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Raj Bhavan jubilant UGADI celebrations March 23, 2012 16:35

The Governor’s residence, Raj Bhavan lights up for Ugadi celebrations today in the state capital. The celebrations that started from Thursday extended till the wee hours of the day. The celebrations included a variety of cultural programs extravaganza. Prominent from all walks of life participated in the celebrations. Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan H.E. the Governor of AP hosted a High Tea on the occasion of Nandana nama Ugadi followed by Bhakti Sangeet at Raj Bhavan on 22-03-2012. The first couple of the state welcomed the guests and enjoyed the celebrations with the distinguished audience. It was a sight to watch the Raj Bhavan's open air facade filled with luminaries who gathered to celebrate the Nandana nama UGADI. The beeline of prominent guests included notable film stars and political leaders. The VVIPS Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana and the Congress party Leader K Chiranjeevi spent the evening with their families at the celebrations. The Governor’s palace was decorated to the occasion and the decorations left the visitors enthralled. Noted singer and Indian idol fame, Sri Ramachandra rendered his voice to some famous divine songs. Speaking on the occasion his Excellency Governor Narasimhan said `Shakthi come with Bhakkthi for a man-or in other words, man derives power only after surrendering to God.’(With inputs from internet- AarKay)

Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup Recipe March 21, 2012 12:00

A comforting, thick and filling vegetarian soup without being heavy. Delicately flavored broth that has carrots, corn kernels, cabbage and beans going into it. Extremely easy to prepare provided you have cream style corn on…

85 held for drunken driving March 20, 2012 18:47

As many as 85 drunken drivers were arrested and their vehicles were detained during the enforcement against drunken driving conducted between 10 pm and 1 am on the intervening nights of March 16 and 17. Additional commissioner of traffic police C V Anand said in a release that the detained vehicles include 25 four wheelers, 56 two wheelers and one autorickshaw. The drivers were later produced before the III Metropolitan Magistrate.

Potatoes Gangochi March 15, 2012 16:56

1. Pick a potato based on its shape. Oval are best for baking and smashing, round for roasting and boiling, and longer ones for frying.2. Always cook potatoes starting from cold water. This will heat…

Southwest Shrimp Tacos March 03, 2012 13:52

Serve with hot sauce, Mexican crema or regular sour cream, and chopped radishes. Ingredients 10 to 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (21/25 count) Vegetable cooking spray 2 tablespoons hot sauce…

Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole February 18, 2012 19:19

Mexican-inspired dishes are a classic dinner favorite and so are fuss-free casseroles. This hearty casserole has all the great taste of traditional enchiladas, including cumin, chiles, and sour cream, without all of the frying, filling,…

Chocolate Bourbon Truffles February 16, 2012 16:52

Sweetened condensed milk make these truffles quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with a little more bourbon and less vanilla, if desired. Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 cups…

Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chunk Blondies January 31, 2012 15:46

Coconut and chocolate chunks or chips team up in these delicious chewy blondies. Take these bars to a party or potluck and get lots of smiles. Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt4 ounces unsalted butter,…

Cube Steak Milanese January 25, 2012 17:31

The economical cube steak is elevated to new heights in this recipe. The salad, with chopped arugula, basil, tomatoes, onion and sharp Italian cheese, is the picture of summer simplicity; all it needs is olive…

How To Make a Basic White Sauce January 23, 2012 19:05

White sauce, also known as Béchamel, is used in a variety of dishes and is the base for many sauces. Here are the steps for a basic medium white sauce, with adjustments for other thicknesses.…

Zero Oil Cabbage Recipe January 11, 2012 10:15

Even though it’s entering the mainstream now, the concept of half your plate being fruits and vegetables is a very important lesson in healthy living. One thing to remember though is how you cook those…

Walnut crusted salmon recipe January 04, 2012 16:06

Eating fish rich in omega-3 or tossing a tablespoon of sunflower seeds or walnuts into a cup of unsweetened yogurt will offer a mega mood boost when you need it most. Walnut crusted salmon with…

Chocolate Cookie Cheesecakes December 21, 2011 16:40

These individual cheesecake dessert cups incorporate simple sandwich cookies as a base for the creamy filling. Paper muffin cups hold the cookie and filling in place during baking; then when the paper is removed, the…

The perfect Nut roast December 19, 2011 13:59

For this nut roast, if there's such a thing as pariah food – a recipe shunned by mainstream menus, mocked to near extinction and consigned to niche hinterlands for evermore – then the nut roast,…