliberately. "Shanku's father returned to Qatar after his choroonu (first rice meal fed auspiciously). I used to take Shanku's photographs and videos and post them on Instagram for his father to see. The biriyani video too was shot just like that," said Aswathy. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "Shanku doesn't like upma and his favourite food is porridge and black-eyed pea. Upma was being served in the anganwadis daily and he developed a hatred towards it. He made the request for biriyani and chicken fry while having biriyani at home," she said.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
75-yr-old diagnosed with Covid at city hospital
Bhubaneswar: A 75-year-old man admitted to a private hospital in the city tested positive for Covid on Wednesday, the first such case reported in the state after a gap of more than six months. The man, with comorbidity conditions, was undergoing treatment for pneumonia and heart-related ailments in a private hospital. During treatment, Covid was detected. The patient's condition is stable even as efforts are on to ascertain the man's travel history. The govt, while confirming the case on Thursday, advised people not to panic. Following a high-level meeting, health secretary Aswathy S told the media that sporadic and singular cases of Covid are continuously being detected in various parts of the country since the pandemic started easing in 2020-21. Since then, the disease is well under control and contained in Odisha. She said mass vaccination, coupled with continued govt efforts, had reduced the spread and burden of the disease to a great extent. "Sporadic cases are a continuous phenomenon, and those are managed as per the established protocols as and when they arise. As per the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and World Health Organisation (WHO) indicators, these sporadic cases are of a mild variety of known pre-existing strains. They do not cause any grave illness," Aswathy said. She said NCDC or WHO have not issued any new advisory with regard to sporadic cases. A health department official said they have experience managing Covid cases. "We have proper laid-down procedures to trace, test and treat the cases. Our hospitals are equipped with infrastructure, logistics and trained and experienced personnel to handle the situation. People should not get worried about these sporadic cases," the official added. After a significant surge of Covid cases were reported in parts of Asia, including Singapore and Hong Kong, several cities in India, including Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chennai, have reported cases. Most of these are JN.1 variant. Dr Jayant Panda, a professor of medicine at SCB Medical College and Hospital, said the JN.1 variant is not such a cause of concern. "It's just like the seasonal flu. Only people with comorbidities need to take precaution," Panda said.
The Hindu
22-05-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in Odisha after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said in Bhubaneswar on Thursday (May 22, 2025). Health and Family Welfare Secretary S. Aswathy said, "The patient is stable at present but the only concern is that the infected person has several comorbid conditions." 'Till now, neither the Union Government nor the National Centre for Disease Control [NCDC] has issued any advisory on COVID-19 transmission,' she said. "The Health Department has been asked to monitor the situation and we are alert," she stated. As per available information, sporadic COVID-19 cases are being detected in various parts of India and the patients are found infected with a mild strain, with the possibility of severity being very low, the Health Secretary said. 'Excess deaths in 2020 and 2021 not equal to deaths by COVID-19, increase attributable to several reasons' "We have nothing to worry. We are monitoring the situation and are waiting for a fresh advisory from the Centre or the NCDC. Once we get it, we will take necessary steps accordingly," Ms. Aswathy said. She said no advisory has been issued for the public so far. "The situation is completely under control and there is no need to worry," she claimed. According to sources, the Covid-infected patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. As per the Covid dashboard of the Odisha Government, 26 cases were detected in the State on November 8, 2022.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Fresh COVID-19 case detected in Odisha after two-and-a-half years, patient stable
A fresh COVID-19 case has been detected in Odisha after a gap of two-and-a-half years, and the condition of the patient is stable, a senior government official said here on Thursday. Health and Family Welfare Secretary S Aswathy said, "The patient is stable at present but the only concern is that the infected person has several comorbid conditions." Till now, neither the Union government nor the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) has issued any advisory on COVID-19 transmission , she said. "The Health Department has been asked to monitor the situation and we are alert," she stated. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo As per available information, sporadic COVID-19 cases are being detected in various parts of India and the patients are found infected with a mild strain, with the possibility of severity being very low, the health secretary said. "We have nothing to worry. We are monitoring the situation and are waiting for a fresh advisory from the Centre or the NCDC. Once we get it, we will take necessary steps accordingly," Aswathy said. Live Events She said no advisory has been issued for the public so far. "The situation is completely under control and there is no need to worry," she claimed. According to sources, the COVID-infected patient is undergoing treatment at a private hospital here. As per the COVID dashboard of the Odisha government, 26 cases were detected in the state on November 8, 2022.
