The food safety team in Telangana conducted inspections in the Rangareddy district and Kompally area on December 30, 2024, and uncovered multiple food safety violations. State-level task force team conducted inspections in Rangareddy district at M/s All Rich Dairy Pvt Ltd (Swetha Diary), Pasumamula(V), Abdullapurmet(M). Harmful chemicals such as TGV 999 caustic soda (850kg) were found at the location and suspected to be used for adulteration. Multiple label defects were identified on the final products including cross-branding and non-declaration of additives like artificial flavors. Chemicals and disinfectants were found stored in close vicinity of final milk products such as paneer and flavoured milk in the same refrigerator.
In view of the nature of the violations identified, the license of the establishment has been suspended.
State level task force team has conducted inspections in Rangareddy district on 30.12.2024.
— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) December 30, 2024
The task force team also conducted inspections in the Kompally area, Hyderabad, on the same date.
At Malnadu Kitchen, raw meat like chicken, mutton etc was found to be dumped in the refrigerator in an unhygienic manner which can cause contamination. Rodent excreta was found in several places in the storage. The flooring was found to be patchy and littered with food waste in some places. Walls were found to be oily and tiles were found to be broken at some places.
Task force team has conducted inspections in Kompally area on 30.12.2024.
𝗠𝗮𝗹𝗻𝗮𝗱𝘂 𝗞𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻, 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆
* FSSAI license not displayed at the premises.
*Water analysis reports, Pest Control records, Fostac certificates and Health Records of employees were not… pic.twitter.com/eHr5AxPjpN— Commissioner of Food Safety, Telangana (@cfs_telangana) December 31, 2024
At Train Theme Restaurant, flooring was found to be patchy, and slippery with littering of food waste at several places. Drains were found to be clogged with food waste and stagnant water. Few food articles were found to be stored on the floor in the storage area.
𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁, 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 30.12.2024
* Flooring was found to be patchy, slippery with littering of food waste at several places.
* Drains were found to be clogged with food waste and stagnant water.
Lastly, at Ulavacharu, expired crushes (3 packs) and Kova (1 pack) and misbranded and expired food articles (139 Goli Soda bottles) worth Rs. 14,936 were found and seized. Vegetables like tomatoes were found in rotten condition. Refrigerators were not maintained in hygienic condition. Drains were found to be clogged and not equipped with insect traps. The grinding area and washing area were found to be very unhygienic. The exhaust was found to be greasy and untidy.
𝗨𝗹𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘂, 𝗞𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 30.12.2024
* FSSAI license not displayed at the premises.
* Water analysis reports, Pest Control records, Fostac certificates and Health Records of employees were not provided.
How do we introduce the phenomenon that is Izumi? It is well-known as one of Bandra’s buzziest hotspots, one of Mumbai’s most sought-after reservations and one of India’s leading Japanese restaurants. But is the attractive halo created by such descriptions just smoke and mirrors? We are happy to report it’s more of a light that exudes warmth through simply delicious food. We had the chance to dine at Izumi Bandra on its reopening night following a three-month hiatus. It was our first visit to this famous spot and we got to try the revamped menu.
Photo Credit: Izumi
After the restaurant closed its doors, Chef Nooresha Kably travelled along with a team of 12 enthusiasts to three cities in Japan: Tokyo, Osaka, and Sapporo. The new dishes are inspired by their discoveries during the trip. Izumi’s menu as a whole does not try to tell a story – but some of the individual dishes are narratives in themselves. Chef Nooresha recalls, “After our train journey with views of the Sea of Japan to Otaru, we visited Sankaku Market, where we sampled some of the freshest seafood that Japan has to offer, like king crab, uni (sea urchin), scallops, and the sweetest shrimp. In Otaru, we were introduced to Kaisen-Don by a local fisherman. Those beautiful seaside flavours stayed with us, and we couldn’t wait to bring them back to India.”
Photo Credit: Izumi
We started our meal with Ohitashi Tomato and Crispy Tofu Salad, a vibrant combination that also included lotus root, cucumber and white onion. Drizzled with a light yuzu dressing, it set the stage for the more indulgent treats to come. We also liked the refreshing Avocado Tartare enhanced with habanero oil. The smoothness of corn cream, the crispiness of the sweet potato strands and the bite of the tartare came together quite well. From the hot non-veg small plates section, we tasted the Kushi Katsu ( a deep-fried cutlet-like dish on a skewer). We chose the Cinnamon Pork Korokke with balsamic and honey reduction, which had scrumptious layers of sweetness, heat and (a hint of) spice. This was followed by Izumi’s classic Pork Gyoza and we fought amongst ourselves for the last bite of it! The meat with almond chilli oil was encased in perfectly soft wrappers like little pockets of heaven.
Photo Credit: Izumi
Izumi’s drinks menu has 18 new cocktails, many of which are inspired by Chef Nooresha’s last trip where she visited different bars across Japan. Highlights include The Zen & Zest (rum/gin, yuzu, honey, ginger, fresh basil), Uji Twilight (Sencha-infused Japanese whisky, peanut butter bourbon, Amaretto, sweet vermouth, Amaro) and Tokyo Bloom (sake, gin, cherry blossom, kaffir lime). A special mention also for the mocktails here – we thoroughly relished Yuzual Suspect (a bubbly concoction with yuzu puree and kaffir lime) and Sinner Man (orange juice spiked with cinnamon syrup).
Photo Credit: Izumi
Izumi’s sushi selections have remained the same, except for the addition of the Open Rolls. Chef explains that these rolls are designed to be individually consumed: “If you must, you may bite into one end of the open roll and share it with someone.” The fillings were stacked inside a semi-folded sheet of crisp seaweed with a layer of rice at the bottom and reminded us of tacos in a way. We highly recommend both the veg Shimeji with Crispy Almond (with lettuce, carrot and ginger cream) and the non-veg Shime Saba (marinated mackerel and miso cream). We enjoyed the subtly sharp taste of the pickled fish – derived from the vinegar it’s marinated in. There are also cool new options for the Robata grill. While meat may seem like an obvious choice, don’t overlook the vegetarian possibilities. Case in point: the gloriously juicy and smoky Dashi Red Bell Pepper with Maple Butter.
Photo Credit: Izumi
Izumi’s ramen boasts legions of passionate followers, so we were not exactly surprised by how good it was. However, we managed to discover new dimensions of appreciation as we tasted the Tokyo Chicken Chintan Ramen. The wholesomely light broth with flavours of shoyu and thyme, the slurp-worthy noodles and the double bite delight of chicken charsu and chicken liver pate dumplings… it was a one-bowl-meal that felt inexplicably healing.
Photo Credit: Izumi
We ended our evening with two of the new desserts: the fuss-free Monaka (wafer biscuit with coffee ice cream) and the indulgent Orange & Berry Parfait. The latter reminded us of Gadbad ice cream (a loaded dessert popularly found in some parts of Goa and Karnataka). It was a fun mix of orange blossom ice cream, berry compote, raspberry jelly, ice cream, fresh fruits and crumble. Despite the number of components, the level of sweetness was controlled very well and we loved the burst of freshness that accompanied each bite.
Photo Credit: Izumi
It would be safe to simply declare that “Izumi Bandra lives up to the hype.” But our experience was about so much more. It introduced us to new favourites and satisfied cravings we were not even aware of. Now that’s what makes a meal truly memorable!
Getting a good workout in several times a week is great for your health, but when is the best time to exercise? Some people love to start their day with a morning workout, while others prefer getting their workout in at nighttime. You will hear conflicting information on whether one is better than the other, but does it actually matter when you work out?
Regardless of when you find the time to exercise, regularly engaging in physical activity can improve your heart health, make you stronger and even boost your endurance.
Some research has shown that exercising during specific times can affect the outcome of your workout in different ways. Below is a breakdown on what the research suggests about the time of day you choose to exercise.
The best time of day to exercise is whenever you can do so consistently.
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The best time to exercise is whenever you can
From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.
Let’s get this out of the way first: The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout, green smoothies with collagen and a 20-minute session with a Theragun, unfortunately.
If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance you won’t ever get to it.
I want to add a note on consistency: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the absolute best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months.
For example, if you’re the person who only has 20 minutes at night, but you keep finding yourself skipping it, ask yourself if there’s a way you can fit it into your morning instead. Perhaps you go to bed 20 minutes earlier and wake up 20 minutes earlier — now you’re still getting in your 20 minutes of exercise; it’s just shifted your schedule a tad.
The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same goes for nighttime workouts.
That all said, morning workouts and night workouts both have their advantages and disadvantages as evidenced by decades of scientific research — let’s discuss.
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From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.
Benefits of working out in the morning
Morning workouts truly do have an edge, according to multiple research studies, and offer a list of benefits that might even sway some night owls to get their fitness on in the morning.
Can help you establish a fitness routine: People who exercise in the morning are often more consistent simply because morning workouts leave less room for excuses. If you work out first thing in the morning, you can’t skip it in the evening because duties pile up.
May improve your sleep cycle: Waking up early might be difficult at first, but research suggests that a morning exercise habit can shift your circadian rhythm so that your body is naturally more alert in the morning and more tired in the evening, so you fall asleep earlier and can exercise in the morning again. Morning exercise also seems to boost deep sleep more than evening exercise, according to some research. Plus, sleep helps facilitate muscle growth, so you might even see more strength gains if your circadian rhythm and sleep cycle improve.
Might burn more fat: Exercising on an empty stomach — in the “fasted state” — is proven to burn more fat than exercising after a meal (in the “fed state”). This happens because your body must utilize fat stores that already exist to fuel exercise, rather than use the food you just ate as fuel. Other research also shows that the “afterburn” lasts longer when you exercise in the morning, which might help you lose weight over time.
May boost your mood throughout the day: Morning workouts are a great way to start each day on a high note — the endorphins or “happy chemicals” your body produces in response to exercise can keep your mood elevated long past your hour-long workout. The sense of accomplishment you get after completing a workout can also set you up for an optimistic day.
You might feel groggy for your morning workout if your alarm wakes you up from deep sleep.
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Downsides to morning workouts
Although a morning exercise habit can be a powerful part of a healthy lifestyle, early morning workouts have their drawbacks, too. When you exercise first thing in the morning, a few things can make your workout a little wonky.
You might be running on low fuel: If you didn’t eat enough the evening before, you might find yourself battling serious hunger mid-workout. If you wake up hungry most days, try eating a larger dinner or a small, protein-dense snack before bed. You can also eat a small, carb-heavy snack before your morning workout, such as a banana, to help avoid hunger and hunger-related fatigue.
You may interrupt deep sleep: Depending on your sleep cycle, an early-morning alarm might puncture deep sleep. This can result in sleep inertia (feeling groggy for a while after you wake up), as well as chronic fatigue if it happens often.
Physical performance isn’t at its peak: Most people don’t roll out of bed feeling nimble and fired up. You might experience stiffness in your joints and temporary inflexibility. You should loosen up as you warm up, but studies actually show that certain strength markers, including peak power, are higher in the evening.
It takes longer to warm up: Speaking of warm-ups, there’s a key reason you might not feel as strong or powerful during morning workouts: Your core body temperature is lower. This makes warming up crucial for morning workouts — jumping into a workout, rather than slowly easing in, can result in injury. This is true all of the time, but especially when your body is cooler.Your heart rate is also slower in the morning (that’s the best time to find your true resting heart rate), which also contributes to needing a longer warm-up.
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Benefits of afternoon and evening workouts
I envy those who can fit in a workout between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. That would be my ideal time to exercise if I could do so consistently. I feel more ready for exercise in the afternoon: more flexible, more mobile and more physically energetic. I also feel stronger and faster.
For me, those feelings subside around the 5 p.m. mark, but I digress. Most people experience these physiological adaptations throughout the day, which makes the afternoon and evening the best time to exercise for many reasons.
Your body gets warmer as the day goes on: Since your core temperature is warmer later in the day, many people can get into the groove faster for afternoon and evening workouts. You should still remember to warm up.
Late-day exercise can relieve stress: Exercise is always a good way to relieve stress, but working out at night can really help you blow off some steam. The surge of endorphins you get during and after exercise can be a sweet nightcap that helps you wind down before bed.
Might help replace bad habits: If you have some evening or nighttime habits you want to replace — like snacking, drinking, smoking or watching too much TV — allow exercise to swoop in and take their place. Once you get into the practice of exercising at night, you might find yourself surprised that you don’t even miss your old habits.
If you wait until evening to exercise, you might find yourself battling a lack of motivation.
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images
Downsides to afternoon and evening workouts
The above benefits to afternoon and evening workouts might automatically tempt you to designate the latter part of the day to exercise, but you should consider a couple of potential downsides, too.
Might interfere with sleep: The blanket statement that exercising at night is detrimental to sleep is a myth. That’s not true for everyone — scientists have found that exercising at night may have no effects on sleep at all, and some may even get a better night’s sleep — but some people might experience jitters if they work out too close to bedtime. This generally only applies to intense exercise, like CrossFit or HIIT, as yoga, stretching and other gentle exercises can actually improve your sleep when performed before bed.
May cause problems with consistency: If you’re like many people, exercising at night may not work for you simply because you are too tired after a long day. Afternoon and evening workouts might interfere with daily responsibilities, especially if things tend to pile up during the day. If that sounds like you, try shifting your daily routine to fit in a short morning workout.
Getting a good workout in several times a week is great for your health, but when is the best time to exercise? Some people love to start their day with a morning workout, while others prefer getting their workout in at nighttime. You will hear conflicting information on whether one is better than the other, but does it actually matter when you work out?
Regardless of when you find the time to exercise, regularly engaging in physical activity can improve your heart health, make you stronger and even boost your endurance.
Some research has shown that exercising during specific times can affect the outcome of your workout in different ways. Below is a breakdown on what the research suggests about the time of day you choose to exercise.
The best time of day to exercise is whenever you can do so consistently.
Getty Images
The best time to exercise is whenever you can
From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.
Let’s get this out of the way first: The best time to work out is whenever you can. We don’t all have schedules that allow for a 90-minute workout, green smoothies with collagen and a 20-minute session with a Theragun, unfortunately.
If your only time of day to exercise is before work, then morning is best. If you reserve physical activity for packed evenings, there’s a good chance you won’t ever get to it.
I want to add a note on consistency: The best time to exercise is whenever you can, but the absolute best time of day to exercise is the time you can stick with for days, weeks and months.
For example, if you’re the person who only has 20 minutes at night, but you keep finding yourself skipping it, ask yourself if there’s a way you can fit it into your morning instead. Perhaps you go to bed 20 minutes earlier and wake up 20 minutes earlier — now you’re still getting in your 20 minutes of exercise; it’s just shifted your schedule a tad.
The fact of the matter is that people who exercise consistently see better weight loss and fitness results in the long term. Research also suggests that your body can adapt to regular training schedules, so if you work out every morning, you will probably get a lot better at working out in the morning, and the same goes for nighttime workouts.
That all said, morning workouts and night workouts both have their advantages and disadvantages as evidenced by decades of scientific research — let’s discuss.
Thomas Barwick/Getty Images
From talking fridges to iPhones, our experts are here to help make the world a little less complicated.
Benefits of working out in the morning
Morning workouts truly do have an edge, according to multiple research studies, and offer a list of benefits that might even sway some night owls to get their fitness on in the morning.
Can help you establish a fitness routine: People who exercise in the morning are often more consistent simply because morning workouts leave less room for excuses. If you work out first thing in the morning, you can’t skip it in the evening because duties pile up.
May improve your sleep cycle: Waking up early might be difficult at first, but research suggests that a morning exercise habit can shift your circadian rhythm so that your body is naturally more alert in the morning and more tired in the evening, so you fall asleep earlier and can exercise in the morning again. Morning exercise also seems to boost deep sleep more than evening exercise, according to some research. Plus, sleep helps facilitate muscle growth, so you might even see more strength gains if your circadian rhythm and sleep cycle improve.
Might burn more fat: Exercising on an empty stomach — in the “fasted state” — is proven to burn more fat than exercising after a meal (in the “fed state”). This happens because your body must utilize fat stores that already exist to fuel exercise, rather than use the food you just ate as fuel. Other research also shows that the “afterburn” lasts longer when you exercise in the morning, which might help you lose weight over time.
May boost your mood throughout the day: Morning workouts are a great way to start each day on a high note — the endorphins or “happy chemicals” your body produces in response to exercise can keep your mood elevated long past your hour-long workout. The sense of accomplishment you get after completing a workout can also set you up for an optimistic day.
You might feel groggy for your morning workout if your alarm wakes you up from deep sleep.
PhotoAlto/Frederic Cirou/Getty Images
Downsides to morning workouts
Although a morning exercise habit can be a powerful part of a healthy lifestyle, early morning workouts have their drawbacks, too. When you exercise first thing in the morning, a few things can make your workout a little wonky.
You might be running on low fuel: If you didn’t eat enough the evening before, you might find yourself battling serious hunger mid-workout. If you wake up hungry most days, try eating a larger dinner or a small, protein-dense snack before bed. You can also eat a small, carb-heavy snack before your morning workout, such as a banana, to help avoid hunger and hunger-related fatigue.
You may interrupt deep sleep: Depending on your sleep cycle, an early-morning alarm might puncture deep sleep. This can result in sleep inertia (feeling groggy for a while after you wake up), as well as chronic fatigue if it happens often.
Physical performance isn’t at its peak: Most people don’t roll out of bed feeling nimble and fired up. You might experience stiffness in your joints and temporary inflexibility. You should loosen up as you warm up, but studies actually show that certain strength markers, including peak power, are higher in the evening.
It takes longer to warm up: Speaking of warm-ups, there’s a key reason you might not feel as strong or powerful during morning workouts: Your core body temperature is lower. This makes warming up crucial for morning workouts — jumping into a workout, rather than slowly easing in, can result in injury. This is true all of the time, but especially when your body is cooler.Your heart rate is also slower in the morning (that’s the best time to find your true resting heart rate), which also contributes to needing a longer warm-up.
Stanislaw Pytel/Getty Images
Benefits of afternoon and evening workouts
I envy those who can fit in a workout between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. That would be my ideal time to exercise if I could do so consistently. I feel more ready for exercise in the afternoon: more flexible, more mobile and more physically energetic. I also feel stronger and faster.
For me, those feelings subside around the 5 p.m. mark, but I digress. Most people experience these physiological adaptations throughout the day, which makes the afternoon and evening the best time to exercise for many reasons.
Your body gets warmer as the day goes on: Since your core temperature is warmer later in the day, many people can get into the groove faster for afternoon and evening workouts. You should still remember to warm up.
Late-day exercise can relieve stress: Exercise is always a good way to relieve stress, but working out at night can really help you blow off some steam. The surge of endorphins you get during and after exercise can be a sweet nightcap that helps you wind down before bed.
Might help replace bad habits: If you have some evening or nighttime habits you want to replace — like snacking, drinking, smoking or watching too much TV — allow exercise to swoop in and take their place. Once you get into the practice of exercising at night, you might find yourself surprised that you don’t even miss your old habits.
If you wait until evening to exercise, you might find yourself battling a lack of motivation.
Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images
Downsides to afternoon and evening workouts
The above benefits to afternoon and evening workouts might automatically tempt you to designate the latter part of the day to exercise, but you should consider a couple of potential downsides, too.
Might interfere with sleep: The blanket statement that exercising at night is detrimental to sleep is a myth. That’s not true for everyone — scientists have found that exercising at night may have no effects on sleep at all, and some may even get a better night’s sleep — but some people might experience jitters if they work out too close to bedtime. This generally only applies to intense exercise, like CrossFit or HIIT, as yoga, stretching and other gentle exercises can actually improve your sleep when performed before bed.
May cause problems with consistency: If you’re like many people, exercising at night may not work for you simply because you are too tired after a long day. Afternoon and evening workouts might interfere with daily responsibilities, especially if things tend to pile up during the day. If that sounds like you, try shifting your daily routine to fit in a short morning workout.
Just a few hours after I have had my dinner, especially when I am binge-watching my favourite TV show on Netflix, I suddenly get this urge to eat something sweet – the leftover chocolate cake or maybe an ice-cream. Sometimes this sudden urge of eating food is so strong that I get up and head towards the kitchen and make myself a cup of cold coffee with ice-cream or convince my sister to make halwa for me. I am sure that most of you can relate with my story. But, has it ever happened to you when you have had a bad day and just when you are heading home, you come across a cafe and think of treating yourself with 2 or maybe 3 donuts and some chocolate cookies? Perhaps, this was not enough that you also ate an entire box of chocolate and had one big glass of mango shake before hitting your bed, feeling stuffed and little sick.
Eating one or two slice of chocolate cake is emotional eating, but eating the whole cake by yourself is binge eating.
We all must have heard people complaining that they have eaten a lot – high-calorie and high-fat sugary food – because they were emotional. This is very natural and we all do it too, right? Whenever we feel sad or end up having a crappy day at work, we balance it out by eating a lot of food, as it makes us feel better about the situation. However, there is a huge difference between emotional eating or binge eating. Eating one or two slice of chocolate cake is emotional eating, but eating the whole cake by yourself is binge eating. Having said that, we are going to talk about binge eating and emotional eating that might sound similar but are poles apart.
What Is Emotional Eating?
Emotional eating, also known as comfort eating or stress eating, happens when you end up feeling hungry because of emotional trauma. You eat reasonable portions but do not allow yourself to overeat other foods since you are indulged in one. Eating until you feel sick is not emotional eating. According to experts, comfort eating is not a disorder or disease; it is referred to as an imbalance of hormones, which can be managed by distracting yourself in other healthy activities like yoga or meditation.
(Also Read: 5 Foods To Help You Detox After New Year’s Eve Bingeing)
Eating until you feel sick is not emotional eating.
What Is Binge Eating?
Binge eating, unlike emotional or stress eating, is usually planned. According to experts, binge eating is a disorder, which is known as Binge Eating Disorder (BED), and has a few common symptoms like eating even when you are not hungry, constantly feeling guilty about eating and regular dieting to lose weight. A person who indulges in binge eating is over-consuming calories with absolutely no attention to hunger. This situation occurs because there is mental permission given to eat whatever is available in unlimited volumes.
(Also Read: 5 Ways To Avoid Over-Eating At Night!)
A person who indulges in binge eating is over-consuming calories with absolutely no attention to hunger.
Precautionary Measures
Emotional eating is not a disease or any disorder, whereas, binge eating is and needs medical attention. The best ways to control the situation is to:
Change the environment, meaning zero accessibility to tempting foods. Take yourself out of the environment in which the binge usually occurs.
See a doctor and take corrective measures before it turns ugly.
There are situations wherein we fail to understand that our body and mind are going through a time of intense difficulty. Therefore we need to keep a track on our lifestyle and try to follow healthy eating habits.
Having announced her new cooking and lifestyle business, American Riviera Orchard, with great fanfare back in March, the Duchess of Sussex began a search for a suitable Chief Executive Officer.
‘Meghan is interviewing candidates for the CEO role at the moment,’ a source told me at the time.
Despite having interviewed several candidates for the position, Prince Harry’s wife was unable to find anyone who matched her expectations.
Now, insiders say she has found the perfect candidate – herself.
‘She is the CEO of American Riviera Orchard,’ a ‘source in the know’ told the New York Post.
In April, a California-based source told me: ‘The initial CEO search has not panned out so far.’
I reported that the Duchess’s difficulties had led to an intriguing new development: she had begun negotiations with Netflix about the U.S. streaming giant entering into a commercial partnership with American Riviera Orchard.
‘This is something new for Netflix,’ the source told me. ‘It would run the lifestyle business with Meghan, developing products as spin-offs from her show. ‘If a partnership is agreed, it’s likely that Netflix would install its own CEO to run operations.’
The Duchess of Sussex began a search for a suitable Chief Executive Officer in March
Meghan is said to hope that American Riviera Orchard, which will focus on home, garden, food and lifestyle wares, will be highly lucrative.
Meghan and Harry, pictured during a visit to Colombia last month, have also reportedly ‘struggled’ to find a CEO for Meghan’s new home goods and lifestyle venture
Her lawyer has applied to trademark the brand in the U.S. for various goods, including cutlery, recipe books, tablecloths, napkins, jams, edible oils, vegetable and dairy-based spreads (pictured: Heather Dorak posts a photo of her American Rivera Orchard Jam on Instagram)
Meghan is said to hope that American Riviera Orchard, which will focus on home, garden, food and lifestyle wares, will be highly lucrative.
Her lawyer has applied to trademark the brand in the U.S. for various goods, including cutlery, recipe books, tablecloths, napkins, jams, edible oils, vegetable and dairy-based spreads. The trademark application also appears to extend to a physical shop where items could be sold.
The Duchess, 43, unveiled the venture nine months ago by posting a glitzy video on Instagram in which she could be seen busying herself in a rustic-looking kitchen, arranging white and pink flowers and whisking something in a bowl.
She posted the video the day after I contacted her office for comment on her plans, which may have overshadowed an appearance by Harry, via video link, at an event that evening for the Diana Award, an organisation close to his heart.
The news that Meghan has appointed herself chief executive of the business follows a string of departures from Harry and Meghan’s workforce.
The total number of staff the Sussexes have lost since they married in 2018 is said to be at least 18, with nine or more having left since they moved to California.
A spokesman for the Sussexes declined to comment last night.
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A group of friends dining at a popular restaurant in Hyderabad made a shocking discovery when they allegedly found a half-burnt cigarette in their chicken biryani. According to the video posted on X (formerly Twitter), the incident seemingly occurred at Bawarachi, a well-known restaurant in Hyderabad, sparking concern over food safety. The video of the incident was posted on the social media platform by user Vineeth K on November 25. In the footage, a group of nearly 10 men can be seen sitting at the table, with half-eaten food in front of them. One of them lifts a plate of biryani to show the burnt cigarette, while the others angrily shout at the restaurant staff.
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As the video continues, the situation escalates with staff members surrounding the table while the men continue to voice their complaints. The heated exchange caught the attention of other diners, who watched in shock. The group can be heard expressing their disgust and frustration.
Disclaimer: NDTV does not vouch for the claims made in the X post.
Also Read: Viral Now: Customer Claims To Find Dead Rat In Sambar At Ahmedabad Restaurant
Other social media users reacted to the video post. One user remarked, “This is why I hire a cook at home,” while another humorously wrote, “They added it for additional taste.” Others, however, suggested that some customers might be staging such incidents to get a free meal, with one commenting, “All restaurants should have CCTV to track these situations.”
They added for additional taste— ๒ђครкคг (@shivsun) November 25, 2024
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About Neha GroverLove for reading roused her writing instincts. Neha is guilty of having a deep-set fixation with anything caffeinated. When she is not pouring out her nest of thoughts onto the screen, you can see her reading while sipping on coffee.
A kitchen is like a mini wonderland-where all the magic happens and our food comes to life. It goes without saying that certain ingredients and utensils are essential to make this happen. While some items are common to kitchens around the world, Indian kitchens have their own unique elements. Here, you’ll find things you may not spot in any other kitchen across the globe. These special items add a distinct charm to our kitchens, setting them apart. From the iconic masala dabba to the ubiquitous polythene bags and more, here are six things that scream ‘desi’ in almost every Indian kitchen. Also Read:5 Foods You Should Never Store On Kitchen Countertops
Here Are 6 Things You’ll Find In Every Desi Kitchen:
1. A Polythene Bag Containing Multiple Others
A desi kitchen always has a large polythene bag hanging in some corner, containing multiple smaller ones. Indians have a knack for collecting extra items, so we make sure not to throw away those extra plastic bags. After all, who knows when you might need one?
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2. A Box Full Of Rubber Bands
Speaking of collecting extra items, rubber bands are another favourite in Indian kitchens. Most of us have a dedicated box or dabba filled with multiple colourful rubber bands. The more, the better. After all, we need them to tie our namkeen and biscuit packets.
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3. Crockery Specially Reserved For Guests
We’ve all done this at some point-reserved special crockery for guests instead of using it ourselves. Let’s just say, it’s an Indian thing (and we’re not guilty of it). You’ll often find a cupboard or drawer filled with those exquisite crockery sets, tucked away for special occasions.
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4. Takeaway Containers Filled With Leftovers
Is your kitchen truly desi if you don’t have leftovers in takeaway containers? An ice cream box filled with dal and a pickle jar containing sweet chutney-that’s how we store our leftovers. It’s almost like a mini surprise every time we open one to see what’s inside.
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5. An Old Steel Masala Dabba
A masala dabba is a must-have in any desi kitchen. It safeguards our treasured spices, keeping them fresh for a long time. Every household has a dedicated round steel dabba that is passed down through generations. It’s something you’re truly proud of and hold dear. Also Read:7 Unexpected Uses Of Turmeric In The Kitchen Beyond Cooking
6. How Can We Forget The Roti Casserole?
Most of us cook roti on a daily basis. And where does that roti go once it’s off the tawa? Into a casserole! We are all familiar with the round casserole that we carefully line with checked-pattern cloth napkins to keep our rotis soft and fluffy.
Is there any other desi thing we missed out on? Tell us in the comments below!
The Champions Classic gives annual intel on four college hoops teams that usually matter — check out CJ Moore’s resulting film breakdown on Duke, Kansas, Kentucky and Michigan State — and that means worthwhile hints on the season at large as well. This year, the Champions Classic has confirmed an enormous shift in college basketball fandom.
Hating Kentucky isn’t cool or fun anymore because Kentucky’s coach is both. Mark Pope is relentlessly likable, which means Kentucky basketball has become likable. Adjust accordingly.
Now, “cool” doesn’t work in every sense of the word, not for a 6-foot-10 guy who gives off the energy of a chemistry teacher towering over his students while delivering gentle words of encouragement. Pope is Mr. Vargas in “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” but with a dry-erase board and no hair.
Just as Vargas was the one teacher who could get Jeff Spicoli enthused about learning something, Pope got his thrown-together first team to figure out how to beat Duke — arguably the most talented outfit in the land — 77-72 on Tuesday in Atlanta. Pope is a former Rhodes scholarship candidate and Columbia medical student who can obviously teach as well as learn.
That might not sound cool, and in fact, his wife, Lee Anne, addressed that very word in Brendan Quinn’s profile of Pope, saying: “You know, somebody said to me, ‘He’s goofy.’ But no. He’s not goofy. He’s just — in a world where everyone is cool, he is not too cool. And there’s a big difference. He’s brilliant. He’s authentic. And he’s going to outwork everyone. I know it.”
But authenticity and perspective are cool, and they spring forth from Pope, who told Quinn that if being the coach at Kentucky is “everything you are,” you won’t succeed at it. That story centers on Pope’s relationships with his wife and four daughters, adding to a public glimpse of Pope that makes more fascinating his new job in service of the most ferociously passionate fan base in … American sports?
It adds to an interesting time for the blue bloods, too. Pope beat Jon Scheyer, who is embarking on a critical third season as the friendly, soft-spoken successor to hated (by non-Duke fans) basketball overlord Mike Krzyzewski. Non-North Carolina fans had very few nice things to say about Roy “Aw Shucks” Williams — Hubert Davis is much easier to like. Bill Self, himself an “aw shucks” purveyor extraordinaire, is the only old head left. As any non-Kansas fan will tell you, it won’t be hard to find someone less grating on the nerves than he is.
Pope, meanwhile, replaces John Calipari, which is a leap in likeability. But it would have been a parasail across the Grand Canyon a decade ago. At the rate Cal’s going, he might be a beloved underdog by the time he’s done at Arkansas. He became a bit of a sympathetic figure in recent years (for non-Kentucky fans) because of early NCAA exits with loaded teams, betrayed in part by Calipari’s failure to modernize stylistically.
Kentucky fans got angrier and angrier at him while everyone else connected better with his jokes when he wasn’t destroying the competition every night. Hey, he’s kind of cute when he loses! Now his pressers at Arkansas, where he will fade or prove he has a renaissance in him, are must-stream events. Compare that to a certain UMass presser from 30 years ago, when everyone (except UMass fans, I guess) wished John Chaney would have roughed him up a little.
When Calipari got the Kentucky job in 2009, after breaking NCAA rules at Memphis that people didn’t know existed, the prevailing sentiment in the sport was “Kentucky sold its soul.”
That’s where most of the dislike originated. Calipari was a handy rogue for all with his teams full of NBA players spending a forced year in college, when paying players was still seen as a felony and other coaches swimming in the same waters were able to “aw shucks” their way out of public scrutiny.
If you lost a recruit back then, point at the cheaters. Now there’s no bogeyman. Just you and your collective. Same thing for fans. So much energy used to be spent on which renegades were getting one over on your team and your rule-abiding coach. We’re in an era of forced introspection. And talent fees.
These are the conditions that make villains harder to manufacture. Save for the impossible-to-dislike Tubby Smith, and other than the very early Rick Pitino days when he should have upset Christian Laettner and the basketball overlord, and with all due respect to the parties Billy Gillispie used to throw, the Kentucky basketball coach is supposed to be a despised scoundrel.
Pope is not that. And that goes beyond the era we’re in, and he’s instantly a refreshing change from Calipari, even the late-stage version known as Commiserative Cal.
Pope isn’t just taking over a legendary program; he loves the place, having co-captained Pitino’s absurdly loaded 1996 national championship team. Pope clearly wasn’t Kentucky’s first — or second … or third — choice. He has to prove himself. Instant likeability points.
Word from inside the program is that he’s as lacking in self-importance as he appears to be publicly. He’s emphasizing outreach to former players. He’s honoring history, showing his team clips of legendary Duke-UK matchups stretching back to the 1970s before Tuesday’s tilt.
The fun of Pope is in the basketball itself. This roster, which was completely empty when he arrived, is not loaded with first-round picks. But it’s well-constructed. The Wildcats play a five-out system built around cutting, passing and long-range shooting. It’s a joy to watch. And to hear coached.
Did you catch ESPN’s cut-in to a Pope huddle during Tuesday’s game? The guy is down 7 to Duke in his first huge game at Kentucky, he doesn’t have anyone who can realistically guard Cooper Flagg, and he’s calmly talking fundamentals. Cheerily, even.
“We’re standing a little too much on offense, so let’s really make declarative cuts right now, OK?” Pope said to his players. “Declarative cuts.”
A sentence is the only thing that can be declarative. That declarative sentence, as Professor Pope has demonstrated for us, is inaccurate. This guy is adding to the hoops lexicon and showing how cool basketball nerd-dom can be.
And college basketball can’t help but like him. At least until he wins enough that Kentucky fans love him.
Seasons come and go, but fruits? They’re always in style! From the sweet juiciness of berries to the zesty pop of pineapples, fruits are a must-have in every kitchen, bringing endless varieties and flavours to the table. Thanks to modern farming methods, we can snack on our favourite fruits year-round. But here’s the scoop: you can’t just throw fruits together with any dish and expect to unlock all their amazing benefits! Even though fruits are packed with vitamins and nutrients, how you mix them can change their nutritional punch. Curious yet? If you’re a fruit fan, you definitely should be! Let’s take a look at what experts have to say about this!
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Here’s How You Might Be Missing Out on All the Goodness Fruits Have to Offer
According to Ayurvedic health coach Dimple Jangda, here’s a common mistake you definitely want to steer clear of if you want to make the most of those juicy fruits:
Mixing Fruits with Proteins and Carbs
Dimple breaks it down for us: when you team up fruits with proteins and carbs, it can mess with your digestion. Why? Because fruits are quick to digest, while proteins and carbs are a bit slower. When you chow down on fruits alongside heavier foods, they stick around in your stomach longer and start interacting with stomach acids. This can lead to some issues like indigestion, bloating and acidity. Plus, as those fruits get digested, they can push the undigested proteins and carbs into your small intestine, which means more digestive problems.
What Does This Result In?
When fruits sit in your digestive system longer than needed, they start fermenting, which leads to gas production and discomfort. An example of this is grapes, which begin fermenting when left outside. The same process occurs in our bodies, according to the expert.
When you pair fruits with the wrong foods like proteins and carbs, your body struggles to absorb iron and calcium effectively. This can lead to deficiencies and various health problems.
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What Is The Best Way To Consume Fruit?
Eat Fruits At The Right Time
As the expert suggests, consume fruits on an empty stomach to maximize nutrient absorption. You can also enjoy them between meals as a snack, just be sure not to mix them with solid foods.
Pair Them With Nuts And Seeds
When eating fruits, pair them with nuts and seeds to prevent sugar spikes. You can also enhance their flavour by adding a pinch of black pepper, cinnamon powder, or kala jamun powder.
Instead of binge-eating salty, processed snacks, opt for fruits at 4 PM as an evening snack. If you have diabetes, stick to fruits with a low glycemic index for better overall health.
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When do you usually prefer to eat fruits? Let us know in the comments below.
