Three Kannadigas return home after being stranded in Russian army
Kalaburagi: Three young men from Kalaburagi, who were forced to join the Russian army under the guise of security guard jobs, have safely returned home after spending nine months in a war-torn region.
Syed Ilyas Hussaini, Muhammad Sameer Ahmed, and Muhammad Naeem, all residents of Narona village in Alanda Taluk, were deceived by an agent named Baba from Mumbai in December 2023. They were made to serve in the Russian army, fearing for their lives throughout their time there.
Their ordeal gained attention when they released a video pleading for help. The issue was taken up by several prominent leaders, including Rajya Sabha Opposition Leader Mallikarjuna Kharge, District In-charge Minister Priyank Kharge, and then MP Dr. Umesh Jadhav. They urged the Ministry of External Affairs to take action.
Following discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Russian President Vladimir Putin, the three men were successfully brought back to India. They returned via Hyderabad airport.
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Pizza Hut China debuts unusual bullfrog pizza, sparking mixed reactions online
Beijing : Pizza Hut China has taken a bold step into culinary experimentation by introducing a limited-edition pizza topped with deep-fried bullfrog, a move that has garnered both curiosity and criticism online. The unconventional dish was first highlighted by global food trend expert David Henke, who shared a photo of the new menu item on X (formerly Twitter), noting the diverse protein preferences in different cultures.
The pizza, known as "Goblin Pizza," features a thick crust, red sauce, a layer of parsley, and a whole deep-fried bullfrog as the centerpiece. The frog's "eyes" are created with halved hard-boiled eggs, each topped with a black olive, making for a visually striking presentation. According to Korean news outlet Maeil Business Newspaper, the unusual offering is a collaboration with Dungeons and Dragons, inspired by a character from the game.
Details about the availability of this new creation are limited, with no specific information provided on Pizza Hut’s official website. However, the quirky menu item has already become a talking point on social media, drawing a mix of reactions ranging from shock to curiosity.
On Reddit, a photo of the pizza was shared, fueling further debate. Some users labeled the dish as “pure blasphemy,” while one user went so far as to say, “This pizza is a felony.” Another asked, “Why ruin a pizza like that?”
Not all feedback was negative; one commenter admitted that while the frog might be off-putting, they'd be more accepting if the pizza underneath was satisfactory. Another joked, "You can ribbet this right into the garbage."
Amidst the critique, there were voices of intrigue. One foodie defended the dish, saying, “Fried frog legs are so good! Maybe next time, shred the frog leg meat and add it to the pizza—that would be pretty good.”
