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This monsoon, don’t fall ill from food poisoning. Here’s how

August 21, 2017 Loknath DasDon't, Fall:, Food., From, Here's, How, ill, monsoon, poisoning., This

Nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain — with symptoms like these, it is easy to confuse food poisoning with a stomach bug. While some cases are caused by eating out, others come from cooking at home, and even more come from contact with someone already infected due to foodborne illnesses being highly contagious. “Most cases are self-limited and will resolve over the course of days,” reassures Dr Brian McAllister, a gastroenterologist at Hershey Medical Center, who advises patients to stay well-hydrated and follow a bland, low-fat diet for a…

Weed smokers, marijuana may triple your chances of dying from high BP

August 16, 2017 Loknath DasBP, chances, dying, From, High;, marijuana, May, of, Smokers, triple, Weed, Your

Turns out, it’s not just cigarettes that risk your heart as according to a recent study, marijuana smokers have triple the death risk from high blood pressure (BP). In the absence of longitudinal data on marijuana use, the researchers designed a retrospective follow-up study of NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) participants aged 20 years and above. Information on marijuana use was merged with mortality data in 2011 from the National Centre for Health Statistics. The researchers estimated the associations of marijuana use, and duration of use, with death…

From Railway Mutton curry to Bedmi-aloo: When railway food was an affair to remember

August 3, 2017 Loknath Dasaffair, an, Bedmi-aloo:, Curry, Food., From, Mutton, Railway, Remember, to, Was, When

What is your earliest memory of (good) train food? Mine is the hot thali that would be served to First Class passengers from the pantry, which you could visit to get warm milk, water or boil egg any time of the journey and often be rewarded with something scrumptious that the cooks (who were khandani bawarchi by the way) may have invented for the next meal. It could be a simple dal or a chicken curry. What made this slightly watered down version addictive were two things: One, the way…

Kozhakattai or Modakam: Lord Ganesha’s Favourite Ladoos from Tamil Nadu

July 30, 2017 Loknath DasFavourite, From, Ganesha’s, Kozhakattai, Ladoos, Lord, Modakam:, Nadu, or, Tamil

South Indian desserts are revered and loved around the country, especially during festivities. The unique flavours and the prerequisite use of coconut give the essence of an authentic South Indian sweet. One of the most popular and traditional desserts from Tamil Nadu is Kozhakattai, Modakam or Modagam, which is also similar to that of Maharashtrian Modaks. Modakams were adored by Lord Ganesha and is believed to be a symbol of his earnestness and wisdom, a prize obtained from his parents. Kozhakattai is prepared as a prasadam on Ganesh Chaturthi to invoke…

Trump lawyer Marc Kasowitz is stepping aside from the president’s legal team

July 21, 2017 Loknath Dasaside, From, Is, Kasowitz, Lawyer, Legal, Marc, president's, stepping, Team, The, Trump:

Marc Kasowitz, the head of President Donald Trump’s outside legal team representing him in the Russia investigation is reportedly stepping aside, according to multiple reports published Thursday night. CBS News White House correspondent Major Garret first tweetedKasowitz was “out” as Trump’s attorney, while New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman tweeted he was “not gone,” but had a “lesser role.” The news comes amid reports of Trump reshuffling his circle of attorneys as the Trump-Russia probe looms over his presidency. Kasowitz received criticism for a series of profanity-laced email exchanges he had with what…

From a Street Food to an Exotic Dish: The Interesting Tale of Sushi

July 20, 2017 Loknath Dasa, an, Dish:, Exotic, Food., From, Interesting, of, Street, Sushi, Tale, The, to

A night out at the most exquisite fine dining restaurants in the city, we are always compelled to order a portion of sushi. With a multitude of options available, one or the other kind always manages to occupy a place on the table. These rice rolls are not only healthy; they are scrumptious and addictive too. The popularity stems from the fact that it is a simple dish with raw seafood and rice, yet manages to attract so much attention. Photo Credit: The Leela Mumbai The inception Did you know that sushi was…