Thursday, June 25, 2026
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
Lovely Indian epic movie--but failed at the box office--Samrat Prithviraj.
Based on a real king and a real poet.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samrat_Prithviraj
The Princess is lovely, the king of another kingdom comes for her on a white horse, but like all great love stories, it ends in tragedy.
I just love the war chants,the dialog (probably modernized for woman's rights) excellent casting,costumes,epic battle scenes--masterly editing--placing Chand the poet's premonitions and the wedding for instance--back to back.
AI manipulated vast battle scenes not too stiff and clunky,
villains look vile and the heroes and heroines are martyrs--
and no animals were harmed during the filming.
You can watch free on Amazon Prime if you are a member--
here are the relevant wikis of the historicalc characters.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prithviraj_Chauhan
Court poet Chand was his hpwar bet taw--born on the same day at the same hour.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chand_Bardai
The dances and the choreograpy are excellent, especially the sati dance.
Practice of sati--widows'self sacrifice (Hindu)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sati_(practice)
I give it 4 1/2 stars out of 5 stars on my KMK index.
Highly recommended--New Yorker interview of Colson Whitehead.
Highly recommended--New Yorker interview of writer Colson Whitehead.
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/06/29/colson-whitehead-profile
I really must read Underground Railroad.
The is a good e.g. of how real writers fictionalize their family and themselves.
Incidentally, 2 writerly friends of mine
1. a poet--is writing about his father
and 2. a village expert--is attempting to write about her mother.
Also,oddly enough, 2 sightings of 1987 stock market crash--
1. in Alan Greenspan obit
2, in this article--where interviewer learns Colson's father was affected by stock market crash and "never recovered.
--about alcoholism, my novella Black Rice touches on my Kamayut extended family, "drunkard father and over-eating mother"
--about stock market crashes, I never had any stock and so was not affected.
affected by other things, --
--about Harlem Renaissance--my Boulder Friend knew Langston Hughes.
Kaung
6-23-2026
Monday, June 22, 2026
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Neil Diamond--
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=NeilDiamond+Be+you+tube&&mid=1415F82E2946AAA9D18E1415F82E2946AAA9D18E&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUCQh2Gh5NaHaiZvHnf58ZYhg&FORM=VAMGZC
Video by Jan Hammer. Neil Diamond—Be!
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Be%20Neil%20Dimaond&mid=4450681557B5F14BA91D4450681557B5F14BA91D&ajaxhist=0
lyrics:
https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=Be+Neil+DimaondLyrics--I+amI+sadi&&mid=0E2A34C00AA169013D8B0E2A34C00AA169013D8B&churl=https%3a%2f%2fwww.youtube.com%2fchannel%2fUC7dcQTNxkYteKOax3iLIobA&FORM=VRDGAR
Neil Diamond—I am I said.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026
What is maida?
Maida is a finely milled, refined white wheat flour commonly used in Indian cuisine for breads, pastries, and snacks.
Maida is made from the starchy endosperm of wheat grains, with the bran and germ removed, resulting in a soft, white, and ultra-fine flour NDTV.comNDTV.com+1. The production process involves cleaning and conditioning the wheat, grinding and milling to separate the endosperm, sifting to achieve a fine texture, and often bleaching to enhance whiteness and smoothness NDTV.comNDTV.com. This refining process strips away most of the fiber and nutrients, making maida less nutritious than whole wheat flour NDTV.comNDTV.com+1.
Culinary Uses
Maida is highly versatile and widely used in Indian cooking and baking. It is a key ingredient in:
Leavened breads like naan, tandoori roti, and bhatura
Bakery items such as cakes, biscuits, and pastries
Indian sweets including jalebi, gulab jamun, and barfi
Street foods and snacks like samosas, kachoris, and papdi Tarla DalalTarla Dalal+1
Its low protein and gluten content give baked goods a soft, airy, and tender texture, while its fine texture allows for delicate dough handling in fried and baked preparations Conscious EatingConscious Eating+1.
Nutritional Considerations
Because maida is refined and bleached, it lacks fiber and many nutrients found in whole wheat flour. Consuming it in large amounts can lead to blood sugar spikes and digestive issues NDTV.comNDTV.com. People with gluten intolerance or wheat allergies should avoid maida Conscious EatingConscious Eating. Despite these concerns, it remains a staple in many traditional and modern recipes due to its texture and versatility.
In summary, maida is a refined white wheat flour prized for its smooth texture and ability to create soft, fluffy, and crispy foods, but it should be consumed in moderation for health reasons NDTV.comNDTV.com+1.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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