<keyword id="6354931" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ayodhya" source="Orion">Ayodhya</keyword> (UP), In anticipation of the rising influx of global tourists ahead of the consecration programme for Lord Ram on January 22, the <keyword id="9713478" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ayodhya-development-authority" source="Orion">Ayodhya Development Authority</keyword> (ADA) is actively working on the creation of a modern 'tent city'. <br /><br />These tent cities of ADA offer luxury and semi-luxury suites designed for double occupancy, providing devotees with an opportunity to immerse themselves in the harmonious blend of mythological and modern Ayodhya amidst the serenity of nature.<br /><br />Tent cities are becoming an arrangement for thousands of devotees to stay in 'new-grand Ayodhya'<br /><br />The time for the consecration ceremony of Lord Ram's idol at the grand Ram Temple is gradually approaching. There is a possibility that lakhs of devotees from all over the country and the world will flock to Ayodhya for the occasion.<br /><br />In view of this, tent cities have been developed at various places by <keyword id="19990997" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="shri-ram-mandir-teerth-kshetra-trust" source="keywords">Shri Ram Mandir Teerth Kshetra Trust</keyword> and Ayodhya Development Authority.<br /><br />A tent city is being established on 20-acre land at Majha Guptar Ghat to accommodate thousands of devotees. Another tent city is being set up near Brahma Kund with 35 tents. Additionally, a tent city with 30 tents is being established at Ram Katha Park.<br /><br />Furthermore, a 25-acre tent city is being established at Bag Bijaisi by the Tirth Kshetra Trust, providing accommodation for thousands of people.<br /><br />In addition to these, tent cities are also being set up in Karsewakpuram and Sri Maniram Das Chavni for the convenience of devotees.<br /><br />In these tent cities that give the feel of 'Heritage Cottage Stay', devotees will get to taste all the flavours of the country, but the most distinctive ones will be the Awadhi and Banarasi flavours.<br /><br />ADA has developed the tent city established in Brahma Kund and Ram Katha Park through private partnership. The tent city at Brahma Kund has been operational since December 1. Devotees staying here will be served millet dishes, makki ki roti, sarson ka saag, and seasonal vegetables.<br /><br />Additionally, a variety of local dishes, including Bajra Roti, Matar Ka Nimona, Bati-Chokha, Moong Khichdi and other recipes will also be served. Health-conscious people will also get the facility of detox water.<br /><br />Wooden deck-based tents will have luxurious interiors and other amenities.<br /><br />People staying in the wooden deck-based tents will have all facilities, including comfortable chairs, sofas, dining lounges, personal vaults, room heaters, air conditioning, high-speed internet, and luxurious interiors.<br /><br />Here, people will also have the convenience of a bonfire, an open-air theatre for cultural events, and a souvenir shop. These tents are durability-based and can be operated for up to 10 years after installation.<br />

Ayodhya's 'tent cities' are an experience in luxury

<ul><li><keyword id="10177413" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="the-khichdi-experiment">The Khichdi Experiment</keyword> by Ola Foods is one of the fastest growing brands.</li><li>The cloud kitchen brand has already crossed the landmark figure of 1 million+ orders.</li><li> Through KPL, Ola’s Khichdi Experiment continues to share the success story of the brand and advocates the melange of Cricket and Food strongly.</li></ul>The Khichdi Experiment by Ola Foods, the food-first company and a part of Ola – steps up the excitement of this ongoing IPL season with its signature Khichdi variants along with catchy anthems for each of the eight IPL teams under the new campaign <keyword id="10177414" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="khichdi-premiere-league">Khichdi Premiere League</keyword> 2020. The campaign aims to uphold the spirit of cricket and take the whole match-day snacking experience to a new level.<br /><br />With revivification in progress, in the Covid times, the Cricket world in India is enjoying the 13th season of <keyword id="1219822" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="The-Indian-Premier-League">the Indian Premier League</keyword> that is being played away from the shores of the nation, in the UAE. While the match-watching experience has been restricted owing to the social distancing norms, the IPL fever remains the same and the fans never fail to celebrate the potpourri of Cricket and Food.<br /><br />Interestingly, as people have adjusted to the new way of enjoying the match from the comfort of their homes, by offering food that is wholesome, exciting and adding on to tadka of supporting the team spirit, one can take the whole IPL experience to a new level.<br /><br />Every khichdi is unique in its ingredients and taste, therefore embodying the regional flavours of the state that these teams represent. From RCB’s Bisi Bele Bath to KKR’s Bengali Panch Phoran Khichdi, the KPL offers an exciting array of Khichdi variants infused with the modern twist of flavours and the excitement of Cricket. Few other notable variants includes a modern fusion such as Mumbai Indian’s Pav Bhaji Khichdi, Rajasthan Royal’s Leshun Aur Hare Pyaaz Ki Khichdi, CSK’s Sambar Khichdi, Sunrisers Hyderabad’s Khatte Dal Ki Khichdi and KXIP &amp; Delhi Capital’s Langarwali and Tadkewali Khichdi respectively.<br /><br />As part of this campaign, Ola Foods has also customized and curated catchy anthems for the Khichdi variant of every IPL team. Tune in to the KPL anthem and indulge in a ride of flavours supporting your team on a match day with your bowl of Khichdi.<br /><br />Khichdi Experiment has also launched a social media campaign ‘Apna Game, Apni Khichdi’, which is currently underway and includes fun filled engagements such as a series of contests to keep the conversation brewing between Food and Cricket. Users are creating their own videos using the khichdi anthems to show support to their favourite team. Social media is abuzz with rap karaoke, dance steps and lip sync videos featuring the team’s khichdi anthems. As India watches this IPL season from the comfort of their living room, Khichdi Experiment by Ola Foods is adding to the much needed excitement with KPL.<br /><br />The Khichdi Experiment by Ola Foods is one of the fastest growing brands and is the category leader in the segment. The cloud kitchen brand has already crossed the landmark figure of 1 million+ orders and is consistently rated high by consumers across all food delivery platforms. Through KPL, Ola’s Khichdi Experiment continues to share the success story of the brand and advocates the melange of Cricket and Food strongly.<br /><br />    <div type="Youtube" id="hG9TUQTzBfI" title="Khichdi Premier League | Bengaluru Anthem" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/hG9TUQTzBfI/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />    <div type="Youtube" id="EcoA47BSePQ" title="Khichdi Premier League | Chennai Anthem" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/EcoA47BSePQ/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />    <div type="Youtube" id="FFXgWGCURbQ" title="Khichdi Premier League | Punjab Anthem" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/FFXgWGCURbQ/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />    <div type="Youtube" id="e469cQZWQAY" title="Khichdi Premier League | Delhi Anthem" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/e469cQZWQAY/mqdefault.jpg"></div><br />

Ola Food launches Khichdi Premier League to bring India's love for comfort food and cricket together

<br /><ul><li><strong>After <keyword id="6408304" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="doordarshan">Doordarshan</keyword> de<keyword id="6356173" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="CID">cid</keyword>ed to air 80’s hits — Ramayan and Mahabharat, the television industry is now set to telecast some of the most popular TV shows — including CID, <keyword id="14600" type="ENTERTAINMENT" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sarabhai-vs-Sarabhai">Sarabhai vs Sarabhai</keyword>, <keyword id="6355481" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="khichdi">Khichdi</keyword> and Aahat. <br /></strong></li><li><strong>CID, which is one of the longest running TV shows with 1,547 episodes will be telecaster again from today (April 6). <br /></strong></li><li><strong>On the other hand, <keyword id="4912288" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="star-bharat">Star Bharat</keyword>, which changed its channel tagline to <em>“Bhula De Darr, Khush Rahein Ghar Par,”</em> will telecast its most popular comedy shows — Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai.</strong></li></ul>The 21-day nationwide lockdown has brought back the golden era of television. <br /><br />After Doordarshan decided to air 80’s hits — Ramayan and Mahabharat, other channels are taking the cue to re-telecast most popular TV shows — including CID, Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, Khichdi and Aahat. <br /><br /><keyword id="174761" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sony-Television">Sony Television</keyword> has announced re-run of its popular shows CID, Aahat, and Ye Un Dino Ki Baat Hai to engage its viewers during the lockdown period. 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transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)"></div></div><div style="margin-left: auto;"> <div style=" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);"></div> <div style=" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);"></div> <div style=" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);"></div></div></div></a> <p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/B-hGTvzlFhE/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Sony TV wapas le aaye hai unhe joh saalon se hai humare #SquadGoals. Toh bataaiye hume kaun hai aapki squad aur dekhiye #CID, Mon-Fri subha 10 baje</a></p> <p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A post shared by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sonytvofficial/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px;" target="_blank"> Sony Entertainment Television</a> (@sonytvofficial) on <time style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;" datetime="2020-04-03T11:33:46+00:00">Apr 3, 2020 at 4:33am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>]]></cdata></div><br />The actor who played ACP Pradyuman of CID <a href="https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/sony-tv-announces-re-runs-of-cid-aahat-from-6-april-sarabhai-vs-sarabhai-khichdi-will-also-be-re-telecast-8229941.html">told</a> the Times of India how it will be fun to relive that era. “Our stories were so engaging for people. It was such a good experience for us as actors because we became a large family. The show saw so many actors come and go. It will be fun to relive all of that,” <keyword id="9012525" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="shivaji-satyam">Shivaji Satyam</keyword> said.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="CID" msid="75005793" hostid="261"></div><br />On the other hand, Star Bharat, which changed its channel tagline to <em>“Bhula De Darr, Khush Rahein Ghar Par,”</em> will telcast its most popular comedy shows on television.<br /><br />    <div type="image" title="khichdi" msid="75005814" hostid="261"></div><br />“The industry is at loss doesn’t mean that we turn our back in the times when people need us the most. After both the shows were completed, it was never about money. It has always been about goodwill, love and respect. I am happy that both the shows have returned to television while also being available on the OTT platforms. Though there are many who have access to digital platforms, a majority of the population still relies on television,” <a href="https://www.tribuneindia.com/news/lifestyle/this-khichdi-has-masala-66361">said</a> Jamnadas Majethia, the producer of the two popular shows Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai. <br /><br />    <div type="image" title="sarabhai 2" msid="75005805" hostid="261"></div><br />Starting today (April 6), Khichdi and Sarabhai vs Sarabhai would be aired on Star Bharat between 10 am to 12 pm. “After 16 years, Rosesh is coming back again with his poetry to meet you! Watch Sarabhai vs Sarabhai, 6 April onwards, every day at 10 am on Star Bharat,” the channel posted on its official Twitter handle. <br /><br /><div type="twitter" handle="StarBharat" handlename="STAR भारत" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1039847057253531648/rc9-oSRl_normal.jpg" favoritecount="24" retweetcount="8" status="मोनिशा की ख़ुशी का ठिकाना नहीं है! पता है क्यों? जानिए ख़ुद मोनिशा से!देखिए 'साराभाई Vs साराभाई', कल से, हर-रोज़… https://t.co/DGtQo4AUQn" createdat="1586101634000" id="1246826742213300224"></div><br /><strong>See also:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/india/news/top-crime-and-thriller-shows-on-netflix-and-amazon-prime/articleshow/75005076.cms">Lockdown watchlist: Top crime and thriller shows on Netflix and Amazon Prime</a><br />

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<ul><li><keyword id="6354720" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="ola" source="Orion">Ola</keyword> has raised $500 million in debt from undisclosed institutional investors.</li><li>The funding has been raised through the Term Loan B (TLB) route.</li><li>Ola has also raised $500 million in July as a part of its pre-IPO round.</li></ul>Ride hailing firm Ola has raised $500 million in debt from undisclosed institutional investors as the company prepares to go for an initial public offering (IPO) next year. <br /><br />The funding has been raised through the Term Loan B (TLB) route, the firm said in a statement.<br /><br />TBL is a term loan made by institutional investors whose primary goals are maximising the long-term total returns on their investments.<br /><br />The company, in its press note, also highlighted that it will use the term loan to grow its businesses — including ride hailing, vehicle commerce, delivery with foods, quick commerce and financial services.<br /><br />Ola runs food brands like the Khichdi Experiment, The Biryani Experiment, The Paratha Experiment and The Daily Dinner. It also entered the quick grocery delivery services earlier this month with the launch of Ola Stores.<br /><br />“The overwhelming response to our term loan B is a reflection of the strength of our business and our continued focus on improving unit economics alongside rapid growth. At Ola, we are accelerating our journey towards building the New Mobility ecosystem to help a billion people move sustainably,” Bhavish Aggarwal, ANI Technologies’ founder and chief executive (CEO), said in a press note. ANI Technologies is the parent company of Ola.<br /><br />J.P. Morgan and Deutsche Bank served as the joint lead arrangers for this financing.<br /><br />The development comes only a few months after Ola raised <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ola-app-raises-500-million-from-temasek-and-warburg-ahead-of-ipo/articleshow/84261607.cms">$500 million in July from Temasek and Warburg Pincus </a>in a pre-IPO round. The company is said to be valued at around $8 billion.<br /><br />Besides this, Ola’s sister company Ola Electric — which manufactures and sells electric scooters — has raised<a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ola-electric-has-raised-100-million-in-debt-to-start-producing-its-electric-scooters-soon/articleshow/84338315.cms"> $100 million in debt </a>and another <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ola-electric-has-raised-100-million-in-debt-to-start-producing-its-electric-scooters-soon/articleshow/84338315.cms">$200 million equity money</a> in October. The company, which is also a part of ANI Technologies, is valued at $3 billion.<br /><br /><strong>SEE ALSO<br /><br /></strong><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/ola-raises-half-a-billion-dollars-in-debt-to-fuel-its-food-delivery-and-quick-commerce-dream/articleshow/88314624.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Ola raises half a billion dollars in debt to fuel its food delivery and quick commerce dream</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/news/supriya-lifescience-ipo-analysts-bet-to-subscribe-on-its-diversified-product-portfolio/articleshow/88314011.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">Analysts suggest subscribing to this pharma company IPO on discounted valuation and strong product portfolio than peers</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/sharechats-valuation-increased-by-another-billion-with-266-million-funding/articleshow/88314721.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">ShareChat's valuation increases by a billion with a fresh $266 million funding round</a><br />

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By Radhika Sharma <p>New Delhi, Apr 27 () Pressing the rewind button to shows that were wholesome, fun and told their stories sans artifice is perhaps the best antidote to the stresses of today when the country is locked in to stave off a pandemic, say some of those who rang in the golden age of TV in the 1980s and 1990s.</p><p>Shows such as "Khichdi", "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai", "Buniyaad" and "Office Office"  are about nostalgia, of course, but are also helping the younger generation discover a gentler India.</p><p>The lockdown, which began on March 25 and is set to go on till at least May 3, has led to production shutdowns and a freeze on fresh episodes of current TV shows, forcing channels to dig into their archives to bring back old favourites, including the first major TV retelling of the epics, "Ramayan" and "Mahabharat", that have been remade several times since. </p><p>And it couldn't be timed better, said old-timers like filmmaker Ramesh Sippy, writer-director Asif Kapadia and actors Pankaj Kapur, Satish Shah and Ratna Pathak Shah. </p><p>Kapadia, writer-director of "Khichdi" and co-producer of "Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai", said the progressive values of the two shows, both revolving around Gujarati families, make them relevant even today. </p><p> "Khichdi" is a good natured look at a madcap joint family whose members want to sell their mansion and go their separate ways but stay put because of the patriarch. "Sarabhai vs Sarabhai" revolves around a south Bombay affluent Gujarati family whose members are often at odds with each other.</p><p>"These shows have been a part of many generations. So people get a lot of hope, joy, and laughter. Their return is also giving the audience freedom from the current crop of shows which glorify a regressive mindset," Kapadia told .</p><p>"After watching 'Sarabhai' or 'Khichdi' with family, people will not feel that something wrong has entered our drawing room. Apart from the comedy and values, they also like the inherent innocence and fun of these shows," he added. </p><p>The "Sarabhai" trio -- Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah and Sumeet Raghavan – said they are enjoying revisiting the show in these worrying times.</p><p>Laughter is the best medicine, Satish Shah said.</p><p>"Just as doctors prescribe antacids with certain amount of medicines, humour too works like an antacid. What else can be better than 'Khichdi' and 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai', which have an eternal shelf life of unadulterated humour?" he asked.</p><p>Ratna Pathak Shah, who plays Maya Sarabhai, said the shows remind people of happier, simpler, and more innocent times.</p><p>Asserting that she is not "too much of a fan of nostalgia", the veteran actor said, "But I'm very curious to find what the younger generation is going to say about these programmes. The old and young people who have seen and loved it will enjoy them all over again, I guess. I'm looking forward to hearing some opinions and meanwhile, I'm enjoying 'Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai'." </p><p>Raghavan, who plays Sahil, a son caught between his mother and wife's constant bickering,  on "Sarabhai" said bringing a blast from the past to comfort audiences is the way to go.</p><p>"Except for the digital platform, there is nothing new to watch on TV because shoots have stalled. So the best thing is to get these iconic shows back on TV. All the shows are available on YouTube or other digital platforms... But television still has its own charm. I feel watching those old shows again brings a smile on our faces which is so important in these times," he said.</p><p> "Office Office", which was praised for projecting a common person's woes in government offices and tackles important issues in a humorous way, will stay "evergreen", said Kapur who plays the lead role of Mussadilal Tripathi.</p><p>Its comedy is identifiable.    "It has always had a soft spot in my heart because we had a wonderful time working for about four and four-and-half years on this project. The show created social awareness with humour, which is its asset. It'll stay evergreen for years to come because the problems that it talked about are there everywhere. We can talk about it for years," the veteran actor said.</p><p>Hemant Pandey, who plays the role of Pandeyji, a government employee, on the show, said the show is relatable and relevant, a classic comedy that can never grow old. </p><p>"In these testing times, families can come together and watch a show that brings happiness," he said.</p><p>"This show will make people nostalgic and also make younger audience experience comedy like never before. I have beautiful memories attached to the show."</p><p>Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy who directed "Buniyaad", a Partition saga told through the fortunes and misfortunes of the family of a freedom fighter, is happy to see the serial return after over three decades of its airing and hopes the younger generation discovers it now.</p><p>"It has been more than 30 years and the show still has recall value. People remember it even today, they associate it with the Partition. Today's young generation has forgotten all that, it has been more than 70 years. But still, somewhere in families, the stories are there. The younger generation can't look back the same way as the older generation did. But I hope they discover the show now," Sippy said.</p><p>Actors Arun Govil and Deepika Chikhalia, the original Ram-Sita of Indian TV, believe their show "Ramayan" will bring generations -- old and young -- together as the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic.</p><p>"It is good the show is back, the timing is great for the release as everyone is at home with their family. It is a show meant to be watched with the entire family, the young generation with the old generation," Govil said.</p>"It is the right time because the scenes are so gloomy and economically we are bad, at every stage and phase, the world is suffering. You just sit back and pray to God and hope we all come out of it," Chikhalia said.  RDS BK MIN      MINMIN

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New Delhi, Dec 24 () Foodpanda, owned by ride-hailing company Ola, has posted a wider loss of Rs 756.42 crore for FY19 compared to the previous fiscal, as per regulatory documents.
<p>Pisces Eservices, which operates Foodpanda, had registered loss of Rs 227.95 crore in FY2017-18, documents filed with the Corporate Affairs Ministry and accessed by business intelligence platform Tofler showed.
</p><p>However, revenue from operations and other income increased 12.2 per cent to Rs 81.77 crore in FY19 from Rs 72.84 crore in the preceding fiscal.
</p><p>"The online food ordering market is a multi-billion industry and provides ample opportunity of growth. We being an early player in the online food ordering and processing market have a deep understanding of the market dynamics and the revenue and profitability levers," Foodpanda said in the filing.
</p><p>It added that the management is revamping the entire process to focus on becoming leaders in food manufacturing and processing.
</p><p>"To achieve this, we have built state-of-the-art kitchen infrastructure and launched various brands in different segment like shakes, khichdi, biryani, rice bowls and desserts. Our focus this year would be on further improving the customer experience and increasing our market share through a diverse and comprehensive product portfolio," it said.
</p><p>This, Foodpanda said, would be supported by investment in technology, logistics and brand.
</p><p>"Our understanding of consumer needs driven by data science gives us a competitive advantage in terms of customer experience, while increasing the capital efficiency," it added.
</p><p>The company continues to be optimistic about the business and is hopeful of better performance with increased revenue in years to come, the filing said.
</p><p>Foodpanda did not respond to emailed queries.
</p><p>Tofler CEO Anchal Agarwal said Foodpanda's burn rate of Rs 756 crore over Rs 82 crore of revenues is one of the highest among Indian startups.
</p><p>"The significant increase in expenses from the last year is contributed by discounts provided and delivery charges incurred. It is interesting to note that the company has incurred delivery charges of Rs 267 crore compared to its revenues of Rs 82 crore. The discount expenses were to the tune of Rs 137 crore (that's nearly 1.5x of revenues)," she said.
</p><p>Agarwal said Foodpanda's decision to build out cloud kitchen brands "makes sense in light of the surging expenses the company seems to have incurred in the previous year".
</p>"They have also infused USD 100 million in form of debt in the company," she added.  SR  SR BAL
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<ul><li>Reports say that Ola has shut down <keyword id="1666592" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Foodpanda">Foodpanda</keyword> and let go of numerous employees. </li><li>However, an Ola spokesperson said that the company remains committed to its mission of building a superior food experience to its customers.</li><li>In 2015, the company launched Ola Cafe, which only lasted for a year.</li></ul>Ola today denied media <a href="https://www.livemint.com/companies/start-ups/ola-drops-foodpanda-delivery-lays-off-several-employees-1558463350377.html">reports</a> about the ‘shutdown’ of its <keyword id="6376068" type="UNKNOWN" weightage="20" keywordseo="food-delivery">food delivery</keyword> vertical Foodpanda. <br /><br />“We continue to invest in expanding our facilities and kitchens, as well as our portfolio of food offerings for customers. We remain committed to our mission of building a superior food experience for millions of our customers,” said an Ola spokesperson. <br /><br />According to sources, Ola now has a redefined approach to food delivery with cloud kitchens – with more focus on its own brand instead of being a marketplace. With four private labels – The Khichdi Experiment, Grandma’s Kitchen, Lovemade and FLRT, sources say that Ola is actually ramping up its current 50+ cloud kitchens. The company is also looking at opening offline stores for these brands, say sources. <br /><br />While media reports also say that Ola has let go of numerous employees, sources say that it is hiring for its cloud kitchen business. <br /><br />"As part of our ongoing business repurposing initiatives, we are focused on building a portfolio of own food brands and curated food offerings through our fast expanding network of kitchens. Many of these offerings are already available in all major cities through the Ola and Foodpanda apps,” said the spokesperson.<br /><br />Ola had acquired Foodpanda in 2017, after its own tryst with food delivery – Ola Cafe failed. Launched in 2015, Ola Cafe shut down operations in just a year. <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/cost-cutting-is-at-top-of-the-menu-for-ola-at-foodpanda/articleshow/67717688.cms">Reports</a> have been doing the rounds since January 2019 about Ola’s rumoured to slash investments into Foodpanda.<br /><br />India’s food delivery industry has seen the emergence of two big players – Zomato and Swiggy. While other players like Ola and Uber, have offered food delivery along with their ride hailing services, the food vertical seems to have not taken off well because of <a href="https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/small-biz/startups/newsbuzz/swiggy-zomato-in-top-gear-as-ride-hailing-companies-slow-down/articleshow/69405510.cms">cash burn.</a> <br /><br />Ola’s struggles with food delivery aside, Uber too has been barely managing to keep up with Zomato and Swiggy. In Uber’s IPO filing, it has mentioned its offering UberEats, to say that in India it competes with Swiggy and Zomato, who have a “substantial market-specific knowledge and established relationships with local restaurants, affording them significant product advantages.” <br /><br /><strong>See Also:</strong><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/ratan-tata-invests-in-ola-electric-mobility/articleshow/69199801.cms">Ratan Tata recharges Ola’s electric mobility wing – invests an undisclosed amount</a><br /><a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/zomato-and-swiggy-discounts-of-concern-to-indian-restaurants/articleshow/68256281.cms">In India, restaurants have a love-hate relationship with online food delivery platforms</a><br />

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<p>It's a <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/why-indian-food-tastes-good-2015-3">scientific fact that Indian food tastes good</a>, mainly thanks to the abundance of spices and flavors.</p><p>There's also quite a variety in Indian cuisine, with dishes ranging from North to South and sometimes by kitchen to kitchen. Punjabi, Bengali, Rajasthani, Goan, Gujarati, and Maharashtrian are just the tip of the delicious iceberg.</p><p>And that doesn't even take into account all of the Anglicized versions of classic Indian dishes, from curry to chutney.</p><p>Here are nine authentic Indian dishes you should try instead of the Western knockoffs.</p><h3>Instead of chicken tikka masala, order chicken tikka </h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005ccaecad042807e80f76-1200-924/chicken-tikka-indian-food.jpg" border="0" alt="chicken tikka indian food"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p><p class="caption">Chicken tikka is chicken tikka masala without the sauce.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div><a href="http://www.dawn.com/news/824158/chicken-tikka-masala-claims-its-origins-in-scotland">As the story goes</a>, an Indian chef named Ali Ahmed Aslam invented chicken tikka masala dish while cooking in Scotland. The improvised mixture of yogurt, cream, spices, and tomato soup was poured over chicken after a customer complained about the meat being too dry. Wherever it originated, the dish caught on with the Western palate.<a href="http://www.dawn.com/news/824158/chicken-tikka-masala-claims-its-origins-in-scotland"><br /></a></p><p>And while the sauce does add a lot to the flavor of the dish, a much more authentic meal to try would be chicken tikka, boneless chicken pieces baked on skewers after marinating in spices and yogurt (basically tandoori chicken, but without the bone).</p><h3>Instead of eating naan with every meal, try making rotis instead</h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005a8b6da811c93882c542-1200-924/roti-bread-indian-food.jpg" border="0" alt="roti bread indian food"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p><p class="caption">Roti bread is much more common than naan.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>Most British and American eaters will only consume their Indian food with a side of naan bread. And while the naan is the same baked fluffy flatbread that is eaten in India, it's usually only <a href="http://eatyourworld.com/destinations/asia/india/delhi/what_to_eat/breads_naan_roti_chapati%20">reserved for special occasions</a>.</p><p>Roti is the bread-of-choice in India. Roti is <a href="http://www.my-indian-food.com/IndianBread.asp">unleavened wheat-flour bread</a> that is thinner than naan, and can be paired with just about anything from honey and cream for breakfast to curries.</p><h3>Instead of dishes made with curry powder, try using a more unique mixture of spices </h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005af36bb3f7cf0e215c98-1200-924/spice-selection.jpg" border="0" alt="Spice selection"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p><p class="caption">No one in India uses curry powder.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>What we think of as "curry" are dishes that have been cooked with curry powder, typically with pre-mixed flavors of turmeric, ginger, chillies, and coriander, among others.</p><p>But the word "curry" was <a href="http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1989-06-04/features/8902060491_1_curry-authentic-indian-cuisine-coriander">coined by the English</a> and is an oversimplification of Indian cuisine, which uses a variety of spices (masalas) all individually added as you cook so that the mixture is much more unique and varying depending on the region and sometimes by specific kitchen. </p><p><a href="http://www.chicagonow.com/chicagoan-as-apple-pie/2012/06/deconstructing-curry-curry-powder-versus-curry/">A few of the key spices</a> to have on hand are turmeric powder, cumin seeds, coriander power, cinnamon, red chili or cayenne powder, cardamom, ginger, garlic, and mustard seeds. Don't be afraid to branch out and experiment.</p><h3>Instead of mango or "Major Grey's Chutney," try different kinds of chutneys</h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005b276bb3f7e115215c96-1200-924/different-chutneys-lined-up.jpg" border="0" alt="different chutneys lined up"><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/haynes/2201693314/">Flickr</a></span></p><p class="caption">There are many flavors of chutney to try.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>Chutney was a favorite among the British when Imperialism was still in its heyday. The most famous was <a href="http://www.virginiachutney.com/what-is-chutney">Major Grey's Chutney</a> with mango, vinegar, raisins, lime juice, onion, tamarind, and other spices.</p><p>But there are so many different chutneys to try, most of which are less jam-like and more runny than the Anglo-Indian counterparts. </p><p>In Indian cuisine, chutneys can <a href="http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chutney-recipes-indian-chutney-recipe/">range the gamut</a> from sweet to savory. Pineapple, coconut, olive, walnut, and fig are just some of the variants - it it's a fruit, spice, or herb, you can make a chutney with it.<a href="http://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/chutney-recipes-indian-chutney-recipe/"><br /></a></p><h3>Instead of eating kedgeree, try the much more authentic khichdi</h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005cde69bedd7b5f597bd5-1200-924/khichdi-indian-food.jpg" border="0" alt="khichdi indian food"><p class="source"><span>Shutterstock</span></p><p class="caption">Khichdi is a rice and lentils comfort food.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>Though American readers may not be as familiar with kedgeree, it's a type of <a href="http://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/06/british-bites-kedgeree-recipe.html">British curried rice</a> usually made with smoked haddock and hard-boiled eggs with some curry powder thrown in. Needless to say, it is a British version of an authentic Indian dish. </p><p>It likely originated from <a href="http://holycowvegan.net/2014/06/masala-khichdi.html">khichdi</a>, a rice and lentils dish that varies heavily by region. No matter what recipe you choose, it's generally considered to be comfort food and makes a fantastic side. It ranges from plain (lentils, rice, and salt) to chock-full of veggies and spices.</p><h3>Instead of ordering mulligatawny soup, try rasam over rice</h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005b3c6da8119b3f82c543-1200-924/rasam-soup-indian-food.jpg" border="0" alt="Rasam soup indian food"><p class="source"><span><a href="http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Rasam#/media/File:Rasam.JPG">Wikimedia Commons</a></span></p><p class="caption">Rasam is a spicy sauce that can also be eaten as a soup.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div>Surprise, surprise - another British version of a classic Indian recipe. <a href="http://www.food.com/recipe/bon-appetits-mulligatawny-soup-chicken-4891">Mulligatawny</a>, loosely translated as "pepper water,"  is made with chicken or lamb broth, vegetables, and lots of spices. </p><p>It's based on a sauce known as <a href="http://www.sowpernica-samayal.com/rasam-varieties">rasam</a> that's typically eaten with rice, though it can also be eaten as a soup. It's usually prepared with tamarind juice, tomato, chili pepper, pepper, and cumin, though there are many different kinds of rasam to enjoy. </p><h3>Instead of the Anglicized comfort food meatball curry, order malai kofta</h3><p><div class="KonaFilter image-container display-table"><div><div class="image on-image"><img src="https://static-ssl.businessinsider.com/image/55005b546bb3f70114215c96-1200-924/malai-kofta-indian-food.jpg" border="0" alt="malai kofta indian food"><p class="source"><span><a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/garrettziegler/5179876145">gsz/Flickr</a></span></p><p class="caption">Malai kofta are fried vegetable balls in a delicious suace.</p></img></div><p></p></div></div><a href="http://www.mayscookingclass.info/meat-ball-curry-recipe/">Meatball curry is an Anglo-Indian comfort food</a> classic with minced beef or chicken, coriander, chilies, potatoes and more all simmered into a delicious and easy meal.<a href="http://www.mayscookingclass.info/meat-ball-curry-recipe/"><br /></a></p><p>For a more authentic and still tasty counterpart, try <a href="http://www.acurryofalife.com/malai-kofta/">malai kofta</a>. 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