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Tiger to Become a Major Attraction in Odisha

Nandankanan zoo authorities today released the CCTV footage of the four tiger cubs, of which one is a rare dark skinned (melanistic) cub, born to tigress Sneha.

The mother and the cubs are being kept in an off-exhibit enclosure at the zoo.

Principal chief conservator of forest (wildlife) S.S. Srivastava said the melanistic tiger would be a major attraction for tourists visiting the zoo. “We went through the CCTV footage of the zoo and one of the four cubs appears to be melanistic. Though presence of such black tigers was reported in the Similipal National Park in Mayurbhanj district, the birth of a melanistic tiger inside the zoo is a rare phenomenon,” said Srivastava.

Experts believe that apart from white tigers, big cats with deviation from the normal yellow coat have not been discussed in detail. “However, there are at least 14 known types of body colouration in tigers. The appearance of tigers with aberrant colouration can be expected as a regular but extremely rare natural phenomenon. Only in populations where inbreeding has a longer and stronger influence, the appearance of aberrants would be more frequent,” said former research officer of the state forest department and tiger expert Lala A.K. Singh.

The Nandankanan zoo authorities are taking due care of the four-and-a-half-year-old mother and the newborns. The authorities have alerted the veterinary doctors of Nandankanan to remain vigilant. The zoo authorities have increased the amount of meat served to the mother.

“We have raised the quantity of buffalo meat served to the mother by 10 per cent. She is being given 11kg of meat. Besides tablets containing iron, calcium and folic acid are being given to the mother. Similarly, medicines are being given to increase the milk production of the mother,” said a zoo official.

A team of officials is monitoring the health condition of the mother and litters through the CCTV footage. Water served in the off-exhibit enclosure, where the mother is staying with her cubs, is being changed frequently. A zoo official said the health conditions of the mother and the cubs are stable.

“Utmost care is being taken to ensure minimum disturbance in the area. We are constantly monitoring the movement of mother and its cubs. The mother is taking care of her cubs,” said zoo director Sudarshan Panda.

The extra cautious approach of the zoo officials is understandable as the chances of survival of first litter of a tigress are generally minimal. In November 2011, five cubs born for the first time to 12-year-old tigress Priyanka had died sparking off a controversy, which had forced the state government to order an inquiry.

Source : Telegraph

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Drop in duration of foreign tourists' stay in state

BHUBANESWAR: The tourism potential of Odisha has failed to hold the attention of foreign tourists, who are staying for shorter periods in the state.

A latest survey by the state tourism department revealed that the average duration of their stay has come down to 11 days in 2013 from 15 days recorded in 2008. The last survey was conducted in 2008.

The official survey, conducted on the basis of statements of 1,000 foreign tourists, revealed that the overseas tourists spent only seven days in the state during peak seasons (November to February).

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Get a Taste of Some Lebanese Cuisine

Hotel Swosti Premium is hosting a Lebanese Food Festival offering a selection of Lebanese and Arabic delicacies in its restaurant, Panorama.

The meal that kicks off with Meat Ball made from mutton keema diced with herbs or the Lentil Soup made of rice or pulses also has six varieties of salads made with imported herbs and spices. These salads look healthy, nourishing and nutritious as much as they are for the body.

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Whet Your Appetite With Monsoon Fare

BHUBANESWAR: The skies have opened up and the appetite of the city's gastronomes too has been fired up. Several city hotels are offering mouthwatering fare as they host special food festivals.

From spicy biryani to Lebanese cuisine, you're spoilt for choice.

With an assortment of 32 items, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian, Hotel Swosti Premium is hosting a Lebanese food festival that aims at offering food lovers a taste of the celebrated cuisine.

"Lebanese cuisine is famous for its distinct flavours and is one of the most sought-after cuisines from the Middle-East," said Rajeev Haryani, an international chef.

The dishes include samkeh harra, grilled fish marinated with chilli, citrus and cilantro, and shawarma, marinated meat cooked with pickles, tomatoes and other tangy condiments. A variety of sauces and dips are also available. "

People like to experiment. So, anything that offers them a diversion from their regular meals are welcome.

The festival concludes on July 20," said executive chef of the hotel Satyabrata Jana.

You can also savour traditional Indian cuisine. A fusion biryani festival at a restaurant offers fare such as tandoori aloo biryani, paneer tikka biryani, chilli mushroom biryani, chicken lollipop biryani, fish biryani, and mutton chaap biryani.

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Two Food Fests vie For Foodies

Bhubaneswar, July 11: Gastronomes are having a good time with two food festivals taking place in the city.

While Swosti Premium at Jayadev Vihar is hosting a Lebanese food festival, its sister concern Swosti at Janpath, is serving unusual biryanis.

Chef Uttam Das has prepared biryanis by combining them with some of the popular a la carte items.

For instance, the much-loved chicken lollipop has been fused with biryani to gives gourmets a whole new taste. Similarly, tangdi kebab, chicken 65, mutton keema, mutton chaap, fish tikka and many more dishes have amalgamated with biryani.

“Many foodies love biryani, but people are tired of devouring on the same preparation. So, we thought of offering them something new,” said Ashwin Panda, food and beverage manager of Hotel Swosti about the idea behind the festival.

Das said that both the constituent items are prepared separately and then mixed well together. “This is something I have never tasted. I am sure biryani lovers like me will enjoy the delectable flavours that the restaurant is offering,” said Nachiket Wagh from Pune, who was staying at the hotel.

Chef Rajeev Haryani, who is part Indian and part Australian, has brought some exotic Lebanese dishes to the city.

The cuisine is famous for its distinct flavours. Quezi, an item where a whole lamb is oven baked and served with rice is considered a must for weddings. One can choose from variety of breads such as khaboos, made out of flour with yeast to pita, a wheat bread.

Also one can choose from an array of salads and desserts. For seafood lovers, there’s rubean, a prawn dish and zubedi, a pomfret item. Also included in the platter is arak, a Lebanese wine.

“Lebanese cuisine is very rich, but it does not use a lot of spices. Olive oil is a major ingredient. The array of dishes also uses a lot of tomato paste, curd, meat and nuts,” said chef Haryani, who has worked in over 22 countries and is presently based in New Delhi.

“The city is acquiring a cosmopolitan status where foodies demand for foreign cuisines. This gave us the idea of having a series of international food fests beginning with this one,” said Surya Prasad Parida, the chief executive officer of the hotel.

Both the festivals began on July 10 and will continue till July 20. While the prices of biryani items range between Rs 300 and Rs 700 exclusive of taxes, the buffet at the Lebanese food festival is priced at Rs 1,200 inclusive of taxes.

Source: telegraphindia