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Battle over ‘rasagola’ not over: Odisha government
Bhubaneswar, Nov 14 (IANS) The Odisha government on Tuesday said it would continue its battle to get the Geographical Indication (GI) tag for ‘rasagola’ even though West Bengal obtained the GI tag for the origin of the iconic sweet, called ‘rosogolla’ in that state.
The government termed West Bengal winning the GI tag on ‘rasagola’ an “injustice to Odisha” as the sweet is rooted in Jagannath culture. The Odisha government plans to apply for GI tag for ‘Odia Rasagola’.
“If such a decision has been taken, certainly justice has not been done with Odisha. Rasagolla has got an age-old bond with Lord Jagannath culture and our other rituals. It has several mythological and other evidence,” said Finance Minister Sahibhusan Behera.
He said the Odisha government will apply for re-examination of the decision taken in favour of the West Bengal government.
Notably, the Odisha government, which has prepared a detailed document with the help of historians, is yet to apply for GI tag in its favour.
However, a state government official said the West Bengal government has got the GI tag for “Banglar Rosogolla”, not for ‘Rasagola’ in general.
“If we apply for GI tag, we can get it for Odisha Rasagola. So, the origin of Rasagola is not settled in anyone’s favour,” said the official.
Geographical Identification (GI) authorities in Chennai ruled that Odisha is not the origin of the sweet ‘Rosogolla’. The bitter tussle over the origin of this sweet started two-and-half years ago when Odisha claimed it had originated in the state.
Senior examiner, GI Chennai, Prasant Kumar said Odisha can always apply for its ‘Rasagola’ with proper documents to substantiate its claims on origin of ‘Odia Rasagola’.
“We have not received any application or documents from the Odisha government. It can always apply claiming the origin of the sweet in Odisha,” said Prasant Kumar.
–IANS
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Health
These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems
ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.
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1. Cucumber juice
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2. Lemon water
Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.
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Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.