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GravlaxA popular Scandinavian dish, it consists of raw salmon fillets cured with a dry marinade of sugar, sea salt, pepper and chopped dill (alcohols such as vodka are employed in some variations), and is served thinly sliced on crisp bread with boiled ... Is your food really safe? Even home-cooked food can be a haven for bacteria Bengali treats ‘The Bong collection,’ Bengali food festival, is at The Leela, till August 31 RECIPE 
Cantonese squid RecipeWash and cut the squid in dice shape. Make a batter out of corn flour, salt, a pinch of ajinomotto and egg. Soak the squid in it and fry and keep aside. Sauté garlic, green chilly, ginger, celery leeks in a wok. Pour stock water and boil. ... SIGNATURE DISH 
Porotta and liver curryDelectable is the first word that comes to mind when you think about this ‘nadan’ treat. This combo is an old favourite that has been around for at least 60 years and is a must-have for anyone who travels on the M.C. Road. The ... QUICK FIX 
Chicken Moti BiriyaniMix minced chicken with finely chopped ginger, garlic, green chilly, coriander leaves, garam masala, jeera powder and salt. Mash well with a slice of bread and make small balls and fry. Moti Masala Onion: ... Delicacies of the Backwaters Black Pepper specialises in Kuttanadan cuisine CAMPUS HANGOUT 
Captivating ‘Sri Lanka’ and ‘Ooty’Where it is at: ‘Sri Lanka’ is at a sweeping curve beyond the Department of Linguistics. ‘Ooty’ is further up from ‘Sri Lanka.’ The long divider is by the college entrance gate. Sarovaram is in front of ...
Do you have to get specific? Sport-specific skills matter, but so does raw athleticism
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KanthaswamyThis much-awaited film has finally hit the screens, and if trade reports are anything to go by, it promises to be a great entertainer. Vikram debuts as singer in this ‘superman-style’ movie, whose numbers are already rocking the ...
Two to tango Priyanka and Arfaaz are quite determined to take Electronic music to new heights
Oggy and the CockroachesA comic series – ‘Oggy and the Cockroaches’ – premiers on Nick. Oggy is a content, lazy and tender fat blue cat who would usually spend his days watching TV and cooking, if it weren’t for the three pesky ...
Misty heightsSmall signboards saying ‘low voice,’ ‘soft talk,’ ‘no noise,’ ‘whisper,’ ‘silence speaks’ make me go mum even before I step into this beautiful property. The staff welcomes me with a ...
Film fete Exclusive saris Khadi festival 
Saris and SalwarsBlock-printed Kerala saris and many more at Suryakala’s sari and salwar sale. Venue: Women’s Club, Kowdiar Date: August 21 and 22 Time: 10 a.m. to 7.30 ... 
An Aranmula OnamSuhurthukkal conducts Aranmula vallasadya (Rs.150 per person), payasam mela (Rs.50 per person to sample 20 varieties), display and sale of Aranmula mirrors and display of palliyodam boats. For passes contact: 9946604573. Venue: ... Workshop CESS organises National workshop on ‘Natural Hazards, Disaster Mitigation and Management.’ Venue: CESS, Akkulam Date: August 25, ... 
KoodiyattamMargi Sajeev Narayana Chakyar performs ‘Subhadradhananjayam’ Act II (Day 7), the recapitulation of Arjuna. Venue: Margi Natyagriham, Fort Date: August ... Hot Biriyanis Crafts of Rajasthan Bhajans Onam fest 2009 Venue: Spring Garden Buildings, Opposite St. Mary’s school, Pattom Date: Till September 1 | ||||||||||||||||