Mumbai, Jan 12 (IANS) Actress Shilpa Shetty, who will appear as a guest on MasterChef India for a special harvest-themed episode, said that festivals like Pongal, Makar Sankranti, Lohri, and Magh Bihu bring a festive spirit across the country, adding that the entire nation is immersed in a riot of colours and celebrations during this time. Welcoming the season of harvest, Shilpa said: “At this time, the whole of India is engulfed in the colours of harvest and festivals. Sometimes Pongal, somet…
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Chennai, Dec 31 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has earmarked Rs 248.44 crore for procuring essential food items to be distributed as part of the Pongal gift hampers for the upcoming harvest festival. The benefit will reach around 2.22 crore rice ration card holders across the State, reaffirming the government’s commitment to providing festive assistance to households during the annual celebration.According to an official order issued by the Food and Consumer Protection Department on Wednesda…