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Mint
03-06-2025
- General
- Mint
Baking in a prison, and a recipe for Tres Leches cake
Tres leches ('three milks') cake for Mahin Boland Karami Mahin Boland Karami works full-time in prison. The mop is broken and she has to spend hours bent double cleaning the toilets, the corridors, and everywhere else with a broken implement. When the working day is done, she twists her hips and shows off her Kurdish dancing. No wonder her blood sugar levels have dropped. 'I want a very, very sweet cake. I don't have enough money for a cream puff. Give me something else this time.' 'OK. It'll be ready in about two hours.' This was probably the last conversation Mahin and another prisoner had about pastries. Not long afterwards, the kitchen was shut down, and Mahin froze to death. Also read: Make sweet and savoury snacks like a top pastry chef This is a treat of Spanish origin, and easy to prepare.* If you invite someone to enjoy it with you, don't forget to tell them that, at the first hearing of her trial, Mahin defended herself in Kurdish. Then emphasise that she was a real 'Leyla Zana' – a Kurdish member of the Turkish parliament who was jailed for fifteen years for doing the same thing. And don't forget to follow this up with this poem by the Iraqi-Kurdish poet Sherko Bekas: In the land of the gallows and ashes and spoilsyou are the sister of the motherland's evergreens,and when you were being devoured by the whales and monsters,from the sun of today's women,from the infernal orators of today,there were none who had not tied their tongues out of fear,there were none who had not hidden their voices under the pillowand their courage in the is the shining day of your glowing is the eighth of year on this day,that beautiful dove from Kirkuktakes to the skyand lands on the windowsill of Leyla Zana's prison. This cake is indeed very sweet. But don't let that worry you; it is delicious. Arabs are probably responsible for the high sugar content of Spanish cakes. Cake ingredients 190g flour 1 tsp baking powder 115g butter 190g sugar 5 eggs 1⁄2 tsp vanilla essence Milk mixture ingredients 200ml milk 200ml condensed milk 200ml clotted cream Directions Mix the butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add the eggs one by one, followed by the vanilla essence, flour and baking powder. Pour the mixture into greased tins. Place in a preheated oven for 30–40 minutes at 180°C. When completely cool, use a toothpick to poke little holes all over the top of the cake. Whip the double cream and mix thoroughly with the milk and condensed milk. Pour the whole lot over the top of the cake. Leave in the refrigerator for a day or so for the milk mixture to penetrate. Decorate your cake with whipped cream, fruit, or cinnamon. * The origins of tres leches cake lie in Latin America, although there is debate about whether its genesis was in Mexico, where soaked desserts were popular in the mid-nineteenth century, or Nicaragua. When Nestlé opened up factories in Mexico in the 1930s, it printed a recipe for tres leches on the back of its cans of condensed and evaporated milk. Excerpted with permission from The Evin Prison Bakers' Club by Sepideh Gholian, published by Oneworld Publications. Also read: How to add fizz to tender coconut water
Time of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
India defend SAFF U19 crown
Still in their teens, India U19s showed steely resolves worthy of men as they got the better of Bangladesh 4-3 via penalty shootout , after the SAFF U19 Championship final was tied 1-1 at the end of regulation time in Yupia, Arunachal Pradesh, on Sunday. In the process the India colts also defended their crown at Golden Jubilee Stadium. Backed by a raucous crowd, the hosts took an early lead in only the second minute of the match through captain Singamayum Shami . Earning a free-kick from over 30 yards out, Shami spotted Bangladesh goalkeeper Md Ismail Hossain Mahin was slightly out of position and went for the goal. Shami's curling strike went into the net despite Mahin getting a hand to it as it was too powerful a strike to keep it at bay. The scoreline stayed in India's favour at half-time despite Bangladesh growing into the game after the early setback. But Bangladesh managed to draw level after the change of ends when substitute winger Md Joy Ahamed scored the equaliser in the 61st minute. As a corner sparked scrambling scenes inside the area, Ahamed pounced on the loose ball to fire it past India custodian Suraj Singh Aheibam to take Bangladesh on level field. For the record, it was also the first time India had conceded in the tournament, breaking their run of clean sheets. As the score stayed 1-1, it headed for the shootout where India were trailing 2-3 after Rohen Singh's effort from the spot was saved by Bangladesh goalkeeper Mahin. However, India captain Shami rose to the occasion for the second time in the game and converted the final penalty to send his boys and 13000-strong crowd into wild celebration.
United News of India
18-05-2025
- Sport
- United News of India
India win SAFF U-19 title in penalty shootout
Yupia (Arunachal Pradesh), May 18 (UNI) India clinched the SAFF U-19 Championship 2025 title with a dramatic 4–3 win on penalties against Bangladesh after the final ended 1–1 in regulation time at the Golden Jubilee Stadium here on Sunday. Captain Singamayum Shami opened the scoring for the hosts in the second minute with a long-range free-kick that beat Bangladesh goalkeeper Md Ismail Hossain Mahin, giving India a dream start. Bangladesh, however, equalised in the 61st minute through Md Joy Ahamed, who slotted home amid a goalmouth scramble following a corner kick. With no further goals scored, the match proceeded to a penalty shootout. Rohen Singh's miss early in the shootout gave Bangladesh a brief advantage, but the tide turned when their captain Nazmul Huda Faysal fired over the crossbar. Indian custodian Suraj Singh Aheibam then produced a vital save to deny Salahuddin Sahed, before Shami stepped up to convert the decisive penalty and seal the victory. India had dominated the opening exchanges, maintaining early possession and momentum. Shami's second-minute strike, taken from over 30 yards out, curled past Mahin, who got a hand to the ball but could not prevent it from finding the net. In the 16th minute, Omang Dodum nearly doubled the lead with a dazzling solo run, but Mahin kept Bangladesh in the contest with a fine save. Bangladesh gradually asserted themselves, cutting off India's midfield supply and gaining traction through set-pieces. Their persistence paid off in the second half with the equaliser, India's first conceded goal of the tournament. The final stages saw both sides battling hard but creating few clear chances, leading to the tense shootout. With this win, defending champions India secured back-to-back SAFF U-19 titles. They had earlier topped Group B with dominant victories over Sri Lanka (8–0) and Nepal (4–0), and booked their place in the final with a 3–0 win against the Maldives in the semi-finals. UNI BDN GNK
News18
18-05-2025
- Sport
- News18
SAFF U-19 Championships: India Edge Out Bangladesh In Thriller To Retain Title
Last Updated: The blue colts claimed their second title on the trot with a 4-3 win over Bangladesh on penalties after the game ended tied at 1-1. The Indian men's unit successfully defended the SAFF U-19 Championships crown with a win over Bangladesh at Arunachal Pradesh on Sunday, as the blue colts claimed their second title on the trot with a 4-3 win over Bangladesh on penalties after the game ended tied at 1-1. India seized the lead in the second minute through captain Singamayum Shami before Bangladesh pegged their rivals back on level terms in the 61st minute through Mohamed Joy Ahamed. The hosts held their nerve to pip the visitors in the tie-breaker shootout to hold on to the crown. India showcased utter dominance in front of a roaring Arunachal Pradesh crowd, winning 8-0 and 4-0 against Sri Lanka and Nepal, respectively, in the group stage, and 3-0 against the Maldives in the semifinal en route to the championship clash. Bangladesh made it to the summit clash with a 2-1 win over Nepal in the semis, only to fall at the final hurdle to Bibiano Fernandes' men. India had come flying out of the blocks. Within two minutes, they were ahead. Awarded a free-kick from over 30 yards out, Shami spotted the Bangladesh keeper slightly out of position and went for goal. His curling strike was pinpoint, and even though Mahin got a hand to it, the power behind the effort carried it into the net. India rode the momentum, dominating possession and pushing Bangladesh on the back foot. Their passing was crisp, their movement sharp, and their wings once again proved their most potent weapon. In the 16th minute, Omang Dodum sliced through the defence with a solo run and was nearly in for a second, but Mahin made a vital save to keep Bangladesh in the contest. Those missed chances would come back to haunt India. Bangladesh, rattled at first, grew into the game. They closed down spaces, cut off India's passing channels, and slowly turned the tide. By half-time, they had begun to threaten with set-pieces, but India's backline stood firm. The breakthrough came in the 61st minute. A chaotic corner sparked a scramble in the box, and Md Joy Ahamed pounced on the loose ball, firing it past Suraj Singh to level the match. It was the first goal India had conceded in the tournament, and it came at the worst possible moment. From there, both teams pressed for a winner, but the game turned cagey and physical. The final third became a battlefield, and clear-cut chances were few and far between. With the whistle blowing for full time, it all came down to the tie-breaker. And India captain Shami rose to the occasion a second time to bury the final penalty into the net and send his team and the crowd into delirium. (With Inputs From AIFF)
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mohammad Rasoulof, Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche Sign Petition Supporting ‘My Favourite Cake' Directors as ‘Propaganda' Trial Starts in Iran
Support is mounting across the global film community for Iranian directing duo Maryam Moghaddam and Behtash Sanaeeha ahead of their trial over 'propaganda against the regime' allegations related to their film 'My Favourite Cake.' The two are set to face Iran's Revolutionary Court on Saturday. Signatories include Mohammad Rasoulof — the director of the Oscar-nominated feature 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig,' who in May fled from Iran to avoid prosecution related to that film — as well as Pedro Almodóvar, Juliette Binoche, Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Agnieszka Holland, Hiam Abbas, Isabel Coixet and the directors of the Venice, Berlin, Rotterdam and Sydney film festivals. The petition, launched by the International Coalition for Filmmakers at Risk (ICFR), has gathered over 3,000 signatures so far. More from Variety Visa Problems and a Lack of Government Financial Support Jeopardize Iranian Filmmakers' Oscar Campaign 'Seed of the Sacred Fig' Director Mohammad Rasoulof Says Iranian Regime Is 'Waiting to Announce the Verdict' for Persecuted Cast and Crew Until 'After the Oscars' Mohammad Rasoulof Watched 'There Is No Evil' With His Own Prison Guards 'Seven Nights in a Row': 'I Was Bound to the Bed and They Were Complimenting Me' After months of interrogations and continuous travel bans over the past two years — which prevented them from attending last year's Berlin Film Festival, where 'My Favourite Cake' bowed in competition — Moghaddam and Sanaeeha are now due to appear in court. They are charged with making a film labeled as 'obscene' and 'offending public morality.' They are also accused of 'propaganda against the regime' and other charges claiming the film was 'unlawfully' screened without the Iranian authorities' permits for distribution. 'In the light of these persecutions, we stand uniformly by Maryam and Behtash and their freedom and right to create and to express themselves, just like any filmmaker and artist should be able to,' the ICFR petition reads. Since its 2024 Berlin bow, the tender rom-com — which follows a 70-year-old woman named Mahin who decides to revitalize her love life and also appears unveiled in the film — has sold widely around the world and given audiences a glimpse of a rarely seen aspect of Iranian society. As Variety critic Jessica Kiang put it in her 'My Favourite Cake' review, 'Mahin embarks on an extremely genteel form of cruising, allowing the character's sense of mischief and self-aware daring to peek through her natural, and socially mandated, reserve.' Best of Variety What's Coming to Netflix in March 2025 New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Grammy Predictions, From Beyoncé to Kendrick Lamar: Who Will Win? Who Should Win?
