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NDTV
21-07-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"May These Kinds Of Gifts Find Me" - Foodies React To Viral 'Biryani Bouquet'
How much biryani is too much biryani? For biryani lovers, even the fragrance from afar is enough to spark cravings. Biryani, made with love, flavour and tradition, is believed to be much more than just a dish. This culinary masterpiece is prepared with aromatic basmati rice, tender meat or vegetables and a perfect blend of spices. Whether it is the slow-cooked Hyderabadi version, spicy Lucknowi delight, or the Kolkata-style one served with a potato, this delicacy has captured hearts around the world. Also Read: Texas-Based Vlogger Makes Kerala-Style Biryani, Indian Foodies Approve Now, what if you received a bouquet of biryani as a gift? Sounds amazing, doesn't it? In a video making the rounds on social media, a man can be seen preparing a biryani bouquet. The clip begins with him placing two wrapping papers on a basket, followed by what appear to be biryani-filled containers of two different types. This is followed by the piling up of these boxes one after the other - it seems like a true celebration of foodie love. Afterwards, he wraps them in red-coloured cellophane paper and decorates the bouquet with a red dupatta. "New in market Biryani gift," reads the caption. Take a look at the video here. Photos Credit: Instagram/ almahirfoods Here is how the internet reacted to this foodie bouquet: One user said, "The best," followed by a couple of clapping emojis. Another biryani lover wished, "May these kinds of gifts find me." A person mentioned, "But brother Raita is left out, will you make another bouquet of it?" Someone added, " Puri degh he bhejh dete ye plastic k dibbe me rakhna zaroori tha kya. (You could have sent the whole biryani pot, was it necessary to keep them in plastic boxes?)" "New idea unlocked," one more user penned, followed by a series of laughing emojis. Meanwhile, a person said, " Pack krte me hi briyani thandi ho jayegi (Biryani will get cold while packing)." " Jaldi pahuchana kahi kharab n ho jae (Deliver it fast so that it doesn't get spoiled)," read yet another comment from a concerned food enthusiast. We are intrigued by the concept of this viral biryani bouquet. What about you? Also Read: Husband's Love for Biryani Inspires Wife To Make This Creative Birthday 'Cake' Advertisement For the latest food news, health tips and recipes, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter and YouTube. Tags: Viral Video Biryani Bouquet Food Bouquet Viral News Biryani Show full article Comments
India Today
17-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
News Menu, June 17: Israel-Iran conflict intensifies; PM in Canada for G7 summit
Good morning. On June 17, 1858, Indian rebel forces, led by Rani Lakshmibai, Tantia Tope, and others, briefly captured Gwalior from the British before facing a counterattack. This battle marked one of the final major conflicts of the 1857 struggle, with Rani Lakshmibai's heroic stand cementing her Today serves a news menu blending global conflict, diplomacy, and domestic challenges, reflecting a nation navigating resilience amid Raita: Iran-Israel War Enters Fifth Day Israel bombed Iran's state TV headquarters in Tehran during a live telecast, bringing the horror of the war to a global audience. After escalating attacks and multiple explosions, sirens and raid warnings rang out in both claimed killing Iran's Supreme Leader would end the conflict, while the US raised its Israel travel advisory to Level 4. Britain's Starmer, at the G7, urged de-escalation. Tehran plans a funeral for martyrs on EU foreign ministers will hold a video conference on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Iran conflict and explore de-escalation steps, as the war's fifth day heightens global Take: Targeting state media signals a shift to psychological warfare, triggering civilian panic. Global powers' calls for restraint face challenges amid rapid escalation. The EU's diplomatic push reflects urgency to prevent a wider Middle East war. Limited leverage over Israel and Iran may hinder in Canada: PM Modi Joins G7 SummitPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary for the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, his sixth consecutive attendance, amid Iran-Israel tensions dominating the agenda. On a three-nation tour (Cyprus, Canada, Croatia), PM Modi's visit follows Operation Sindoor, with the Indian diaspora welcoming him. He will participate in bilaterals and summit sessions, before departing for Zagreb on June Plane Crash: Black Box in FocusThe AIB probe into Air India Flight AI-171 intensifies, with the black box under scrutiny. DNA tests identified 119 victims, with completion expected by Tuesday– box data is pivotal for determining crash causes and guiding safety reforms. All independent analysts now believe the plane lost power soon after take-off and failed to climb. The likely reason for the loss of thrust is a double-engine failure, a rare probability in Mess: Mumbai Hit HardIncessant rains disrupted Mumbai's local trains and metro services, with waterlogging crippling traffic. A red alert was issued for Raigad, Pune, and Satara's ghat areas, while Saurashtra, South Gujarat, and Kerala face heavy rainfall. UP expects monsoon arrival Stampede: BJP ProtestsThe Karnataka BJP plans statewide protests on Tuesday, demanding the resignation of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar over a Bengaluru stampede that killed move aims to put political pressure on the Congress, with the BJP trying to sway public opinion. Since the incident isn't an isolated tragedy, accountability debates may intensify, putting the spotlight on other recent Honeymoon Murder: Weapon RecoveredThe machete used to kill Raja Raghuvanshi was recovered near Guwahati railway station. Sonam, accused of plotting with her lover, is in custody with others as the SIT probes. A vlogger's video provides new Bite"I will not give up my Jhansi!" Rani Lakshmibai declared in 1857, refusing British demands to surrender her kingdom after her husband's India faces global conflicts, natural disasters, and political strife today, her resolute spirit inspires a nation to stand firm for justice and sovereignty.
Associated Press
20-02-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Suspension of US International Aid Has Serious Consequences as Ukraine Marks Three Years of War
As Ukraine marks three years of war, Action Against Hunger today confirmed that the U.S. government's suspension of international aid has caused the nonprofit to stop distributing cash to families displaced near the front line. An estimated nine million Ukrainians live in poverty and as many as 12.7 million, or 40% of the population, depend on humanitarian aid to survive. Humanitarian operations in the region were already functioning with limited resources and struggling to access frontline areas. With funding now slashed, around 20,000 people in these high-risk zones could face severe consequences. 'As a result of this suspension, access to healthcare could become very limited for 18,000 people living in remote areas and in precarious conditions. We had to interrupt psychological support sessions for displaced and traumatized children and teenagers, and around 1,800 people in highly vulnerable situations may no longer receive financial support to cover their basic needs,' explains Ionuț Raita, Director of Action Against Hunger in Ukraine. Ukraine is experiencing one of the world's largest displacement crises, with 6.8 million people having fled the country and 3.6 million internally displaced since February 2022. More than 80% of the displaced have been dependent on humanitarian aid for more than a year, but are struggling to find sustainable solutions to their precarious situation. 'With the advance of Russian forces in the second half of 2024, more than 200,000 people had to be evacuated from their homes. Housing is difficult to access, leaving many people vulnerable,' explains Raita. The destruction of agricultural and industrial infrastructure coupled with the closure of businesses has led to a 22% unemployment rate in regions close to the front line, and rising prices and loss of livelihoods in these areas threaten intense food insecurity. The conflict has also severely disrupted access to healthcare services. Repeated attacks on health infrastructures and shortages of medicines and personnel are further limiting access to care. To meet these challenges, Action Against Hunger set up mobile health teams that travel to hard-to-reach areas in the Dnipro and Kharkiv regions. This team, made up of a doctor, a nurse, a midwife, and a gynecologist, provides health care and medicines to the most vulnerable people. Mental health has plummeted, with the threat of air strikes, displacement, and the loss of loved ones and livelihoods causing deep distress. Ten million people are likely to suffer from mental disorders in the short to medium term, and the mental health of children, who have been deprived of formal education for four years due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war, is particularly at risk. 'Every air raid alarm not only increases the anxiety of Ukrainian children, but also their loss of learning. For children who no longer have access to schools, distance learning is made difficult by unstable Internet connections and power cuts caused by air strikes', explains Raita. Action against Hunger has been active in Ukraine since March 2022, focusing on the eastern part of the country and working in Dnipro, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhya, Kharkiv and Sumy oblasts. The organization supported 675,364 people in 2023, providing support for health, mental health and psychosocial care, water, hygiene and sanitation, as well as food security and livelihoods. The organization has also prioritized psychosocial support for people suffering from stress and trauma, reaching 12,457 people in 2023. Action Against Hunger leads the global movement to end hunger. We innovate solutions, advocate for change, and reach 21 million people every year with proven hunger prevention and treatment programs. As a nonprofit that works across 59 countries, our 8,900 dedicated staff members partner with communities to address the root causes of hunger, including climate change, conflict, inequity, and emergencies. We strive to create a world free from hunger, for everyone, for good.
