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    Ramayana actor Raghav Juyal shared 1 room with 10 boys, stored undergarments in broken fridge. How running away to Mumbai changed his destiny

    Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Part 1 debuted on November 5, featuring major talents like Raghav Juyal. Reflecting on his path to stardom, Juyal revealed the obstacles he overcame in his early days in Mumbai, where he shared tight living quarters with fellow dancers. After stepping back from television, he made a notable return in the film Kill, proving his dedication and resilience in chasing his aspirations.

    Ramayana star had to borrow money to come to Mumbai, had only Rs 85 in his pocket. He is known for playing villains but is a hero in real life – he has paid fees for poor children for over 13 years: ‘I have refused…’

    There was a time when Mukesh Tiwari received a monthly pay of only Rs 3,500. In a conversation with Divya Marathi, the actor shared his challenges and the path that ultimately brought him to Bollywood. Hailing from a middle-class family in Madhya Pradesh, he couldn't afford car travel and used a bicycle to get to college. During his time at the National School of Drama, he covered his costs with a monthly allowance of Rs 600, resulting in only Rs 45 remaining at the end of each month.

    UDAN Yatri Café at Delhi’s IGI Airport: Tea at Rs 10, coffee at Rs 20, snacks at Rs 20 and what else is on the menu?

    Delhi’s IGI Airport has a UDAN Yatri Café in Terminal 3’s check-in area, offering tea for Rs 10, coffee for Rs 20 and selected snacks and sweets for Rs 20. The initiative has expanded to airports across India, with the government aiming to make basic refreshments more affordable for air passengers.

    ‘Our life won’t stop if we don’t eat vada pav’: Tukaram Mundhe’s reply to schoolboy seeking its return to canteens goes viral

    A video of Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe responding to a schoolboy’s request to bring back vada pav in school canteens has gone viral on Instagram. Mundhe encouraged children to prioritise nutritious food and also cautioned against certain Chinese street food preparations. The exchange comes amid Maharashtra’s restrictions on foods high in fat, sugar and salt in school canteens and within 50 metres of school campuses.

    In 1997, Gujarat man quit his job to sell vada pav for Rs 2.50 outside a posh bungalow. 30 years later, he owns the house but still runs his street-side cart

    Anilbhai's journey from peon at ONGC to successful vada pav seller in Surat is nothing short of inspiring. Beginning in 1997 with cherished family recipes, Anil faced numerous challenges before relocating his cart, leading to his eventual success. The price rise from Rs 2.50 to Rs 25 underscores his dedication to hard work, proving that anyone can redefine their destiny, regardless of societal views on street food vendors.

    Celebrating Sports with Asiad Biryani and Olympic Drinks

    Kerala’s Asiad biryani, Wimbledon’s strawberries and cream and the Olympics’ viral chocolate treats show how sports can inspire distinctive food traditions. While athletes usually rely on carefully planned, functional diets, certain foods and drinks have become linked to major sporting events. The tradition stretches from the 1982 Asian Games’ elaborate catering to Helsinki’s Olympic drink legacy, showing how sporting events can leave a lasting mark on food culture.

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