Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:40pm on 19 May 2026,Tuesday India
Shashi Tharoor has gone viral after defending the Idli in a social media debate. The discussion began when an X user called Rasgulla "an idli dipped in sugar syrup." Tharoor replied that comparing the two was a "profound cosmological misunderstanding." He described idli as "a masterclass in biotechnology" and praised its fermentation process. His witty response won praise online and sparked a wider conversation about Indian food, regional pride, and the deep cultural meaning attached to iconic dishes.
