‘Elephant in the room’ is a metaphorical phrase
for an apparent truth that is either being ignored or
going unaddressed. This idiomatic expression also
applies to an obvious problem or risk no one wants to
discuss. Ring any bells?
If your friendly election candidate were to pay
a visit to your room with his band of
campaigners and raise voice against your most
pressing problems, one of your eyebrows
might shift inadvertently upwards an inch or
two in anticipation. If he were to state proofs
to cement their feasibility, the other would
surely join it. Big fat thumbs up, yes. But, if
one points out that this is an antiquated
deathtrap that’s been doing its rounds every
second and third weeks of August, you might
start to call him a cynic (you’re welcome).
We’ve all heard politicians spouting wildly on
subjects about which they know next to
nothing. It is pretty evident that our
candidates are stuck in a vicious circle of sorts
today. Manifestos of two contenders are
increasingly hard to tell apart these days. Few
dare to be ambitious (exceptions do exist) and
even fewer are stoic to stand by their points.
However, the irony is, there has been a
general trend observed over the years: the
more the number of manifesto points that go
unaddressed every year, the more that are
spawned and vice versa. Same old story.
Chicken, egg, etc. Oh well.
One hears about the days when elections were
heralded by the arrival of candidates on their
bandwagons carrying those resounding
megaphones (however absurd this may sound
today). These images may just appear to be
inconsequential and trivial when we see the
bigger picture. Very True. But they added to
the whole buzz surrounding the elections.
Shortened campaigning period and banners
gone astray - aren’t we missing a bit of the
fervor and aura of the elections here? You be
the judge.
IG, Angad, Pranita, Spriha,
Siddhant, Tanya;
Ajay Ramya, Debolina, Kruti, Neel,
Nithya, Passey, Prateek, Ritvik,
Sahil D, Sahil K, Shalaka,
Shashank, Shruti, Steffie, Viraj;
Ananth, Anish, Archit,
Madhusudan, Pratik, Rahul,
Rusheen, Soumya, Srishti, Tanay,
Tanmayee, Vijay;
Akhilesh, Danish, Deeksha,
Devina, Gayatri, Lasya, Sanket,
Shubham, Venu, Vishal;
Introducing: Prayaag, Rishabh,
Yimkum.
THE COOKIE JAR
EPC brings you the latest from Pilani’s very own. A section by you, for you. Not necessarily about you however.
LAZEEZ ROLLS AND MORE CULINARY DELIGHTS IN PILANI
Gastronomically speaking, now is a good time to be
in Pilani. (Also astronomically speaking, what with last
week's Perseid meteor shower and Pilani's perfect skies.)
The last year and a half have seen our options for culinary
outings go from the fairly sub-standard C'not, ANC, FK and
Vatika+Sarla+Bunty+PD+Chicken Corner to an inclusion
of the verging-on-gourmet Pizzeria, Cruncheez and
Sandpiper. Read on for an update on the chow scene and an
idea of what to expect in the coming months.
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First off, Lazeez Kathi Rolls. Fliers for this fine
establishment announced its birth near BKBIET, declaring
free home delivery for those calling +918607448833 with an
order above Rs. 500. A single roll will set you back anywhere
between Rs. 40 for an egg or a *snigger* potato roll, and Rs.
140 if you opt instead for the majestic Double Egg Double
Mutton. What certainly seems to be working for Lazeez is
their smorgasbord-like variety-- even the usually limited
vegetarian section has options like aloo, mushroom, paneer
and paneer bhurji rolls, each with an option to be
embellished by malai (do ask for extra malai; the usual dollop
seems to get lost in the ocean of flavours). Mutton has been
quite the neglected middle child of Pilani's food family, but
the goat-loving demographic now has good cause to rejoice.
Lazeez serves mutton that does not taste like poorly
disguised peacock-- a first for Pilani. The mutton roll is an
explosion of flavour and a definite must-try, although it is
also without doubt the more blessed of the lot, with both
chicken and its vegetarian brothers registering complaints of
being undercooked and half-baked. The chicken roll, while
deliciously spiced, featured a far-from-succulent main
ingredient, while the paneer veg roll was described by one
disgruntled customer as ‘rubber and goo wrapped carelessly
in oily cardboard’. Still, intelligence reports from behind
enemy lines say that their skewering abilities are now near
perfect, and services will have begun by the time this article
makes its way to your morning breakfast table. Thus, their
menu will be further bo lstered by mutton and chicken seekh
kebab rolls.
Meanwhile, vegetarians have even more options,
with the newly-opened Café Blue Flame, also near BKBIET,
which seeks to introduce the Pilani palette to Chinese food
(noodles, momos, the works) and the usual burger-nuggetsfries fare. Call the proprietor, Akshay (+919001564065), for
details and home delivery options.
A coup worthy of being mentioned here is the
recent acquisition of Vatika by Pizzeria. Pleased with having
the run of the place, diligent Pizzeria elves are busy
transforming the place to make it Pushkar-esque. The menu
has expanded to include Israeli offerings such as pita bread
and hummus. An air-conditioned eating area is under
construction to help beat the Pilani heat, accompanied with
an elaborate beverage section to choose from. Further
implications of this merger are that Pizzeria will soon add
chicken to its menu. Simplified: chicken quattro formaggio
pizza, lasagna al fungi al chicken and so on, for approximately
an extra 150 bucks per dish.