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Hungry in Okhla! Hungry Bakers in Zakir Nagar you knead to try A full bakery cum cakery house Hungry Bakers was inaugurated on November 12 by Okhla MLA Amanantullah Khan. Hungry Bakers offer premium quality bakery items apart from snacks, variety of biscuits, cakes, pastries, pizza and a lot more. Their USP is quality of products, service and a varied range. It is situated at the heart of Zakir Nagar Market, 213, Zakir Nagar, Main Road You can order for a great taste at: 9873501023. Available at Zomato too, with Swiggy services supposed to start in the next few days.…

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Jamia researchers invent solar powered disinfection tunnel for Covid-19, published in Official Journal of Patent Office, GoI. Researchers at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) have developed a “Solar Powered Self Generating Disinfection System for Preventing Coronavirus in Remote Places”. The invention has been published in the Official Journal of The Patent Office, Government of India and awaiting grant of patent. Prof. Mohammad Emran Khan, HoD, Mechanical Engineering and Dr Osama Khan, Assistant Professor (Contractual), Department of Mechanical Engineering, JMI jointly invented this solar powered disinfection system. The main objective of the invention is to provide a…

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MANUU extends last date for Distance Programmes to 22 December Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Directorate of Distance Education (DDE) has extended the last date for admission into all its distance mode programmes except for B.Ed. to December 22. Earlier, the last date was extended from November 25 to November 30. University Grants Commission has given nod to extend the last date of admissions for academic session 2020-21. The entrance test for B.Ed. (DM) will be held on December 10 as per schedule . According to Prof. Abul Kalam, Director, in view of current pandemic situation and the representations…

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Why are Okhla netizens rushing to sign in Netflix? Netflix is popular among Okhla residents for watching videos. And since Netflix announced to be available for free, for two days starting at 12:01 am today with the StreamFest to end on December 6 at 11:59 pm, many Okhla residents are trying to sign in to watch their most-talked about movies, TV shows and documentaries for free. However, many are not successful as they said they were unable to log in. A resident said it appears that there is a mad rush as Netflix is now available for free, but only…

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Wasif’s finger-licking South-North fusion dishes: Chicken, keema, fish dosa! Click link for address Whenever you hear of South Indian dishes the first thing that comes to mind is vegetable dishes like Masala Dosa, Sambar and others. However, Okhla Head-based Wasif Fazal at his eatery South Climate is serving non-vegetable dishes adding South-North fusion. Fazal told the OT that though he serves traditional South Indian dishes his signature dishes are chicken, fish and keema dosas which in a short period of time have become popular with food buffs in the locality. “Non-vegetable dosa is not available anywhere in Delhi and this…

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After adding another feather to his cap, Zubed vows to help WFI revive wrestling in rural India Okhla-based businessman and philanthropist Dr Zubed Ur Rehman urf Babban Khan has been appointed national vice president of Wrestling Federation of India (WFI). While sharing this information and a photo of the coronation event on his social media timeline a few days ago, Khan wrote: “Heartily thankful to Mr Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, national president, Wrestling Federation of India, for appointing Dr Zubed Ur Rehman as national vice president of Wrestling Federation of India.” The post went viral with congratulatory messages pouring in…

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Okhla-based journalist loses sister to Covid-19 Okhla-based senior journalist AU Asif has lost his sister to Covid-19. “My eldest sister Shahnaz Perween, 76, died of corona following a cardiac arrest at 3.45 pm today at Muzaffarpur Covid hospital. She was admitted to the hospital on November 12. She is survived by husband T Mujtaba, four sons and others, besides three brothers and two sisters. She will be buried at Muzaffarpur tonight,” writes Asif. AU Asif is a senior journalist, who has worked in several national and international publications, including India’s well-known Urdu weekly.

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Okhla’s leading educationist rushed to hospital after blood pressure spikes admitted to ICU. Okhla’s leading educationist Tarique Ikramullah was rushed to a hospital after his blood pressure spiked a few days ago, said his well wishers. Owner of several schools in Jamia Nagar and a well-known educationist, Tarique Ikramullah’s condition is now stable, said a person known to him, adding that he was discharged from the local hospital on Friday morning after treatment. He said earlier he was rushed to a local hospital. He was admitted to ICU where doctors carried tests on him to find out the reason behind…

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Batla House-based Laziz gets ready to celebrate first anniversary in style by inviting a TV star, according to the outlet owner. It was a year ago, when Laziz Pizza had spread its wings in the locality and opened a new branch in Batla House nearby Jama Masjid. Abul Fazal Enclave-based outlet founders, engineers turn food entrepreneurs, said: “We take care of a lot of things. During lockdown, we concentrated on home delivery. Mexican pizza and tikka chicken pizza with cheese burst are in high demand. Besides, the fully air conditioned outlet provides other delicacies also. We also prepare delicacies for…

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Have you ever visited this eatery in Okhla to relish finger-licking fish delicacies? Click on this link to find out now what is for you! Okhla known for its food affairs cherishes a new taste of a restaurant dedicated to fresh fish, seafood, Mughlai Fish & chicken items.  Located at a prime location on the Kalindi Kunj Road, Abul fazal Enclave with ample dining space and a pleasant environment savors delectable fish platters with a Mughlai taste. Fish being the obvious special entails most ate varieties such as Bhatki Fish, Sole Fish, Pomfret, Prawns, Bachwa, Salmon and Ocean’s special. The…

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