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NDTV
15-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
Craving Something Chatpata? These 6 Indian Snacks Can Curb Your Hunger Pangs
Some days, we experience a certain kind of hunger that no salad or soup can fix. This kind of hunger demands spice, tang, crunch, and a little bit of drama. Well, we are talking about those unbearable chatpati cravings. The flavour bomb that takes your tongue on a roller coaster ride and improves your mood suddenly. Whether you are tucked in bed on a rainy day, scrolling reels nonstop, or just bored out of your mind, this craving can knock on your door at any time. And guess what? We have the perfect recipes and options for those times. Sure, your kitchen might have some potential, but if chopping at 10 pm isn't on your to-do list, quickly order it to your doorstep from your favourite food delivery app. Or, if you're one of those people who love to keep tasting food whilst in the process of making it, roll up your sleeves and get to cooking! Here Are 6 Snacks You Can Eat When You Are Craving Something 'Chatpata' 1. Aloo Chaat Recipe Boiled potato bites thrown in tamarind chutney, chaat masala, lemon juice, and coriander, Aloo Chaat is India's OG street snack. The crispy version even comes with fried aloo cubes. It is crispy, tangy, and everything you need to feel charged again after a long day of Zoom calls. You won't be able to stop after just one bowl. Here's how to make delicious aloo chaat at home. 2. Dahi Puri Recipe Little crispy puris filled with potato, spicy chutneys, and sweetened curd, this is the best combination of sweet and savoury. The coolness of dahi mixed with the heat of green chutney and the crunch of sev is what makes this combination unreal. Dahi puri never fails to it flavour notes, making it a certified chatpata classic. Find the full recipe of dahi puri here. 3. Masala Corn Recipe It's warm, it's buttery and has a dash of lemon juice and red chilli powder. Masala corn is the low-effort snack that makes you feel like you are at a hill station, even if you are watching reels in bed. If you want to make this meal more wholesome, you can add it on top of bread and make a delicious toast out of it. It is the perfect chatpata snack with minimal guilt and maximum comfort. Here's how to make masala corn and toast easily. 4. Sev Puri Recipe If you love colours and drama on your plate, sev puri is your soulmate. Thin, crispy papdis loaded with potatoes, onions, chutneys, and loads of sev. Every bite has a different flavour, and honestly, that's the thrill. It's messy, delicious, and loaded with so many flavours that your inner foodie will thank you! Check out the recipe for sev puri here. Ran out of puris and chutneys? Just order it from your favourite food delivery app and enjoy the flavour bomb without any fuss. 5. Masala Fries Recipe French fries just got Indianised! Masala fries are tossed in peri peri, chaat masala or even amchur to add tang and spice to bland potato fingers. Salty, spicy, slightly tangy, and certainly a crowd pleaser. Don't forget to pair it with garlic mayo on the side, and you'll lick the plate clean. Get the recipe for masala fries here. 6. Spicy Sprouts Chaat A healthier twist that doesn't compromise on the chatpata aspect, this protein-rich mix of boiled sprouts, tomatoes, onions, green chillies, and lemon juice has serious street food energy without deep-frying. It's the kind of snack you can proudly eat after your yoga or binge-watching session. Here's how you can make spicy sprouts chaat at home.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
CM: Govt settled site debate by setting up 3 nat'l law univs
Nagpur: CM Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Maharashtra govt under him took the historic decision of setting up three national law universities (NLUs)—at Mumbai, Nagpur and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar—to settle the debate over its location nearly a decade ago. He pointed out that no state in the country has such an arrangement, Fadnavis highlighted the role played by then CJI Sharad Bobde as well as CJI Bhushan Gavai, then with the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, and himself in chalking out a plan for bringing Maharashtra NLU to Nagpur. In a lighter vein, Fadnavis said he witnessed the growth of MNLU in different capacities—as CM, leader of opposition, deputy CM and then CM again. You Can Also Check: Mumbai AQI | Weather in Mumbai | Bank Holidays in Mumbai | Public Holidays in Mumbai The university began functioning in July 2016. Fadnavis said it is equipped with all facilities for quality education. "The surrounding environment enhances the natural beauty of the campus. Funds have been allocated for the university in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and land has been selected for the Mumbai campus. In the coming years, all three universities will operate at full capacity," he said at the inauguration of the new administrative block of MNLU in Nagpur on Sunday. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Nuova CUPRA Formentor e-HYBRID CUPRA Configura Auto Undo "Students [from the three universities] should achieve success on a global stage. Three significant pre-Independence laws have been amended; not merely renamed but Indianised. These changes will enable the use of new technology, speed up judicial processes and increase conviction rates," said Fadnavis. As India becomes the world's fourth largest economy, the CM said, swift resolution of commercial and investment-related cases is essential to attract investment. "India's Constitution is the finest, establishing an ideal as a sustainable value. To face the challenges of a changing world, students have no better platform than this university. Challenges like cybercrime and cyber breaches exist, but artificial intelligence offers opportunities. Students must take responsibility for bringing positive changes to the legal field through technology." Putting the onus on teachers, he said the university should now provide education in innovation, creativity and modern processes, alongside academics. "Govt will fully support all initiatives to make this university the best and self-sufficient." Acknowledging Fadnavis's efforts in establishing the university and its modern facilities, Union minister Gadkari said this will lead to the institution's qualitative growth. "Updating knowledge is crucial, and this university will set an excellent example. Knowledge is a great power that must be transformed into wealth. By leveraging modern technologies like digital advancements, the university should achieve commendable performance globally," he said. Gadkari praised the institution's innovative policy and design, highlighting its vision and the potential of its bright, upcoming students.
Time of India
29-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Our govt took historic decision to set up 3 NLUs in Maharashtra, says CM Fadnavis
Nagpur: Pointing out that no state in the country has such an arrangement, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis on Sunday said the Maharashtra govt under him took the historic decision of setting up three National Law Universities (NLUs) — Nagpur, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and Mumbai — to settle the debate over its location nearly a decade ago. He also highlighted the role played by former CJI Sharad Bobde, then SC judge and CJI Bhushan Gavai, then at the Nagpur bench of Bombay HC, Union minister Nitin Gadkari, and himself in chalking out a plan for bringing the Maharashtra NLU to Nagpur. In a lighter vein, Fadnavis said he witnessed the growth of MNLU in different capacities — as CM, leader of opposition, DyCM, and CM. He was speaking at the inauguration of the new administrative block of MNLU in Nagpur on Sunday. The university began functioning in the Civil Lines area in July 2016, with the High Court Bar Association playing a key role in securing the land. Fadnavis said that this university is equipped with all facilities for quality education. "The surrounding environment enhances the natural beauty of the campus. Funds have been allocated for the university in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, and land has been selected for the Mumbai campus. In the coming years, all three universities will operate at full capacity," he said. The CM added that not only their infrastructure will be of high quality, but these universities should also achieve global academic excellence. "Students should achieve success on a global stage. Three significant pre-Independence laws have been amended, not merely renamed but Indianised. These changes will enable the use of new technology, speeding up judicial processes and increasing conviction rates," he said. As India becomes the world's fourth-largest economy, the CM said, swift resolution of commercial and investment-related cases is essential to attract investment. "India's Constitution is the finest, establishing an ideal as a sustainable value. To face the challenges of a changing world, students have no better platform than this university. Challenges like cybercrime and cyber breaches exist, but Artificial Intelligence offers opportunities. Students must take responsibility for bringing positive changes to the legal field through technology," he said. Putting the onus on teachers, he said the university should now provide education in innovation, creativity and modern processes, alongside academics. "The govt will fully support all initiatives to make this university the best and self-sufficient in the country," he said. Gadkari Hails Fadnavis' Role In MNLU Setup Acknowledging CM Devendra Fadnavis' persistent efforts in establishing the university and its modern facilities, Union minister Gadkari said this will lead to the university's qualitative growth. "Updating knowledge is crucial, and this university will set an excellent example. Knowledge is a great power that must be transformed into wealth. By leveraging modern technologies like digital advancements, the university should achieve commendable performance globally," he said. Gadkari praised the institution's innovative policy and design, highlighting its vision and the potential of its bright, upcoming students. Inauguration of the new administrative building was followed by a tour of the facility by dignitaries. The Chief Justice of India, Bhushan Gavai, who is also chancellor of MNLU, also performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the library building. Vice-chancellor Vijender Kumar delivered the introductory speech while registrar Ragini Khubalkar expressed gratitude.
Indian Express
16-06-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
India's foreign policy paradigm may be shifting — PM's Kutch speech is proof
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech in Kutch last month after Operation Sindoor, slamming Pakistan in no uncertain terms, was significantly different from the usual Indian template. History tells us that Indians never ever rub the noses of their enemies in the ground or seek to destroy them completely, even after defeating them roundly. That is simply not the Indian way. There has not been a single instance when India has wiped out an aggressive outsider, tried to get into his mind to understand the roots of aggression or, even taken pre-emptive action to protect itself from future attacks. Outsiders who settled here, became Indianised, in their turn, followed the Indian paradigm, focused on dealing with the enemy as if the greatest accolade comes from the audience clapping and not from rooting out the enemy. By and large, this paradigm has worked well for Indians till Islamist invaders turned Indiawards. Despite knowing well of the Islamist destruction of west Asian and west Africa for over 200 years, Indians remained indifferent to the fact that a new kind of invader was standing at their door. Multiple invasions across the Indus were repelled with little effort to create either protective buffer zones or ring fences. The one occasion when the Islamists managed to defeat Prithviraj Chauhan, they promptly blinded him and eliminated the biggest obstacle to their control over India. After hundreds of years of living in India, the Afghan sultans got Indianised enough to follow the Indian paradigm of being soft to invaders. Babur's engagement at Panipat in 1526 wasn't his first foray into India. He had nibbled out pieces on four previous occasions. He was repulsed each time. But neither the Sultan in Delhi nor his subordinates ever realised the gravity of the threat. After ruling over India for 200 years, the Mughals repeated the pattern. They showed no curiosity about the Europeans who stood slavishly in their courts. The Mughals merely complained that the English did not bring them jewels. Mughal princes showed no curiosity about this new creature in their midst even though things like techniques of European-style painting were being picked up by artists in the royal karkhana. Mulla Shah, a teacher of Aurangzeb, arrived at the royal court when Aurangzeb ascended the throne. After seeing him standing in the court for three months, an irritated Aurangzeb is said to have criticised his teacher for not providing suitable instruction about 'the distinguishing features of every nation of the earth; its resources and strength; its mode of warfare, its manners, religion, form of government, and wherein its interests principally consist.' Evidently Aurangzeb had a strong sense of grievance for not having information about Europeans. But he did little to remedy the situation. He did not create institutions through which such knowledge could be created or passed on to future generations. Even today, after constant assertions by the leaders of Pakistan, Indians choose to ignore their words of threats. It is no coincidence that many of the Pakistani weapons are named after Islamist invaders who destroyed India. That is the mental landscape in which the leaders of that country live. They see India as an enemy nation and look forward to repeating the deeds of Islamist heroes from the past. It is in this context that Modi's words in Kutch actually indicate a shift from the usual Indian position. At least, he is asking the people of Pakistan to force their leaders to change their thinking. The writer is a historian based in New Chandigarh
Hans India
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
The Mantra of Mother India
'Mother India' has been remarkably authored by the phrasal monarch Arbind Kumar Choudhary and comprises 99 Indianised versions of Arbindonean sonnets. In this breathtaking anthology, cultural culmination, mythical monarchy, patriotism, spiritual sanctity, and lyrical outbursts bloom and zoom from one sonnet to another with great poetic precision and vision. Most of these Arbindonean sonnets contain three rhymed quatrains and one rhymed couplet, which bring to light the fusion of phrasal words, artfully woven like the beads of a garland. As we delve into this engaging work, we find a painterly depiction of a strife-stricken society that highlights the greatness of Mother India. The inclusion of mythical gods and goddesses lays fertile literary ground for India's mythical monarchy to shine globally. Themes of camaraderie, cultural synthesis, and above all, the spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, elevate India as a superpower of humanity. In this work, the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, is portrayed as the messiah of the downtrodden and voiceless, while Sardar Patel is depicted as the architect of India's unification. Vinoba Bhave's Bhoodan Movement is equated with the greatest movements in Indian history, while Subhash Chandra Bose is glorified as a man of iron—mighty and majestic. India, heralded and addressed by names such as Hindustan, Aryavarta, and Jambudweep, has remained a sacred land of gods, goddesses, saints, messiahs, gurus, and incarnations since time immemorial. The book's poetic brilliance shines through its rhymed passages, personifications, alliterations, assonance, striking imagery, phrasal clusters, and sensational presentation—making 'Mother India' a masterpiece in Indian English poetry. Buddha is revered as the celestial Sultan of Hindustan, while Mahavir enlightens the intellectual knights for the betterment of society. Indians are depicted as wise as Vidur amidst a world of Bhasmasurs. As a social critic, the poet presents socialists as selfish as Dhritarashtra. Consider this couplet filled with phrasal richness: 'The merchant of doom is he / Who breaks a butterfly on the wheel for the social butterfly?' Another couplet exemplifies alliteration: 'Pitambar of Porbandar / Perfumes the passage for the pauper.' Fruits like Ramphal, Sitaphal, Hanumanphal, and Amritphal symbolically revive India's cultural essence time and again. India is referred to as the mythical, cultural, historical, religious, and Yoga capital in one of the Arbindonean sonnets, crafted with poetic beauty. Life is portrayed as a treasury of misery on this virgin land. Shravan Kumar's filial love, Modi's diplomacy, Vibhishan's loyalty to Janakiraman, Ambedkar's struggle against untouchability, Savitri's ultimate sacrifice for Satyavan, the cultural river Ganga, the Kashinath dynasty, and many others leave behind an eternal fragrance. Vajpayee's uncompromising stand against corruption earns him the title of the king of morality in Indian history. Horse trading is portrayed as a curse to a man like Vajpayee: 'Like a bird of passage / Who embraces defeat from one vote for morality's sake?' The concept of love is captured poignantly in the couplet: 'What the eye does not see / The heart does not miss?' Indian cultural heraldry becomes the artillery of Choudhary's poetry amidst many a starry territory.
