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India’s Christmas season centers on traditional sweets that showcase local flavors and regional variety.
Rose cookies, known as acchappam or kokkisan, are a staple rosette fritter used in Christmas platters.
Kulkuls involve curling dough on forks or combs and soaking in sugar syrup for a crisp finish.
Karanji pastries are crescent-shaped and enjoyed during festivals, with navriyo as a holiday variant.
Bebinca and dodol from Goa illustrate the Portuguese influence, using coconut milk and layered textures.
Marzipan in Goa and Mumbai uses cashews, shaped into flowers and other figures.
Guava cheese and guava toffee are popular Goa and north India desserts with a tart, sweet profile.
Milk cream toffees are a rich holiday treat shaped into flowers and stars.
Nankhatai cookies, sometimes piped or enriched with semolina, are a holiday favorite.
The article suggests where to taste these sweets in major Indian cities and markets.

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Latest development: Calls to boycott Ranveer Singh rise after the Daiva mimicry incident at a public event.
Supporters say Daiva Chavundi is sacred to the Tulu people, not a joke or Halloween figure.
Rishab Shetty supporters say clips are maliciously edited to spread falsehoods online.
Ranveer Singh faced online backlash, with calls for apology from the actor and his team.
Industry voices like Rishab Shetty argue the incident reflects a broader debate on cultural respect in cinema.
The controversy includes disputes over media portrayal and the timing of the controversy.
The incident drew attention to Kanata Daiva scene from Kantara and the film industry's portrayal of sacred beliefs.
Social-media reaction framed the issue as a clash between entertainment and sacred reverence.
The debate sparked discussions on the responsibility of actors in sensitive cultural spaces.
The article notes ongoing outrage and calls for accountability from Ranveer Singh and his team.

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