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Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Most bizarre food recipes that went viral on social media
Image credits: X Food has driven human life and activity for years immemorial. While earlier, due to a lack of resources, the drive was hunger; now it is taste. People all over the world will try any recipe as long as it guarantees them a taste that their buds have never explored before. With the rise of social media, recipes that were mostly a part of a person's own kitchen experiment went viral across the world, prompting people to try and see if they tasted good or not. Over the years, some highly bizarre and eye-raising recipes have seen a life of fame on the internet. Below are some of the most shocking ones (trust us)! Toilet bowl ice cream sundae Image credits: X Had to include this one (because of social media). The most bizarre recipe in this entire list is the toilet bowl ice cream sundae that had some sane people buying toilet bowl-shaped mugs to make the recipe and some insane ones doing it in the toilet bowl of their home after (thoroughly) cleaning it. Begin by adding crushed ice, some candy mix-ins and ice cream into the toilet bowl. Then add some soda or fruit punch to "flush" the sweets and melt the ice cream. Now, serve the dessert in sundae glasses. The trend originated as a prank and went on to become a craze. Chickle Image credits: X If there's a love as consistent as the sun rising in the east, it's Gen Z's for acronyms. Thus, a dish named chickle (pickle in a blanket) went viral on social media. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo The easy two-ingredient snack requires wrapping a pickle spear in a slice of cheese and cooking on a non-stick pan until crispy. The video of the recipe garnered as many as 13 million views on TikTok and was also replicated by popular brands like Grillo's Pickles. Filthy kimchi martini Image credits: X If you are someone who loves trying bizarre food combos, then this recipe might be right up your alley. Created by Canada-born influencer Logan Moffit, popularly known as 'The Cucumber Guy, ' the cocktail includes kimchi-infused vodka, vermouth, kimchi juice, pickling soy sauce and garlic olive brine in a mix that is savoury and spicy. While a few tried it for the taste, most tried it for the dare. Oreo sushi Image credits: X/@RosannaPansino If Oreos are your favourite cookies and your love for sushi knows no bounds, then an Oreo sushi recipe is what you should have already tried by now. The recipe is extremely easy and frankly not necessary. But who says no to bizarre recipes, right? Begin by separating Oreo crusts and cream in two separate bowls. Take the crusts and grind them into a dough in a grinder with two tablespoons of milk. Melt the cream to make it into a paste. Now, on a plastic wrap, roll the Oreo dough into a layer and spread the cream on it. Cut it into long sections and roll like sushi. Freeze the dessert for an hour or so and enjoy Oreo sushi! Polish strawberry pasta Image credits: X/@YIMBYPoland It seems food that brings out the child in you and makes it happy is worth all the effort. Thanks to Polish tennis player Iga Swiatek, the internet got to try a Polish recipe that it fell in love with. Though bizarre, the Polish strawberry pasta is a part of Polish cuisine. It includes mixing cooked pasta with mashed strawberries and yogurt and adding a pinch of sugar and salt. Onion lattes Image credits: X/@chrisrickett Who would have thought onion lattes would get about 20 million views? The eye crossing recipe needs you to prepare a classic latte and garnish it with chopped green onion tops. While it is mostly served chilled, some like a warmer variation with dried or caramelised onions.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
'With the crowd supporting India ... ': Andre Russell reveals 2016 T20 World Cup win vs India was career's favourite moment
Andre Russell (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: West Indies power-hitter Andre Russell , who is set to retire from international cricket, has chosen his explosive knock in the 2016 T20 World Cup semi-final against India in Mumbai as his most cherished moment in West Indies colours. During West Indies' chase of a daunting 193-run target, Russell walked in at No. 5 with the team needing 77 off 41 deliveries. Rising to the occasion, he smashed 33 off just 20 balls, including a memorable six off Virat Kohli over midwicket, helping steer the Caribbean side into the final with two balls to spare. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! "Definitely [my best moment was] the 2016 World Cup, that semi-final game against India where I brought the team home, me and Lendl Simmons, and obviously the start that we got from the other batters," Russell said in a Cricket West Indies (CWI) interview. "Chasing 190-plus in that semi-final in India, with the crowd supporting India only, that was already a bit of pressure, but the wicket was a very good wicket, so the confidence that we had in the changing room and the batters that were left to come, it gave me the freedom and the confidence to go out and play the role that I did," he added. The West Indies went on to defeat England in a dramatic final, clinching their second T20 World Cup title in four years. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo Russell played a key role in both of those historic triumphs. Sachin Tendulkar's first international hundred: The Farokh Engineer connection, bbq and a swing! "Obviously, two World Cups, it's just a different emotion. You sleep, you wake up [on the morning after the final], and you realise you've only been sleeping for two hours, but you feel well-rested because you just want to see what's going on on the internet, you want to see all of those memories and all of those good comments. So those are the two most important moments, playing for West Indies," he said. Russell will bid farewell to international cricket after featuring in the first two games of the five-match T20I series against Australia at home. The matches will be played at his home ground, Sabina Park in Jamaica, which will serve as the venue for his final international appearance. Exclusive | First look of the Old Trafford pitch "It's a pretty good feeling. I think, [from the] first time I came to Sabina Park as a kid, and then to actually walk on the grass and feel the atmosphere and look in the stands and everything, and [to] now, I've achieved so much out of cricket for the last couple of years. I did my best in every chance I got, representing West Indies," Russell said, reflecting on signing off at home. "I think it's the perfect ground and the perfect series - against a good team as well, Australia - to end my international career. By just seeing the [social media] posts and seeing stuff going around on the internet, I get a bit emotional, to be honest, but, you know, decision already made, and I think I've done well enough to actually say, yes, that's it for me towards international cricket," he added. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
TechM revenue drops 1% YoY in June quarter
Bengaluru: Tech Mahindra's June quarter revenue declined 1.4% sequentially and 1% year-on-year in constant currency terms, reflecting continued weakness in discretionary client spending. However, the company's EBIT margin improved for the seventh straight quarter, rising 50 basis points to 11.1%, driven by its internal transformation initiative, Project Fortius, focused on cost optimization and operational efficiency. Its CEO, Mohit Joshi, said the company's strengthening performance was underpinned by disciplined execution and a focused strategy, with deal wins up 44% over the last twelve months and broad-based momentum across verticals and geographies. He highlighted ongoing macro uncertainty, cautioning against reading too much into quarterly fluctuations, and instead urged focus on longer-term trends. The company secured $809 million in new deal wins during the quarter, marginally higher than the previous quarter, led by AI and digital transformation initiatives across telecom, pharma, financial services, and manufacturing. Regionally, Europe led with 3.6% growth, followed by the Americas at 2.6%, while the Rest of World declined 4.5%. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo Among verticals, manufacturing grew 4%, communications 2.8%, and tech/media/entertainment 1.3%, while retail, logistics, transport, and BFSI experienced minor contractions. Overall momentum remained mixed, with sector-specific headwinds. You Can Also Check: Bengaluru AQI | Weather in Bengaluru | Bank Holidays in Bengaluru | Public Holidays in Bengaluru The company also bolstered leadership with key hires, including Amol Phadke as chief transformation officer and Manish Mangal to lead Americas communications, reinforcing its focus on strategic transformation and growth. Its headcount declined by 622 sequentially to 79,987, as the company continued workforce optimisation amid subdued demand, while utilisation slipped to 85% and attrition rose to 12.6%. Over 77,000 employees have been trained in AI and GenAI.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Health
- Time of India
‘Patient fell asleep mid-surgery. What happened next taught me a vital lesson'
Dr Gurneet Singh Sawhney Sir, please help me.' It was a busy Monday morning in my OPD when I heard those words. Even before he introduced himself, I could hear the anxiety in Anil's trembling voice. Frail and slumped in a wheelchair, he was accompanied by his wife who looked visibly distressed. A house help in Navi Mumbai, she had taken time off work to tend to him. An employee at a small workshop, Anil hadn't been able to report to work for the last few weeks. About a month earlier, he had started losing balance and developed blurred vision. He felt like he'd topple while walking and his speech had turned robotic. Worried, the couple had gone to a hospital to report the symptoms. There, an MRI revealed a large tumour in the pons — a critical part of the brainstem that controls vital functions. Surgery was scheduled, but at the last minute, the hospital backed out, citing high risk. Anil was sent home. He approached other hospitals but got no clear answers. Exhausted but clinging to hope, he came to us. I saw classic signs of a pontine lesion: abnormal eye movements, slurred speech, unsteady gait, cerebellar swelling. The MRI also showed unexplained cerebellar inflammation and signs of hydrocephalus — fluid buildup in the brain. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo Something didn't quite add up. We decided to proceed with a stereotactic biopsy in the brainstem, a delicate, high-stakes procedure called 'no man's land' for a reason — coma or paralysis are real possibilities. You don't see what you're doing directly; everything is guided by imaging and meticulous planning. Anil was terrified. 'Will this help me? Should I just get the whole tumour removed? Will I survive this?' His earlier experience had left him shaken. I reassured him: without the biopsy, we wouldn't know what we were truly dealing with. Despite the risks, I was confident we could carry it out safely. He consented. During the awake procedure, Anil chatted with me in Marathi about wanting to return to his village and farm again. 'Yes, definitely, we will make that happen,' I promised. But just as I reached the lesion, he suddenly dozed off. The anaesthetist panicked: 'Sir, he's not responding!' I knew what had happened. I had touched the reticular activating system — part of the brain responsible for consciousness. His sudden sleep confirmed we were exactly at the right spot. We took the sample and sent it for frozen section analysis. Then came a surprising call from the microbiologist: It was TB. I was stunned. I've seen TB affect almost every part of the body — except maybe tooth enamel — but the brainstem? That's extremely rare Dr Sawhney The pathologist confirmed abnormal tissue, likely a low-grade tumour. This was expected. But then came a surprising call from the microbiologist: It was tuberculosis (TB). I was stunned. I've seen TB affect almost every part of the body — except maybe tooth enamel — but the brainstem? That's extremely rare. 'Are you sure?' I asked. She double-checked. 'Yes.' In medical school, we're taught to look for one unifying diagnosis. But Anil had two: a tumour causing pressure and TB causing inflammation and swelling. This changed everything. We immediately began aggressive TB treatment while managing the tumour conservatively. At first, Anil improved. But within days, he became drowsy again. A follow-up MRI showed worsening hydrocephalus — a known complication when dying TB bacteria block brain fluid pathways. I performed a ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt to drain excess fluid and relieve pressure. The results were immediate. His headaches eased, he sat up, and his responses became clearer. He was discharged the next day. A week later, he returned, visibly better. Since then, his recovery has been steady. Anil now walks into my OPD with confidence. 'I'm feeling better now,' he tells me. 'And I want to feel even better.' That's my true reward. Neurosurgery is emotionally intense. You witness both miraculous recoveries and devastating outcomes. To cope, I meditate every night. But Anil's story has stayed with me. Scanning his brain taught me a vital lesson: never assume there's only one culprit. TB can be a silent player in neurology, and since Anil, I've diagnosed other cases where something hidden — like TB — was the missing piece. Medicine isn't always about finding a neat, singular answer. Sometimes, your gut tells you there's more to the story. Anil reminded me to trust that instinct and to never stop digging. Dr Sawhney is senior consultant, neurosurgery and spine surgery at Fortis Mulund & Vashi. He spoke to Sharmila Ganesan Ram
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Arrest warrant issued after Beyoncé's unreleased music & set lists stolen from car; theft occurred during ‘Cowboy Carter Tour'—Deets 'inside!
As per recent reports, Beyoncé's dancers as well as choreographers have been robbed during the 'Cowboy Carter Tour.' Items related to the famed singer, such as unreleased music as well as setlists, were stolen from their car. The accused has not yet been arrested, though a warrant for the same has been issued. Beyoncé's unreleased music, among other things stolen As per reports shared by Channel 2 Action News, various items such as drives containing unreleased music and setlists of past and future shows, as well as plans for footage and other things, were all stolen from the singer's dancer and the choreographer's cars. On July 14, an arrest warrant was issued by the police department against the suspect, who has not yet been found. The theft happened while Beyoncé was performing one of her shows in Atlanta, Georgia. As per police reports, the theft happened on July 8, after Christopher Grant and Diandre Blue, the singer's choreographer and dancer, locked their rental jeep in the parking area around 8 pm that day. Two suitcases had been stolen from their car, which was only discovered once they returned to the car at a much later time. 'Mr. Grant advised he was also carrying some personal sensitive information for the musician Beyoncé,' the police statement read. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Rare, Refined, and Ready Soon – Monte South is the Answer Monte South A Joint Venture between Adani Realty and Marathon Realty Learn More Undo They continued, saying, 'He advised he was her choreographer and Mr. Diandre Blue was a dancer for her and that her hard drives for her upcoming show in Atlanta were stolen also. The hard drives contained watermarked music, some unreleased music, footage plans for the show, and past and future set lists'. Personal items such as earphones, clothes, laptops, and other accessories were also stolen alongside all of this. The police also shared that the device's 'Find me' feature has helped them locate the vehicle where the stolen earphones were; however, no other information has been shared publicly.
