Blog by Karthi

After committing $50 million through his foundation to support Chinese efforts to fight sickness, Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates will meet President Xi Jinping on Friday. A rare meeting between the Chinese head of state and a foreign business executive will take place during the visit, according to Chinese state media on Friday. The leader of the Gates Foundation, Bill Gates, will meet with President Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 16, according to state broadcaster CCTV. The meeting takes place before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's anticipated trip to China on Sunday. It also comes after the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation said on Thursday that it will provide $50 million to aid Chinese efforts to combat tuberculosis and malaria. The Global Health Drug Discovery Institute (GHDDI), a Beijing-based organization founded by Gates, the Beijing municipal government, and Tsinghua University, was the subject of the foundation's announcement that it will con...

Idli and dosa are beloved South Indian dishes that have gained popularity worldwide for their unique flavors and versatility. The key to achieving perfect idlies with a soft texture and crispy dosas lies in preparing the right batter. In this blog post, we will unlock the secrets to making idli and dosa batter that guarantees deliciously soft idlies and crispy dosas. Let's get started!   Ingredients:  2 cups idli rice (parboiled rice) 1 cup urad dal (split black gram) 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds Water for soaking and grinding. Salt to taste  Preparation: Soaking the ingredients: Rinse the idli rice, urad dal, and fenugreek seeds separately under running water. Soak the idli rice and fenugreek seeds in water for 4-5 hours. Soak the urad dal in water for 3-4 hours. Ensure that the ingredients are fully submerged in water while soaking. Grinding the batter:  Drain the soaked urad dal and transfer it to a blender or wet grinder. Grind the urad dal to a smooth and...