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| Chemicals in Festive Foods: A Dangerous Gamble with Human Health | | | | Festivals are occasions of joy, togetherness, generosity and celebration. In India, sweets, savouries and traditional delicacies are an essential part of these celebrations. Families exchange boxes of sweets, prepare special dishes at home and welcome guests with delicious food. However, behind the colourful displays of festive delicacies lies a growing concern: food adulteration and the improper use of chemicals. Artificial colours, unauthorised preservatives, contaminated ingredients and harmful adulterants can turn festive treats into potential health hazards. The food meant to spread happiness should not become a source of illness.
The Growing Problem of Food Adulteration
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| | | | Basohli Utsav: Celebrating Heritage | | | | Basohli Utsav is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage, artistic excellence and traditional legacy of Jammu and Kashmir. Organised in the historic town of Basohli in Kathua district, the festival provides a valuable platform to showcase the region's distinctive miniature paintings, traditional Pashmina craftsmanship, folk music, dances, local cuisine and age-old customs. Situated on the banks of the River Ravi, Basohli occupies a special place in the cultural history of the region. Its historical significance and remarkable artistic traditions have made it an important destination for lovers of Indian art, culture and heritage. The festival is much more than a cultural gatheri | |
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