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Annual Eid celebrations

Clearly, the main activity of the annual Eid celebration remains attending a relative's residence. On this particular occasion, relatives make sure to see each other at home.  They are amused by a wide variety of dishes. The sweet flavour of the most significant meal, sewai , seems to be blending with joy and celebration. Even so, traditional recipes are significantly altered for the celebration.  During a visit to a relative's home, it became more apparent that not only did the dishes on the table resemble those of a five-star hotel, but also...  The golden-coloured cutlery placed on the table created the illusion of an upscale hotel. Each item placed on the table served as a reminder of the refined and opulent way of life.

Netaji's panache


We are surely in the busiest days sparked by the ongoing parliamentary polls. As the third round of polls lurks, the first two rounds reportedly hinted at the trend set in voters' moods.

Given the election campaign for seeking vote and support of the common people, a deft politician was going to his constituency by boat when suddenly a strong storm in the river came and his boat capsized upside down. It was undeniably not good for him.

Netaji did not know by swimming. So, he better opt to pray to the most powerful God. He vowed, 'If God saves me, I will extend my all strength in helping the poor in the undeveloped area. 

He even vowed to distribute as many as 21 kg of laddoo among the poor in his area.

Then a strong wind suddenly blew and as a result, the tree trunk came floating along with a huge turbulent wave. 

Netaji taking its support began to swim just to save his precious life. This situation was beyond versatile. 

As everywhere political leaders are sought after these days, it is hardly surprising that they can dare to perform in any dangerous situation.

When the shore came closer, he with a sense of confidence shouted, 'Which laddoo, what kind of laddoo?' He thus seemed to have been beset with his political disposition.

In a flicker of a second, another strong wave came and the wood fell from the tight grip of his trembling hands. 

Finding himself in a tight corner Netaji said beseechingly, 'Hey river god, why are you getting angry at this critical time? My life is in danger. Forgive me at this moment What have I been thinking? Of course, this is not honest thinking, he thought.

I asked about whether the size of the laddoo would be small or big and whether these would be made of gram flour or boondi? 

His tone of tongue changed at the time in an uncontrollable dangerous situation. His words changed when he found himself out of danger but sooner he corrected himself. 

It has more often been seen how our politicians forget their strong promises after the polls? 

Even in danger, he always counted on doing something good to add a little panache towards his loyal support

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