Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: Four generations on, Raheem’s still dishes out nawabi era taste

Raheem’s, a century-old eatery in Lucknow’s Akbari Gate, has been serving its legendary Kulcha-Nahari since 1947. This iconic dish, a melt-in-the-mouth Nahari paired with soft, tandoor-baked ghilafi kulchas, has become a culinary identity for the city. The family’s dedication to preserving the traditional recipe ensures its enduring appeal to a diverse clientele.

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Operation Castle Bay: 6 foreign poachers caught after week-long jungle hunt in Andaman and Nicobar island

A week-long, gruelling joint operation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands led to the arrest of six foreign poachers. Spotted near Tillongchoung, the Myanmarese nationals were apprehended after a challenging pursuit through dense jungles. This success highlights the coordinated efforts of multiple security forces against persistent poaching threats to the archipelago’s biodiversity.

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Brain eating amoeba: How warm weather fuels this silent threat

Naegleria fowleri, the brain-eating amoeba, poses a rare but deadly threat in warm, untreated freshwater during summer. Infections occur when contaminated water enters the nose, leading to a devastating brain infection. With rising temperatures and increased water recreation, precautions like avoiding warm freshwater and using sterile water for nasal rinsing are crucial to minimize risk.

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When Neetu Kapoor revealed she was just 8th pass at the time of her marriage: ‘I was very naive, Rishi used to say big words’ – Throwback

Neetu Kapoor, known for her grace, shared anecdotes about her early married life with Rishi Kapoor on ‘Koffee With Karan.’ She revealed her naivete, having studied only until the eighth grade, and how Rishi’s vocabulary and late-night routines initially intrigued and later frustrated her. One night, his use of the word ‘duress’ sent her scrambling…

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