IHT.com Article: Diwali Sweets Losing Their Allure

Diwali Sweets Losing Their Allure
The Associated Press
Monday, Oct. 13, 2008


For thousands of years, Diwali celebrations have had a sweet embrace on India.
Surgery treats, or mithai, have long been central to this Hindu festival of lights - sweet, fudgy goodies rich with cardamon, pistachio, and saffron, often coated an ethereal foil of pure silver. They are eagerly eaten, given as gifts, offered to the gods.

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India goes smoke free!

New Delhi: The much talked ban on smoking at public places all over the country comes into effect from today. Violation of the ban, imposed under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, will attract a fine of up to Rs.200.

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