Khichdi, India’s ultimate comfort food, is set to be designated as the national food.
According to a Navbharat Times report, food ministry headed by Union Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal had proposed khichdi’s name for national dish to the Centre, which was duly approved.
Such joy, to see a government that is so decisive and takes such swift action, on matters of national importance.
How naming khichdi the national dish will double the income of farmers is unclear at the time of going to press.
A Twitter mention of Ashish Nehra, who is set to end an 18-year career in international cricket this week at the Firozeshah Kotla, Delhi, produced this gem from a fan:
So, I need some help.
I’ve been asked to do an essay on demonetization, as we on November 8 mark one year of the announcement.
It is a subject that has produced an endless stream of analysis and opinion, seemingly leaving no room for a fresh take on the topic. I’d appreciate help in thinking through this one, hence this request: could you guys provide your take on demonetization, in the comments field? The pluses, the minuses, your thoughts on how the issue polarized the country and why, how informed you feel on the subject and where you think there is a lack of specificity…
It’s an open thread, so please feel free to post whatever thoughts you have, without feeling the need to adhere to the questions above.
Which reminds me, I owe some of you responses to your comments on the media in response to my question here. I’ll get to those now, before I disappear back into work. (PS: Struggling with a few deadlines, so blogging will be somewhat sporadic for the rest of the week).
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