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Hindustan Times
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Spaghetti and dal makhani to dhokla with aamras: Would you try these 10 weird food pairings?
Do you like the idea of fusion foods or recipes? Experimenting with new flavours can be exciting and combining different cuisines can lead to innovative dishes. In an interview with HT Lifestyle, chef Nehal Karkera shared 10 food combinations that might raise some eyebrows. Also read | Masala dosa ice cream to gulab jamun burger: 5 bizarre food combinations that went viral Do spaghetti and dal makhani go together? Don't say no before you give it a try. (Representative pic: Freepik) He listed the strangest food pairings he has tried so you don't have to (but you should). For instance, having ice cream and fries together might seem strange, but the contrast between sweet and savoury can be intriguing. Nehal said, 'I've always believed that food shouldn't be taken too seriously. It should be fun. Flirty. Maybe even mildly concerning. So, in the spirit of chaos and curiosity, I decided to crowdsource some madness. I threw out a question on my Instagram asking people to share their weirdest food combos — the kind they swear by, the kind they make in secret, and the kind that makes other people look at them like they need an intervention.' He added, 'So, after taste-testing these combos (yes, I risked my gastrointestinal peace for this), I present to you a list of weird Indian(ish) food pairings that truly, weirdly, gloriously work. They may not belong in a 5-star menu, but they definitely belong in your next midnight kitchen experiment.' Ahead are some of Nehal's 'truly unhinged food experiments'. He's talking about the kind of combos that make your stomach ask, 'Are you okay, bro?' but then your tongue goes, 'Wait a minute… hold up…' The cucumber and sugar combination might seem unusual, but it's actually used in some cuisines, like Asian. (Unsplash) 1. Cucumber + sugar = watermelon vibes 'Sounds fake, tastes like childhood. Slice some chilled cucumber, sprinkle a bit of sugar, and wait. It tricks your brain into thinking you're eating watermelon. The texture's similar, and the sugar boosts the hidden fruitiness of cucumber. Is this sorcery? Probably. But it works,' Nehal said. Recipe: Cut 1 cucumber into thin discs. Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar. Chill for 10 minutes. Eat. Question reality. 2. Port wine + Thums Up (desi sangria's evil cousin) 'This might sound like a mistake, but in parts of Goa, it's actually a legit drink. (I've heard it's called Kanamuchi or something similar). Sweet, fizzy, with that deep, raisiny hit from port—it's cola meets communion wine,' Nehal added. Recipe: ⦿ 60 ml Port wine ⦿ 90 ml chilled Thums Up ⦿ A squeeze of lime (optional, but adds brightness) ⦿ Serve over ice. Drink responsibly. Judge never. 3. Spaghetti + dal makhani He said, 'Call it cultural confusion or north-south-Italy fusion, but this works. The creamy, earthy dal coats the pasta like a desi Alfredo sauce. Add some chopped dhaniya (coriander) and a squeeze of lime? You're basically inventing a new cuisine.' 4. Dal chawal + aloo bhujia According to Nehal, 'This is just science. You take a comfort classic, and you add crunch. It's texture play. It's childhood. It's the food version of adding Hotstar subtitles to your life.' 5. Upma + mango pickle He said, 'If upma ever felt like your sober friend at a party, this combo gives it a tequila shot. The spicy, oily chaos of mango pickle gives bland upma a spicy side quest.' Maggi noodles with tomato ketchup might not be a traditional combination for everyone, but it's actually popular among some people. (Freepik) 6. Maggi + tomato ketchup Nehal said, 'Maggi purists will scream, but try this once. The ketchup adds a sweet-tangy twist and makes it taste like the cheaper cousin of hakka noodles. Which, honestly? Isn't a bad thing.' 7. Masala Lays + Nutella 'This one feels criminal, but it's sweet, salty, and crunchy — everything your dopamine receptors love. It's like if Diwali and Halloween had a baby,' Nehal added. + chapati He also said, 'Sometimes you're broke. Sometimes you're just lazy. This is peak jugaad. Wrap Maggi in a roti and you've got a budget burrito. Add some cheese, and boom — culinary upgrade.' 9. French Fries + vanilla ice cream 'McDonald's didn't invent this combo, but they should have. Hot and cold, salty and sweet — it's like that toxic ex you still think about sometimes,' he said. 10. Dhokla + Aamras 'This is a Gujarati fever dream, but a genius one. Sweet mango pulp soaks into the fluffy, tangy dhokla like syrup into pancakes. You'll never look at breakfast the same again,' Nehal concluded.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
US arrests Nirav Modi's brother Nehal in extradition case
NEW DELHI: In an important development, Nehal Modi - brother of fugitive Nirav Modi and one of the key accused in the Punjab National Bank's Rs 13,500 crore swindle and the related money laundering case - was arrested by US authorities from New York on Friday in an extradition case filed by ED and CBI. In the PNB money laundering case, the main accused - Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi - were earlier arrested in the UK and Belgium, respectively, on India's extradition request and pending Red Corner Notices. They are currently in prison and have been denied bail till pendency of their extradition proceedings. Sources said the US department of justice has informed Indian authorities about Nehal's arrest and has also conveyed that it would oppose his bail application when it comes up in court on July 17. "As per the complaint filed by the US prosecution, extradition proceedings are being pursued on two counts: one count of money laundering under the PMLA and one count of criminal conspiracy under the IPC," sources said. According to chargesheets filed by ED earlier, Nehal played a key role in laundering proceeds of crime on behalf of his brother, Nirav. "He assisted in concealing and transferring large sums of illicit funds through a web of shell companies and overseas transactions," ED alleged in the chargesheet. On his alleged role, sources said Nehal was personally overseeing that all the accounts and records were destroyed, and was influencing employees/witnesses to conceal money trail and proceeds of crime. ED's evidence against Nehal includes his "footprint" in laundering huge stockpiles of gold, diamonds and cash consignments from Dubai and Hong Kong-based entities of Nirav. According to charges levelled by the agencies, Nehal, after the scam was unearthed, took away diamonds worth $6 million and 150 boxes of pearls from Hong Kong, huge cash, including AED 150 million and 50kg gold from Dubai, and laundered them in safe havens. "He destroyed digital evidence (mobile phones and servers) pertaining to the Nirav Modi case in Dubai and intimidated witnesses, sent them to Cairo, and destroyed their passports so that they cannot travel," sources said. The development also represents coordination between Indian agencies and their US counterparts. Officials of ED and CBI will hold a "status conference" with the US prosecution on the nature of crime and charges slapped against him in India for laundering proceeds of crime. The details of non-bailable warrants against him and cognisance of chargesheets taken by the special courts would also be conveyed to the prosecution service. Agencies, in their multiple chargesheets filed in the PNB case during 2018 and 2019, have levelled serious allegations against Nehal - of destroying evidence and laundering proceeds of crime on behalf of his brother. ED has attached Rs 2,700 crore worth of assets so far in this case in India and abroad. Nirav, Mehul and Nehal are among 34 persons/companies accused in the case.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Who is Nehal Modi? Nirav Modi's brother arrested in PNB fraud case
Nehal Modi , the younger brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi , was arrested in the United States on July 4, following an extradition request by Indian authorities. His arrest, confirmed by the U.S. Department of Justice, came after a joint requisition by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He faces two primary charges: money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, and criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Nehal is a key accused in the Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam—one of the biggest financial frauds in India's history. Background and Alleged Role Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Nehal Deepak Modi, 46, was born and brought up in Antwerp, Belgium. Fluent in English, Gujarati, and Hindi, he is accused of playing a crucial role in the fraud alongside his brother Nirav Modi and uncle Mehul Choksi. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas In Dubai | Search Ads Get Rates Undo According to investigators, Nehal facilitated the movement and concealment of illicit funds through fake companies and cross-border transactions. His network allegedly obtained fraudulent Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) from PNB to divert nearly Rs 6,498 crore, while Choksi used a similar modus operandi for the rest of the scam. Authorities say Nehal Modi assisted Nirav after the scam was exposed, including attempts to destroy evidence and intimidate directors of Dubai-based shell companies used to mask illegal trade. Live Events The ED alleges that Nehal, along with Mihir R. Bhansali (a close aide of Nirav Modi), transported around 50 kg of gold and large sums of cash from Dubai. He also instructed dummy directors to conceal his name during questioning by Indian authorities. Listed as Accused No. 27 in the CBI's supplementary chargesheet, Nehal is alleged to have orchestrated the destruction of electronic data and servers after relocating employees from Dubai to Cairo. These individuals reportedly signed false declarations of ownership for companies in Dubai and Hong Kong. These shell firms purportedly engaged in fake trade with Nirav Modi's entities—Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports, and Stellar Diamonds. These companies secured illegitimate buyer's credit from foreign banks using fake LoUs issued by PNB's Brady House branch in Mumbai. What's Next A status conference is scheduled for July 17, 2025, in the U.S. While Nehal Modi may seek bail, American prosecutors have expressed their intent to oppose his release.
Time of India
05-07-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'Destroyed evidence': Who is Nehal Modi? Nirav Modi's brother held in US on India's request; how is he linked to PNB scam case
Nehal Modi, the younger brother of fugitive businessman Nirav Modi , was arrested by US authorities following an extradition request from Indian agencies. His arrest took place on 4 July after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) jointly requested his extradition, according to the United States department of justice. Authorities are seeking his custody on two charges: one of money laundering under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) 2002, and another of criminal conspiracy under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). He is accused of playing a major role in the alleged Rs 13,000 crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, one of the biggest banking frauds in the country's history. Who is Nehal Modi and his links to the PNB scam Nehal Deepak Modi was born and brought up in Antwerp, Belgium, and is fluent in English, Gujarati and Hindi. Nehal, 46, is a key accused in the PNB scam, alongside his brother Nirav Modi and their uncle Mehul Choksi. Investigators said that Nehal helped Nirav move and hide large amounts of illegal money through fake companies and overseas transactions. In the scam, Nehal, through his companies, siphoned off almost Rs 6,498 crore from the bank, fraudulently obtaining Letters of Undertaking (LoUs), while his uncle used a similar method to misappropriate the remaining amount. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why seniors are rushing to get this Internet box – here's why! Techno Mag Learn More Undo He has also been accused of destroying evidence and helping Nirav Modi 'knowingly and intentionally' after the scam was exposed. The CBI accused Nehal Modi of threatening and pressuring directors of shell companies in Dubai, which were used by Nirav Modi to make fraudulent trade dealings appear legitimate. ED claimed that after the scam came to light, Nehal, along with, Mihir R Bhansali, a close confidante of Nirav Modi, transported 50 kg of gold and "substantial cash from Dubai." He further instructed dummy directors not to reveal his identity to investigating authorities. Nehal has been named as accused No. 27 in a supplementary chargesheet filed by the CBI, which alleges that he destroyed evidence in Dubai to help conceal the suspected criminal conspiracy. According to investigators, these individuals, employees of Nirav Modi's companies, were forced to move from Dubai to Cairo, where their phones, laptops, and computer servers were destroyed to eliminate evidence. They were also allegedly made to sign false declarations claiming to be the actual owners of Dubai and Hong Kong-based firms. These shell companies were shown as conducting genuine export-import business with three of Nirav Modi's firms: Diamonds R Us, Solar Exports, and Stellar Diamonds. These entities are accused of wrongfully receiving buyer's credit from foreign banks, backed by fake Letters of Undertaking (LoUs) fraudulently issued by PNB's Brady House branch in Mumbai, with the help of bank insiders. The extradition hearing is scheduled for 17 July 2025, when a status conference will be held. Nehal may apply for bail during this session, but US prosecutors have already said they will oppose it. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Hindustan Times
05-07-2025
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Who is Nehal Modi, arrested in US? His loan-and-pawn diamond fraud runs wide
Fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi's younger brother, Nehal Modi, who is also named in fraud cases in India, has been arrested in the US, reportedly on an extradition request by Indian agencies. Nehal Modi's photo from a copy of the 2019 Red Corner Notice issued by Interpol on the request of India's ED and CBI. (Archive/ Nehal, 46, who is part of the family's global diamond business, is wanted by India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). He allegedly assisted his brother in diversion of funds from what's known as the 'PNB loan scam', worth thousands of crores of fraudulently obtained loans from the Punjab National Bank. Reports show Nehal, a Belgian national, had an Interpol red notice against him some years ago. The latest search on the Interpol website does not show up his name. His brother Nirav Modi, 54, is listed there. He is in jail in the UK since March 2019 when he was arrested on an extradition warrant. Nirav has managed to stall India's attempts to get him to the country so far. Was convicted in New York, similar scam Nehal, however, is no stranger to fraud charges or even convictions – and not in India alone. A New York court had convicted him in 2020 (upheld in 2023) for fraudulently obtaining diamonds worth over $2.6 million from LLD Diamonds USA, one of the world's largest diamond companies. The attorney's office in New York detailed that case, though it was not immediately clear if he served the sentence. In 2015, Nehal managed to obtain diamonds worth over 2.6 million dollars from LLD on favourable credit terms by making false representations and then sold the diamonds for money he used for personal ends, it said. Also read: London court stops sale of Nirav Modi's duplex apartment It was in 2019 that Interpol had issued a Red Corner Notice against Nehal Modi as he was named in the chargesheet filed by the Enforcement Directorate in the PNB scam in which his brother Nirav Modi is the main accused. Nehal had allegedly helped Nirav in diverting money to shell corporations, HT reported. In the US case, too, modus operandi was not very different from the Modi brothers' PNB scam. US attorney said this about Nehal Nehal Modi had told LLD Diamonds USA in 2015 that he was in talks with wholesale major Costco who wanted to buy the diamonds for further retail sale. 'Nehal falsely informed LLD that Cotsco agreed to purchase the diamonds following which LLD allowed him to purchase those on credit. Full payment was required within 90 days. But Nehal mortgaged the diamonds to secure short-term loans. In the meantime, he made some payments to LLD but the majority of the proceeds were used for personal expenses,' as per the case. By the time LLD demanded that he pay up immediately, had already sold or pawned all of the diamonds and spent most of those proceeds, following which the company reported the fraud to the Manhattan district attorney. He is also among people named in Nirav Modi and family's bankruptcy proceedings in the US. As for Nehal's immediate family, reliable information is not available. What happens next? Now that Nehal Modi is in custody in the US, the next date for the hearing in the matter of his arrest and possible extradition is July 17, when he can seek bail, Deccan Herald reported. 'While diamonds maybe forever, this flawed scheme was not," the Manhattan DA had said about the LLD Diamonds case. The ED and CBI will now have to make a case for his extradition in US courts. His being a Belgian national is a possible factor in play too.
