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Economic Times
23-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
‘Mysore Pak' renamed ‘Mysore Shree': Jaipur confectioners drop ‘Pak' from sweet names to express patriotism; See the new names
What's in a name? For many sweet shops in Jaipur, quite a lot. In a patriotic move, several well-known confectioners in the city have started changing the names of their popular sweets by dropping the word 'Pak' and replacing it with 'Shree'. So now, people are buying 'Mysore Shree' instead of 'Mysore Pak', 'Moti Shree' instead of 'Moti Pak', and 'Aam Shree', 'Gond Shree', even luxury sweets like 'Swarn Shree' and 'Chandi Shree', instead of their original names ending in 'Pak'. This name change comes after recent Pakistan-backed terror attacks in Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor, where India targeted terror camps in Pakistan. Sweet shop owners say this is their small way of expressing Jain, the owner of Tyohaar Sweets in Vaishali Nagar, said their sweets should reflect national pride.'The spirit of patriotism shouldn't just stay at the border, it should be in every Indian home and heart,' she said. She also said the decision is not just about words, but feelings. Customers are also supporting the Misthan Bhandar, one of Jaipur's oldest sweet shops, has also renamed all sweets ending in 'Pak'. Agarwal Caterers joined in too.'We want to send a clear message: if anyone dares to go against India, we will respond in every way. This is our sweet, symbolic answer,' said Vineet Trikha, general manager at Bombay Misthan customers feel proud of the Ramesh Bhatia said that such actions show unity.'It may seem like a small thing, but changing the names of sweets is a strong cultural message. It shows we stand with our soldiers.'Retired teacher Pushpa Kaushik added,'When I heard the name 'Mysore Shree', I smiled with pride. It feels like a sweet salute to our brave soldiers.'Smaller sweet shops in Jaipur are also following the to the Rekhta dictionary, the word 'Pak' comes from Persian and means 'sweetmeat or confection', and also 'pure, clean or holy'. The Hindi dictionary defines 'Pak' as 'cooking or preparation'.But for these Jaipur sweet makers, the word change is not about the dictionary, it's about national pride.
Time of India
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘Mysore Pak' renamed ‘Mysore Shree': Jaipur confectioners drop ‘Pak' from sweet names to express patriotism; See the new names
What's in a name? For many sweet shops in Jaipur , quite a lot. In a patriotic move, several well-known confectioners in the city have started changing the names of their popular sweets by dropping the word ' Pak ' and replacing it with 'Shree'. So now, people are buying ' Mysore Shree ' instead of 'Mysore Pak', 'Moti Shree' instead of 'Moti Pak', and 'Aam Shree', 'Gond Shree', even luxury sweets like 'Swarn Shree' and 'Chandi Shree', instead of their original names ending in 'Pak'. This name change comes after recent Pakistan-backed terror attacks in Pahalgam and Operation Sindoor, where India targeted terror camps in Pakistan. Sweet shop owners say this is their small way of expressing patriotism. 'Patriotism in Every Sweet' Anjali Jain, the owner of Tyohaar Sweets in Vaishali Nagar, said their sweets should reflect national pride. 'The spirit of patriotism shouldn't just stay at the border, it should be in every Indian home and heart,' she said. Live Events She also said the decision is not just about words, but feelings. Customers are also supporting the move. A Sweet, Symbolic Message Bombay Misthan Bhandar, one of Jaipur's oldest sweet shops, has also renamed all sweets ending in 'Pak'. Agarwal Caterers joined in too. 'We want to send a clear message: if anyone dares to go against India, we will respond in every way. This is our sweet, symbolic answer,' said Vineet Trikha, general manager at Bombay Misthan Bhandar. Customers Approve Many customers feel proud of the change. Businessman Ramesh Bhatia said that such actions show unity. 'It may seem like a small thing, but changing the names of sweets is a strong cultural message. It shows we stand with our soldiers.' Retired teacher Pushpa Kaushik added, 'When I heard the name 'Mysore Shree', I smiled with pride. It feels like a sweet salute to our brave soldiers.' Smaller sweet shops in Jaipur are also following the trend. What Does 'Pak' Mean? According to the Rekhta dictionary, the word 'Pak' comes from Persian and means 'sweetmeat or confection', and also 'pure, clean or holy'. The Hindi dictionary defines 'Pak' as 'cooking or preparation'. But for these Jaipur sweet makers, the word change is not about the dictionary, it's about national pride.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Name changes for Mysore Pak with ‘patriotic alternatives': Social media calls it ‘high level of stupidity'
Tyohaar Sweets, a popular sweet shop in Jaipur, has changed the names of its traditional sweets apparently to show national pride. The word 'Pak', which is often used in Indian sweet names, has been replaced with 'Shree'. For example, Moti Pak is now Moti Shree, and Mysore Pak is now Mysore Shree. The shop's owner, Anjali Jain, said this change was made to spread the feeling of patriotism among citizens, not just soldiers. 'We decided to remove 'Pak' from the names of our sweets and replace it with more culturally resonant and patriotic alternatives," she told Local18. Jain's initiative seems to have gone well with its tagline, 'OrdinaryIsBoring - Tyohaar don't do ordinary." She added that many customers were uncomfortable with the word 'Pak' after recent tensions with Pakistan. The emotion was even more intense after the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. Tyohaar Sweets is known for its special sweets, including gold and silver-covered delicacies. These sweets are now called Swarn Shree and Chandi Shree. Social media users reacted to the name change. 'Who is going to tell them that Pak in Mysore Pak, Moti Pak, Aam Pak etc. is from paak, a Kannada word which means 'sweet condiment' and it shares the same root as Hindi paag (sugar syrup)? The shared root for both words is Sanskrit Pakka (cooked, ripe, baked),' wrote one user on Reddit. 'The reason for this change among shopkeepers is 99% WhatsApp forwards. And, ladies and gentlemen, introducing Reason 34, why you shouldn't graduate from WhatsApp University,' commented another. Another commented, 'Crowd pulling, Pak & Paak has a lot of difference.' 'This reflects the limited understanding of religion and culture prevalent in the country today. Consequently, terms like "Paaka Kala" may be misconstrued as the art of Pakistan, and "Paaka Shastra" as the scriptures of Pakistan. High level of Stupidity going on in this country,' came from an X (formerly Twitter) user. Another user reacted, 'Every day, the collective IQ of this country goes down with stories like these!' 'Did You Know? Mysore Pak was first prepared in the royal kitchens of the Mysore Palace by a cook named Kakasura Madappa during the reign of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV,' informed another. After India's Operation Sindoor targeted terror camps in Pakistan, Karachi Bakery outlets in Telangana faced protests. Some groups demanded a name change, saying Indian shops should not use Pakistani city names. In response, bakery owners displayed the Indian flag on their shops. They clarified the bakery had been started in Hyderabad in 1953 by a Partition migrant. The franchise has been Indian for 73 years.
NDTV
23-05-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
'Mysore Pak' Now 'Mysore Shree': Jaipur Shops Rename Sweets Amid Pak Tensions
New Delhi: Amid India-Pakistan tensions, the shops in Rajasthan's Jaipur have renamed various sweets, including the famous ' Mysore Pak '. A shopkeeper said they have removed the word 'Pak' from all their sweets' names and replaced it with 'Shree'. "We have removed the word 'Pak' from our sweets' names. We have renamed 'Moti Pak' as 'Moti Shree', 'Gond Pak' as 'Gond Shree', 'Mysore Pak' as 'Mysore Shree'," a shopkeeper told NDTV. The 'pak' word in sweets, however, doesn't refer to Pakistan, but means sweet in Kannada. In 'Mysore Pak', a dry sweet with condensed milk that is named after Karnataka's Mysore (now Mysuru), it refers to the sugar syrup used in the recipe. The move comes in the wake of increasing tensions between India and Pakistan following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam last month. India, after finding cross-border links to the April 22 attack, which left 26 people dead, launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 to strike terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Pakistan then launched a massive missile and drone attack, but the threats were thwarted. In retaliation, Indian forces struck airfields in Pakistan. A ceasefire on May 10 ended the hostilities.
News18
23-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Meme To Menu: Jaipur Shop Renames 'Mysore Pak' As 'Mysore Shree'. In Fact, All 'Paks' Are Out
Last Updated: The move comes in response to a broader sentiment among customers, many of whom reportedly expressed discomfort with the presence of the word 'Pak' in any context In Jaipur, a city known for its vibrant culture and culinary heritage, one iconic confectionery has sparked headlines by rebranding its delicacies in a symbolic show of national pride. Tyohaar Sweets, a premium sweet shop famed for its artisanal and often extravagant offerings, has initiated a bold move by renaming all sweets that carried the suffix 'Pak', a term traditionally denoting richness or preparation in confections. Spearheading the initiative is Anjali Jain, proprietor of Tyohaar Sweets, who told Local18 that the spirit of patriotism shouldn't just reside at the border but should live within each citizen. 'That's why we decided to remove 'Pak' from the names of our sweets and replace it with more culturally resonant and patriotic alternatives," she said. Names like Moti Pak, Aam Pak, Gond Pak, and Mysore Pak have now transformed into Moti Shree, Aam Shree, Gond Shree, and Mysore Shree. Even the shop's most exclusive creations – Swarn Bhasm Pak and Chandi Bhasm Pak, laden with gold and silver leaf respectively – have been rechristened as Swarn Shree and Chandi Shree. The move comes in response to a broader sentiment among customers, many of whom reportedly expressed discomfort with the presence of the word 'Pak' in any context, especially following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor. 'Customers themselves urged us to make this change," Jain said. This act of culinary rebranding has not gone unnoticed. Several other sweet shops across Jaipur are reportedly following Tyohaar's lead, signaling a growing trend in symbolic solidarity through consumer choices. While the word 'Pak', derived from Sanskrit and meaning 'to cook", has long been part of India's culinary nomenclature, the decision to discard it is less about etymology and more about contemporary geopolitics. For Anjali Jain and her team, the new names evoke not only pride but a sense of satisfaction. 'When we say 'Shree' or 'Bharat', it feels like home," she said. Tyohaar Sweets, which boasts over 125 varieties of sweets year-round, has long stood out in Jaipur's crowded confectionery scene for its festive innovations and luxury offerings. The shop's swift adaptation to the changing mood of its patrons illustrates how even centuries-old culinary traditions are not immune to the currents of modern nationalism. First Published: May 23, 2025, 13:02 IST
