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A New Frontier in Drug Discovery: Dr. Indrajeet Sharma Unveils Groundbreaking Research to Combat Cancer and Neurological Disorders

New Delhi, January 6, 2025

A groundbreaking discovery in drug development, spearheaded by Indian-origin American scientist Dr. Indrajeet Sharma, promises to revolutionize the treatment landscape for critical diseases such as cancer and neurological disorders. This major breakthrough was announced today at a press conference held at the Press Club of India, New Delhi, attended by an esteemed panel of experts.

Dr. Sharma’s breakthrough lies in efficiently incorporating nitrogen atoms into drug molecules, a process that enhances their efficacy and reduces toxicity. Nitrogen, a cornerstone element of life, forms the foundation of DNA, RNA, and proteins, and is vital to approximately 80% of FDA-approved drugs. By leveraging this discovery, the cost of producing drugs can be reduced by up to 200 times, significantly lowering the financial burden on patients. This advancement is particularly crucial for developing countries like India, where affordability remains a major barrier to healthcare.

Speaking about the significance of this research, Dr. Sharma emphasized, “Our goal is not just to innovate but to ensure these innovations reach the people who need them most. By transforming existing drug molecules with nitrogen infusion, we can not only improve their potency but also widen their application to other diseases. For instance, a drug for breast cancer could potentially treat brain cancer after modification.”

The press conference also addressed the broader implications of this discovery. Experts highlighted how nitrogen-based processes could revolutionize cancer treatments by reducing the reliance on metal-based compounds, which often lead to toxicity and severe side effects. For diseases like tuberculosis, where high doses of medication are required, this innovation offers the potential to minimize adverse effects while maintaining efficacy.

The panel included leading voices from the scientific and medical community, including Prof. Vikram Saini from AIIMS, New Delhi, Prof. Rupendra Sharma from CTU Prague, Prof. Sanjeev Sharma from CCS University, and Kavindra Talyan, an expert in healthcare policy and innovation. Each panelist underscored the transformative impact of Dr. Sharma’s work on the global healthcare landscape.

Prof. Vikram Saini highlighted the centrality of nitrogen in life processes and modern medicine, stating, “ This research not only improves the efficiency of drug development but also ensures that treatments are safer and more affordable. It is a leap forward in addressing critical diseases like cancer and tuberculosis.”

The discussion also touched on the challenges of making such innovations universally accessible. Kavindra Talyan stressed the importance of public and private sector collaboration to bring these advancements to underprivileged regions, ensuring equitable healthcare access. Drawing from his experience with global healthcare initiatives, he remarked, “Breakthroughs like these remind us of the importance of supporting research that prioritizes public welfare over profit.”

Dr. Sharma’s research, published in the prestigious journal Science, builds on his work with sulfenylnitrenes, a chemical compound that allows for precise nitrogen insertion into drug molecules. Unlike traditional methods that rely on metal-based compounds, his approach is environmentally friendly and reduces production complexity. This aligns with the global push for sustainable practices in pharmaceuticals, addressing not just healthcare needs but also environmental concerns.

India, as a growing hub for pharmaceutical innovation, stands to benefit immensely from this discovery. The country is witnessing a sharp rise in chronic diseases like cancer, and this research offers a glimmer of hope for millions. With its potential to drastically reduce the cost of treatments and improve their safety profiles, Dr. Sharma’s work is poised to transform the healthcare landscape, both in India and worldwide.

The event concluded with a call to action from the panelists, urging governments, research institutions, and industry leaders to support such transformative innovations. “This is more than just a scientific breakthrough—it is a humanitarian effort to make healthcare accessible to all,” Dr. Sharma remarked in his closing statement.

Hyderabad, January 04, 2025: APTA KATALYST 2025, the biggest-ever Telugu NRIs Global Business Conference with the theme Connect, Collaborate, Create, kicked off formally at Hitex on Friday night.

The program began with Ganesh Vandana, an opening act and a couple of other performances by Bosco Dance.

Former Minister of AP Botsa Satyanarayana, Mandali Budhaprasad, former Deputy Speaker of AP and others graced the evening.

Botsa Satyanarayana speaking to the audience asked APTA members to give encouragement to budding entrepreneurs and lift them and make them as successful as you are.

Mandali Budhaprasad said seeing business captains together on single dias is a great effort. Everybody present here has a great success story and personality development story.

Dr. Subbu Kota, Honorary Conference Chairman

Speaking on the occasion Dr. Subbu Kota, Honorary Conference Chairman said wealth can be created only because of great ideas and entrepreneurship. There is no other way I found to create wealth. This conference is a great opportunity for Indian and Telugu youth. This conference is going to create a Tsunami of entrepreneurship particularly in rural India.

Ramesh Thumma, the Business Forum Chair said from 100 entrepreneurs APTA Business Forum has grown to 800 entrepreneurs. As a run-up to the APTA KATALYST GLOBAL BUSINESS CONFERENCE, we have conducted over ten business meets, mostly in Hyderabad and others in Vijayawada, Amaravathi and Visakhapatnam and reached out to over 2500 entrepreneurs. These local business meets resulted in business tractions of over INR 400 crore. This has paved the way for the current conference, which we might continue once every two years, he added.

Over 1000 Telugu-origin delegates from over 10 countries such as the USA, Germany, Singapore, Australia and others descend on Hyderabad for a conference. The business sessions will begin on 4th January.

Convenor Sagar Lagisetti said the five key areas of the Global Business Conference, according to APTA are 01. Knowledge Sharing and Mentoring, 02. Networking, 03. Partnerships and Collaborations, 04. Startup Ecosystem and 5. Enable and Grow Businesses. The business conference in the future is expected to generate business transactions worth over five lakh crore.

The meeting has five parallel sessions on different verticals of the business starting on Jan 4, Real Estate Investment in India: Trends; Opportunities and Challenges Opportunities in Renewable Energy: Solar and Alternative Fuels; Pharma Industry Insights: Challenges and Opportunities for Aspiring Entrepreneurs; Valuations, Fundraising, and Exit Strategies for Startup; From Vision to Victory – Taking Your Company Public & Setting up NBFCs; Opportunities in India’s $313 Billion Education Sector by 2030; Empower Your Professional Journey: Must-Have Skills for Women in Business Today; Women in Cinema; India’s Semiconductor Push: Building a Robust Chip Manufacturing Ecosystem; Media Revolution: Transforming media in Digital Era are some of the interesting panel discussions lined up in the three days meet.

Over 100 distinguished speakers and panelists are expected to address 42-plus sessions. Some of the keynote speakers and panelists include Anil Chalamalasetti, Sekhar Puli, Nalli Durga Rao, Dr Bondada Raghavendra Rao, Srini Bayireddy, Bhaskar Gangipamula, Umesh Kunapureddy, Murali Kottu, Swapna Kumar Yenugu, R V Chakrapani, Bhaskar Krishnamsetty, Kumar Vidadala, BV Naidu, Rameshwara Rao Chandana, Dr. Jagadish Babu Rangisetty, Dr. N Venkateswara Rao, Pradeep Vajram, Sanjay Kamatam, Simhadri Venkata Sudhakar, Sudhakar Palisetti, CS Rao, Kavitha Akula, Parvathi Kollipara, Dr. Soujajya Vidadala, Lalitha Byra, Narendra Kumar Nambula, Bobby Allu, Midde Shanthiram, Baldwin Venugopal and several others. They are accomplished entrepreneurs from diverse verticals and spread their businesses across the globe.

The conference’s focus areas include Technology, Green Energy, Education/Medical Education, Tourism and Hospitality, Health, Skill Development, Aquaculture, Agriculture, Global Trading, Manufacturing with a focus on Make in India and Semiconductors, IPOs, Banking, Taxation, Finance, etc.

The Katalyst Business Pitch Competition (KBP) finals will be held during the conference. Over 100 startups registered for the competition, of which 16 were shortlisted for a final pitch during the business conference shared by Hari Gaddam and Kamal Sakamuri, the chairmen of KBP.

The highlight of this competition was the focus on rural entrepreneurship due to which 10 team applied for pitching and four qualified for finals.

The Venture Capitalists, Aroa Ventures, SucSeed and APTA Angels will vet their ideas, and if found investment-worthy, they will invest up to $ 10 million. The first three winners will walk away with 2.5, 1.5 and 1 lakh respectively

The competition was open to both startups and early growth-stage businesses looking for investment to accelerate their growth and scale their operations. The startups competing are in areas such as 1. Emerging Technologies: AI, Machine Learning, Generative AI, FinTech, EdTech, SaaS; 2. Life Sciences: Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Agriculture, Healthcare; 3. Energy & Utilities: Renewable Energy, Sustainable Solutions, Utilities; 4. Lifestyle & Consumer: eCommerce, Retail, Entertainment, Food & Beverages and 5. Open Category: For innovative ideas that don’t fit with in the above segments. The winners of this competition will not only get prize money but will walk away with the funding.

Live and in-person TEDx series spotlights local women and their perspective on gender equity.

(St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 4, 2023) – TEDxStLouis – a nonprofit community of learners and change-agents in St. Louis – will host its “Two Steps Forward” talks on Fri., Oct. 27 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will be held at the Touhill Performing Arts Center located at One University Blvd. on the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) campus. Tickets range from $35 for General Admission and $65 for a VIP experience.

The “Two Steps Forward” TEDxStLouis Women’s event will highlight inspirational women who are taking bold strides into the future to make big dreams a reality. Speakers include:

• Julie Antonic, Actress and Playwright for Prison Performing Arts, Artist, and owner of ArtTonic, “Ex prisoners are finding surprising levels of success as returning citizens through organizations such as Prison Performing Arts.”
• Cynthia Chapple, Founder and CEO of Black Girls Do STEM and CC Black Lab, “Roaming Curiosity Leads to Radical Imagination as an Antithesis to Injustice.”
• Betsy Cohen, Executive Director of the St. Louis Mosaic Project, “Why immigrants are important to our communities and economies, with their compelling skills and stories.”
• Legacy Jackson, Founder of Little Legacies Community Service Organization, “How a 14-year-old’s service organization is impacting communities, developing young change-makers, and having fun with a purpose.”
• Mary Ruppert-Stroescu, Associate Professor at Washington University in St. Louis, “It’s a never-ending quest: sustainable fashion solutions and the problems they create.”
• Naomi Wheeless, Global Head of Customer Success at Square, “Taking the I out of Leadership.”

The event includes Innovation Alley, a space to learn more about local innovators whose ideas are positively shifting the area’s community.

Sponsors include COCA, 100^th Monkey, Modest Motion, RAC, RGA, and US Bancorp.

TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience.  At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group.  Founded in 2013, TEDxStLouis, formerly TEDxGatewayArch, provides the community with events, connections, and ongoing information.  For more information or to register, visit http://www.tedxsaintlouis.org.

Bengaluru, 29th August 2023: Amaze, a leading provider of power backup solutions in India, unveiled its widest range of energy solutions today. Being one of the fastest-growing inverter and battery brands in India, Amaze offers an extensive range of inverters, batteries, and solar products that are designed to withstand long and frequent power cuts. With an aim to strengthen its presence across India, the company will launch its product range on select online retail, making it further accessible to its potential consumers across tier 2 and 3 cities in the country.

Left to Right – Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD, Neelima Burra, Senior VP and chief Strategy, Transformation and Marketing officer and Virat Kohli

The launch ceremony was graced by star cricketer, Virat Kohli, along with Luminous Power Technologies team including Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD, Neelima Burra, Senior VP and Chief Strategy, Transformation and Marketing Officer, Amit Shukla, Senior Vice President& Country Head – Energy Solutions Business and Rajesh Kalra, Vice President –Amaze Energy Solutions Business.

Speaking on the occasion, Preeti Bajaj, CEO and MD of Luminous Power Technologies, said, “Amaze has established itself as a high-performing, energy-efficient and reliable brand, powering the dreams and aspirations of emerging India with uninterrupted power supply. The next wave of growth in the retail and energy sector is being witnessed in Bharat, from tier 2 and 3 cities, powered by higher purchasing power. With a strategic focus on innovation, sustainability and expansion, Amaze is poised to make a significant impact on the energy landscape in India, and our target is to double our market share and customer touchpoints in next 3 years. Leveraging this expansive distribution network, we aim to further boost our growth with a strong focus on high-capacity inverters and solar solutions.”

“India is on the pathway to build a sustainable power network on its road to achieving Net Zero targets. In a world where sustainable energy is becoming a necessity, Amaze Solar Solutions have been developed to cater to a diverse range of consumers, from individual homeowners to small enterprises. We are empowering our consumers to make conscious choices about their energy consumption while contributing to a greener planet”, Preeti Bajaj added.

According to Amaze Brand Ambassador Virat Kohli, “I’m extremely delighted to be part of the Amaze family. Passion and reliability are the common quotients that I share with the brand. The idea is always to strive for the better and I hope Amaze continues to deliver reliable and efficient power back-up to Indian homes and businesses so that they can pursue their calling uninterrupted.”

Virat Kohli has been associated with the brand Amaze since 2018 and has been an integral part of the company’s marketing and social campaigns over the years. Brand Amaze stands for trust and performance – the qualities that resonate perfectly with Virat Kohli’s personality. He is an embodiment of fulfilling aspirations and dreams coming true. His passion for the game resonates with Amaze’s core ethos and drive towards customer centricity.

The Amaze range of products has been developed keeping in mind the needs of the consumers and businesses impacted by the disrupted power supply. The products include advanced high-capacity inverters for home and small commercial establishments along with long-lasting and heavy-duty batteries. The superlative range of solar solution includes solar inverters, C10-rated solar batteries, and high-tech solar panels. With robust built quality and advanced technologies, Amaze products have been engineered to provide seamless power backup during outages, ensuring the smooth functioning of households, businesses, and critical equipment. The new range of solar inverters is designed for high performance catering to diverse consumer needs.

New Delhi, August 22nd, 2023:

The famous Punjabi and Bollywood playback singer Daler Mehndi visited the revered national saint Dr. Vasant Vijay Maharaj during the 55-day Shiv Mahapuran Yajna. The elaborate Shiva court of Markandeya Hall in Chhatarpur hosted the Akhand Rudrabhishek Mahotsav 2023 celebration. The musician received the venerable Gurudev’s blessing on the eleventh day of the blessed occasion.

Dr. Vasant Vijay Maharaj is a revered saint, and Daler Mehndi said that Gurudev’s mantras have an incredibly pure and potent resonance. The singer attended the event along with the well-known national saint, which also included a devotional ceremony to Lord Shiva.

As he reflected on his lengthy relationship with Gurudev, Daler Mehndi expressed his sincere gratitude for all the love and blessings Guruji had bestowed upon him. He talked about the significance of his visit to the magnificent Maa Padmavati temple that Gurudev had built. “Gurudev provided a novel approach: he had the capacity to guide 100,000 people into a two-minute meditative state that could alleviate discomforts like leg and head pain. “Daler Mehndi reaffirmed his belief in the effectiveness of this method, affirming the potential of such a simple but effective method of healing.

Numerous people’s sufferings were allayed by Saint Dr. Vasant Vijay Ji Maharaj’s magnificent Shiv Manas Puja, which was performed in the sacred space of the Shiv Darbar. The saint not only emphasized the importance of Shiv Manas Puja but also the transformative power of immersing oneself in the divine name of Lord Shiva as it is spoken of in the Shivpuran.

Dr. Vasant Vijay Maharaj emphasized how the offerings of wood, ghee, honey, and guggul could be used to reduce planetary influences while elaborating on the sacredness of the Yagya ritual. Devotees’ lives are then blessed with happiness, peace, and prosperity as a result of receiving divine favor.

To assemble an impressive 2,17,000 earthly Shivalingas on the eleventh day of the festival, participants descended upon the Katha Pandal. Siddha scholars guide the worshipers as they revere these holy Shivalingas with the aid of mantra chanting. Over the course of the 55-day festival, a remarkable one crore eleven lakh earthly Shivalingas will be dedicated.

August 8, 2023, Bengaluru: New Jaisa Technologies Ltd, a full-stack Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) electronics brand headquartered in Bengaluru, today announced that it has filed its Draft Prospectus with NSE Emerge for an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This development is a milestone for the rapid-scaler start-up founded in 2020. NewJaisa Technologies aims to be the market leader in providing best-in-class, quality-checked refurbished electronics at affordable and economical prices.

The raised capital shall be strategically allocated towards expansion of facility and building an omnichannel proprietary framework for process-oriented refurbishment.

Commenting on the IPO filing, Mr. Vishesh Handa, CEO, and Co-Founder of New Jaisa Technologies Ltd, said, “We are thrilled to reach this significant milestone in our journey. The IPO will allow us to further expand our operations, strengthen our market position, and enhance our product offerings. We believe that this will be a great opportunity for investors to be a part of our growth story and share in our success.”

Indorient Financial Services Limited is the lead manager for the proposed IPO and Pooja EquiResearch Pvt Ltd, Mumbai is acting as the advisor to the Company.

For more information, please visit newjaisa.com

PUNE, India, August 8, 2023: Techknowgreen Solutions Limited (TSL), an environmental compliance and consulting company, headquartered in Pune has filed the Draft Prospectus with the SME Platform of BSE Limited (BSE SME). This event marks a significant step in the company’s journey as it seeks to raise capital to accelerate its mission of delivering innovative and sustainable environmental solutions to clients pan-India and internationally.

The IPO proceeds will be utilised to fund the company’s strategic growth initiatives, including investment in research and development, investment in infrastructure facility, strengthening the organisation’s ecosystem by hiring experienced resources, repayment of bank facility and general corporate purposes.

Dr Ajay Ojha, Founder and Managing Director of Techknowgreen Solutions Limited., said, “We are thrilled to announce the filing of our Draft Prospectus with the esteemed SME platform of BSE Limited. This brings us closer to realising our vision and strengthening our belief that becoming a public listed entity will enable us to drive innovation and better serve our clients.”

TSL’s key service offerings include Consulting – Regulatory | Sustainability, Technology – Execution | Info Tech and Research – Policy | Engineering. The Firm has diverse experience in handling complex environmental projects across various industries like infrastructure, chemical, automobile, healthcare, manufacturing, real estate and projects of national/state governments.

Indorient Financial Services Limited, is the lead manager for the proposed IPO and Pooja EquiResearch Pvt Ltd, Mumbai is acting as the advisor to the Company.

About Techknowgreen (TSL) : http://www.techknowgreen.com/index.php

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. – Aug 1, 2023 – Book Like A Boss, a leading online booking and scheduling platform, announces a strategic partnership with Duda, the professional website builder for digital marketing agencies and web professionals. This collaboration aims to transform businesses’ online operations by combining seamless booking solutions and innovative website-building tools.

As part of this partnership, Book Like A Boss launches its enterprise program, catering to larger organizations. The platform offers advanced features and white-label options to streamline operations, enhance online presence and drive growth.

“The partnership with Duda is a game-changer,” said Nachum Kligman, CEO of Book Like A Boss. “By combining our online booking expertise with Duda’s exceptional website capabilities, we provide a one-stop solution for businesses to optimize their online presence.”

Duda, founded in 2010 as a mobile website builder, has raised over $100 million and works with over 20,000 web agencies. There are over 1 million active websites on Duda’s platform.

“This strategic partnership with Book Like A Boss delivers a holistic solution for businesses seeking a better online experience,” said Justin Wells, Senior Ecosystem Partnership Manager at Duda. “We are proud to empower our digital marketing agencies and web professionals to succeed in the digital world.”

Book Like A Boss and Duda are committed to providing unparalleled support, innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology to businesses of all sizes. Together, they transform how digital marketing agencies and web professionals operate online, helping them thrive in a competitive market.

For more information about the Book Like A Boss enterprise program, visit https://blab.co/enterprise.

Companies join forces to provide tech-powered safety and security solutions to the construction industry.

(St. Louis, Mo., Aug 1, 2023) – Leif Assurance, a full-service insurance agency that exclusively handles construction insurance, recently formed a partnership with EquipmentShare, a nationwide equipment rental and fleet management software company serving the construction industry. The companies will work together to resolve safety risks and theft in construction, two challenges that reduce productivity and impact lives.

Leif Assurance is a start-up agency created in 2021 and launched in 2022 that has quickly grown to more than $31 million in annual premiums. The agency offers actionable risk management, as well as data-driven pricing models to build the most accurate risk profiles so contractors are rewarded for safe job sites with earned insurance savings. Leif provides cost-effective and comprehensive proprietary insurance solutions for worker’s compensation, general liability, builders’ risk, inland marine, and commercial auto.

Founded in 2015 and based in Columbia, Mo., EquipmentShare drives productivity, efficiency, and collaboration across the construction sector through its proprietary technology T3, a comprehensive suite of solutions that powers its fleet management platform and equipment rental marketplace. The company monitors and manages a fleet consisting of more than 150,000 assets.

Leif Assurance is led by JD Powers, who has been in the risk insurance management industry for 16 years. JD serves as CEO at Leif Assurance and at his family’s two companies, Powers Insurance & Risk Management and Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA).

Leif Assurance currently has 12 employees with plans to add 10 additional team members by the end of 2023. The agency also has a proficient bonding department with in-house underwriting capabilities. Additional specialties include captive risk transfer strategies, self-insured programs, and maximizing bond capacity.

“We believe our new partnership with EquipmentShare highlights the strongest cost-effective insurance model available in the marketplace today,” said Leif Assurance CEO JD Powers. “We are proud to form this alliance with EquipmentShare because it effectively answers a need for promoting jobsite safety in the construction and equipment space.” Powers added that Leif’s first-year goal was exceeded “thanks to the natural synergies found in business ventures we have formed since our inception. We look forward to uniting more contractors with our proprietary insurance products through additional strategic partnerships like EquipmentShare in the near future.”

Leif Assurance is located in Powers Insurance & Risk Management’s building at 6825 Clayton Ave. along with sister company VIAA, a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois. Powers Insurance & Risk Management is one of the largest family owned and operated independent insurance agencies in the bi-state region.

Powers Insurance & Risk Management was founded in 1991. Founded in 2006, VIAA generates more than $600 million in written premium and is the regional founding member for SIAA – The Agent Alliance, a $12.5 billion national insurance network. For more information, call (314) 202-4200 or visit www.leifassurance.com.

The Madras Pavilion at the ITC Grand Chola welcomes diners to a 4-dayDehlnavi Food Trail from August 3 – 6, curated by ITC Hotels.

Experience the splendour of erstwhile Dilli and its vibrant culinary timeline. Over the years, varied communities have come to call the city their home and have given its cuisine a distinct, inimitable style. Dehlnavi cuisine combines Mughal magnificence and Punjabi effervescence, as well as the charms of the Vaishyas, Kayasths and Marwaris.

Served at homes, by food carts or at the high table, Delhi’s flavours, like her unique gharana, tell the story of the city. Successive settlers have invested in the city with their own heirloom flavours and sense of urbanity.

Dehlnavi attempts to recreate the rugged splendour of the Red Fort, the aromas of Chandni Chowk while retaining the old-world charm of erstwhile Dilli, with food that is rich in variety and flavour.

Delhi presents a mosaic of diverse tastes led by the city’s fondness for good food. Celebrating this unique blend of different cultures and flavours, the Dehlnavi Trail offers an experience of some of the most iconic delicacies of Dehlnavi treasures perfected by the master chefs at ITC Hotels.

Some of the offerings include:

• Mohabbat ka Sherbet: Delicious and refreshing combination of fresh watermelon, rose syrup, milk, sugar, ice cubes, and rose petals
• ChaatDahiGujia: Deep-fried thick urad dal batter shaped in gujiya, stuffed with dry fruits topped with lip-smacking chutneys and sweetened curd
• Tulsi Gulab ke Kebab: Cottage cheese tikkas flavoured with holy basil with hung curd
• Bheke Kebab: Small cakes of lotus stem and potatoes flavoured with garam masala and pan grilled
• Dilli Fish Fry: A local Delhi variant of fish fry
• Purani Dilli Fried Chicken: icy variant of chicken marinated overnight with chefs select spices, fried to perfection
• Matar Paneer Naize: Cottage cheese cooked with tender peas and pine nuts in a rustic onion and tomato gravy
• Palak Rehani: Spinach and holy basil puree scented with brown garlic
• Dal Dehlnavi: A combination of moth and split yellow lentils cooked on low heat garnished with pickled ginger julienne, green chili and roasted cumin, served with crisp biscotti roti
• DillikiNehari: Prime cuts of lamb cooked in brown onion and saffron gravy
• MirchiNimona Pulao: Basmati rice preparation enriched with whole gentle green chillies stuffed with a peas paste
• Sarai ki Gosht Biryani: Lamb and basmati rice cooked together with whole spices and finished with angel hair onion
• ParatheWaliGali Choice of mattar paratha, methi paratha, rave ke parathe, aluanardana paratha, rabri paratha, gobhi adrak paratha
• Dessert BarafkiHandi Reduced milk scented with crushed almonds and cardamom, served frozen MotiyaZarda traditional ghee enriched yellow-coloured sweet rice preparation cooked with sugar, aromatic spices, saffron and dry fruits

The food trail will start off with chaats such as papdi chaat, and the unique kullekichaat, Bheke Kebab, Tulsike kebab from the walled city. Kullekichaat, for the unversed, is made by scooping out the centres of boiled potatoes, sweet potatoes or summer specials like watermelons, and filling them with a mixture of chickpeas, pomegranate seeds, spices, and tangy chutneys. The stuffed potatoes or watermelon are then garnished with a variety of toppings such as sev, coriander leaves, and chaat masala, which is a spice blend commonly used in Indian cuisine.

Besides the chaats, Dehlnavi cuisine trail will also feature kebabs and fish fry. While bheyke kebab or lotus stem kebabs will stand true to the earnest effort for uniqueness, the other offerings on Purani Dilli Fried Chicken and Fish Fry will reflect the vast diaspora of Mughlai kebabs and street foods of Delhi.

The main course, however will remain the highlight of the fare and perhaps for the first time ever, the vegetarian side will seem more enticing with Dal Dehlnavi served with a crisp biscuitty roti will catch your fancy. Imagine the tantalizing fragrance of slow-cooked moth and split moong dal, infused with the pungency of chopped chillies, roasted cumin, and ginger juliennes. As you dip the sweet, biscuit-like roti into the creamy and thick textured dal, a heavenly blend of flavours dances on your taste buds.

The nimona pulao will be as intriguing as the dal and biscuitty combination, since the usual nimona pulao has green peas (matar), it is given a unique spin with matar stuffed inside the salanmirchis! The matar paneer naize would be the perfect nod to rustic flavours and a smooth, creamy-like texture thanks to the pine nuts. The chatpate soya charra aloo mime the mock meat hype in Mughal corterie introduced by Bania community. While kunni dal which is slow cooked on a gentle flame with a blend of Bengal gram and black lentils is infused with a handful of secret spices and a hint of garlic, is sure to comfort you to no end.

The non-vegetarian fare on the other side will be as royal as it could get. Expect the all-time favourite Dilli Butter Chicken in luscious gravy with a velvety texture and an indulgent buttery taste that coats the tongue. The juicy and tender boneless chicken pieces perfectly cooked and complemented the buttery goodness of the dish, will guarantee a lasting impression on the taste buds. The extravagant Nihari and Gosht Pulao, irresistibly delicious will add the perfect touch of Mughlai to the unforgettable experience.

The dessert platter will be the perfect conclusion to the hearty meal – with Barf Ki Handi and decadent kheer (Khurchan) and gulab jamun.

Chef Rais who has been instrumental in laying the foundation of Dehlnavi as a brand will be orchestrating the trail, as our chefs take you on an immersive culinary journey, showcasing unique gems from our capital city.

The Dehlnavi Food Trail can be experienced for dinner from 3 – 6th August 2023 at The Madras Pavilion, ITC Grand Chola.

Dates: August 3- 6 2023
Venue: The Madras Pavilion
Time: 7.30 – 11.30 pm

For reservation and queries please contact
044 22200000
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