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Utterly butterly funguscious?The taste of India' and 50 years of milk and health' which the leading manufacturers of butter in India, Amul...

Utterly butterly funguscious?
The taste of India8217; and 50 years of milk and health8217; which the leading manufacturers of butter in India, Amul, proclaims on its pack, got a severe beating, thanks to a citizen of Pune.

D V R Rao was aghast when he recently bought a pack of butter. States he, in his letter to the chairman of Amul in Anand, dated June 2, 8220;I had purchased a 500 gm pack of Amul butter from a local shop about a week ago and put it in a refrigerator. When I opened it today, I have found about a dozen black spots of fungus, of around 10 millimetres in diameter, on the surface of the butter, under the butter paper wrapping.8221;

It was a case of fast action from Amul, as a local sales executive, S N Shetty, apologised for the inconvenience and replaced the cake of spoilt butter. Rao appreciated this prompt gesture from Amul, but decided to conclude with some advice.

Writing to the chairman again, he states: 8220;Since fungus forms due to the ingress of moisture through the butter paper, you may like to explore the possibility of using waterproof butter paper or aluminium foil or sealing in plastic bags. It will be useful if a 8220;best before8221; date for usage can be marked on the pack.8221;

In his own write
Milind Gunaji, actor-cum-travelogue-writer, was in town for the release of Sanjay Sonawani8217;s The Matallions, a satirical novel with the Gulf War as the background. Another guest who surprised the audience with his presence was former deputy municipal commissioner of Mumbai, G R Khairnar. And while the actor lavished praise on the book and read out extracts, the former bureaucrat was less generous with his words, going as far as to say that he is not much of a reader of such novels actually.

Nevertheless, the fact remains that the novel, which was originally published in Marathi and has now been translated into English by journalist Camil Parkhe, received rave reviews from everyone gathered at the function, with no one doubting that the English version will do as well as the Marathi one.

Knotty by nature
Just how environment-crazy can you get? Ask Anirudh Chaoji, a nature-lover and his new bride, Manjusha. Their wedding card, obviously made of handmade paper, informs friends and acquaintances of their recent marriage. Now read what the card says: 8220;Inspired by the Sarus Crane, who pair for life, Manjusha and Anirudh have got married on the 27th day of May 98. Like some of the most spectacular changes in nature that are ushered in without any fanfare and proclamation, the young couple chose the tranquil forests of Bheemashankar for a simple wedding ceremony.8221; Looks like even the prospect of having a better half does not end the romance with nature.