Which Indian breakfast is best for weight loss?

The first meal of the day can be used as a tool for weight loss. Therefore, choosing nutritious options for breakfast is important for optimal health. Here are some protein breakfast ideas for you. Trying to cut down on the calories and lose the extra weight gained this festive season, we have a list of recipes with are low-calorie and also gluten-free. Having these for breakfast or dinner helps you stay full and not crave anything junk. Hummus toast Grind overnight soaked oats in a blender and add some olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Spread the hummus on a slice of bread and toast it. Panner and vegetable paniyaram finely chop carrot, onions, capsicum, and panner. Add ½ cup dosa batter and ½ cup Rava. Pour the batter into the paniyaram pan and let it cook and serve it hot. Oats chia pudding To a jar add ¼ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2/3 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and leave in the fridge overnight and serve it with mashed banana and any other fruit. Besan chilla To one cup of gram flour add ¼ cup of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, capsicum each. Add chopped chilli, ginger, turmeric powder, red chilli powder add some water, give it a mix and pour the batter into the pan and let it cook on both sides and serve hot. Omelette sandwich layer omelette with brown bread and cheese. Toast or grill the sandwich and enjoy the delicious treat. Panner paratha Crumble panner with salt, chilli powder, garam masala. Flatten chappati dough and stuff the panner and seal it and flatten it again and cook it in a hot pan on both sides. Sprouts salad To finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, raw mango, boiled peanuts and add any sprout of your choice. Add lemon juice, salt, chat masala and green chilies. Mix everything together and top it with

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Food

How to make Creamy Japan chicken recipe

Creamy chicken is all time favourite recipe, without the regular use of Indian spices. Creamy Chicken is made with white sauce and cashew paste. This is easy to cook a recipe that is so delicious and the best starter to be made at home. This is also known as Murgh Malai Chicken in the north or Erode Style Japan Chicken. This quick recipe is easy to make and lip-smacking. The process is similar to as that of making pasta with a slight variation of the ingredients. Ingredients 400 grams of chicken 50 grams of butter 3 tablespoons of maida 3 tablespoons of corn flour 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon Stone flower 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon of salt 20 cashews – powdered 2 green chilies 1 cup of milk Salt Pepper powder Method Mix maida, cornflour, salt and pepper together with water and add the chicken. Deep fry or air fry the chicken on both sides. To a hot pan add butter, followed by bay leaf, cinnamon and stone flower, chopped garlic, green chillies, and a spoon of maida. Add milk and let it boil. Add salt and powdered cashew Let the sauce thicken and add the fried chicken. Cook until the sauce and chicken come together. Garnish with coriander and serve hot. This white chicken recipe is a great starter. It is also kid’s favourite recipe as it creamy and delicious without the use of regular chili powder and spices. Try this recipe and enjoy with your family and friends.

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Top Winter Festivals In India

Makarsankranti and Gujarat Kite Fest Due to the aerial contests and kite battles that take place in many towns, kite flying is regarded as an energising activity. However, many will claim it is far more than that. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the gods emerge from their six-month slumber during the Gujarati holiday of Uttarayan, and homemade kites are flown as an expression of appreciation to them for bringing luck and prosperity. Many people also dedicate the event to the Sun God and go outside to the roofs to get vitamin D blessings. Hornbill Festival, Kohima, Nagaland Indian tribes from Kohima, Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival serve as a proxy for the real Indian culture, which is present in the nation’s forests and other far-flung, off-the-beaten-path locales. Every December, the tribes of Nagaland come together to give the population exquisite cultural presents. Given the display of arts, music, crafts, and culture, it is not unexpected that this festival is attracting visitors from all over the world. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the place to go if you want to see how Rajasthanis have lived in the desert for centuries. It lasts for three days in February each year. You could perceive the desert ship in a variety of shapes as a result of the experience. Fur cutting, camel polo, and camel decoration are all available to you. It also features dancing in formation with camels and camel gymnastics. Rajasthan’s musical and cultural show will enchant you. Manali Winter Festival, Himachal Pradesh The Winter Carnival in Manali is another event that takes place in India in January. The first occasion for this festival of Himachali culture occurred in 1977. This event’s highlights include folk performances, cultural competitions, and local food. Additionally, Solang Valley, where one may participate in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, is one of the most popular tourist spots in Manali. Rann Utsav, Kutch, Gujarat Rann Utsav, one of the liveliest winter festivals in India, takes place every year in the White Desert of the Kutch state of Gujarat. Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt deserts in the world, is a must-visit location in Gujarat. Over a three-month period, from October 28 to February 23, this holiday is observed. During the event, the neighbourhood comes to life with traditional dances, live music, artisan and food stalls, camel rides, and even adventure sports.

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Movie screening for the underprivileged kids by Rotary Neithal

Rotary Neithal organized and sponsored the movie “Ponniyan Selvam” screening for underprivileged children and families of Pink Auto Group (the only women’s auto drivers organization) to support their families on the next day of the launch in Escape, Chennai. It was indeed a visual treat for the kids to experience the astonishing marvel on screen. PINKAUTO was launched by the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal. Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal has previously given 8 nos. of autos to underprivileged women to help run their family a daily basis. Taking this forward, the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal organized a special movie screening for the kids and families of the women who have benefited from this project. The movie was screened in Escape, Express Avenue, Chennai. More than 50 kids along with their families enjoyed the visual extravaganza. It was an amazing experience to watch the marvellous periodic visual treat on the big screen. In fact, it was their first time at the mall for most of the kids. It was a great time for the kids to experience the visit to the mall and enjoy the movie. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal for such a generous gesture.

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Destination Travel

Southern Railway’s famed heritage structures and lines

Explore the remarkably famed heritage structures and rail lines fabricated by the Southern Railway of India. These massive structures are standing tall adding meaning and beauty to our nation. Soon after India’s Independence, the Government under took a programme of regrouping the rail system into smaller number of sufficiently large and administratively viable divisions. Thus, Southern Railway became one of the first Railway zones to come into existence on 14th April 1951. It has 6 Divisions located at Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchchirappalli, Salem, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram. Southern Railway was formed on 14th April 1951 by merging the Railway systems administered by the erstwhile Madras and Southern Mahratta, South Indian and Mysore State Railways. Subsequently in 1966, with the formation of South Central Railway a portion of Southern Railway was transferred to South Central Railway. Again in 2003 South Western Railway was formed transferring two divisions, viz., Bangalore and Mysore Divisions, from Southern Railway. Now, Southern Railway serves the entire states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Pondicherry and a small part of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Important Heritage structures Southern Railway Headquarters A massive Heritage Structure in present day Chennai, the Southern Railway Headquarters building situated next to Chennai Central was designed by N.Grayson, an architect of the erstwhile Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway. The Foundation of the palatial headquarters building was laid on 8 February 1915 by Lord Pentland, the then Governor of Madras. Based on the Dravidian style of classic architecture the foundation of the Indo – Sarcenic type structure consists of a reinforced concrete raft from 5 to 8 feet below the ground level set upon a stratum of pure sand, nearly 20 feet deep. It took nearly 7½ months to lay the foundation structure consisting of 500 tons of steel bars embedded on 10,000 tons of granite concrete. Built of stock brick with Porbundar stone, the central towers rise to a height of 125 feet 6 inches above the roadway. The corner towers house the water tanks with a total capacity of about 35,000 gallons. After nine nine long years of intensive labour and a massive investment of Rs.30,76,400 the building was opened on 11 December 1922 by Lady Willington, the wife of the then Governor of Madras. A Special postal cover marking the launch of Centenary Celebrations of Southern Railway Headquarters was released on 27th January 2022. Dr M.G.Ramachandran Central Railway Station The heritage structure of Dr M.G.Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Erstwhile Chennai Central/ Madras Central) was built in the Romanesque revivalist style with round arched arcading and coloured windows with an imposing roof was originally built by the Old Madras Railway Company and opened on on 7April 1873. Chennai Egmore The Oriental Style of architecture with Mughal style domed towers and minarets have characterized the Heritage Station of Chennai Egmore since its opening in 1908. Royapuram Another historic Railway Structure, the Royapuram Railway Station is the oldest Railway station in the country that still survives, displaying the vestiges of its former splendour. Though India’s first railway line opened from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane, neither Bori Bunder nor Thane stations have retained their original structure. The Royapuram Station building, that resembled a regency mansion, was declared open by the then Governor Lord Harris on 28 June 1856. In his speech he congratulated the Madras Railway Company, its Manager Major Jenkins and all who had worked on the railway, Lord Harris said that the project was worth the investment and looked forward to equally expeditious completion of additional miles of track up to the west coast. Two trains, each with coaches made by Simpson & Co., the leading coach builders of the day, inaugurated the service. One carried the Governor and 300 Europeans and another train, with the Indian invitees followed. These were widely covered by the Press. “The Illustrated London News” gave a graphic description of the inaugural train passing across the arid plain of the Carnatic, frightening the herdsmen and the cattle. Kozhikkode The railway line to Calicut (now Kozhikkode) was opened on 2nd January 1888. The station was then the western terminus of Madras Railway. The station houses vintage fixtures such as Railway Institute built by British in 1888 which served as a recreation for employees and a cast iron mechanical pump set imported from England to pump water into steam engines. Kozhikkode railway station celebrated its 125th Anniversary on 2nd January 2013. A special postal cover was released by Kerala Circle in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Kozhikkode Railway Station. Nilgiri Mountain Railway The Nilgiri Mountain Railway which was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is a show-piece of Railway technology using the rack and pinion system. To this day, the Southern Railway maintains this century old Mountain Railway stretch between Mettupalayam – Coonoor – Ooty with great pride and panache. The Great Pamban (old) Bridge Celebrated as one of the iconic structures built in the erstwhile era, the great Pamban cantilever bridge was commissioned in 1914. Bridging peninsular India and the Gulf on Mannar, this vintage structure interconnects Mandapam inRameswaram mainland with Rameswaram Island. Located in the state of Tamilnadu, the bridge falls under the jurisdiction of Madurai division of Southern Railway. The Great Pamban Bridge attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Offering a visual feast to the onlookers, the Scherzer rolling spans beautifully expand and allow cruisers and ships to pass through. The bridge transports scores of pilgrims visiting the famed Ramanathaswamy Temple. This century old engineering marvel has stood the test of times amidst highly corrosive seas.

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Health and Wellness

Best Easy 4 Yoga ASANAS for healthy and glowing skin

Yoga is said to make you healthy and strong. Yoga has always been beneficial for many physical and mental ailments. It is said to promote health from within, leading to firmer, more radiant skin. However, yoga for skin care is to be part of your lifestyle. Halasana – Plough pose This asana enhances blood circulation throughout your entire body, resulting in a peaceful and relaxed body that will reflect on your face and complexion. Sound sleep is undoubtedly aided by this stress alleviation. It is the ideal yoga posture for skin care since it creates a feeling of tranquility and eases your mind. When you consider that a disturbed sleep cycle is one of the main causes of any kind of skin problems, working on this helps for promoting sleep leading to healthy skin. Matsyasana Fish pose One of the backbend postures that even a beginner may do with ease is the fish pose. Given that it enhances blood circulation in the head area, this is one of the greatest yoga postures for achieving youthful, evenly toned skin. This asana opens up the chest and enhances blood flow to your head, making it one of the best yoga poses for radiant skin. Matsyasana relieves exhaustion and menstruation discomfort. This pose is claimed to increase blood circulation on your head and reduce indigestion and bloating, giving you instantly radiant skin. Ustrasana – Camel pose A excellent position for building spine strength is ustrasana. The Camel Pose, also known as Ustrasana, may help lessen acne and pimples if you have them. This position balances your hormones, relieves tension, and aids in expanding the lung capacity. By eliminating toxins from the bloodstream, urstasana promotes blood flow in the head, which benefits your skin and hair and leaves skin luminous and vibrant. It expands your chest and enhances hormone production, both of which are good for your skin. Paschimottanasana – seated forward bend pose: This asana will stretch your back, shoulders, and hamstrings. It eases lower back tension and enhances digestion, both of which can worsen a number of skin disorders including acne and pimples. In addition to being helpful for lowering stress, this position also cleanses the blood, enhances skin tone, and lessens the appearance of wrinkles and dark spots. Paschimottasana is perfect for skin care. Once more, this posture is excellent for reducing tension and maintaining calm. It gives you better-looking skin since it enhances skin elasticity, blood purification, wrinkle reduction, and complexion. Poor digestion might lead to dull skin. This asana streamlines your digestion and leads to healthy skin.

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Food

How to Make Hyderabadi paneer gravy

This south Indian treat is a great to the vegetarians and also vegans when you replace paneer with tofu or just veggies. This creamy masala is so delicious. A flavourful curry made with onions, coriander, green chilli, garlic, and other spices is used to cook the paneer. This goes well with Malabar parotta or steaming rice. Ingredients Finely chopped onions – 2 Finely chopped tomatoes – 2 200g cube panner Green chili 2 pieces of cinnamon 2 pieces of clove 2 Cardamom ½ cup coriander 1 teaspoon of fennel 1 teaspoon of cumin Seeds 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste 3 teaspoons of peanuts 3 teaspoons of cashews 2 teaspoons of grated coconut 1 teaspoon of chili powder 1 teaspoon of jeera powder 1 teaspoon of coriander powder 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder 3 tablespoons of oil Salt Method Heat oil in a pan and onions, saute it Add ginger-garlic paste, cashew and peanuts To it add coriander and grated coconut Grind it to a fine paste Add oil to the same pan, and add all the spices Add 2 tablespoons of water to it and add the chopped tomatoes Cover it with a lid and let it cook Add the paste and panner, let it cook Serve with rice or roti

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Health and Wellness

Hair care tips for healthy hair

Ways to prevents hair loss in the shower Brush your hair before washing Wash hair with warm or cold water Apply shampoo only on the scalp Condition at the end of the hair Do not use hot air dryer Apply scalp serum Brush your hair before washing Detangle your hair before washing your hair which helps prevents hair breakage when you brush your hair after washing and drying it. There is more hair breakage when you detangle your hair after it is dry. Apply hair serum when is it wet and use a wide toothed soft hair comb to brush your hair which prevents hair fall. Wash hair with warm or cold water Using cold water helps close the cuticles, it prevents the formation of excess oil. It helps in having smoother and shiny look. Apply shampoo only on the scalp Lather only you scalp with your shampoo. Do not shampoo the length and ends, as it makes your hair dry. Condition at the end of the hair Use a conditioner after shampooing your hair. Apply the conditioner at the end of the hair. Do not apply conditioner on the scalp, as it might add on to the more oil content. Do not use hot air dryer Try to dry your hair in natural ways, whenever possible. If you use a dryer, use a cold air. Avoid using hot air exposure, it affects and damages your hair. Apply scalp serum Apply a hair serum after hair wash. It reduces frizz and adds shine to some extent. It also prevents your hair from damage.

Shri-Munisuvratswami-Jain-Navgraha-Temple,-ECR

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Culture and Heritage

Most unique temples in ECR, Chennai

Matsya Narayana Temple/ Chinmaya Tarangini – Twelve-foot Matsya Narayana in the Ocean’s Backyard Tucked away on East Coast Road in Uthandi, this Chinmaya Mission-built Vishnu Temple is a place for meditation, group chanting, and relaxing weekend worship. is offered to The rhythm of the ocean waves harmonizes with the serene surroundings of Chinmaya Tarangini in front of his ECR in Uthandi. But this “temple” to Matsya Narayana is not a temple. There are gravel paths that offer acupressure if you walk barefoot. There is enough greenery and space to sit quietly and meditate. The main idol is Lord Vishnu in Matsya (fish) avatar represented in granite 12 feet high surrounded by 108 granite pillars. Each nine-foot pillar has an inscription of Vishnu Sahasranamam by Swami His Chinmayananda and Ashtotrashata His Namavali, with Tamil and Sanskrit inscriptions and translations into English. The meditation park also has idols of Ganesha, Shiva, and Hanuman. Jagannath Shrine Jagannath Puri Temple in Chennai is a Hindu temple dedicated to the trinity of Jagannath, Varadeva, and Subhadra in Chennai, India. The Temple on the East Coast Road by the sea is built in Kalinga architecture and is reminiscent of the Jagannath Temple in Puri. Exquisite beautiful and an amazing architectural replica of the Puri Temple. It is a wonderful place that touches your heart as soon as you step in. ISKCON The ISKCON Chennai Temple is located in ECR on the outskirts of the city. Although the temple is located far from the city, it attracts people’s attention. It is considered not only a spiritual place but also a place to admire interiors and gods. There is no denying that the beautiful idols of gods and goddesses never stop us from admiring them. Like other ISKCON temples, this Chennai ISKCON temple is architecturally stunning and well-maintained. The sculptures are very well done and the whole place is lit up at night giving another dimension to the temple. The temple is also quite large with plenty of parking on-site and a separate vegetarian restaurant. ISKCON Temple is a magnificent monument not only for its intricate carvings but also for its sacred atmosphere. You can go in and feel your inner calm. A perfect place to meditate, relax and forget all your worries. Shri Munisuvratswami Jain Navgraha Temple, ECR Amazing architecture, in this modern age our traditional sculptors are a blessing to the next generation and the temple heralds the enlightenment of Bhagwan Mahavir. A very good place for mediation. A beautiful, airy and serene Jain temple in ECR. The carvings are beautiful and the craftsmanship is worth seeing. Take a pit stop and relax at this super breezy place. A temple made entirely of marble. The entrance structure looks like the Royal Beautiful Large Durbar. Looking at the Shikar Temple from the back side of the temple, it feels like the Shikar is touching the sky. Huge space, good atmosphere, beautiful scenery, many other places nearby, the temple is built with amazing works of art.

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Clothes that make you look taller

Long or cropped jackets High waists Vertical stripes micro prints High-waist jeans and crop top A crop top is the best option for you if you are petite. You may wear it with high-waisted jeans to complete the look. A cropped top and skirt are an additional option. Wear vertical stripes Similar to column dressing, vertical stripes create the impression that you are much taller than you actually are. So go ahead and get those skirts and blouses with vertical stripes that you’ve always wanted. Go Monochromatic Choose monotone clothing since it helps you look put together. You will appear tall and magnificent if you wear all one color. Tuck in Your Shirt If you want to give off the impression that you are taller, you must avoid wearing baggy, boxy, or large apparel. Large prints often shrink. Large silhouettes also work. Don’t Avoid loose-fit clothes The first step to look taller is to alter your wardrobe. You may not even be aware of it, but how you dress affects a lot more than just how you appear that day. Avoid purchasing baggy, tent-style shirts since they might make you appear shorter than you are. Avoid purchasing coats that extend past your knee as well. Avoid voluminous/elongated jackets You should mostly avoid jackets, suits, or blazers that are bulky or elongated, as they shorten your legs and make your silhouette blurry and unwieldy. Buy a short, fitted jacket.

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