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A penny saved is a penny earned! :)

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I bet of the two persons hiding in him is really good!



  • [h=3]Wife of mentally ill man asks Pakistan to halt his execution[/h] ISLAMABAD (AP) — The wife of a Pakistani man diagnosed with schizophrenia on Saturday appealed to the country's president to spare her husband's life and suspend a death sentence that is set to be carried out in less than 72 hours, as international human rights groups stepped up their campaign against executions in Pakistan.

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I bet grabbing these beauties wearing next to nothing would have been very easy! :(



  • [h=3]Former Miss Finland says Donald Trump grabbed her in 2006[/h] In a new interview, former Miss Finland Ninni Laaksonen says she was groped by Donald Trump 10 years ago. According to the Finnish newspaper Ilta-Sanomat, which published its story Thursday, the incident took place in New York City in 2006, just before Laaksonen and three other Miss Universe contestants were set to appear alongside Trump on the “Late Show With David Letterman.” Trump owned the Miss Universe beauty pageant at the time.
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What dothey want actually...Look like the ex dream girl or be like her in real life??? :noidea:

[h=3]Indian girls prefer Hema Malini type of Mother-in-Law: Survey[/h] New Delhi [India], Oct. 28 (ANI): A social media study 'MyMotherInLawToBe,' conducted by leading online matchmaking brand BharatMatrimony attempted to understand how Indian girls wish their mother-in-law to be and the kind of expectations they have of them. The survey by BharatMatrimony witnessed over 1000 responses and generated 2.7 Million impressions with a reach of 1,45,434, all in a few hours. Acknowledging that single girls and boys expect to be treated well and supported by their future family, BharatMatrimony posed ten questions and the users responded with much openness.

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Caring and Sharing make our Life more meaningful!

[h=3]Have Clothes, Books, Gifts Left over after Diwali? Here Are 10 Organisations You Can Donate Them to[/h] Festival season is particularly frenzied for many Indians as they go about buying gifts for their numerous relatives, friends and colleagues. People hope their secret desires for iPhones, golf clubs, or high-end branded handbags, etc., are fulfilled by some generous person in their circle. But what happens to those who look for nothing more than basic necessities like clothes, books and shoes? Diwali is the ideal time to light up someone’s life. And it is also the time when most people clean every nook and cranny of their homes, only to discover that they have many underused goods in good condition. Here is a list of credible NGOs in major cities across India that take donations of used goods and hand them over to people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Source: Facebook But before you make that donation, here are a couple of things to keep in mind: 1) Keep your Jockeys at home – do not give away used undergarments because not only is that demeaning to the beneficiaries but it is also extremely unhygienic. 2). Make sure that the donated goods are cleaned, ironed and in good shape before you give them away. Consider labelling them according to type, size and gender to make it easier for the charity workers to distribute them. 3) If you are donating books make sure that they’re not just engineering/ medical textbooks. Most of these organisations serve underprivileged kids who would greatly benefit from children’s books and stationery. Delhi: 1. The Clothes Box Foundation This NGO gives away used clothes and toys to people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The Clothes Box team assure donors of complete transparency by sending them photographs of donated goods being used by the beneficiaries. Write to them at: [email protected] Or visit their website: http://www.clothesboxfoundation.org/ 2. American Women’s Association Thrift shops are quite popular in the US for selling used clothes at affordable prices. But the American Women’s Association runs a unique thrift shop that gives away proceeds from selling used items to NGOs across the city. You can donate everything from broken electronic goods and beauty supplies to art supplies and video/audio tapes. Thrift Shop donations are accepted at the AWA office at Panchsheel Marg Gate D, American Embassy Compound, New Delhi, from Monday-Friday between 9 am and 4 pm. Write to them at: [email protected] Call: 2419-8509 Or visit their website: http://awadelhi.com/thrift-shop/ Mumbai: 1. Raddi Connect: Raddiwallahs (scrap collectors and sellers) are an essential component of the recycling industry in India. An organisation called Raddi Connect is helping them get in touch with people who want to get rid of junk. The trained raddiwallahs will come to your doorstep, pick up the goods, weigh them on an electronic scale, and a portion of the money collected by them will be donated to NGOs affiliated with Raddi Connect. Source: Facebook Call them at: 919004240004 Write to them at: [email protected] Or visit their website: http://raddiconnect.com/ 2. Green Soles According to WHO, diseases that can be prevented by wearing proper footwear infect 1.5 billion people every year. Green Soles recycles discarded shoes to convert them into functional footwear, which is handed over to local NGOs and schools. Source: Facebook Call them at: +91-8879982045 Write to them at: [email protected] Or visit their website: http://www.greensole.in/# 3. Kranti Kranti is an NGO that works with the daughters of sex-workers in Mumbai and helps them escape the intergenerational cycle of prostitution through timely rehabilitative measures. They accept donations like books, computer parts, cameras, office/school supplies, furniture, and even kitchen appliances. Write to them at: [email protected] Or visit their website: http://www.kranti-india.org/support-us Kolkata: 1. Goonj Goonj is an NGO founded by Magsaysay award winner Anshu Gupta. They accept donated clothes and use them as a vital resource to develop rural and slum areas. They have drop-off centres in various parts of the country, including Kolkata. You can visit GOONJ Kolkata, Plot No. AA-8, Prafulla Kanan(West), Kestopur to donate clothes. Call them at: Mr. Iftikar Ahmed (9748691735), Ms. Arpita (8420493820/ 033-40047907) Or write to them at : [email protected] , [email protected] 2. Clothes for Help Clothes for Help has collected thousands of bags of underused clothes and given them to people living in poverty. They also help underprivileged women earn additional income by letting them keep the money they earn from selling some of the clothes in second-hand markets. You can give away your clothes at Responsible Charity Office, 22 Saktigarh Road, Jadavpur. To know more call them at: 033-4004-8442 Or write to them at: [email protected] Chennai: 1. Rural Institute for Development Education (RIDE) For more than three decades, this organisation has been working with children from underprivileged backgrounds. They help child labourers transition to school. They also empower women through self-help groups and conduct awareness drives related to human rights education, road safety and sanitation. RIDE takes donations in the form of books, clothes, medicines, and toys. Call them at: 0091 44 27268223 Or write to: [email protected] Visit their website here: http://www.rideindia.org/ 2. Sankara Nethralaya Sankara Nethralaya is one of the most popular and reputed eye-care institutions in the country. They organise free eye check-ups regularly for people from disadvantaged backgrounds. They have placed drop boxes in their branches across Chennai, where people can donate their used spectacles. The lenses are removed and the frames are polished to make spectacles for people who can’t afford to buy a new pair. To know more call: 044-4227 1500 Or write to: 91-44-28202448 Visit their website here: http://www.sankaranethralaya.org/ Bangalore: The R.K. Foundation The R.K Foundation runs various projects to tackle issues related to hunger, health, education, and the environment. One such initiative is a clothes bank called Vastraa, where team members from the R.K Foundation collect underused/new clothes from “individual donors and corporate citizenship programs.” They later segregate the clothes according to size and gender and distribute them among various civil society/community organisations. You can drop off the clothes at No 2 & 3, New Raja Bulding, 2nd Floor, N.R Road, Bangalore - 560 002. To know more call: Mr. K. Venkateshwaran at +91 - 98451 15256 Or write to them at: http://www.rkfoundation.org/our_story.html# Visit their website here: http://www.rkfoundation.org/vastra.html Like this story? Or have something to share? Write to us: [email protected], or connect with us on Facebook and Twitter. NEW: Click here to get positive news on Whatsapp!
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I have noticed that several female movie stars become

unusually bold and daring - just before the onset of menopause!

It is like they want to hold on to what seems to slipping away from them once for all! :tsk:
 
Visalakshi Ramani said:
These lead to Fiction based on Facts!

The disturbing real-life stories behind classic horror films

The reality: Shower-stalking mummy’s boy Norman Bates character was based on Ed Gein, who was arrested in 1957 for murdering two women - and digging up the corpses of countless others - who reminded him of his dead mum. The real Gein is below, accompanied by two US Marshals.

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A section from my blog 'The Wonderful World we Live in'
dealing with the connection between such Facts and Fiction.

IV. FICTION AND FACTS
 
Kaaya kalpam everyday for everyone??

Science
[h=3]Scientists have just discovered that this one green vegetable might be the key to staying young[/h] It’s not exactly the fountain of youth, but promising new research shows that there’s one particular enzyme that can actually slow down the onset of some of the chronic issues that come with age. Where can we find this enzyme, you ask? Well, in broccoli for starters. In a paper published in Cell Metabolism, a Washington University School of Medicine-led research team found a way to make cells behave as though they’re younger than they actually are. Now, the cells the researchers were working on were in mice, not humans - but it’s still a pretty exciting find. The agent that makes cells act younger is called nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN), and it’s involved in the production of another compound.
HelloGiggles

Natural compound slows typical signs of aging in mice
News-Medical-Net
 This totally normal dinner food might be the secret to eternal youth
Hello Giggles
 
More interesting info on Broccoli from one of my blogs!

031. Broccoli






1. Calabrese Broccoli. 2. Sprouting Broccoli. 3. Romanesco Broccoli

Broccoli is a plant in the cabbage family whose large flower head is used as a vegetable. The word broccoli is derived from the Italian plural form of ‘broccolo’ referring to “the flowering top of a cabbage”. Broccoli is usually boiled or steamed, but has now become very popular as a raw vegetable.

Broccoli is usually green in color and has large flower head arranged in a tree-like structure with branches sprouting from a thick, edible stalk. The mass of flower heads is surrounded by green leaves. Broccoli closely resembles cauliflower since it is a different cultivar group of the same species.

Broccoli was derived from cultivated leafy crops in the Northern Mediterranean as far back as the 6th century BCE. Since the days of Roman empire, Italians have considered broccoli as a unique and valuable food.

Broccoli was brought to England in the mid-18th century. It was introduced to the United States by Italian immigrants. But it did not become widely known there until the 1920s.

Broccoli is high in Vitamin C and dietary fiber. It has potent anti cancer properties. Half a cup of broccoli provides ~ 50 mg of Vitamin C. Broccoli has potent anti viral and anti bacterial.

Broccoli is also an excellent source of a chemical which boosts DNA repair in cells and appears to block the growth of cancer cells. The benefits of broccoli are greatly reduced if the vegetable is boiled. Boiling broccoli reduces the levels of the anti-carcinogenic or cancer fighting compounds.

Boiling for 5 minutes causes a loss of 20 to 30% and 50% is lost when boiled for 10 minutes. Steaming, stir frying and microwaving has no significant effect on the beneficial compounds. A high intake of broccoli has been found to reduce the risk of heart disease and aggressive prostrate cancer.

There are three commonly grown types of broccoli. The most familiar is Calabrese broccoli – named after Calabria in Italy. It has large green heads and thick stalks. It is a cool season annual crop.

Sprouting broccoli has a larger number of heads with many thin stalks.
Purple cauliflower is a type of broccoli sold in southern Italy, Spain, and the United Kingdom. It has a head shaped like cauliflower, but consisting of tiny flower buds. It sometimes, but not always, has a purple cast to the tips of the flower buds.

Other cultivar groups of Brassica oleracea include cabbage, cauliflower, Romanesco brocccoli, Chinese broccoli and Brussels sprouts.

https://venkivisal.wordpress.com/food-flavours-tastes-and-benefits/broccoli/
 
Cleanliness is next ( only) to Godliness! :thumb:




  • Science
    [h=3]10 Fascinating Facts About Hygiene In Ancient Egypt[/h] Research of ancient civilization evidently demonstrates that the Egyptians were well ahead of their time. The following cases not only demonstrate the ingenious innovations of a primordial society but their remarkably immaculate and admirable hygiene. 10The Breath Mint Hesi-Re is credited as being the world’s first dentist, serving under pharaoh Djoser around 1600 BC during the Third Dynasty of Egypt. However, the first evidence of dentistry dates back to 3000 BC with the Edwin Smith Surgical Papyrus, a manual with detailed instructions on how to cure wounds in the mouth. It was during this time that the dawn of minor dental surgery was performed, slowly paving a way to more complex procedures
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HEAD....I win! TAIL...you lose!!!




  • U.S.
    [h=3]Say What Now? Casino Claims ‘Malfunction’ After Slot Machine Says a Woman Won $43 Million, She Plans to Sue [Video][/h] Katrina Bookman was playing a slot machine back in August at Resorts World Casino in New York when her life changed - or so the thought. She took a selfie as the machine said she hit a jackpot of $42.9 million dollars. Chaos ensued she was soon surrounded by customers, casino personnel and security all reacting to her big win. Katrina was then escorted off of the casino floor and was told to return the following day for her winnings. When she returned, the casino told her that the machine malfunctioned and that she didn’t win a single thing. via ABC 7: “I said what did I win? (The casino representative said,) ‘You didn’t win nothing,'” she recalled. Bookman said the only thing the casino offered
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Obviously men folk do not care about the mental attitude of

other men folk when it comes to the treatment of women! :(

Politics
[h=3]Poll: Trump surges to within 1 point of Clinton[/h] Donald TrumpDonald TrumpSolar battle rages in swing-state Florida Poll: Clinton up 4 points in Alaska Clinton aide: What FBI director did was 'disturbing' MORE has surged to within 1 point of Hillary ClintonHillary Rodham ClintonPence: We 'commend' FBI for following through on their word Only Congress can end small business fraud according to federal judge Solar battle rages in swing-state Florida MORE in a national poll released Sunday morning. Clinton leads Trump, 46 to 45 percent, in a four-way race including Libertarian nominee Gary JohnsonGary JohnsonPoll: Clinton up 4 points in Alaska Trump up 4 points in Florida Poll: Trump surges to within 1 point of Clinton MORE and the Green Party’s
TheHill

Kaine Calls FBI Director's Actions on Email Review ‘Extremely Puzzling’
Good Morning America
 Clinton calls out FBI for renewed email probe
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Does History RHYME or REPEAT??? :decision:




  • Politics
    [h=3]Hillary only has herself to blame for the mess she’s in[/h] We must forgive Mark Twain for his error when he declared that “history never repeats itself but it often rhymes.” After all, he’d never met the Clintons. If Twain were alive now, he would be astonished at how the headlines over the e-mail scandal roiling the presidential race are virtual repeats of the family’s 1990s saga in power. The headlines are also an omen. A restoration of the Clinton presidency would be a restoration of the national and moral chaos they invariably create. They can’t help themselves. They are corrupt and corrupters, the ­Typhoid Mary of politics. Whether by nature or nurture, they are programmed to ruin. Friends, allies, institutions - all are stained by their touch.
    New York Post




 
eththaith thindRaal piththam theLiyum??? :noidea:





  • Health
    [h=3]There’s an Ayurvedic Cleanse that Will Completely Reset and Revitalize You[/h] Cleansing and detoxing the body isn’t a millennial trend. It’s a way of life that has existed in cultures for thousands of years, especially within the practice of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic cleanses. First things first, what is Ayurveda? Ayurveda, a system of medicine from India that originated centuries ago, is a holistic approach to health and lifestyle management. The practices of Ayurveda incorporate diet, movement, meditation, massage, and botanical medicine to promote balance within each individualized body. Ayurveda is based on the five elements of ether, air, water, fire, and earth that constitute each individual. A combination of these elements coincides with the one of three doshas found
    Organic Authority





 
Thieves have always been there... only the stolen object differs from time to time.


  • Business
    [h=3]How to Find Out If Someone is Stealing Your Wi-Fi[/h] If you’re doing your best to improve your Wi-Fi at home, you might be curious about who’s using your network, and if they’re slowing it down. It’s possible that your internet provider is just lying about the speeds that you should really expect on your network, but it’s also possible that there’s someone other than you (and your roommates or family members) using your Wi-Fi network. Perhaps the worst part of someone stealing your Wi-Fi is that they’re slowing down your network.
    The Cheat Sheet



 
Who would believe this fact stranger than fiction??? :shocked:

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http://www.elle.com/life-love/a40303/intersex-stories/

 
It should NOT be a case of "Eat out, throw money around and get sick!


  • Lifestyle
    [h=3]5 Signs You Should Not Eat at a Restaurant[/h] Eating out is a common occurrence for millennials, so it’s important to know how to pick the right spot. There are good places and there are bad, and it’s likely you’ve got a restaurant of choice that you frequent without hesitation. But when you’re
    The Cheat Sheet



 
Every house more things NOT being used than those being used! :rolleyes:




  • Lifestyle
    [h=3]11 Things You Need to Throw Away[/h] The first step to taking care of yourself and de-stressing is to make sure that your environment is in order. Seeing your house full of clutter can affect your mood negatively and make your personal space seem like a place you want to escape from, rather than something to look forward to coming home to. Organize a "throwing out" day every month to make sure that you don't have clutter building up. Here are some things you should consider purging from your home, and download our printable to help you get rid of items you don't need! 1. Old magazines Get rid of old magazines you have lying around because chances are, you aren't going to read them again. Find places where you can donate your magazines
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Says who??? :rolleyes:


  • Technology
    [h=3]Why There's No Reason to Buy a Tablet Anymore[/h] When tablets first became popular, they were very different from the other devices we were using: phones and laptops. A large-screened smartphone with a robust battery has become an acceptable place to watch a Netflix show or catch up on the day’s news, and a lightweight, portable laptop is often not much larger than the average tablet. A laptop is a fully-featured device that can run resource-intensive software, enable you to create and edit documents with its full keyboard, and take full advantage of everything the internet has to offer.
    The Cheat Sheet





 
New dress, new movies and colourful choice of food! :party:

WE need extra calories to read this looooooooong post!



 22 Awesome Diwali Dishes That Prove the Festival of Light Is Also a Festival of Flavours!

Festivals serve to unite people from different backgrounds in celebration and understanding. In India, food is irrevocably entwined with every festival the country celebrates. Diwali, especially, is a festival of fun, frolics and feasts. [caption id="attachment_73581" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Diwali Faral in Maharashtra[/caption] Photo Source The first thing that comes to mind when you think of Diwali food is sweets – and plenty of them. Mithai, as Indian sweetmeats are called, is little morsel of deliciousness, similar to a cross between a snack, a dessert and a confectionery. Popular ingredients like condensed milk, lentils, semolina, chickpea flour and vegetables like carrots and pumpkins are used to make popular sweets like laddoos, barfis and halwas, mildly spiced and fragrant with kewra water. Many are also blinged up with zarq or silver leaf for the festive occasion. However, other than a few ubiquitous Indian sweets, most people are unfamiliar with festive fare that is traditionally eaten in various regions of the country. So, what does India eat during the festival of lights? This article answers this and more! Here are some specialties that are inextricably linked with local traditions of Diwali and are eaten in different regions of India. 1. Kheel Batasha [caption id="attachment_73524" align="alignnone" width="768"] Batasha[/caption] Photo Source Kheel Batasha (sweet puffed rice with sugar drops) are an inescapable part of celebrating Diwali in Delhi. Apart from the conventional drop-shaped batasha, popular variations of this crystalline sweet also include Khilone (animal-shaped sugar confection) and Hathri (tower-shaped sugar confections ranging from six inches to two feet). 2. Mawa Kachori [caption id="attachment_73525" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Mawa Kachori[/caption] Photo Source Rich dry fruit and khoya stuffed golden fried kachoris that are coated in sugar syrup, Rajasthan's mawa kachoris can satisfy the sweetest tooth. The soft texture of the interior complements the crunchiness on the exterior perfectly to make a dessert which is absolutely scrumptious. 3. Moti Pak [caption id="attachment_73528" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Moti Pak[/caption] Photo Source A delicious sweet barfi made with chickpea flour, khoya and sugar, Moti Pak is a regional specialty of Rajasthan and Gujarat. Adorned with a delicate layering of zarq, this sweetmeat has a taste reminiscent of the much-loved motichur laddoo. 4. Chiraunji ki Barfi [caption id="attachment_73530" align="aligncenter" width="600"] Chiraunji ki Barfi[/caption] Photo Source Chironji or charoli are almond-flavoured seeds that are used as a cooking spice or added in desserts in India. A unique sweet that originated in Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, chironji ki barfi is consumed across the state on the occassion of Diwali. 5. Teepi Gavvalu [caption id="attachment_73499" align="aligncenter" width="1280"] Gavvalu[/caption] Photo Source In Telugu, teepi gavvalu literally translates to 'sweet shells'. It is made rolling a dough made from flour and jaggery into pretty shell shaped curls that are then deep fried and dipped in sweet sugar syrup. It a popular festive snack in Andhra Pradesh. 6. Anarsa [caption id="attachment_73500" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Anarsa[/caption] Photo Source Rice flour and jaggery fritters studded with poppy seed, anarsa is an important part of Maharashtra's Diwali faral (sweet and savoury snacks). On the morning of the festival, families rise early, bathe before sunrise and have the Diwali faral for breakfast. 7. Karanjis/ Neuris/Gujjias [caption id="attachment_73501" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Karanji[/caption] Photo Source A typical Maharashtrian Diwali Faral is incomplete without these delectable crescent shaped karanjis. This very traditional sweet has a crisp golden exterior with a fluted edge and a delightful stuffing inside. Regional versions of karanji are ghughra in Gujarat, kusli in Madhya Pradesh, gujjia in north India and neuri in Goa. 8. Shankarpale [caption id="attachment_73502" align="aligncenter" width="1200"] Shankarpale[/caption] Photo Source An ubiquitous festive snack in Maharashtra, shankarpale are diamond shaped sweet cookies dusted with powdered sugar. Totally yum, this is one snack loved by kids and adults alike! 9. Gulgule [caption id="attachment_73506" align="aligncenter" width="2730"] Gulgule[/caption] Photo Source Squishy sweet dumplings made from wheat flour, gulgule are commonly eaten during Diwali in many states of north India. These dumplings taste absolutely delicious with kheer (rice pudding) or rabdi (sweet thickened milk) ! 10. Mohanthal [caption id="attachment_73510" align="aligncenter" width="993"] Mohanthal[/caption] Photo Source A dense fudge flavored with saffron and dry fruits, mohanthal is an Indian dessert prepared on many auspicious occasions, including Diwali, as an offering to the deity. While preparing this sweetmeat maybe tricky, a perfectly made mohanthal can make anyone with sweet tooth swoon over it! Also Read: Food Secrets: 20 Delectable Indian Sweets You Probably Haven’t Heard Of, But Must Try Right Away! 11. Deepawali Marundu/Legiyam [caption id="attachment_73511" align="aligncenter" width="798"] Legiyum/Marundu[/caption] Photo Source In Tamil Nadu, one must consume the deepavali marundu or legiyam, a concoction made of ingredients like carom seeds, poppy seeds, dry ginger, dry grapes, honey, jaggery, nuts, ghee and more. It is believed that this preparation aids digestion and makes sure that the stomach can handle the food deluge that is sure to follow on Diwali day! 12. Thenkuzhal [caption id="attachment_73512" align="aligncenter" width="976"] Thenkuzhal[/caption] Photo Source Every foodie would attest to the fact that Diwali is incomplete without crispy crunchy savories. This is exactly why thenkuzhal is an important snack in Tamil Nadu's Diwali menu. Few know that the word thenkuzhal literally translates to 'tubes of honey'! 13. Ukkarai [caption id="attachment_73513" align="aligncenter" width="2048"] Ukkarai[/caption] Photo Source A very simple yet delicious traditional dish, ukkarai is a popular Diwali dessert of the Chettinad cuisine. Made from chana dal, jaggery and roasted nuts, this unique preparation is an incredibly tasty experience for a creation as simple. 14. Singal [caption id="attachment_73572" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Singal[/caption] Photo Source Singals are fried semolina spirals that are part and parcel of Diwali in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Soft, spongy and flavourful, this healthy delicacy made with semolina, banana, curd, milk, sugar, and cardamom. You May Like: Food Secrets: On The Trail Of Kumaon’s Culinary Wonders 15. Pinni [caption id="attachment_73516" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Atte ki Pinni[/caption] Photo Source A winter sweet treat loaded with dry fruits, pinni is a Punjabi Diwali favourite. Whole wheat flour is roasted in rich home made ghee along with dry fruits, khoya and sugar till it turns a beautiful golden brown colour. It is then shaped into sinfully delicious laddoos. 16. Lapsi Rava Shira [caption id="attachment_73518" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Lapsi[/caption] Photo Source One of Diwali's most humble sweet dishes, lapsi rawa shira is deliciously earthy and very healthy with no fancy frills. It is an important part of Rajasthan's, Gujarat's and Maharashtra's festive cuisine. 17. Cholafali [caption id="attachment_73520" align="aligncenter" width="1600"] Cholafali[/caption] Photo Source A melt in the mouth traditional Gujarati snack, cholafali is widely enjoyed during Diwali. Light and fluffy, with a sour and spicy seasoning of chilli powder and dry mango powder, this fritter is definitely an irresistible snack. 18. Rasabali [caption id="attachment_73521" align="aligncenter" width="620"] Rasabali[/caption] Photo Source Deep fried golden brown cottage balls soaked in a deliciously sweet thickened milk, rasabali is an authentic Oriya sweet that can send you to foodie heaven. And yes, it is as visually appeasing as it is delicious to devour! 19. Poha/Fau [caption id="attachment_73522" align="aligncenter" width="3359"] Poha/ Fau[/caption] Photo Source Poha, or flattened rice, is the star of a traditional Diwali celebration in Goa. Locally known as fau, it is prepared in five different ways on Diwali — bataat fau (with piquant potatoes), kalayile fau (with jaggery and spices), doodhatlye fau (with milk), rosathle fau (with cardamom-infused coconut) and a simple sweet poha prepared with curd or buttermilk. 20. Gajrela [caption id="attachment_73523" align="aligncenter" width="696"] Gajrela[/caption] Photo Source A runny carrot kheer loaded with slivered almonds, gajrela is Diwali dessert pudding eaten mainly in north India. It is the cousin of traditional gajar ka halwa, only much more interesting in terms of flavor, texture and appeal. This rich, warm and nutritious dish is sure to make your heart melt, just like that! 21. Dumwale Suran [caption id="attachment_73505" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Dumvale Suran[/caption] Photo Source A lightly sauteed and spiced dish is made with elephant foot yam or ' suran' as it is called in central India, dumwale suran is a dish inextricably linked with Diwali dinners. Eating yam on the night of Diwali is a long-held tradition in the central states of the country. 22. Choddo Shaak [caption id="attachment_73526" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Choddo Shaak[/caption] Photo Source It is a long held Bengali tradition to eat Choddo Shaak, a preparation made of 14 different leafy greens, on the day before Kali Puja or Diwali. Diwali in Bengal coincides with Kali Puja and it is believed that a hearty meal of the fourteen greens keeps the evil spirits away. A vibrant, colourful, joyous celebration, Diwali is also an exhilarating flavour fest. Just like the beautiful diyas that adorn the entrances of our homes, there is nothing quite like a dessert table decked with a variety of home made Diwali goodies. So, this Diwali, ditch the fancy ingredients and light up your homes with these truly traditional Diwali specials! Like this story? Have something to share? Email: [email protected], or join us on Facebook and Twitter (@thebetterindia). NEW! Log into www.gettbi.com to get positive news on Whatsapp.

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