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Time of India
24-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Missiles hit near my university, recounts returnee from Israel
Coimbatore: "I haven't slept properly for 10 days. Sirens would go off at night, and we would rush to bunkers. A missile struck near my university; we heard explosions and the Iron Dome intercepting missiles," K Aparna, a PhD scholar from Coimbatore, recounted her ordeal after returning from war-hit Israel to the city. A total of eight people — five from Israel and three from Iran — returned to Coimbatore under Operation Sindhu on Tuesday. Aparna, who was pursuing her doctoral research at Tel Aviv University, was among the five students from Coimbatore evacuated from Israel. You Can Also Check: Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore "Iran launched missiles targeting various parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv. One missile landed near the campus. The attacks usually happened at night. We would get alerts 10 minutes before each strike through the Home Front Command app, and then the sirens would start. We had to immediately take shelter in bunker rooms," she said. Describing the atmosphere as "extremely tense," Aparna said the university remained closed for over 10 days following the attacks. "The sound of missiles and interceptors shook us every day. Though we were physically safe, the mental stress was overwhelming. The Indian Embassy stayed in constant contact with us and coordinated the evacuation," she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Salawag: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo She, along with four other students — pursuing master's, postdoctoral, and doctoral studies — first travelled to Jordan, then to Kuwait, and finally reached Delhi. From there, they took a connecting flight to Coimbatore. Among the evacuees from Iran was Padmanaban, a textile consultant from Singanallur in Coimbatore, who travelled to Iran about 20 days ago for work. "Although I was in a safe area in Yasuj, the missile attack in Tehran, which was around 900km away, created panic. Our families back home were extremely worried," he said. On advice from the Indian Embassy, Padmanaban travelled to Mashhad Airport, around 900 km from his location. A special evacuation flight arranged by the govt of India brought him and other Indians to Delhi, from where he flew to Coimbatore. "All the arrangements, including travel and accommodation, were taken care of by the govt. We are thankful to the officials who made our safe return possible," he said.
Time of India
24-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Missiles hit near my university, recounts TN returnee from Israel
COIMBATORE: 'I haven't slept properly for 10 days. Sirens would go off at night, and we would rush to bunkers. A missile struck near my university; we heard explosions and the Iron Dome intercepting missiles,' K Aparna, a PhD scholar from Coimbatore, recounted her ordeal after returning from war-hit Israel to the city. Eight people — five from Israel and three from Iran — returned to Coimbatore under Operation Sindhu on Tuesday. Aparna, who was pursuing her doctoral research at Tel Aviv University, was among the five students from Coimbatore evacuated from Israel. You Can Also Check: Coimbatore AQI | Weather in Coimbatore | Bank Holidays in Coimbatore | Public Holidays in Coimbatore 'Iran launched missiles targeting various parts of Israel, including Tel Aviv. One missile landed near the campus. The attacks usually happened at night. We would get alerts 10 minutes before each strike through the Home Front Command app, and then the sirens would sound. We had to immediately take shelter in bunker rooms,' she said. Describing the atmosphere as 'extremely tense', Aparna said the university remained closed for more than 10 days following the attacks. 'The sound of missiles and interceptors shook us every day. Though we were physically safe, the mental stress was overwhelming. The Indian embassy stayed in constant touch with us and coordinated the evacuation,' she added. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Eat 1 Teaspoon Every Night, See What Happens A Week Later! [Video] getfittoday Undo Aparna, along with four other students — pursuing master's, postdoctoral and doctoral studies — first travelled to Jordan, then to Kuwait and finally reached Delhi. From there, they took a connecting flight to Coimbatore. Among the evacuees from Iran was Padmanaban, a textile consultant from Singanallur in Coimbatore, who travelled to Iran about 20 days ago for work. 'Although I was in a safe area in Yasuj, the missile attack in Tehran, which was around 900km away, created panic. Our families back home were extremely worried,' he said. On advice from the Indian embassy, Padmanaban travelled to Mashhad airport, around 900km from his location. A special evacuation flight arranged by the govt of India brought him and other Indians to Delhi, from where he flew to Coimbatore. 'All the arrangements, including travel and accommodation, were taken care of by the govt. We are thankful to the officials who made our safe return possible,' he said.
India Today
12-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
Bengaluru techie restarts career as Swiggy delivery agent with a bigger plan ahead
A Bengaluru-based techie-turned-Swiggy delivery executive has inspired the internet with his resilience and strong Kumar, a resident of the city, shared a powerful story on X about his interaction with Swiggy delivery agent Padmanaban Ebbas - a full-stack developer with over 19 years of experience in the tech Kumar offered him a job, Padmanaban politely declined because he had a bigger plan ahead for getting his business back on In his post that has now gone viral on X, Kumar said, 'My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight. Mr Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with 19+ years of experience. He once ran a software company. I asked if he wanted a job. He said, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track.' Let's get him the break he deserves. Do share it.'The post also included a picture of the note shared by Padmanaban that introduced him as a full-stack developer and a former founder who once led software teams and built apps for global clients.'Today, I deliver food, not just for survival, but to rebuild from scratch. Every delivery helps me stand taller,' the note also said that he is open to new opportunities and collaborations, signing off with a motivational quote in his note: 'Dreams don't die. They wait for us to rise again.' He encouraged recipients to share his message with anyone in need of a dependable tech a look at the post here: In the comments section of the post, social media users applauded Padmanaban's story, calling it a 'lesson in humility' and 'an example of true grit.'Several others amplified Padmanaban's profile to help him reconnect with the tech InMust Watch
Indian Express
12-06-2025
- Business
- Indian Express
Bengaluru techie, with 19 years of experience, restarts career as Swiggy delivery agent; his story is a hit
A regular food delivery turned into an unexpectedly moving encounter for Nithin Kumar, a Bengaluru resident, who recently shared a remarkable story behind his Swiggy order. In an X post, Kumar shared that Padmanaban, the delivery agent, handed over his resume along with the food. It read, 'Delivered with care, built with code.' Far from being just another delivery agent, Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with over 19 years of experience in the tech industry. Kumar shared that Padmanaban once ran a software company that dealt with global clients and is now delivering food not merely as a job, but as a way to rebuild what he once had. His resume highlighted, 'Now delivering food not just for survival but to build (my business) from scratch.' When Kumar offered to help him find a job, Padmanaban humbly declined, saying, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track.' According to his LinkedIn profile, Padmanaban holds a degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and founded his company in 2018 in Tamil Nadu. His resume also highlights a range of technical skills and personal strengths, including 'direct support,' 'clear communication,' 'affordable pricing for small businesses,' and 'quick turnaround with professional results.' Beyond coding, Padmanaban has a passion for Robotics and IoT (Internet of Things). On LinkedIn, he wrote, 'My special interest is in the field of Robotics and IoT, and I am doing a number of research on it. I'm also interested in taking it to the next generation and helping them to develop in it and bringing out new ideas and innovations.' He added that he enjoys giving seminars at colleges and schools, aiming to 'build a bridge between students and industry.' Sharing the post, Kumar wrote, 'My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight. Mr. Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with 19+ years of experience. He once ran a software company. I asked if he wanted a job. He said, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track. Let's get him the break he deserves. Do share it.' See here: My Swiggy delivery partner handed me this tonight. Mr. Padmanaban is a full-stack developer with 19+ years of experience. He once ran a software company. I asked if he wanted a job. He said, 'No, just trying to get my business back on track.' Let's get him the break he… — Nithin Kumar (@nithinkumrr) June 11, 2025 The post resonated with several social media users who hailed Padmanaban's resilience. 'There will be no issues to get work for people like him. Hustle is what differentiates the employed and unemployed!' a user wrote. 'Impressive CV indeed. Wish him loads of luck,' another user commented.
Mint
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Mint
India's bars get creative with zero-proof drinks
How hard is it to find a good mocktail in a city like Mumbai? The answer is a struggle, as I inevitably learned. As someone who has always been a teetotaller, my biggest conundrum while dining out is to find a balanced, non-alcoholic drink. Most restaurants and bars tend to list the usual variety of tried and tested beverages like fresh lime soda, iced teas, virgin mojito or for the sake of nostalgia, pina colada—which get boring. With the introduction of zero-proof drinks and spirits as well as the rise of the 'sober curious", especially amongst Gen Z, one would think that restaurants and bars would be doing more. And while many are, with a significant shift towards organic ingredients and innovative flavour profiles, are they actually good enough to draw customers back? Also read: The most recommended books on spirits and cocktails Recently, I enjoyed a non-alcoholic cocktail at Ode, a European-forward restaurant in Mumbai. The drink, Apro Nuts, was well-balanced with the use of coconut water as the base, along with apricot brine, pickled apricot for a touch of tartness, and rosemary and lime to balance out the sweetness. It got me thinking about what establishments are doing to cater to sober drinkers. At Pandan Club, a Peranakan-inspired restobar in Chennai, restaurateur and partner Manoj Padmanaban shares how they've crafted their zero-proof programme, called 'zero fake", with the intention of flipping the script on mocktails. 'Most mocktail menus read like they've been written by a reluctant intern. Our menu isn't a footnote and we wanted to change that perception," he says, referring to some of their creations like nitro-infused zero-proof stout or a coconut toddy-inspired zero-proof champagne. Their 0% stout features kaya jam and pandan. Jamun and grapes are vinified for the 0% rosé, while ingredients like fennel and yuzu feature in their 0% sake. Padmanaban says there is now an uptick in places embracing fermentation, homemade tinctures, and botanical infusions for mocktails. At Masque, in Mumbai, seasonality is one of the mainstays of the beverage programme, which extends to non-alcoholic pairings. Head mixologist Ankush Gamre says they usually ask guests their flavour preference and then build the drink from there. 'Currently, a summer favourite is mango kombucha, where we use mango peel trimmings," he says. During the monsoon, the restaurant switches to ingredients like roselle and mint, and also makes batches of tepache, a Mexican fermented drink using pineapple skin. 'We get the best variety of pineapples from July to September, and come winter, we try to introduce drinks with ingredients like pomelo," he says. 'Increasingly, people are keen to know about the ingredients going into their drinks. They even tell us how they'd like us to sweeten them with agave nectar, honey, stevia or other sweeteners." Also read: Will zero-proof cocktails outrun the G&T? Bar and beverage consultant Nitin Tewari points out that one broad trend that they're seeing with zero-proof beverages is that restaurants and bars are making the effort to use regional-inspired ingredients, and create in-house sodas. 'To be fair, as a country we have always had a penchant for seasonal drinks like aam panna, shikanji, chaa, and sharbats. People often see value in ordering these, versus just lemonades and iced teas when dining out," he says. 'We're also seeing the use of exotic ingredients, such as Thai flavours like kaffir lime, galangal and lemongrass." Gurugram-based regional Indian restaurant, Bhawan, makes its own sharbat sodas in flavours like cucumber, mint and bela, and litchi and rose. Similarly, at the Thai restaurant Banng in Gurugram, zero-proof cocktails feature vibrant flavour profiles such as pink guava, tom yum broth, kaffir lime and salted plum water, in a conscious effort to cater to the growing number of sober drinkers. According to Tewari, a majority of restaurants don't realise the potential to make more profits off non-alcoholic drinks. 'After spending a significant chunk on acquiring liquor licenses, cocktails and spirits become one of the primary products for them to push out, leaving little scope for non-alcoholic beverages," he explains. On average, five out of 100 such restaurants that are paying close attention to their zero-proof menus, he adds. For all the efforts to appease the 'sober curious" or those who crave the flavour of their favourite spirit—minus the buzz, the numbers are still very minuscule. Not to mention, the flavours don't appeal to all. For a teetotaller like me, who has no reference point for a spirit like gin or tequila, such menus often tend to go unnoticed. Tewari notes that there is still not much demand for non-alcoholic wines and beers across the country, explaining the lack of such products. For one, the percentage of such drinkers is still very small. He also points out how mostly its alcobev brands that are producing such products, as a means for surrogate advertising. Sana Bector Parwanda, co-founder of Delhi-based Zoet Desserts, says she consciously started moving away from alcoholic drinks a few years ago. One of her biggest frustrations was the lack of sugar-free mocktails. 'I'm someone who would rather eat my sugar than drink it, so I end up ordering tonic water as a safe choice." She adds that while travelling to other countries, non-alcoholic aperitifs with evolved flavour profiles are quite enjoyable, and even non-alcoholic wines and beers, which are tougher to find in India. Gamre is optimistic about the future of zero-proof menus. 'The fact that zero-proof beverages are finding a place on bar menus is pointing to a much bigger demand than we acknowledge," he says. 'Creating these drinks is also like writing a new flavour book each time, as guests don't want to settle for a concoction that tastes like a blend of juices they can easily make at home." Tewari adds that even a platform like 30 Best Bars India is acknowledging zero-proof drinks with the addition of an award category titled 'Best non-alcoholic cocktail menu" in 2023. The winners include Pandan Club in Chennai and Bandra Born in Mumbai. Is it a sign that zero-proof drinks will finally see the evolution it deserves? Arzoo Dina is a Mumbai-based food and travel writer. Also read: Why classic cocktails will never go out of style
