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Time of India
12-07-2025
- Science
- Time of India
A day in space with Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla
1 2 Morning routines: Fitness before floating Shukla's day starts around 6am UTC (11.30am IST), following ISS protocols. It begins with nearly two hours of mandatory exercise using the ARED, treadmill, and cycle ergometer to counter muscle and bone loss. A yoga buff, he adds stretches and breathing exercises to stay flexible. A taste of home Group Captain Shukla has carried Gajar ka halwa, Moong dal halwa, Aamras — all dehydrated for microgravity. He also stays connected to Earth through video calls with his family, along with ham radio sessions arranged by ISRO, where he answers student questions about space farming, sleeping in zero gravity, and the everyday things he misses back home. Up here, we see 16 sunrises and sunsets in a single day – it's exciting! But simple things like drinking water, walking, and especially sleeping become real challenges – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla pics: Axiom Space I have brought Gajar ka halwa, Moong dal halwa, and Aamras to space. I also wanted my companions to taste them – Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Floating sleep and challenges Shukla has admitted that sleeping in microgravity—tethered to the ISS walls—takes getting used to. With packed schedules, disrupted circadian rhythms, and the hum of life-support systems, astronauts often report fragmented sleep. Shukla has spoken candidly about these challenges, sharing his experiences during student Q&A sessions and media interactions From growing methi to conducting scientific research: Shukla does it all A key mission for Shukla is sprouting methi and moong seeds as part of ISRO's space farming trials – vital research for future missions like Gaganyaan and India's planned space station. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Is it legal? How to get Internet without paying a subscription? Techno Mag Learn More Undo These fast-growing, nutritious crops are monitored for growth in microgravity. Additionally, he oversees microalgae trials with cyanobacteria, exploring their potential as sources of oxygen and food in space habitats. A series of cruicial experiments Shukla is overseeing six additional Indian experiments, including: Myogenesis Study: Examining skeletal muscle deterioration in space, vital for astronaut health and Earth-based treatments. Microalgae Trials: Observing cyanobacteria growth for food and oxygen recycling in future space habitats. Tardigrade Research: Tracking how these resilient creatures survive space conditions, offering clues for long-term human survival. Cognitive Performance Tests: Monitoring mental sharpness via touchscreen tasks in microgravity. Bone Physiology Study: Studying biochemical changes in bone cells to develop health countermeasures. Radiation Exposure Monitoring: Measuring cosmic radiation exposure via dosimeters for astronaut safety
The Hindu
18-06-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Have you tried aamras, the summer treat with ripe mangoes? Try the Gujarati thali, complete with fluffy dhoklas and shrikhand
What's not to love about aamras? Made by pureeing ripe mangoes into a smooth and silky pulp, this delicious summer treat is an ode to the flavour of ripe mangoes. We are dreaming about aamras as we make our way to Kanchan's Kitchen at Gujarati Samaj Complex in Mettupalayam Road. It's lunch time and the hall is packed with diners waiting for their turn to savour the delicious Gujarati thali with a side of aamras. 'Our thali is sweet, tangy and spicy. It's like having lunch at a Gujarati home and that's what draws our customers,' says K Mukesh adding that the vegetable sabjis are made with home-made masalas and ingredients they use in everyday cooking at his home. We start with a glass of refreshing buttermilk, and follow it up with fluffy dhoklas served with mint chutney and sweet imli sauce. The thali platter arrives with a bowl of the delicious ripe mango treat. Gujaratis love a complete meal and the cuisine is known for its vegetarian options. 'Our thalis are an endless procession of flavours and texture. Sweet, salty, spicy, tangy and everything in-between. Aamras is one of our most loved dishes. It tastes best with hot pooris. We wait for the mango season to make it. For more than three months, every Gujarati household makes this drink in large quantities. It stirs a happy emotion in us, of happy childhood where there's always a shortage of aamras! We enjoy it with poori, phulkas and sometimes even rice,' says Mukesh, a Gujarati who moved to Coimbatore eight years ago from Mumbai. He stocks up on best of the mangoes from March end when the season begins, for example Ratnagiri mangoes, particularly Alphonso varieties from Salem and Mumbai. 'I spend hours on picking the right ones that are naturally sweet with great texture and aroma to maintain a consistent taste through the season. During weekdays, we serve the thali with three sabjis, three phulkas, rice and dal, buttermilk and pappad. On Sundays, we have special meals with two sweets, two starters, mini wheat pooris, phulkas, three sabjis and dal, and aamras,' explains Mukesh. Recalling the initial days, Mukesh says it was a dearth of restaurants that served authentic Gujarati food that led him to start Kanchan's Kitchen. 'I stayed here for eight days during my visit and I couldn't find a single outlet. I started one with six tables which has now grown to accommodate 50 people. Our customers love our phulkas. On Sundays, we have people coming from Pollachi, Tiruppur and Palakkad, just to enjoy a meal here. More that 70 percent of my customers are South Indians who enjoy authentic Gujarati food and our service,' explains Mukesh over plates of mini bondas, white dhoklas, jalebis and shrikhand. 'While the spongy yellow dhoklas are popular, we also make a variant in white akin to steamed idlis tossed in a dry masala,' he says as we sample the white dhoklas that are tangy and sweet. I round off my meal with a bowl of creamy and delicious shrikhand, a quintessential Gujarati treat. A meal for two costs ₹400 approximately. Open from 12 noon till 4 pm for lunch and from 6pm to 10pm for dinner at Gujarati Samaj Complex, Mettupalayam Road. Also available are khakras, chivdas and other Gujarati sweets and savouries. Call 8610479793.
Indian Express
23-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
Come summer, it is raining Aamras thalis across Pune city. Here's where to check out
Written by Sakshi Prabhune Mango season is wrapping up, making people flock to places still serving the aamras thalis across Pune, before the fruit bows out from the market. Aamras is made using Alphonso or Kesar mangoes and the pulp is served and served into bowls, often accompanied by puris, batata bhaji, shrikhand, and other treats that make the meal an indulgence. From vegetarian Maharashtrian thalis to versions with mango-based dishes, the city's food scene is filled with mango. Whether it is a family outing or a first-timer's introduction to this tradition, the Aamras thali has become a ritual for Punekars, a reminder that summer isn't just about the heat, but also about flavours that define the season. Sukhakarta Sukhakarta Pure Veg Dining Hall was started by Nilesh Shirke from Satara in 2018. It has three branches in Pune, with the main branch located in Mayur Colony, Kothrud. The second branch in Wakad opened six months ago, and the third in Baner was started three years ago. It features an open kitchen. The thali includes three sweet options such as the famous Aamras, Ukdicha Modak, and Strawberry Halwa. For starters, it offers Khandvi, Sabudana Cutlet, or Palak Chaat. The vegetable options include Kaju Paneer, Green Vatana, or Cabbage Tomatoes. In the dal section, there is Mix Dal and Ekodi Dal. The breads served are Phulka, Puri, and Makai Rotla. The rice options are Plain Rice, Masale Bhat, and Dal Khichdi. The meal is served with 'khatta meetha jaljeera'. The restaurant operates from 11 am to 3.30 pm and again from 7 pm to 10.30 pm. (Thali price: Rs 400 approximately) Mathura Pure Veg Mathura Pure Veg, located at Jangali Maharaj Road, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, was started almost 40 years ago and is currently run by Pune resident Abhijeet Chorge. Known for its thali offerings, Mathura serves a seasonal thali during mango season that includes Aamras along with five puris. The thali features a variety of items such as Chana masala, Paneer masala, Batata bhaji, Bhindi masala and Kurdai, Papad. For rice, the thali includes plain rice and Masale bhat. The meal is available daily during two time slots from 12 to 4 pm and again from 7 pm to 11 pm allowing customers to enjoy this spread at lunch or dinner. (Thali price: Rs 390 approximately) Naivedya Thali Restaurant Naivedya Thali Restaurant, a well-loved pure vegetarian restaurant in Pune, was started by Bhaktobandhu Padhi in 2003. Located near Ghole Road, next to Balgandharva Chowk, Shivajinagar, Pune, it has become a go to place for those who enjoy a hearty and traditional Indian thali. The thali includes a delightful variety of dishes, starting with three types of sweets one of which is the seasonal favourite, Aamras. The chaat section offers popular items like chole tikki, dahi vada, and mini samosas. Rice lovers are treated to three options, including khichdi, steamed rice, and biryani. To accompany these are three types of Indian breads: phulka, puri, and paratha, along with four kinds of vegetables that change regularly. The thali also includes two types of dal, varan and dal tadka, as well as two kinds of kadhi, including a sweet version. Classic accompaniments like papad and achar complete the meal. Naivedya Thali is open for lunch from 11.30 am to 3.30 pm and for dinner from 7 pm to 11 pm, making it a perfect choice for anyone looking to enjoy a fulfilling and authentic Indian meal. (Thali price Rs 450-480 approximately) Sukanta Thali Sukanta Thali, located at Pulachi Wadi Road, Deccan Gymkhana, is owned by Upesh Marlecha and was started in 2003 to offer meals in a thali format. During mango season, Sukanta serves a thali that includes two sweets, one of which is Aamras. The thali also includes chaat options such as mini samosas and dahi vada. The meal includes four vegetable preparations, two types of dal, one sweet dal, and one dal tadka and a choice of Indian breads puri, phulka, or Bhakri. For rice, there is plain rice and Pulav. This thali is available daily from 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm and from 7 pm to 10.30 pm. (Thali price: Rs 500 approximately) (Sakshi Prabhune is an intern with The Indian Express)
