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philtstone · 11 months

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after 2 months of being too mentally exhausted to write anything i produce this in 3 days .... sometimes i impress even myself if the words "modern road trip fix it au" make sense all together in a sentence, that's what this is. sorry 2 all the mutuals who have not watched six hours of convoluted 10th century south indian soap opera historical epic tragic romance adventure story. but also you should do that, so we can all adopt new and delightfully insane blorbos together. also: this is not meant to be serious. which means the geography is a mess. apologies in advance.

“… so what is it? Two rooms or three? I can’t keep asking this front desk idiot questions, his little head will explode from all the brain power needed to answer.”

Arunmozhi wishes he hadn’t misplaced his favourite bucket hat back in Kodaikkarai. The sun is hot and directly on his head, which makes it harder to focus on the dual task of listening to the person on the phone, and keeping track of the debacle that has developed by the Pazhaiyarai route gas station bathroom, the door of which Kundavai is still attempting to lecture through.

“Well,” he says. “You’ll have to give me a minute to think about it. Something of a situation has developed.”

He has known Poonguzhali for just long enough that he can tell by the sound of her breathing how she feels about something. Now, for example, it comes across as distinctly suspicious across the mobile connection.

“Why do I get the feeling this was an entirely predictable situation,” she says.

Arunmozhi admits this might be true, though not aloud.

“The rooms, Madam Detective.”

“Look, it’s either one room with two beds or two rooms with one bed each. Idiots! You’d think they’d have three rooms available! No one but us wants to stay in this dump, I bet. Only a man such as this one would think so highly of himself to presume he had clientele.”

There is the faint sound of an older male voice protesting over the line.

“Even we don’t want to stay in this dump,” says Arunmozhi pleasantly, at the same time Poonguzhali deems it fit to remind him in a declarative voice, “I’m a private investigator, you know, not a miracle worker!“

He’s waylaid in coming up with a fun and possibly clever response because Kundavai has reached such a point of despair in her lecturing that she turns away from the locked bathroom door, pins her flashing eyes on Arunmozhi, and says,

“Tell your idiot brother to unlock the bloody door!”

Arunmozhi grimaces. Aditha is only ever his idiot brother when circumstances are truly clownish. Most of the rest of the time Kundavai is content enough to claim ownership of the both of them, no matter how useless she thinks they are being.

“Here,” he mutters sheepishly into the phone. “Talk to Vandiyadevan for a moment, I’ve got to deal with something.”

He hands over the phone to Vandiyadevan before either party can protest.

Then he surveys The Situation.

They are at a gas station on the road to Thanjavur, one of those with nothing but the gas and a little snack stand and yellow dust masquerading as the road. There are clucking chickens in front of the snack stand, and also occupying the poorly-tiled bathroom roof. The flies are terrible. Arunmozhi arrived this morning, traveling North from South, via Poonghuzali’s van — he had met her fortuitously while exploring the coast, and thought they could only benefit from the assistance of a private investigator whose own aunt he was trying to locate — and with a motorcycle in tow. It is he who orchestrated the rendezvous. Kundavai had been up due North to fetch their eldest sibling, and is now here in her rental, acquired because driving Aditha’s sports car down towards Lanka would be the opposite of inconspicuous. The rental is already a filthy disaster. In theory this should help them in their incognito quest, but Arunmozhi is willing to acknowledge that what he had originally supposed would be a hiccupless development in the journey might instead be putting their multipurpose attempt to save the family business and uncover the truth wholly at risk. At this point, dirty rental cars are neither here nor there.

In the quest, at the very least, they are all united: understanding the truth about their entangled pasts seems somehow significant to thwarting the various family members now vying for a slice of the proverbial Chola Incorporated throne, to say nothing of the lurking specter of their father’s old political rival, who seems to be in dire enough financial straits that he has been setting up easily traceable Zoom meetings with Chola Inc secretaries who are bored enough to be looking for drama.

Considering the circumstances, Arunmozhi is comforted by the idea that they have discovered a capable ally. The problem is, it won’t amount to much if they never leave this gas station.

He strokes his beard a little, the way their father sometimes does, and once again wishes for his trusty bucket hat. It is, of course, very practical — this is what he tells Kundavai every time she protests it — but he also thinks it is a brilliant piece of fashion. He’d much rather look like the normal hip youths than dress up fancily in the stuffy attire of an ailing business mogul’s son.

The business in question currently being in the throes of potential jeopardy. And there is all this sticky secretive stuff of past love affairs. Arunmozhi is convinced it will all come together somehow, if only they probe a little. He has really made great strides, armed with his Regular University Student’s attire (the bucket hat) and canvas backpack, a simple nobody traveling around to find himself after finishing his degree. All one has to do is consider The Situation in front of them, to see the clear fruits of his labour.

But, ah: The Situation.

It is, he supposes, his fault. He sighs and refocuses.

The bathroom is more of an outhouse, really, with only one functional capability (its locking door), and it is within this vestibule that Aditha, about fifteen minutes ago now, had dramatically locked himself. In front of the bathroom door stands their brilliant sister, her perfect bun starting to undo and frizz, her expensive t-shirt (Kundavai cannot help but look expensive, even when she is trying very hard not to) developing sweaty stains under the armpits, and her aristocratic chin inching higher and higher in consternation. Behind her, naturally to Arunmozhi’s side, is Aditha’s old university friend — Arunmozhi’s current best friend — Vandiyadevan. He wears an old Vanar Men’s Cricket jersey and sandals, and is unsuccessfully ignoring Poonguzhali, who has started in her favorite pastime of bickering with him over the phone loudly enough that the sound carries. He’s wisely chosen to remain silent about The Situation so far; even with his clever tongue he’d surely only make things worse. In between swapping insults with their intrepid PI, Vandiyadevan keeps peering with concern at the bathroom door, fiddling with the tangled fake beard he had used to sneak into the Thenupuriswarar temple that morning (it is still adorning his handsome face), and gazing mournfully at the passing cars and buses, as if the necessary choice to leave his ornery Tata Nano behind when they crossed the river is truly haunting him.

And, in the middle of them all, perched against the seat of her motorcycle and with her arms very tightly crossed, is Nandini.

When Arunmozhi ran into her in the Periodicals section of that Sri Lankan library, desperately clutching the same fading birth announcements column he had been looking for, she had appeared – he’d thought, not uncharitably – in true mental distress. Things could not possibly be more different now.

Unlike Kundavai, Nandini remains perfectly coiffed after multiple hours of travel in the heat and dust. Her braid is sleek and glossy, her jewelry sparkles, the delicate material of her floral dress flutters genteelly in the nonexistent wind, and every manicured fingernail — now beginning to tap impatiently against her arm — displays nothing but absolute composure. She wears dainty gold bangles on her wrists and a thick oversized motorcycle jacket that must be sweltering in the heat, and has her luminous face turned lazily in the opposite direction as the outhouse. One of the chickens clucks at her feet, rooting around for worms.

Indeed, since they arrived, Nandini has been so very good at feigning indifference that even Arunmozhi could believe her utterly unaffected. It’s only now that, after a full fifteen minutes of locked bathroom door, he can see her expression become less and less dignified and — perhaps to the detriment of the collective — more and more irate.

Hm.

Arunmozhi knocks on the bathroom door with a bit more haste than originally planned.

“Go away!” comes the expected growl from within. “Won’t you let a man shit in peace?”

He has to hand it to his brother: it has the expected reaction. Kundavai puts her face into her hands and Nandini cracks just enough to roll her eyes before determinedly reverting to lofty silence. Vandiyadevan, of course, wisely smothers his snort of laughter behind a cough; he’s taken to holding the phone an arm’s length away from his ear, while Poonghuzali, true to form, has now started interrogating the motel owner about tax breaks on the other end of the line.

Diplomatically, Vandiyadevan says, “Well, if he really does just need a minute …”

“Please,” says Kundavai, “Please, come out of the toilet. For once in your life, be normal about this.”

“I’m being very normal,” says the voice of Aditha. “I am meditating on the mysteries of life. It will take me a while, so I will stay here for now, and then meet you all again in Thanjavur later.”

“You’re being a coward!” says Kundavai.

“Oof,” Vandiyadevan winces.

“Vandiyadevan,” says Kundavai, as close to pleading as she will ever get, “you talk to him. You’re good with words. Here, I’ll take the phone.”

Vandiyadevan, who as usual seems to lose some of his easy suavity whenever Kundavai turns the full force of her general presence on him, manages to say, “I got my degree in journalism, not politics. My charms only work on the ladies.”

This is more than enough to unite the warring factions of the group; Kundavai, Nandini, and the tinny mobile voice of Poonguzhali all scoff loudly and in harmony. Even Aditha seems to make a mild noise of amusement, though that could just as well have been the harangued motel owner on Poonguzhali’s end of the line, so muffled is the sound.

“Useless then. Aditha, I’ll knock down the door with our terrible rental car.”

“Don’t do that; you’ll owe the insurance man. Look here, Kundavai, didn’t your illustrious cards say anything about this?”

“I am not in the mood to be teased, Mr. Journalist. Your beard is melting, by the way.”

“Will it really be that bad if you came out, eh?” asks Vandiyadevan, concerned for both Kundavai’s nerves and his handy accessory. He frowns as Poonghuzali says something over the phone. “Oh — the lummox wants to know whether we’re planning on renting any rooms at all. Ayyo, no, I meant the desk clerk —!”

“She clearly has you all under her thrall,” interrupts Aditha, melodramatically from behind his door, cutting through the irate exclamations emitting from the phone. “You don’t know her like I do! I don’t care what anyone says. She’s lying.”

“She hasn’t said anything yet,” growls Kundavai, still with more dignity and poise than majority of the population might have on a good day. She tosses an acid look in Nandini’s direction. Nandini glares back coolly.

“It’s all part of her plan. She’s tricking us into complacence. Or have you forgotten that the person sitting on that bike is actually a – a – a –”

Aditha seems to have run out of words.

“She-snake?” offers Vandiyadevan tentatively.

“Poisonous witch,” recites Kundavai in a tired voice.

“Demoness,” remembers Arunmozhi, “oh, that was a good one.”

Nandini, whose indifference has since fully morphed into glaring daggers at Kundavai, pauses now to hum in contemplation, like a woman good naturedly unable to deny her many titles.

Kundavai, on the other hand, has reached her wits’ end.

“Four,” she says, turning to Arunmozhi and gesturing very specifically at her hairline. “Four grey hairs. Can you see them? One, two, three, four. Dearest little brother, I hope you considered my four grey hairs when you concocted this plan. This is really it. We’re going to be stuck in this gas station forever, and our pathetic cousin will take over the family business.” She raises her voice, “Do you hear that, Aditha! And then who’ll stop that scumbag Pandian from buying out all of his shares and blowing our family’s legacy trying to create God via chatbot? The bloody thing keeps advocating for users to kill enemies of the faith! And it’ll all be your doing!”

Oof – Arunmozhi is the one who thinks it this time. As far as accusations go, that one is a little harsh. After all, it was Kundavai who meddled enough for the maligned couple to break up in the first place. Sure, Aditha then went and exposed a measure of Veera Pandian’s scumminess to the press a year later, out of spite, on Nandini’s birthday, which blew up rather spectacularly in his face. But there’s no need to be rubbing even more salt in old wounds, thinks Arunmozhi.

Giving Kundavai a look which he hopes she takes to mean Relax, I got this, Arunmozhi steps forward and knocks a second time on the bathroom door.

“I told you, I won’t be lectured into participating in treason,” comes Aditha’s muffled voice, admittedly somewhat more cowed than before. “Against me, no less. Wow.”

“It’s not Kundavai,” says Arunmozhi, “it’s me.”

A long, rather mulish moment of silence follows. “Oh.”

“Yes,” says Arunmozhi, taking this to be an opening. “Won’t you unlock the door? Vandiyadevan’s disguise beard is melting in this heat. It would be a shame to have to hold a funeral for it.”

“I don’t have any other disguise beards on hand,” agrees Vandiyadevan helpfully. “I’d have to call Nambi up for one, and then I couldn’t show my face in the office for a week.”

Arunmozhi quite likes Nambi, though he’d never tell Vandiyadevan that — they work for rival newspapers — and now wonders if perhaps involving the older, nosier man at this juncture is the right call, as Nandini seems to soften wistfully in demeanour every time his name is brought up. Then again, maybe that will complicate things further, and instead of making her more agreeable, will result in another reaction hitherto unexpected. Unwisely perhaps, nobody really believed that Aditha would take one look at his ex-girlfriend, go white as a sheet, and promptly barricade himself behind the nearest locking door.

Who knows what Nandini might do with her own version of a curveball.

“I can’t believe this is your fault,” Aditha says finally, referring to Arunmozhi but sounding like he’s talking to himself. “Of course, she’d never be able to poison you. I’m just very hurt, you know.”

Kundavai throws up her hands into the sky. Vandiyadevan pinches the bridge of his nose in two fingers. Nandini, on the other hand, once more raises her eyebrows as though contemplatively conceding Aditha’s point.

Arunmozhi sighs.

“Yes,” he says. “There is that. I am sorry, Anna. Only, don’t you want to hear what she’s got to say?”

“No,” comes the finite response. Then, more despondently, “I don’t deserve it. She’ll never forgive me. I will go back to Kanchi and continue in the only honourable profession I’ve ever had.”

“For the hundredth time,” says Kundavai, breaking her silence. “Children’s camp counsellor is not a profession. Anyone can do arts and crafts and coach football. If you got your teaching degree, maybe.”

Privately, Arunmozhi thinks Aditha is uniquely good at facilitating the diligent creation of bead bracelets amongst 5 to 10 year olds. He also gets very competitive about football in a way that inspires excellence. Observing Kundavai’s twitching eyebrow, however, Arunmozhi chooses to keep these thoughts to himself.

“I already have a business degree!” says Aditha, from within the outhouse.

“Which you refuse to put to practice!”

“This is my one use in the world, Kundavai!”

Vandiyadevan and Poonguzhali have recently given up arguing over the motel, and the former now solemnly holds the phone out microphone first so that the illustrious investigator can listen in on the proceedings. Kundavai begins lecturing again. Even the chickens seem to be clucking with exasperation rather than neutrality. It is here that Arumozhi chooses to look at Nandini. While everyone else groans at the reminder of Aditha’s derailed career trajectory, on Nandini’s face there is a sudden and even startled expression of tenderness.

It must be terribly difficult, Arunmozhi thinks, to show up to what’s become one of the more chaotic family road trips in Tamil Nadu's history, clasp one’s hands together, and say, Well, you see, I’ve only just found out that my adoptive father is my real father and he is really quite a piece of work, factually speaking, even putting aside his God-bot delusions and general tax evasion, and the only way to find my mother, who has been alive this whole time, is with your help. But she seems fully committed to it all. It is very brave of her.

More importantly – resourceful as Nandini is, Arunmozhi has no doubts that she already knew about the children’s camp, and the arts and crafts, and most definitely the football. So that tender little look cannot have been one of pure surprise.

He smiles to himself. Maybe he wasn’t so misled in his instincts after all.

“Anna,” he tells the door quietly, in a tone he knows his brother – ever his protector, defender, and supporter, ready to take him seriously even when in the throes of his own early-life crisis – will catch. “I really think if we all work together on this, we have a shot at fixing many wrongs. I really am sorry for springing this on you. Both of you – you know.” When there is no response, he adds, “Look – maybe there will be a silver lining. You keep complaining that you haven’t had anyone to play a good match of chess with in a while.”

There is another prolonged moment of quiet; Arunmozhi imagines Aditha, the mass of his long hair tied out of his face as usual, proud profile turned towards the wall, his arms probably crossed in a close mirror of Nandini’s far more delicate posture. Nandini’s own expression remains stuck on whatever momentary ache passed through her, but now morphed into a complicated middle ground, unsure of whether she wishes to remain thawed or to remember the many wounds that led them to this somewhat silly juncture.

“Alright,” comes Aditha’s sudden, gruff voice.

Vandiyadevan’s mouth drops open. Kundavai freezes still as a statue in relief. Nandini, still astride the motorcycle, straightens imperceptibly; if Arunmozhi were really looking, a faint, almost imperceptible quiver of hope passes through her brows –

“But first,” Aditha continues, “I demand she return my stolen property.”

Oh, no, Arunmozhi thinks, a split second before, in front of their despairing and disbelieving eyes, some intangible stronghold of assumed dignity snaps within Nandini’s depths.

“Stolen property?” she shrieks. The chickens scatter, clucking for their lives. An innocent farmer filling up his truck’s tank ten feet away jumps violently and covers himself in gasoline. Nandini’s beautiful face has gone the colour of chalk. “Stolen property?!”

“Yes! It is mine, and you are wearing it!”

“You gifted me this jacket, you absolute jackass!”

“Well, I am ungifting it!” yells Aditha, through the door. “Give it back!”

“I’ll kill him!” Nandini howls, springing to her feet. Her eyes shimmer with a sort of impotent rage. It’s not quite clear who she is talking to – the collective, perhaps, or the divine, or even her own self – “Do you hear me?! Your death will be at my hands, Karikalan!”

“So do it then!” comes the equally theatrical roar from the outhouse’s depths. “FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED!”

“YOU JUST TRY TO TAKE MY JACKET BACK YOURSELF, YOU GUTLESS WORM –”

As everyone scrambles to prevent physical violence (Vandiyadevan has the wherewithal to yell for Poonghuzali-on-the-phone to go ahead and book the one room, as they’ll probably all be dead before the sun sets anyway), Arunmozhi reconsiders his intuition.

… Perhaps making this work will be a little bit harder than he thought.

Rubbing a hand over his overheated head, he steps into the fray.

#my writing #ponniyin selvan #arunmozhi varman #aditha karikalan #nandini #vandiyadevan #kundavai #poonghuzali #aditha x nandini #vandiyadevan x kundavai #i wanted to include some lines about vanathi but there simply was not a good opening :(#but we do stan an anxious constantly fainting queen

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morethansalad · 1 year

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Papdi Chaat / North Indian Street Snack with Potato, Chickpeas, and Chutneys (Vegan & Gluten-Free)

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islandspiceus · 4 months

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How to build the best Caribbean food in Houston with a balanced meal!

The Caribbean is a diverse region whose ethnic groups have distinctive traditional food practices. These practices are often honored through religious and cultural festivities as well as a strong sense of heritage.

When it comes to food Houston’s palate is as diverse as its population and if you are familiar with H-town Best Caribbean Food Houston and traditional dishes then you know the smoked brisket and barbecue ribs.

Let’s discuss the types of food that are famous in Houston and which dishes are essential in these places.

Food famous in Houston

Houston is known for a number of foods and types of cuisines and also the Island Bar and Grill Menu are in high demand. The most famous foods in Houston are Viet-Cajun crawfish, chicken and waffles and others. The variety of cuisines available in the Caribbean includes Vietnamese cuisine and others.

If you enjoy tasting different cuisines from around the world Houston may seem like paradise. There are various types of food represented in Houston scenes. From Viet-Cajun crawfish to pecan the following foods put Houston on the food map.

Essential and best Caribbean Food Houston

Jamaica

Often combined with rice and peas, jerk chicken is one of the most traditional Jamaican food options. The flavor of some meals is marinated with hot jerk spice that includes Scotch bonnet peppers and is a popular way of cooking in the Caribbean.

Originating from East Indian immigrants, Curry Goat quickly became a signature dish in Jamaica. This dish is included in the Island Bar and Grill Menu in several restaurants. You will find it suitable for breakfast and dinner, ackee and saltfish is Jamaica’s national dish.

Texas Barbecue

Texas, unlike North Carolina, doesn't depend on a sauce to develop its barbecue flavor. Texas-based pitmasters use bold spices to elevate the meat’s natural flavor. Barbecue highlights in Texas include smoked brisket and barbecued beef ribs.

Oil down

This one-pot stew rightfully holds the title of Grenada’s national dish and the best Caribbean Food Houston. Warming and comforting but still packed with flavor it brings together salted meats, vegetables, coconut milk and lots of spice.

Grenadian cuisine draws influence from African, Indian menus so you will be unsurprised to find the roti commonly sold as a street food snack. This whole-wheat flatbread is filled with curry meat or other vegetables to keep you going on daylong adventures.

Best Caribbean Food Houston

As you have discovered, Houston's food culture is the most fascinating. Where else can you find regional chefs exploring with such an intriguing range of flavors and ingredients? Where else might one discover such a fusion of flavors and cultures?

Tamales, chicken and waffles are right next door to each other. You're now prepared to sample each of Houston's specialty meals since it's undeniably one of the top cuisine towns in the nation. Connect with us now and grab the best deals.

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delhifastfood · 6 months

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Top 8 Delhi Famous Food In Delhi

Delhi, the capital of India, is known for its diverse and delicious food scene. Here are some famous foods you must try Delhi famous food when in Delhi:

Parathas at Paranthe Wali Gali :

Located in the heart of Old Delhi, this narrow alley is famous for its stuffed parathas (flatbreads). You can find a variety of fillings, including potato, paneer, onion (Indian cottage cheese), and more. These Parathas are more delicious. Parantha wali gali is the Famous street in Delhi near Chandni chock ,Delhi.

Chaat:

Delhi is renowned for its chaat, a spicy and tangy street food. Try dishes like aloo chaat, papdi chaat, and golgappa (pani puri) at various street stalls and markets. This food is so yummy and delicious. All people love them. This food is famous in Delhi .Chaat is a popular Indian street food known for its sweet, spicy, tangy, and savory flavors. It's a diverse category of snacks originating from different regions of India, but you can find various chaat options in Delhi and across the country

Chole Bhature:

A North Indian favorite,Delhi famous food Chole Bhature consists of spicy chickpea curry (Chole) served with deep-fried bread (Bhature). It's a hearty and delicious meal. This food is famous in Delhi . It's a flavorful and satisfying meal often enjoyed for breakfast or as a hearty lunch.

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Dilli Ki Chaat:

Apart from regular Chaat, Delhi has its unique style of Chaat, which includes ingredients like white peas, tamarind chutney, and spices. You can try it at various street food vendors. Delhi famous food Chaat is loving food for delhi people. This chaat features boiled and cubed potatoes mixed with spices, chutneys (usually tamarind and mint), and often garnished with sev (crispy fried chickpea noodles) and fresh coriander.

Rajma Chawal:

Rajma Chawal is a popular North Indian dish that consists of two main components: "rajma" (red kidney bean curry) and "chawal" (steamed rice). It's a comforting and hearty meal that's enjoyed by people of all ages in India. A simple yet comforting dish, rajma (kidney bean curry) served with steamed rice is a staple in many Delhi households and can be found in local eateries. Delhi famous food .delhi local people eat rajma chawal because they like more.

Street Samosas:

Delhi Famous food item in snacks is Samosas .Delhi's street vendors serve some of the best samosas, which are crispy fried pastries filled with spiced potatoes and peas. They're often served with chutneys. Samosas are popular fried or baked snacks in India and many other countries. Delhi famous food They consist of a crisp and flaky pastry filled with a savory mixture, often containing potatoes, peas, and spices.

Kulfi:

Delhi famous food item is Malai Kulfi Finish your meal with a traditional Indian ice cream called kulfi. It comes in various flavors, but the classic ones like malai (cream) and pistachio are popular choices. Kulfi is a popular frozen dessert from India, often described as Indian ice cream. Delhi famous food It's known for its creamy texture and rich, intense flavors. What sets kulfi apart from regular ice cream is its preparation method, which involves simmering milk until it's thickened and then freezing it without churning.

Jalebi:

A sweet and deep-fried dessert, Delhi famous food jalebi is a popular street food in Delhi. It's often enjoyed with rabri (a sweet, condensed milk-based dish). Jalebi is a popular Indian dessert known for its sweet and syrupy flavor, as well as its distinctive spiral or pretzel-like shape. Delhi famous sweet dish food is jalebi. It's made by deep-frying a batter of maida (all-purpose flour) and yogurt and then soaking it in a sugar syrup.

These are just a few of the many delectable dishes you can savor in Delhi. The city's culinary landscape is incredibly diverse, offering flavors from various regions of India and beyond. Be sure to explore both street food and upscale dining options to fully experience Delhi's food culture.

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wholesome-sharks · 1 year

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Four years ago, I drew a picture of a shark-themed nativity scene. Last year I decided to sculpt the shark nativity. Due to extenuating circumstances I was unable to have it finished in time for Christmas. This year, I was able to display the complete shark nativity for the holidays.

Note: yes I did supplement the nativity set with goldfish. Next year I might use swedish fish.

Here is a breakdown of the different characters:

Angels: portrayed by angel sharks

Angel sharks are flat in shape because they are adapted to hide in the sand and ambush their prey.

Video: Angel Shark attack

Wise Men: Three Migratory Shark Species

(Left) Scalloped hammerheads once traveled the world’s oceans in schools of hundreds. Many shark species in general are endangered because of overfishing and the shark fin trade, but scalloped hammerheads have been hit particularly hard. One place where these great schools survive is in the eastern Pacific ocean, along the coasts of Central and South America.

(Center) Blue sharks live in temperate ocean waters globally. They mainly eat squid in the depths of the open ocean, but are often found at the surface feasting on dead whales. Blue sharks tagged off of Rhode Island, USA have been found near Africa on the far side of the Atlantic.

(Right) Great white shark migration has been the subject of satellite tag studies in recent years. A white shark tagged off of South Africa, named Nicole, traveled across the Indian Ocean to the west coast of Australia and then back to Africa again. White sharks in the north Pacific travel between the west coast of North America and Hawaii, converging in a location between the two places nicknamed ‘the Great White Cafe’.

Video: A white shark called Katherine

Shepherds: Blacktip Reef Sharks

Many species of sharks corral or ‘herd’ schools of fish into bait balls as a hunting behavior. Blacktip reef sharks, native to the Indo-Pacific, will chase fish swarms into the shallows and even risk beaching themselves.

Note: for fish I have used Goldfish(TM). In future years I may use other fishy snacks such as Swedish Fish.

The Holy Family: Zebra Sharks

Zebra sharks in captivity are affectionate and even playful with aquarists. WIld zebra (or leopard) sharks are shy but very placid in temperament. Being the nicest of all nice sharks, zebra sharks were the ideal choice for the Holy Family.

There have been documented cases of female zebra sharks producing pups without mating, a process scientifically called parthogenesis. In all documented cases, however, the pups never live longer than six months.(This one ofc we know will be different ;))

Zebra sharks get their name from the zebra-like striped skin of the pups, as you can see with baby Jesus in the center.

Zebra sharks are native to the Indo-Pacific, and they are found as far west in the Indian Ocean as the coasts of the Arabian peninsula

#my shark art #shark nativity #nativity #merry christmas #religious #happy holoidays #@marinebiologyshitposts how's that for a sharky christmas?

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fortecwebsolutionspvtltd · 1 year

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Which is the Best Place for Office Party?

Do you know "how to overcome work-related stress?" Well, there is no denying fact that all employees are prone to work stress. Work-related stress doesn't just disappear when you head home for the day, when stress persists, it can take a toll on your health & well-being. Further, it can contribute to problems such as headaches, stomach, sleep disturbances, short temper, weakened immune system & difficulty concentrating. The stress will go on but amazingly, office parties serve as a venue for a break from the demanding office work & let employees get back to work free of the previous work stress & contribute to improving their productivity. Office parties have become the norm of modern society, offer an excellent socializing platform & create a spirit of unity among colleagues. During office parties, workers mingle, talk in an informal environment as well as share meals & all these triggers the human instinct of expressing family-like behavior & bonding. In addition to this, check out the beautiful images of the office party of the leading Web Development Company in Mohali.

What is the Need for Conducting Office Party?

Following are the reasons that state the importance of office party:

Office parties make the workplace livelier, and more energetic and make employees want their colleagues to feel like a family or a group of friends, not just workmates.

They get a chance to establish new connections with fellow employees from other departments, consequently, strong interdepartmental connections in department will lead to overall better cohesion.

Serving as interdepartmental networking, office parties act as an informal space where departments that would not interact or communicate on a normal workday meet, get a chance to gain knowledge & implement good management techniques.

Holding office parties means offering a gesture of appreciation to employees & go beyond way to appreciate employees in various ways.

Now, Which is the Best Place for Office Party?

Being an owner of the company or employee, if you are looking for the best place for conducting an office party then your search ends here!! Yes, Culture Brew Exchange is known to be an amazing place for every party that is counted amongst the best bars in the city & is a trendy hangout for all. Culture Brew Exchange is situated at SCO 1, sector 26 in Chandigarh, a happening society by all means. Visiting here for the party means all can party hard with trendy, live music, craft beer, multi-cuisine, global, microbrewery, attractive mesh for industries & menu curated to pamper your plate. When it comes to the food menu, the brewery decides to travel across the globe to feature likes of Mexican & Continental on the menu along with old desi North Indian. The best time to visit Culture Brew Exchange is on weekends when the whole place is up & hopping. With an exuberant menu and an energetic ambiance, it is an ideal place for a night out on the town. Recently, one of the leading Web Development Company in Mohali conducted a New Year or office party at Culture Brew Exchange. All the Fortec team have enjoyed till the night ends, enjoyed snacks, delicious dinner, grooved at Karwaan band & the eye-catchy surrounding of Culture. Ultimately, they found it the best place for an office party & looking forward to visiting again. Check out the beautiful images of how Fortec believed in," The night is still just getting started."

About Fortec Web Solutions

Fortec Web Solutions Pvt. Ltd. is the leading Web & App Development Company in Mohali known for offering all IT services under one roof. Offering innovative & personalized software solutions, we make your business more successful in an economical way. We transform your business with powerful & adaptable digital solutions that satisfy the needs of today & unlock various opportunities for tomorrow.

#fortecwebsolutions #digitalmarketing #itcompanymohali #chandigarh #party #clubnight

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robkadugcaesar · 1 year

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Travel & Places - Kolar Gold Fields(KGF)

Distance:

63 miles from Bangalore

150 miles from Chennai(Madras)

68.35 miles from Vellore

PERSPECTIVE /RELATIVE BEAUTY

KGF as a mining town has a contemporary history of little over a hundred history. KGF sits at the top of the Deccan Plateau at an altitude of 800 to 900 meters from its nearby Tamil Nadu & Andhra Pradesh plains. Mining started much before the British came.

After taking over from the East India Company in 1856 (during the First War of Independence), the British (Imperial Government) was interested in surveying the Indian terrain at the time they learned about KGF. According to mainstream media, the British only became interested in the folklore of the locals.

But the British now and then do not go simply by popular beliefs only. They research using scientific tools and then only start working on it. and clearly sticks to the plan with room for improvisation. Hence, only the British race by far is the most successful role of the homo sapiens. This KGF area is a very small industrialized area of about 2500 to 3000 hectares. KGF has 2 parts- a)Mining & Govt Estate Area b) Labourer quarters. 100 to 150 years back then mining was very much a laborer's work.

The British got a huge chunk of people from the nearby plains of North Arcot District (presently Chittoor, Nellore, Vellore, Thirapathur, Ranipet, Thiruvanamalai Districts of Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu.

combined with the famines of the 1900s world wars. the KGF employee's families enjoyed a lot of luxuries and privileges in comparison to their counterparts elsewhere in southern India.

This you can find with every KGFian all have a sense of privilege and talk with high emotion in almost every sentence. Because the past glory and gratitude to the KGF mines saved millions of lives from dying in the famine in the plains.

Enjoy the talks of the KGF citizens almost everyone will tell you stories with their own version of the mines.

The old-time KGF steamed with activity every day between 5 am and 8 pm with a lot of snack shops, soup, and tea stalls in action.

The mining area is dotted with Bungalows and Greenplaygrounds.

KGF shut its door circa 2000.

#places i've been #mining town

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taajrecipes · 6 months

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North Indian dish Rajma chawal

Rajma Chawal is a major North Indian dish, in which Rajma (red kidney beans) is stuffed with spices, and then served with rice. This is a popular vegetarian food, which is often prepared at home, and its taste appeals to everyone. There is an atmosphere associated with the taste of Rajma rice and the memories of the house.

#north indian #indian recipes #cooking #food photography #recipe blog #recipes #foodie #snacks #home cooking #kitchen #viralpost #recipe #Rajma chawal #indian dishes

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dreamslogs · 1 year

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February 19, 2023: Log #90

☁️Weather: Cloudy with a high of 59, low of 37, humidity of 55%, feels like 54

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🥔9:00: Wake up and scroll tiktok for a while

🧙‍♂️10:30 AM: Drink coffee & eat breakfast in bed

I had chicken nuggets

🥔11:30 AM: Do my morning routine & get ready for the day

🧙‍♂️12:15 PM: Put away the dishes, clean the kitchen & living room, take out the trash, and start my laundry

🕯️Candle Scent For Studying

Bath & Body Works: Frozen Lake

🥔1:15 PM: Write out my planner for the week

🌋1:30 PM: Do my essay for North American Indian Cultures class

🥔2:45 PM: Get a snack

I had a pomegranate fruit strip & a larabar chocolate chip cookie dough bar

🌋4:30 PM: Get another snack

I made a mini dish of pickle slices, okra, and pepperoncini

🥔4:45 PM: Finish writing my essay for the night & make a matcha latte

🌋5:00 PM: Watch Stray Dog (1949) for Japanese Film class while going over vocab for Japanese class

🥔7:15 PM: Take a tiktok break

🌋7:45 PM: Put away laundry while watching Game Theory

🥔8:10 PM: Take a shower

🌋8:45 PM: Eat dinner while watching disney videos

I had left over spicy chicken ramen, veggie croquettes, and strawberries & cream doctor pepper

🥔9:30 PM: Put on Luca and chill out in bed with fairy lights

🌋12:00 AM: Go to bed

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🖋️Notes On The Day🖋️

Today was a good chill day. I’m trying to get to doing these things everyday again, along with making to do lists to get my life back on track because we derailed for a second😅.

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hoppertravel23 · 1 year

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Aruba Travel Guide || Things To Do In Aruba

When it comes to well-liked vacation spots, Aruba is a must-see location. People love this island for a variety of reasons. Beautiful white sand beaches and calm, blue waters make it difficult to choose just one to recommend. Sunny skies every day of the year, opulent lodgings, cutting-edge construction, hospitable locals, unusual activities, etc.

SAFETY:

Most well-known tourist locations are secure, but you should exercise caution: stay away from isolated areas after dark. Never leave valuables in your car or carry them to the beach. Make sure handbags and purses are secure and challenging to steal. You must follow your usual safety procedures when traveling. A threat could also come from nature, despite being spared from the threat of storms due to being outside hurricane alleys. The landscape, the Caribbean Sea, and the possibly harmful animals in both still present risks.

Weather

The equator lies 12 degrees and 30 minutes north of Aruba. The temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit on average and has been quite constant. Creating a tropical yet not harsh climate (28 degrees Celsius). It is important to remember that Aruba is south of the main storm tracks and normally only experiences the sporadic effects of tropical weather nearby. The island is cooled by trade breezes, making it considerably more bearable to sunbathe on one of the many beaches. This is misleading, though, as the sun is very powerful, especially between the hours of 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. High-SPF sunscreens are highly recommended, especially for people with fair skin.

Transportation

It is straightforward and affordable to get around Aruba without a car by using public transportation. The easiest method to get around is to take a taxi. Being a very tiny island, Aruba, you'll get there shortly. You are welcome to rent a car for one, two, or three days if you want to explore the island; various nearby companies provide discounts for three days. It is more affordable to take cabs or reputable buses if you plan to leave your resort to eat, gamble, or shop.

Activities

Indeed, Aruba is a "happy island." For a variety of reasons, people flock to this Caribbean destination. Including some of the best wreck diving in the area, wind-sculpted desert scenery, and gorgeous beaches. Days on Aruba can be spent shopping in Oranjestad and scuba diving off Hadicurari Beach. exploring the Arikok National Park's natural wonders or enjoying a meal at one of the island's elegant eateries. Additionally, Palm Beach is the best place to go in Aruba if you're looking for beachside nightlife. With bustling clubs and casinos, dancing, movie theaters, water fountain displays, bowling alleys, and two of Aruba's most prominent shopping centers, this beach comes to life after sundown.

Beaches

Due to its tranquil, lovely seas, and abundance of marine life, Arashi Beach is regarded as one of the best snorkeling locations in the Caribbean. The beach is easily accessible and has plenty of parking and snack huts. It features smooth white sand and clear blue water. One of the island's most family-friendly beaches, Baby Beach is known for its calm, shallow waves. Young swimmers will benefit greatly from this beach's virtually absent waves and shallow water, which make it simpler for them to swim safely. You can also explore Eagle Beach, a well-known white-sand beach with nearby access to watersports, sheltered areas, and beach huts. Visitors from throughout the world come here for a stunning seaside experience.

People

Arubans are recognized for their extraordinary beauty and friendly disposition. In reality, the Arawak Indians—a tribe of farmers and fishermen who respected peace—were the island's first inhabitants. Despite having a varied history, the people have a strong sense of national identity that is backed by a booming economy and a strong educational system. Additionally, the Caribbean has one of the best living standards. Visitors to the island have noticed the genuine warmth of an Aruban smile and the friendliness of its residents; in fact, many have said that it is the people who keep them coming back year after year. Despite having so many different cultural influences, Aruba manages to retain its uniqueness, as shown by the kind nature of its people.

#arubatourism #aruba tour #travel aruba #travel blog #travel destinations #travel tips #aruba

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brookstonalmanac · 1 year

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Holidays 4.12

Holidays

Anniversary of the Big Wind

Big Wind Day

Children’s Day (Bolivia, Haiti)

Cosmonaut Day (a.k.a. Cosmonautics Day; Russia)

D.E.A.R. Day (a.k.a. Drop Everything And Read Day)

Eat All Your Snacks Before the Movie Even Starts Day

Education and Sharing Day [11 Nissan]

Festival to Preserve Corn (Cochumatan Indians; Guatemala)

412 Day

Global Day to End Child Sexual Abuse

Halifax Day (North Carolina)

Hell is a Democracy Day

Human Spaceflight Day

International Day for Street Children

International Day of Human Space Flight

Jersey Day (Canada)

Kamakura Matsuri (Japan)

Lakritsdagen (Sweden)

Lucid Dreaming Day

National Boob Touch Day

National Colorado Day

National Deskfast

National Dolores Day

National Elbow Day

National For Twelves Day

National Gavin Day

National Hanging Out Day

National Julia Day National Mac Day

National Maya Day

National Only Child Day

National Radiologic & Imaging Nurses Day

National Redemption Day (Liberia)

National Shagging Day

National Silvia Day

Nicki Day

Pan Day (Japan)

Portable Typewriter Day

Reach As High As You Can Day

Russian Cosmonaut Day

Selena Day (Texas)

Single Mother Appreciation Day

Songkran begins (Thailand) [Extra day added in 2018]

Teak Awareness Day

Walk On Your Wild Side Day

Wear a Star Day

World Hamster Day

Yuri's Night (International)

Food & Drink Celebrations

Colorado Pint Day

National Buy a Loaf of Bread Day

National Grilled Cheese Sandwich Day

National Licorice Day

2nd Wednesday in April

International Day of Pink [2nd Wednesday]

International Provenance Research Day [2nd Wednesday]

National Bookmobile Day [Wednesday of 2nd Full Week]

Independence Days

Nye (a.k.a. Republic of Nye, f.k.a. Nye County; Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Adoniram Judson (Episcopal Church)

Alferius (Christian; Saint)

A. Ligator (Muppetism)

Angelo Carletti di Chivasso (Christian; Saint)

Cerealia (Old Roman Goddess of Grain, Ceres)

Ekādaśī Tithi (Hunduism)

Eratosthenes (Positivist; Saint)

Erkembode (Christian; Saint)

Jord’s Day (Pagan)

Julius I, Pope (Christian; Saint)

Naughty Noodle Day (Pastafarian)

Print Olive Day (Church of the SubGenius)

Robert Delaunay (Artology)

Saba (a.k.a. Sabas the Goth; Christian; Saint)

Teresa of the Andes (Christian; Saint)

Victor of Braga (Christian; Martyr)

William Pellicone (Artology)

Zeno of Verona (Christian; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Taian (大安 Japan) [Lucky all day.]

Uncyclopedia Bad to Be Born Today (because it’s Zombie Jesus Day.)

Premieres

Bend it Like Beckham (Film; 2002)

The Coup, by John Updike (Novel; 1979)

Desperately Seeking Susan (Film; 1985)

The Emancipation of Mimi, by Mariah Carey (Album; 2005)

42 (Film; 2013)

Garth Brooks, by Garth Brooks (Album; 1989)

Grace Under Pressure, by Rush (Album; 1984)

Grand Hotel (Film; 1932)

Impromptu (Film; 1991)

It Would Be So nice, by Pink Floyd (Song; 1968)

I Want It That Way, by The Backstreet Boys (Song; 1999)

James and the Giant Peach (Animated Film; 1996)

Lake Wobegon Days, by Garrison Keillor (Novel; 1985)

Live Through This, by Hole (Album; 1994)

Mad Max (Film; 1979)

Missing Link (Animated Film; 2019)

Mr. Deeds Goes to Town (Film; 1936)

Mr. Tambourine Man, by The Byrds (Song; 1965)

Murmur, by R.E.M. (Album; 1983)

Oberon, by Carl Maria von Weber (Opera; 1826)

The Pebble and the Penguin (Animated Film; 1995)

Penguin Highway (Anime Film; 2019)

Pluto’s Kid Brother (Disney Cartoon; 1946)

Rebecca (Film; 1940)

Rock Around the Clock, recorded by Bill Haley (Song; 1954)

Save Rock and Roll, by Fall Out Boy (Album; 2013)

Shake, Rattle and Roll, by Big Joe Turner (Song; 1954)

Strange Lady in Town (Film; 1955)

The Shadow of a Gunman, by Sean O’Casey (Play; 1923)

The Sweetest Thing (Film; 2002)

Tender Is the Night, by F. Scott Fitzgerald (Novel; 1934)

21 Jump Street (TV Series; 1987)

Wasting Light, by the Foo Fighters (Album; 2011)

Woodchopper’s Baby, recorded by Woody Herman (Song; 1939)

Today’s Name Days

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Austria)

Davorka, Julije, Sofija, Viktor (Croatia)

Julius (Czech Republic)

Julius (Denmark)

Julius, Udo, Ullo, Ulrik, Uudo (Estonia)

Janna, Janni, Julia, Juliaana, Julius, Juuli (Finland)

Jules (France)

Herta, Julius, Zeno (Germany)

Akakios, Anthe, Anthi (Greece)

Gyula (Hungary)

Giulio, Zenone (Italy)

Ainis, Jūlijs (Latvia)

Damijonas, Galkantas, Julijus, Jūratė (Lithuania)

Julie, Julius (Norway)

Andrzej, Iwan, Juliusz, Siemiodrog, Wiktor, Wiktoriusz, Zenon, Zenona (Poland)

Sava (Romania)

Estera (Slovakia)

Constantino, Julio (Spain)

Julius, Liv (Sweden)

Destin, Destinee, Destiny, Dulce, Walker (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 102 of 2024; 263 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 3 of week 15 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 25 of 28]

Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 22 (GENG-ZI)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 21 Nisan 5783

Islamic: 21 Ramadan 1444

J Cal: 11 Aqua; Foursday [11 of 30]

Julian: 30 March 2023

Moon: 50%: 3rd Quarter

Positivist: 18 Archimedes (4th Month) [Eratosthenes]

Runic Half Month: Man (Human Being) [Day 3 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 24 of 90)

Zodiac: Aries (Day 23 of 30)

#Holidays

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