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Say 'Eid Mubarak' with Kheerni August 09, 2013 12:27

Be it Christmas, Hannukah, Diwali or Eid, no celebration is complete with generous servings of sweet. And what better recipe to make its our special blog today than the good old semiya that is a…

Cooking up a dessert storm with strawberry tart August 07, 2013 12:26

Is your dessert choice, more often than not, limited to a tub of ice cream or homemade rabdis and gulab jamoons? Give your culinary instincts a push and storm up something more delectable, more sophisticated…

Creamy Caramel Custard that melts-in-the-mouth August 05, 2013 12:15

The salty-sweet richness of scrummy caramel cooked into a rich, thick, creamy custard - now who wouldn't drool at the idea of savoring a dessert so scrumptious at home! Yes, you heard that right. Ladies…

Sindulgence with Red Velvet Cake July 31, 2013 12:31

Who wouldn't drool at the thought of red, velvety, cupcakes, topped with delectable swirls of cream cheese frosting!But if you thought all desserts sinful were meant only for the indulgents, here is the good news.…

Sinful mango cheesecake July 23, 2013 12:35

If the thought of mangoes makes you go bonkers, here's one recipe that anyone with a sweet tooth would relish to the hilt - baked mango cheesecake. Yeah, you heard it right! Here is one…

Paneer in a new avatar! June 29, 2013 10:33

You can grill it, bake it, scramble it or eat it raw! And never mind whether you love it or hate it, you simply can't ignore these cubes of wholesome dairy goodness that packs with…

How to make Pan Fried Prawns? June 12, 2013 11:32

One of the quickest as well as easiest way to cook prawns is to pan fry them. Start with a hot pan preferably a non stick. Add a little bit of melted butter or oil…

Khubani ka Meetha - A sweet delight from the Nizam's capital May 14, 2013 09:43

Khubani Ka meetha is an Indian dessert made from the dried apricots originating from the Hyderabad 'The city of the Nizam's' - India. Khubani or Khoobbani means apricot in Urdu. It happens to be the…

Mutton Keema Samosa - one bite can do a lot! March 27, 2013 11:07

It's a fantabulous choice to have a bite on a Mutton Keema Samosa along with some hot tea after getting drenched in colourful "Holi" water. Yes, why not add more colourful variety to our life…

Tasty and Healthy Fruit Custard November 30, 2012 07:18

Fruit Custard in Indian Style Ingredients needed Vanilla flavored Custard powder - 2 tbspMilk -500 ml/ 2 1/2 cupsSugar -50 grams or as requiredMixed fruits- anything of your choice(Banana,apple,pineapple, papaya, musk melon, chikoo/sapodilla, pomegranate, pear,…

Homemade Nutella May 01, 2012 11:42

For some people, Nutella-a smooth chocolate-hazelnut spread found in the peanut butter aisle in most supermarkets - is a nostalgic childhood treat. But I didn’t taste it until college, when a friend who’d been living…

Rice wagons jump off track, derail traffic April 27, 2012 12:23

Two wagons and a brake van attached to a goods train, ferrying rice to a Food Corporation of India (FCI) godown in Kerala, derailed at Attipattu Pudu Nagar on the outskirts of the city, paralysing suburban services between Chennai and Gummidipoondi on Thursday. A few express trains had to be either diverted or cancelled. The derailment was reported in Attipattu, about 22 kilometres north of Chennai, at 1.30 am on Thursday morning. It forced the railway authorities to suspend all trains services including the Electric Multiple Unit (EMU), which is considered to be the lifeline for tens and thousands of commuters. "Passengers, particularly office-goers used other modes of transport to reach the city," claimed Anbu, a frequent traveller from Arambakkam, a village situated on the Tamil Nadu-Andhra Pradesh border. "In the event of such unexpected cancellations, people even commute by trucks bound for Chennai. Cashing in on the opportunity, some travel agents operate vans, ferrying people to their destinations in and around the city," he added. The situation in the neighbourhood of Ponneri was similar with many switching over to Government buses, However, a few returned home following the unexpected cancellations. According to sources in Ponneri, severe traffic jams were reported near the bus terminus in the small town, as hundreds of people trooped in to board buses. Those who had to report to write examinations had a harrowing time, the sources added. Moreover, two express trains, Chennai Central-Jammu Tawi Andaman Express and Bangalore-Guwahati Express were diverted via Gudur, Renigunta and Arakkonam. The Chennai Central-Howrah Coromandal Express was rescheduled to 14.00 hours due to late running of a pairing train. The Chennai Central-Vijayawada-Chennai Central Jan Shatabdi was cancelled. When contacted, S Anantharaman, Divisional Railway Manager, Chennai Division, who was overseeing restoration work at Attipattu, said that EMU trains were operated from Chennai Central to Ennore in the morning. "However, services on the Chennai-Gummidipoondi up line resumed at 8.25 am. With all restoration work completed by afternoon, the Gummidipoondi - Chennai section was also opened for traffic at 12.45 pm." When asked about the cause for derailment, Anantharaman replied that an inquiry has been ordered in this connection.

3 new CBI courts in Hyd April 23, 2012 09:35

The Andhra Pradesh Chief Justice Madan B Lokur would inaugurate three new CBI courts on 12 and 13 floors of Gagan Vihar building in Nampally of Hyderabad. It may be noted that the CBI Court in Nampally is trying over 250 cases whereas each court was not supposed to try over 70 cases. Justice Pattabhi Ramarao, Justice Nagamaruti Sharma and Justice Ramana Naidu would be appointed as the judges of these courts respectively. With the increase of courts, the cases of CBI will be handled at a fast place. It is known that CBI court in Nampally has been trying Karnataka tourism minister Gali Janardhan Reddy’s case, Jagan illegal assets case and even IAS office Sri Lakshmi’s case. Now that new courts are started, the trials will undoubtedly move at a faster pace.

Chicken with Creamy Braised Leeks April 20, 2012 10:35

A touch of heavy cream, a few garlic cloves and thyme sprigs round out the flavor of tender braised leeks with chicken in this recipe. The rich, silky sauce is wonderful over whole-wheat egg noodles…