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The Hindu
3 days ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Dishing out tasty treats made of milk
Megha Anoop Ever-tasted the sweet winter delicacy of Punjab called Pinni? Made with roasted wheat flour, sugar, ghee and nuts, the sweet can be sampled at the food stalls run by a bunch of college students in the city. Other than Pinni, one can also try other value-added products made by the final-year BTech (Dairy Technology) students of the College of Dairy Science and Technology at Kaimanam, near Karamana, at these stalls. The products include yoghurt, curd, gulab jamun, payasam, marble cake, cupcake, lassi, sambharam, butter buns, kulfi, paneer cutlets, sip-ups, carrot halwa, and ghee cookies. The college, under Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University (KVASU), encourages students to foster their entrepreneurial skills and apply their classroom learning to real-world production and sales through the university's flagship experiential learning programme, Vaibhavam. The students learn vital skills needed to launch and run a food business through this programme. In their seventh semester, the students receive seed funding to design, produce, and market the dairy-based products. With guidance from faculty members Rejeesh R., Shyam Suraj S.R., and Rachana C.R., they handle every aspect of the business. The early weeks of the semester focus on product selection, branding, pricing and creating FSSAI (Foods Safety and Standards Authority of India)–compliant labels. With the guidance of their teachers, the students craft a business plan for their venture. The whole operation takes 70 days. After that they open the stalls. K-LAIT Every year, a new brand name is coined for the venture. This year, the class of 12 students has named their brand 'K-LAIT', combining K (for Kerala) and the French word for milk. Pinni is a new addition to their product range and is in high demand. Yoghurt is also much sought after, reflecting growing health awareness among consumers. 'Earlier, we used to produce several fat-rich products,' says Dr. Rejeesh. 'But for the past two years, we are complying with the HFSS (high fat, sugar, and salt) mandate under the FSSAI which encourages reducing such ingredients while enhancing health benefits.' 'We also receive pre-orders at the stalls,' says Akshitha V. Antony, a student. Challenges too abound. 'Since it's a short-term venture lasting three-four months, we are not able to buy packaging material in bulk,' points out another student Vismaya Ramesh. 'As we rely on ride-hailing services for transportation, a portion of the earnings goes towards its cost,' says her classmate Devika S. Janaki. The stalls, the students say, are set up at various locations, including government offices, on the museum and zoo premises, and other colleges. A permanent stall is maintained at the BSNL Regional Telecom Training Centre (RTTC) at Kaimanam, where the college campus is located. The students also participate in expos and events. (The writer is an intern at The Hindu Bureau in Thiruvananthapuram)
Hans India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vaibhavam review: A fresh and soulful entertainer
Sathvik, an IIM graduate turned film maker has delivered a fresh and new-age comedy drama providing utmost entertainment to the audience. Story: The story revolves around Vaibhav (Ruthvik) and his magnanimous nature to help people in need. Vaibhav resigns from his job in pursuit of becoming an entrepreneur. During his recess, Vaibhav reconciles with his childhood friends and crush. Vaibhav juggles between friendship, love and family. When one of his friends lands in trouble, Vaibhav decides to fight back. Will he succeed in preserving righteousness and justice for his friend? Performances: Ruthvik being a debutant actor had given a subtle and unique performance which is a rare feat for any debut actor. Surprisingly, Ruthvik had also sung for himself in a song. Iqra Idrisi delivers a fine performance portraying Aarthi, a multi-talented girl. Raghu G, Arjun Jawabnavis, Savinder impressed with their stellar performances and the rest of the cast, most of whom are newcomers, have given their share of performances providing giggles, tears of emotion and joy. Technicalities Sathvik, an IIM grad, is surely a rising star in the realm of direction. Sathvik has redefined the word 'versatile' by writing, directing, producing, editing, penning down lyrics and composing music to the film. This is one of the rare achievements that only a few stalwarts of the tollywood industry have achieved and Sathvik accomplished it at the beginning of his career. The production values of the movie are top-notch and act as a benchmark to all the films which aspire to bring quality with limited resources. The Cinematographers have done a great job with impeccable camera angles. Songs and Background Score have predominantly elevated the film. The foot tapping "Kalaganna" has rightly hit the bull's eye. On the other hand, "Palle Veedhullona" is a soulful song which smoothens the heart and the lyrics of the song have etched the hearts of the listeners. The comedy, songs, performances and twists will make it worth your money. Positives: Screenplay Story Dialogues Performances Clean comedy Music and Background score Negatives : Few scenes are slightly complicated and require more intellect to understand Lack of familiar faces Analysis : On the whole, Vaibhavam movie is a fresh and joyous rollercoaster which caters entertainment to all types of audiences. The clean comedy with nil vulgarity gives the audience a flawless experience which can be watched with the family and enjoy every moment. The technical values coupled with the story give the viewers a perennial feeling of happiness while watching a film. The sincere efforts of the team must be commended and Vaibhavam is a solid entertainment option for all sects of audience: from cinephiles to those who rarely go to theatres. Rating: 3/5
Hans India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vaibhavamset for May 23 release with clean ‘U' certificate
Debutant director Sathvik's upcoming feel-good comedy drama Vaibhavam is all set to hit theatres on May 23, 2025. Backed by Rama Devi Productions LLP, the film stars newcomers Ruthvik and Iqra Idrisi in lead roles, along with a talented ensemble cast selected through a wide casting call. Marking Sathvik's directorial debut, Vaibhavam has already completed its censor formalities and received a clean 'U' certificate—a rarity in today's cinema landscape. The team is optimistic that the film's wholesome appeal will connect with audiences across age groups. The movie has generated positive buzz thanks to its music, with two previously released songs striking a chord with listeners. The director expressed his excitement, saying he hopes Vaibhavam lives up to its title, bringing a sense of joy and grandeur to Telugu cinema lovers. With its fresh cast, relatable storyline, and family-friendly tone, Vaibhavam aims to be a lighthearted summer treat at the box office.
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Vaibhavam set for May 23 release with clean ‘U' certificate
Debutant director Sathvik's upcoming feel-good comedy drama Vaibhavam is all set to hit theatres on May 23, 2025. Backed by Rama Devi Productions LLP, the film stars newcomers Ruthvik and Iqra Idrisi in lead roles, along with a talented ensemble cast selected through a wide casting call. Marking Sathvik's directorial debut, Vaibhavam has already completed its censor formalities and received a clean 'U' certificate—a rarity in today's cinema landscape. The team is optimistic that the film's wholesome appeal will connect with audiences across age groups. The movie has generated positive buzz thanks to its music, with two previously released songs striking a chord with listeners. The director expressed his excitement, saying he hopes Vaibhavam lives up to its title, bringing a sense of joy and grandeur to Telugu cinema lovers. With its fresh cast, relatable storyline, and family-friendly tone, Vaibhavam aims to be a lighthearted summer treat at the box office.
