Udaipur has an urban populace of 608,426 residents. The people of Udaipur appear from various backgrounds and ethnicities. Hindus (72%) form a mass of the population, followed by Muslims (15%), Jains (10%), Sikhs (0.8%), Christians (0.63%), Buddhists (0.04%) and others. They live collectively in peace and harmony and have a very pleasant & peaceful attitude towards immigrants and tourist. They work in various industry like tourism, agriculture, retail, and mineral industries. Although western attire is gaining attention, most of the locals tend to prefer traditional dresses. Men wear ‘angarakha’ and ‘dhoti’ or ‘pyjama’ while the women wear ‘choli’ and ‘ghagra’. Hindi and Mewari are the foremost languages spoken in Udaipur. Marwari, Wagdi, Urdu, and Gujarati are some others which are in use in the city.
Udaipur has established a rich cultural heritage from the long-gone ages. The lakes, temples, huge fort and palaces boast about the rich inheritance of this city. The city has kept stability between preserving the rituals and customs of the past while keeping up with the modern advancement and changes in way of life.
It’s no secret! Anyone would love to have an ostentatious wedding proposal. And why not! Weddings are beautiful and how can someone simply neglect when you see such a presentation of the ring! You must be thinking what am I talking about? Well, I am telling you about a beautiful and magnificent proposal idea which was organized in Udaipur and I tell you I fell in love just with the video!
Flash Mob Proposals have been popping up all over the last few years but we don’t get to see them a lot in India and primarily in Rajasthan. Recently, one such surprise idea was organized for two lovebirds Markus and Linda. It turned out to be really a memorable one giving them an experience like never before. Markus and Linda, from Dusseldorf, Germany, working as Psychologist and Marketing Manager respectively got engaged in October 2017 with the help of Believe Happenings.
How Did Believe Happenings Make It Happen?
On their trip to North India, Markus approached Believe Happenings to help him propose Linda. Through a succession of emails and calls, Markus and Believe Happenings created an exceptional and overwhelming proposal idea for Linda and himself. And finally, during their stay in Udaipur, Markus decided to bring his plan to action. A group of young boys and girls danced to the Bhangra version of Ed Sheeran’s Shape of You at the beautiful and breathtaking Lake Badi, where Markus who had learned a few steps from the entire sequence from the dance videos sent to him also joined the flash mob. His dance gave Linda an experience she would not have expected at all.
And finally arrived the moment where he sat down on his knees and proposed to Linda. Who would say NO to such a beautiful proposal! Linda said YES and the couple expressed their happiness and love. To celebrate their engagement, they went to Fatehgarh for a dinner date, hence sealing their relationship with the tag of the wedding.
Watch the Video of Markus proposing to Linda, arranged and conceptualized by Believe Happenings:
How can you have an unforgettable proposal?
You can have a great and memorable proposal for your loved one with the help of Believe Happenings. Most of us think about having date ideas or wedding proposal ideas but aren’t able to execute them for your loved ones. So now, all you have to do is simply contact Believe Happenings and let them know that you desire an exceptional wedding proposal.
How to contact Believe Happenings?
You can contact them at the below-given mail address. You can also visit their website www.believehappenings.com or simply call them at the number given below.
Aakansha Luthra or you can call her by the name ‘Curvy Diva Chic’, is all about body positivity, travel, plus-size fashion blogging, make-up and so much more. Her Instagram feed imparts positive vibes and so many colors that you would get mesmerized. I ran into talking to her and had so many questions to ask! So here is a brief about who is the Curvy Diva Chic and all that you must know about her.
How would you define yourself?
I am an everyday Plus size fashion blogger who loves long, flowing, breezy maxi dresses and skirts. If I were to define myself, I would sum up within these points;
♥ I am someone who would pick skirts over pants.
♥ Someone who loves to dress up for herself, love red lipsticks and coral pink being my soul color.
♥ I love cooking and travel to stay sane!
Tell our readers about your Blog- Curvy Diva Chic.
CURVYDIVACHIC.COM is an Everyday Curvy Girl’s Blog about Fashion, Travel, and Lifestyle. I started my blog in the year 2014 with a vision of boosting the self-esteem of plus size women through the silent language of fashion. My blog boasts plus size body positivity and encourages women to love their bodies.
How Did You First Get into Blogging?
I started my blog when I realized my love for fashion and I believe we are lucky to be in the era where fashion is more about embracing your personal sense of style rather than following the path of predefined “trends” set by someone else. Fashion helped me with my self-esteem, and I thought my voice may help others like me to be who they are. I was into writing already; fashion brought out the hippity-hop personality I never knew existed in me.
I get to talk constructively about things I always wanted to share, like doing what you really want to do and not thinking about what others have to say, because everyone has an opinion, and we are a population of 7 billion!
Tell me some of your strengths that really helped you in blogging?
It all started with an urge to express me. Further, excellent communication skills, being an extrovert and a strong will to do it helped me out a lot. Thanks to being fat a major part of my life, I am now immune to others opinions about me. So yeah, nothing matters and I get to do what I want to do!
How would you describe your blogging style?
Expressive, Chic, Elegant. I work on boosting self-esteem, mine as I boost others’.
What was the most challenging moment in your blogging journey so far? Were your parents supportive of your career choice?
The most challenging moment in career was the decision of starting a blog. My parents have been a strong support for my entire career.
What would you say that is the biggest challenge for fashion blogging?
Fashion Blogging is an expensive affair. Further, conceptualization of the blog post is harder than it looks.
Who is your fashion inspiration?
Adele! She is the reason I fell in love with fashion in the first place.
What are some of your current fashion obsessions?
I am committed to the Long Flowy Maxi dresses. Anything classic and chic, especially vintage! I believe that if you don’t find something good to wear go for Off Shoulders, they are instant fixes. When I talk about colors, I go for corals and yellows, trust me these can do way more than just brighten your ensemble.
Where would you like to be in blogging five years from now?
I perceive myself as a successful Social Media Influencer and becoming the voice that I am.
Mention the brands or people you have collaborated with.
Daniel Wellington, Stalkbuylove, FabAlley, Lastinch etc. to name a few.
We hope the Curvy Diva Chic makes a difference and spreads tons of body positivity through her fashion. It was a pleasure talking to such an amazing girl with so much to share. If you wanna know more about her, you can follow her on Instagram and Facebook and check out her website as well.
Udaipur has seen an upsurge in the number of food trucks coming up these days and it is, with no doubt whatsoever, the most hygienic way to chow down on some of the best dishes without having to burn a hole in your pocket. While munching at food trucks is definitely clean and better, there are other perks to it too; as the lack of space in the city increases, and people becoming averse to the idea of sitting down at a cafe and chewing on food leisurely, food trucks gain significance. Besides, it is often costlier to rent a place and start from scratch.
Food trucks are a one-time investment and it’s just a lot easier and fun to drive around places exploring different spots of the town and giving the taste of your food to almost everyone. They are very cost effective in the long run. Food trucks have become a trending topic in the whole country and almost everywhere there is a growing inclination towards eating at these trucks that have rewritten a new page in the history of culinary evolution.
As the mobile kitchen industry booms across the nation and more people venture into this area (most of them being millennials), we present to you a list of the major food trucks in the town, serving mouth-watering food. We bet you must have not heard of some of these before! Have a look:
Gudduz:
This food truck has become the talk of the town not only because they serve good food but the innovative and outstanding concept they have come up with. Gudduz serves dishes like Veg. Meat Tikka, Veg. Meat Biriyani, etc. but you don’t have to worry as the names are only deceptive. It is a 100 percent vegetarian food truck owned by Mr. Abhishek Sinha and Mr. Deepak Parihar, that uses a special technology to turn grains and plant proteins into food that tastes like meat, looks exactly like meat, and is a lot better for your health. The food truck stands from 6 pm to 10 pm every day and the average cost of eating for two here ranges around ₹200-300/-
Contact – +91-7412053927
Location – Bombay Chowpaty, Sukhadia Circle
Bhukkad:
With amazing dishes like Maggizza (pizza with a base of Maggi), hot dogs, and fries, this food truck has made a mark on every person in the city. This truck is owned by Mr. Asad Meraj, Mr. Arpit Mangal, and Mr. Amay Bhatnagar, and it boasts of a creative menu that will want you to come back again. It is a pure vegetarian food truck and opens from 5.30 pm – 10.30 pm. The average cost of a meal for two is ₹250-300/-
Contact – +91-9004003640
Location – Shobhagpura road, Opp. Dosa Plaza
Junksters:
Another food truck owned by two energetic Punjabis who welcome you with open arms and a big smile, Mr. Siddak Soni and Mr. Agam Soni, have been here only for two weeks but their food is much talked about already. They have a really economical menu with a major focus on mocktails and shakes, along with burgers and other combos as well. They are soon going to come up with a revamped menu. It is a pure veg. food truck operating from 5.30 pm – 11 pm, every day. Meal for two costs around ₹250-300/-
Contact – +91-7023993578
Location – Shobhagpura Circle, Udaipur
The Indian Pizzeria:
Pizza is the first love for most people and we cannot honestly go a day without pizza. We are so thankful to Mr. Ahmed Khan for coming up with this amazing truck that caters to pizza lovers as well as a variety of other things. It is pure veg. and serves Indo-Italian fusion dishes, mocktails, etc. The average cost of a meal for two is ₹300-400/- and it opens from 5.30 pm – 11.30 pm. They even deliver lip-smacking pizzas between 12 – 4 am but with an added delivery cost on a minimum order value.
Contact – +91-9910873811
Location – Sukhadia Circle, Opposite Big Bazaar
Ranaji on Wheels:
Another pure veg food truck with savory food up for grabs from 4 – 11 pm, and owned by Mr. Prashant Jain is Ranaji on Wheels. It is a unit of Ranaji restaurant and serves delicious Dal Makhni, Paneer Handi, Chur Chur Naan at really affordable prices. They are soon coming up with Paneer Tikka, Kulchas, etc.The average cost of a meal for two is ₹150-200/- Have you visited this food truck yet?
Contact – +91-9828882111
Location – Sukhadia Circle, Near Baskin Robins
RK Chinese Corner:
This is yet another popular vegetarian food truck in town serving the best of Chinese dishes, momos, soups, fried rice, etc. It opens from 6 – 11.30 pm and is owned by Mr. Shakir Khan. A meal for two costs around ₹200-250/-
Contact – +91-8432352531
Location – Panchwati, Opposite Royal Motors
Meals on Wheels:
This food truck is lit with LEDs and probably noticeable from a distance. So is the food and the specialties include paneer, chilly, momos, pizzas, and tikkas. It is owned by Mr. Rashid Sheikh and operates from 5 – 11 pm every day. It is a pure vegetarian food truck and a meal for two costs around ₹200-250/- here.
Contact – +91-9887982253
Location – Bhopalpura, Near PC Jewellers and another one at 100 ft. road, Opposite Petrol Pump
Fresh and Healthy Foods:
Situated adjacent to the lifeline of the city, Fatehsagar, this pure veg. food truck owned by Mr. Pradeep Sahu is known for its Chinese dishes like Hakka noodles, paneer chilly, and pizzas, burgers, etc. It operates from 2 – 10 pm every day and a meal for two costs somewhere around ₹200-300/-
Contact – +91-7597926621
Location – Rani Road, Near Sanjay Gandhi Park
Chef on Wheel:
One more food truck spreading its wings across the city is Chef on Wheels. Owned by Mrs. Asha Kumawat and operating from 2 – 11 pm, this vegetarian food truck serves tasty Rathori Maggi, sandwiches, fried rice, etc. The average cost of a meal for two comes to around ₹200-300/-
Contact – +91-9828512321
Location – Rani Road, Opposite Radisson Blu building
Prem Chinese:
This recently opened vegetarian food truck serves yummy food from 5 – 11.30 pm and serves amazing Chinese dishes, along with, pav bhaji, pasta, spring rolls, etc. It is owned by Mr. Prem Somai and the average cost of a meal for two is ₹200-250/-
Contact – +91-7339832856
Location – Ashok Nagar, Opposite Maya Mishthan
Indian Chinese Fast Food:
Another little vegetarian food truck serving momos, paneer chilly, spring rolls near Panchwati is this one here. Owned by Mr. Mohsin Khan and open between 5.30 – 11 pm; this place serves decent food ranging from ₹150-200/- for two people.
Contact – +91-9694313486
Location – Panchwati Chouraha
We hope you have a gala time munching on some tasty dishes from these food trucks.
Tell us about your suggestions and feedbacks. We’d love to hear from you.
‘Would you like to have maple syrup or whipped cream over it?’, was the first thing I heard when I entered this cozy little cafe in Mumbai and thought to myself as to how many places would be serving waffles in Udaipur. But I was soon past that, as there was this perfectly baked, sprinkled with snowy white powdered sugar waffle in front of me. No doubt I gobbled it up within the next five minutes or so.
We may not be intellects or pundits of any field but when it comes to food each one of us has an opinion. Our beautiful city and the people always welcomed food with much fervor be it tornado potato, wood-fired pizzas, or soya chaaps. But we couldn’t ever find anything particularly satisfying as a Waffle! Yes, we have gotten so much in love with waffles that we cannot think of anything else better suited to soothe our taste buds. Moreover, there’s an increasing trend and demand for waffles in the city with more and more places coming up with them. Do you think it is going to be the new food trend in town?
And therefore, our search for mouth-watering waffles in the city commenced. Here’s a list of places you must visit in order to binge on this amazing Belgian delight!
1. Shakes and Bites
One of the oldest waffle-serving places in town is Shakes and Bites. This is an American diner serving burgers, shakes, fries, waffles all day long. They have been serving delicious eggless waffles since 2011 and have a huge variety of waffles in their menu ranging from caramel banana waffle, peanut butter banana waffle to choco-oreo waffle and a lot more. This really gets our mouth salivating! The range of waffles here is around ₹250-300/-
Before you start wondering as to where this place is, let me tell you Royal Brewmen is none other than your all-time favorite and formerly called Brewmen cafe. Another beautiful cafe serving waffles throughout the day. Its specialties include smoothies, shakes, and coffees in particular. Sip on their amazing drinks while you chat over a game of chess or read popular novels at their place. Waffles here range from ₹200-250/-
This cool cafe with a roof-top seating, small discotheque, and charming murals is the talk of the town these days. This place serves delightful waffles and burgers and is soon going to come-up with a new outlet at Panchwati where they are going to introduce to the people, vada pav fondues, waffle sticks, and paneer chilli pizza. You can eat their Nutella waffle for just ₹120/- What are you waiting for?
Address – Near The Royal Inn Hotel, 100 Ft. Road, Shobhagpura, Udaipur
4. Waffles & Shakes
This is another place serving waffles and amazing thick shakes in the Celebration Mall. It is a sister concern of Shakes and Bites and has been serving waffles throughout the day since inception. Waffles here range around ₹200-300/-
Address – The Celebration Mall, Udaipur
5. Twenty Nine
This recently opened cafe situated in the heart of the city is described as ‘a small and cozy place for chit-chat with family and friends’ has become quite popular these days. They serve eggless waffles all day long and have 25 odd varieties of teas from green, black to herbal and oolong tea. Their teas are organic and contain naturally dried flavors. They even serve sandwiches, cold, hot, and filter coffee. Average price for waffles is around ₹150-200/-
Address – Opp. Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Next to Yes Bank., Udaipur, Rajasthan
Which place are you gonna visit next?
Tell us about any other place that serves amazing waffles in the comments below! We’d love to hear from you.
Whether you are new to the city, a tourist or a local, everyone needs a salon! Beauty and hair care services have hiked multifold and are growing day by day. Henceforth, I am listing the list of top 10 salons and makeover studios; an info that might come handy in this approaching wedding season. A lot of ladies might book an appointment today as they surf through the list of Best Salons In Udaipur 😛
Pinks & Peaches Makeover Studio
Pinks & Peaches is a high street makeover studio in Udaipur. Providing professional beauty and hair care services in the city, they have made their name. The professionally trained makeover artist Meeta Soni is the main woman behind all the makeovers.
Address: 419, Sector -11, Hiran Magri, near Alok School, Udaipur
Phone: 7665416663
Bounce Salon
Started by Maya Choudhary in the year 2017, Bounce is rendering its superior services both to men and women at Ashok Nagar Main Road. The salon claims to use newer technologies in the field of beauty services.
Services: Hair, makeup, nails, skin services
Address: Ashok Nagar Main Road, First floor Above Madame outlet, Udaipur
Phone: 7357833222
Shades Hair Studio
Shades Hair started in October 2010 providing the best skin and hair care services in the beauty industry in Udaipur. Situated at a very apt location, Panchwati, this salon fixes all your beauty, makeup, haircare related issues.
Services: All hair and beauty services
Address: 56, Near Sukhadia Circle, Above the Liverpool Showroom, Panchwati, Udaipur,
Phone: 7821860550
Champion Salon
Durgesh Sen, Jamnesh Sen, Kamlesh Sen and Anil Sen are the pillars of this salon chain and their journey dates back to 1990 when Durgesh installed the first salon ‘Navran Salon & Spa’ at Hiran Magri in Udaipur. They have almost 6 branches – Champion gal’s spa, Champion family salon, champion hair salon and spa, champion kid’s salon, and Navrang Hair Salon and Spa.
Services: Bridal Makeup, Shaving, henna treatment, massages, party makeup, groom’s makeup, eyebrows, facial and so much more.
Addresses:
Champion Hair Salon & Spa
Near Kotak Mahindra Bank, 100 Ft. Road, Kankroli, Rajnagar
Navrang Hair Salon & Spa
3/36, Behind SS Coaching, Sec. 5, Udaipur
Champion Kid’s Salon
2-1, II Floor, Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur
Champion Family Salon
2/20, II Floor, Celebration Mall, Bhuwana, Udaipur
Champion Gal’s Spa
MG College Road, Udaipur
Champion Hair Salon & Spa
Shakti Nagar Main Road, Udaipur
Phone: 09829088841 / 09772688841
Prabhat Spa
Dating back to the year 2000, Ashok and Asha Paliwal started Prabhat Spa-Salon & Institute at Panchwati, became a much-recognized name in the City of Lakes. They provide top-notch services in the fields of beauty and hair. They have three more branches excluding the main branch.
Services: Skin care services, nail art, Mehandi Art and Henna services, hair styling, makeup services and Spa services.
Addresses:
Prabhat Spa Salon n’ Institute Head Office
103-104, Hitawala IV, Near Lok Kala Mandal Chougan Scheme, Panchwati, Udaipur
Prabhat Hair & Beauty Studio
Beside Lake City Mall, Ashok Nagar Main Road, Udaipur
Started in the year 1979, the Mayur salon was started by late Dinesh Chanra Sen, and now is run by his wife Asha Rani Sen, and his son Ajay. They have two branches locates at Chetak Circle and Hiran Magri-sec 5. The salon provides all the facilities in terms of beauty and hair and also has a Mayur Academy, where students are groomed for the beauty industry.
Services: All kinds of hair, skin, spa services, bridal and groom packages.
Chetak Marg, Opposite Sbbj Bank, Near Akashdeep Building, Udaipur
Phone: +91-9252213410 / 9828379484
Amrit’s Hair and Beauty
An old and trusted name in the field of beauty and hair is Amrit’s. Started back in the year the salon offers various services in the field. They also provide Beauty parlor training to students. The name Amrit’s is derived from Amrit Sen, the Proprietor of once famous Kanhaiya Hair Dressers in Udaipur. His son, Rakesh Sen looks after the hair care dept. of the Amrit’s salon.
Services: Bridal makeup, hair styling, luxury body spa, makeover studio, bridal makeup, and all hair, beauty, skin, nails services.
Started with the motto to revolutionize the field of beauty and hair in the City of Lakes, NICC is the product of hard work of Dr. Sweety Chabbra. Well-known for its beauty and makeup services, NICC is a great place to get your makeup done.
Services: Total beauty and hair care
Address: Chhabra Niwas, Opp. M. B. College, Near Hotel Raghu Mahal, Udaipur
Phone: 0294-2411913
RNCC Salon
Started by Cosmetologists Rinku and Jia, RNCC is a well-known salon in Udaipur, offering multi-faceted services in the domain of makeup and hair. It is also an Institute for professional courses, advance beauty course guided by experts.
Services: All types of skin treatments and all hair styling and cutting including hair loss treatment, anti-dandruff, radiant color treatment.
Address: 1-B, Mehta Bhawan, Near RTDC Kajri Hotel, Ashok Nagar Main Road, Udaipur
Phone: +91 9252628167 / 7014982707
Ambika’s Hair and Beauty Studio
A luxurious boutique hair and beauty studio running under the name Ambika’s Hair and Beauty Studio. Ambika, the main woman behind the salon, is a certified cosmetologist and travels across the globe for bridal makeup, fashion makeup assignments. She is trained in skin and makeup from New Zealand and London. Her place is a must visit!
Services: Hair, styling, cutting, coloring, treatment, chemical haircare, skin treatments and care, Makeovers, bodywork – body spa etc.
Address: 308, Harsh Nagar near Eklinghnath garden before Rampura circle, Udaipur
Phone: +91-9116013212
If you have been to any of the above-mentioned salons or makeover studios, do tell me the reviews! Also, suggest us any name if we have missed it!
Swine Flu cases in the city have seen a sudden spike recently with almost 9 patients registered within the last 14 days at MB Hospital. The highly-contagious H1N1 virus is taking a toll on people’s lives as it spreads through the city with 2 positive cases within the last 2 days putting the health department in a fix.
For those unfamiliar with the widespread disease, H1N1 flu, also called the swine flu, is a respiratory disease that appears in pigs caused by a type of Influenza A-virus. People do not usually get swine flu but human infections saw a rise in 2009 as it became prevalent when a strain of swine flu infected many people around the world. It typically happens during the onset of winters. Swine Flu is a transmittable disease and the virus spreads usually through coughing, sneezing, or touching any bacteria-coated surface and then touching eyes or nose with those hands.
It is natural for people to be skeptical about it as every year many people succumb to death due to this very disease but there are certain myths that people normally believe in and are not generally true.
Swine flu has no cure
This is one big myth that makes people lose hope, which, to no surprise, is false. Oseltamivir (commonly sold under the name Tamiflu) has the ability to decrease the severity of the flu within 48 hours of the symptom appearing. It helps to prevent infection.
I’m young and strong, it cannot happen to me
Mind you! This is the biggest myth you could possibly have. Patients with ages as low as 30-40 have been admitted to hospitals and many have fallen seriously ill due to it. Rather than being over-confident, it would we wise if each one of us takes some precautions.
Swine flu happens just once
The H1N1 virus, like any other flu virus, may reoccur. Vaccination helps, but only lasts for a certain time period. You must keep this in mind and get re-vaccinated before it starts spreading.
Don’t eat pork, you might get infected!
Again, false! Despite the name, it has no relation whatsoever with the flesh of a pig. The virus spreads through bacteria expelled in the air through people coughing and sneezing.
Its just cough, it’ll go
Coughing and sneezing for prolonged periods isn’t good. You must visit the doctor to get it treated and if that doesn’t help either, no harm taking a test. Why regret later!?
Symptoms and precautions
You must visit the doctor if you happen to experience any of the below-mentioned flu symptoms :
High fever
Cough
Chest pain when you breathe
Nausea/vomiting
Breathlessness
Loss of appetite
Lethargy
Headache
It becomes fairly necessary to brace ourselves from this deadly disease. There are some simple things one should keep in mind to ensure the virus never comes close. It is imperative that you and the people around you follow these set of precautionary measures. Life is too precious to be wasted on a disease like this!
Always cover your nose and mouth with a mask or tissue. Stack your house with masks and remember putting them on whenever you go out.
Wash your hands often with soap and water and also keep a hand sanitizer with you.
Avoid touching eyes and nose while you are out or when you have dirty hands. Germs spread this way!
Try keeping a distance from people who are sick or are coughing and sneezing.
Call in sick and take a leave, if you have to. No need to push it.
Rush to the doctor, first thing, if you see any symptoms for an extended period.
Vaccinations are not always effective, if you come in contact with the virus, rush to the doctor and ask for Tamiflu. These antiviral medicines halt the progress of this virus.
Comment below with your suggestions and ideas on how to combat this deadly disease.
On the occasion of World Cancer Day, February 4, this year, it is perhaps worthwhile to know about the condition of the dreaded disease in the city, the main causes, symptoms, remedies etc.
Facts and Figures about Cancer
The recent figures about the disease are quite alarming, while over 26% of all deaths in India are from heart diseases, 7% are from cancer. Cancer, diabetes, and hypertension account for 35% of all deaths in India. Over 10 Lac new cases of cancer are diagnosed every year in India. Cancer cases in India are likely to increase from around 14 lacs in 2016 to over 17.3 lac by 2020. Deaths due to cancer are projected to go up from 7.36 lac annually to over 8.8 lac by 2020.
According to a recent survey in Rajasthan, there are about 2.5 lac cancer patients in the state and to it every year about 40,000 new patients are dead. It is possible to save about 60% of the patients if treatment starts at an early stage. According to specialists Rajeev Gandhi, Cancer Research Centre New Delhi, the growth of cancer was about 36% twenty years ago but now it has gone up to 65%. Due to the supporting system of chemotherapy, the side effects have gone down. With the new technique, the hospitalization period has become shorter and the tolerance of the medicine has also gone up.
According to Dr. Narendra Rathore, HOD, Cancer Dept., Govt. M.B Hospital, Udaipur, 10 lac people out of about 1.25 lac become victims of cancer and there are 24,000 cancer patients in Udaipur. The figures of cancer patients in Govt. M.B Hospital Udaipur are in the year 2005 (3000 outdoor and 1300 indoor), 2010 (4200 outdoor and 1450 indoor), 2014 (5300 outdoor and 3800 indoor) and up to December 2016 (10,200 outdoor and 8200 indoor). According to Dr. Rathore, cancer of mouth, tongue, uterus, breast, large intestine, liver, prostate, and blood fall into the category of main cancer. In men, the main cancer is in mouth, lungs, and stomach. Thirty percent of cancer is of mouth and neck. Among women the cancer of breast, cervical and large intestine is common out of total cancer patients 28% have cervical cancer.
Last year in Govt. M.B Hospital, Udaipur 30 to 50 cancer patients came in the outdoor radiotherapy dept. daily and there were 30-40 indoor patients. Everyday radiotherapy was given to 60-70 patients in two shifts from 9 am to 7 pm. The patients came from far off places such as tribal areas, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Neemach, Mandsaur, and Jawra. Last year a new cobalt therapy machine costing 4 crores was installed with the help of which radiation therapy was given in 1.5 to 2 minutes whereas the old machine took 5-6 minutes.
According to former Dr. Shankar, Director, Radiation Oncology, Geetanjali Medical College Hospital, Udaipur, cancer is the general name for a group of more than 100 diseases. Although there are many kinds of cancer, all cancers start because abnormal cells grow out of control. Untreated cancer can cause serious illness and death.
What is a Tumour?
A tumor is an abnormal lump or collection of cells, but all tumors are not cancer. Tumours that are not cancer are called benign. Benign tumors can cause problems. They can grow very large and press on healthy organs and tissues. But they can’t grow into (invade) other tissues. So, they also can’t spread to other parts of the body. These tumors are seldom life-threatening.
Signs of Cancer
Talking about early signs of cancer, Dr. Shankar says that they could be new lumps or growths on the skin. A sore or bruise that does not heal, a mole that changes in shape, size or colour or bleeds in unusual circumstances, an ongoing cough or hoarseness that last longer than three weeks, indigestion and difficulty in swallowing, a change in bowel or bladder habits for no good reasons, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, unexplained weight loss or tiredness and blood anywhere it normally should not be- in urine, bowel motions or from spitting.
What can cause cancer?
In 75% cancer cases, there are modifiable factors such as smoking, obesity, diet, sedentary lifestyle, alcohol, and air or water pollution and in 15% cases, it is due to modifiable factors like infections, ionizing radiation, hormones, occupational factors. Non-modifiable factors like age, sex, race and genetic become the cause the remaining 10% cases. Smoking a main cause of cancer causes 14 types of cancer. The most damaging components of tobacco smoke are tar, carbon monoxide, hydrogen cyanide, oxidizing chemicals, dangerous metals and radioactive compounds. Obesity is another cause of cancer and for safety, one has to do physical activity and set behavioral and diet goals.
The main cancer fighting, foods are strawberries and blackberries, leafy vegetables, garlic, grapes, tomatoes, apple, broccoli, cabbage, tea, and coffee.
Ultraviolet rays from are welding torches and mercury lamps can also cause cancer. Some particles are known as primary particles that are emitted directly from a source such as construction sites, unpaved roads, fields, and fires can also cause cancer. Secondary particles that are formed in complicated reactions in the atmosphere of chemicals such as sulphur-dioxides and nitrogen oxides that are emitted from power plants industries and automobiles can be sources of cancer. Indoor pollution through biological pollutants like molds, bacteria, viruses, and pollen can also cause cancer. Second-hand tobacco smoke when some other is smoking is also dangerous.
Also dangerous are combustion pollutants that come from sources such as fuel burning stoves, furnaces, fireplaces, heaters and water heaters using gas, coal, oil, wood or other fuels Radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can enter the homo through cracks in the foundation, floor and walls, drains and other openings is also harmful. So also, asbestos that is present in many products found in the home including roofing’s, floorings etc. Formaldehyde, found primarily in adhesive and bonding materials is also harmful. Cell phones emit radiofrequency energy (radio waves), a form of non-ionizing radiation.
Tissues nearest to where the phone used a cell phone for 50 minutes, brain tissues on the same side of the head as the phone’s antenna mobilized more glucose than did tissues on the opposite side of the brain. The researchers note that the results were preliminary and possible health outcomes from this increased glucose metabolism were still unknown. Individuals who are concerned about radio frequency exposure can limit their exposure, including using an earpiece and limiting cell phone use, particularly among children.
Concerned about the suffering of cancer patients the Union Govt. is set to roll out a massive door to door screening programme for the early detection of cancer heart disorders and diabetes which account for over 35% of deaths in India. Under the initiative, the Govt. aims at testing over one-third of the population comprising zoo districts across the country in one year. The program is among the preventive- care measures planned by the health ministry and is targeted at people in the age group of 30-69 years, who constitute almost 37% of the total population. This population is highly vulnerable to non-communicable diseases that are responsible for 55% of the premature mortality in the same age group.
Nearer home, realizing the importance of education as an important component of cancer control programmes, Dr. V. Shankar has initiated Cancer Olympiad in Udaipur. It comprises a series of planned activities aimed at educating the youngsters of the various age group to understand cancer and to recognize the initial signs and symptoms of some common cancers. Intra-school competitions include coloring, drawing, poster making, short story writing, slogans, dance, dance drama, skit, quizzes etc. Run for Fight Against Cancer is another event. Dr. Shankar feels that the importance of proper preventive measures and treatment is being realized by Udaipurites.
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Udaipur has a picturesque cityscape. Whether you live in Udaipur or are planning a trip here, your stay isn’t complete if you haven’t tasted the authentic taste of Udaipur! Here we are listing some of the ‘must-try’ dishes, and places under what to eat in Udaipur, and where?
Street food
For all those of you who love to eat ‘street food’, here is a list of top spots, which according to us must be in your checklist to have a gala time eating street food in Udaipur.
Kachoriiiiiiiii
Not afraid of eating oily stuff? Here is your pick-Kachori!! The best kachoris of the city are here. Dip them into relishing ‘Hari- Chutney’ and find yourself lost in the melting taste. Drooling? Aren’t you!
#UBTip: Add curd to it and thank us later.
Where: At Lala Mishthan Bhandhar Opposite KeematRam and Paliwal ki kachori Near Jagdish Temple
Anda Bhurji
For the EGG-LOVERS, Anda Bhurji at Chetak is a paradise. You might have to stand in a queue but the taste is worth the wait. The guy will serve the best anda bhurji that accompanies with a packet of bread.
#UBTip: Try Tandoori Omelet there, that’s another famous dish!
Where: Chetak circle opposite old chetak cinema
Chaaaaat!
Love eating ‘Teekha’? The yummy Chaat at Shiv Shakti is a dream-come-true for the spicy side of you. Dahi Chaat is the most famous and the tastiest snack he gives.
#UBTip: Ask him to add some more ‘Dahi’!!
Where: Shiv Shakti Chat, Bapu Bazar
Vada Pav
Hungry? Need a quick snack? Vada Pav is your ultimate pick. A small shop somewhere between chetak and Hathi pole road serves the best Vada Pav in just rupees 10. One of the cool things about this vada pav is its packing, yes do try, and watch the amazing quick wrapping of the pav…haha!!
#UBTip: Take a glass of Chaach, which is also served here for just rupees 5!
Where: Poornima Vada pav- Chetak-Hathipole Road
Pani Puri
Tired of tasting the same old flavor of Pani puri? Your savior is here! This pani puri stall named 5 Flower Pani Puri gives you the best five flavors to try, all classic in their own way. He’ll give you Lehsun, Heeng, Khatta (Extreme Khatta), Meetha, and finally, Pudeena flavored paani.
#UBTip: Try the Heeng Pani, you’ll surely love it.
Where: Five-Flower Pani Puri- Opposite Big Bazaar, near Sukhadia Circle
Aloo Bada
Aloo bada is quite famous everywhere. So, there is one spot in Udaipur which will serve you this mouthwatering stuff at a nominal price and great taste; it is Pandit Ji.
Where:Pandit Ji opposite RCA college
Jalebi
Enough of the spicy food! Time to TICKLE YOUR SWEET TOOTH!!! This eatery is placed amidst the chaotic city center, Delhi gate. Relish drool-worthy Jalebis here.
Where: Bhole Mishthan Bhandar, Delhi Gate
Cold Coffee
The thirst-quenching cold coffee is a must try, especially when you are sitting at Fatehsagar. This is one of the most famous outlets in Udaipur and the oldest one also.
#UBTip: Try the famous kullhad coffee also
Where: Vinod Coffee, Fatehsagar
Make your boring evenings lit up! Udaipur has an abundance of cafés which are pocket-friendly and serve some really toothsome snacks. Enlisted below are some of the most sought-after cafés in the city which are filled with kicking aromas of fresh bread and mouthwatering beverages. Have a look!
Cafés
Jheel Ginger Coffee bar near Ganguar Ghat
Much acclaimed café of the city; it is famous for its seating near the Jheel (lake) Pichola and hence the name. It serves the great Paneer sandwiches and fresh lime soda.
#UBTip: Try to find a place back side of the café, facing the lake (It’s Great!!)
Z27 by Café Lake city at Gangaur Ghat
Having an aesthetically pleasing ambiance, Z27 by Café Lake City is a great place to sit and relax. The food is great and is served very beautifully. They also serve you at the Gangaur Ghat on request.
#UBTip: Try a smoothie or a pizza or a burger….the list can be endless!
Apple delight café at Celebration Mall
Apple delight is a great place to chill while you shop at the Celebration Mall. You’ll find the best shakes and beverages.
#UBTip:Try Heavens delight shake and Bourbon Shake, trust us you’ll love them.
Stories Less Told at Madhuban
It is a newbie in the café zone in Udaipur but has a nice ambiance to chill with your friends. You’ll find a green cold/hot coffee here which is the USP of this place.
#UBTip: Try noodles out there, you’ll love it.
Oladar Village Café at Gulab Bagh
Unmatched interiors! Yes, once you visit this place you’ll never want to compare any interior with it. The food is also good.
#UBTip: Click.Click.Click. The interiors are awesome; get some good pictures, my friend.
Shakes and bites at Saheliyon ki Bari
Crazy about Oreos? You’ll love the Oreo shake here. Believe us; it serves one of the best shakes in the town.
#UBTip: Try hazelnut shake, it’s awesome too.
The final segment is for those who wish to have some privacy and to spend a little good time with their loved ones, family or friends on a breezy evening in Udaipur. Enlisted below are the top Restaurants that are sure to leave your taste buds wanting for more.
Restaurants
ShouryaGarh- Swayamwar Restaurant
The restaurant at Shouryagarh is quite appealing. It has a theme of ‘Swayamwar’ and carries the same name. The restaurant is unique and is one of a kind in Udaipur as it has a revolving panel on which the seating is done. The panel or seating takes roughly an hour to complete its one round.
Where: Near Shilpgram, Rani Road
Chunda Palace- Royal Cuisine Restaurant
Want to get served as royalty? Chunda Palace has a great regal ambiance. The look and feel of the place make you feel like you are in a royal Rajasthani palace. It’s for all those who wish to enjoy palatial comfort Chunda Palace is the place meant for you.
Where: Haridas Ji Ki Magri, Main Road
Panna Vilas-Palanquin Restaurant
It is a deck restaurant. Amazing view of the Lake Fatehsagar makes this place worth a shot. The ambiance is super cool and the food is a must try. It is quite a famous restaurant in Udaipur.
Where: Rani Road near Mahakal Mandir
Raj Darshan- Ambar Restaurant
The restaurant is a classy Multi-Cuisine Restaurant serving Indian, Chinese and Continental delicacies. It is a rooftop restaurant that has a great ambiance and superb food. Go with your family or friends and spend some good time.
Where: Pannadhai Marg, Hathipole
Upré by 1559 AD
Upré is a rooftop restaurant, located on the terrace of Lake Pichola Hotel with a majestic view of the waterfront. The amazing view of the City Palace of Udaipur makes dining at Upré a vivid experience.
Where: Lake Pichola Hotel, Roof Top, Outside Chand Pole
Amet Haveli-Ambrai Restaurant
Perfectly located on the western banks of the Lake Pichola, Ambrai has its charm. The food is great and so is the ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight dinner. Make a plan to Ambrai today itself!
Where: Amet Haveli, outside Ambamata Scheme – A Road, Chand Pole
Lalbagh Restaurant
For the non-vegetarian crowd, Lalbagh is bliss. Though it serves vegetarian as well, it is much known for its non-veg cuisine.
Where: 65, M.G. College, Near Daulat Chambers, Sardarpura
Tribute Restaurant
As the name indicates the restaurant is a tribute to Chetak, the legendary horse of Maharana Pratap. The restaurant offers a view of the Rang Sagar Island that has the breeding Colonies of the Resident and winter migratory birds; offering bird watching.
Where: Behind Monika Complex, Near Amba Mata Temple, Rang Sagar
Raghumahal- Flames Restaurant
Flames is a multi-cuisine restaurant and is one of the best in Udaipur. Talk about service, experience or food, Flames is among the best!
Where: Saraswati Marg, Kumharon Ka Bhatta, Central Area
Raasleela Restaurant
Raasleela supremely located on the banks of Lake Pichola with a panoramic view of Jagmandir, City Palace, and the Lake Palace. It is situated adjoining to the Leela Palace and has a breathtaking ambiance. Ideal for a candlelight romantic dinner, it has some amazing delicacies.
Where: Sony Ji ki Bari, Adjoining the Leela Palace, Outside Chandpole
Udaipuri
An ideal place to have some decent food, Udaipuri serves vegetarian food (primarily Rajasthani Delicacies). It is a nice place to have a family gala dinner.
Where: 1st Floor, Hotel Orbit Building, Moksh Marg, Shastri Circle
Feel free to recommend any place you like and also tell us the specialty of the place as well!
Udaipur’s online food order website, Android & iOS App launched! Punjabi Laziz is the website/ App from where you can order online and get served some delicious meals right at your doorsteps. Launched by former Deputy Manager of RIICO B.L Kothari, this App is brought to us by Mr. Nilesh Patidar.
There are some interesting options on this App other than just ordering food. You can gift a meal to someone, or donate a meal to the needy. Also, they deliver food to hospitals for the patients. They serve North Indian, Continental, and Chinese Food. The app is available for Android as well as iOS and has some much-diversified features for the people of Udaipur.
Features of the Punjabi Laziz Online food ordering Website & App:
Meal Donations
Punjabi Laziz has taken additional steps to donate food to needy people at the old age home, orphan girls, blind people and tribal student. One can donate fresh food items for distribution to the needy, b simply placing a call or selecting food plates at their website and checking out through the payment gateway available.
Gifting Meals
A simple way to send prepared food (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinners) as delicious gifts to family, friends, your loved one, and co-workers. Their main concept behind Send a Meal is to bring the best dishes to your loved ones.
Patient Meals
Punjabi Laziz offers another facility for delivering food to the main hospital area in Udaipur. Aiming at serving quality meals to meet patients’ needs is the objective of Patient Food Delivering Services.
Picnic Spot Delivery Food
Plan a picnic without even thinking about the food preparations. Punjabi Laziz offers this facility of providing you food delivery option to nearby picnic spots in Udaipur like Jhameshwar Mahadev, Ubeshawar Ji, Nandeshwar Mahadev, Saas Bahu temple, Thoor ki paal, Chandni village, TD dem etc.
Kids Menu
Punjabi Laziz offers special kids combo food packages. One can order online from anywhere and get the best food delivered to your kids.
Combo Package Food
Combo food packages available! Punjabi Laziz has designed combo food packages at very affordable prices that are best for two or even a party.
Remember:
Your Minimum order amount must be Rs. 200
Punjabi Laziz offers free delivery on order of Rs. 400 and of above amount
Pure vegetarian kitchen
In addition to the above; it also contributes to spreading awareness among people towards Swachh Bharat Abhiyan and Clean India, Green India Mission through messages on all packaging covers.
McDonald’s is closed in Udaipur! Then where can we go to satiate our cravings of burger, fries….!? Taking into consideration, the plight of the McD lovers, we have come up with Alternative Places That Can Replace McDonald’s! Have a look at these spots which might have you saying ‘I’m Lovin It’.
Shakes and Bites
The Burgers at Shakes and Bites starts from Rs.120 to Rs.750 (The Big Challenge Burger) are truly finger-licking good! And guess the added advantage? They serve a portion of fries and salad with every Burger!
We all love Vinod’s Café at the RK Mall, the food quality and quantity is amazing and it is one of the oldest food joints in Udaipur. The burgers at Soo Foody are Sooo Delicious! And not just burgers, Vinod’s Café is famous for its variety of dishes from every cuisine. The range of their burgers varies from Rs. 60 to Rs. 100.
Where: RKay Mall, Ground Floor, Udaipur
Crave Eat Repeat
The first in Udaipur serving ‘twisted potatoes’, Crave Eat Repeat is the place where you will find a huge array of twisted potatoes in Udaipur. The flavors they give: Peri peri, Noodle stick, Spicy mint, Garlic Potato, Lime pepper, Magic Masala and they serve at a nominal price of Rs. 70.
Where: 5 New Fatehpura, UIT Circle, Panchwati, Udaipur
Ice & Spice
Ice & Spice can spice-up your taste buds with their Aloo Tikki Cheese Burger. It can easily make you feel full as the Aloo Tikki Cheese Burger has enough calories to do so! The burger would cost you a mere Rs. 100 will full of taste!
Where: RKay Mall, Ground floor, Udaipur
Brewberrys Udaipur
Brewberrys burger is one that can make you re-visiting the place every now and then. The burger is priced Rs. 115 and is a delectable pick.
Where: 56, New Fatehpura, Panchwati, Udaipur
OMG The Food Court
Burger priced @ 50/- and a Combo @ 110/- which has a cold drink as well, OMG gives one of the best burgers in Udaipur.
Where: RKay Mall 4th Floor, Udaipur
Café Lakecity
Located at a happening place in the Old city, Café Lakecity offers delectable food and also provides the facility of takeaways. The burger is really nice and juicy and is priced at Rs. 90/- only.
Where: 60, Gangour Ghat opp Bagore ki Haveli Museum, Gangour Ghat, Udaipur
Café Good Fellas
Yet another spot to relish some good burgers is Café Good Fellas. They have a very interesting double story burger, and the burgers range from Rs. 90 to Rs. 280. These are available in both veg and non-veg.