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‘Mawa cake, kheer, sheera’: Jackie Shroff confesses love for sweets

3 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 05:56 PM IST

Jackie Shroff recently confessed that he has a sweet tooth, so much so that he eats a sweet every night. “I sleep for 6 hours. I am into sweets. This is the mango season, so I am eating mangoes. Jalebi, gulab jamun, rasmalai, mawa cake, kheer, sheera. I work out a bit because my children have told me to. I listen to my children and try to keep my health. But don’t follow me on the sweets. I have a sweet tooth, and that too, I eat at night,” he told Curly Tales in an interview. DISCLAIMER: This article is based on information from the public domain and/or the experts we spoke to. Always consult your health practitioner before starting any routine.Everyone reacts to food and lifestyle habits differently, so what works for one person might not work for another. While enjoying seasonal fruits like mangoes is fine, regularly eating large portions of sweets, especially at night, might not be the healthiest option for most people. Here’s what Dt Amreen Sheikh, chief dietitian, KIMS Hospitals, Thane, told us. “Traditional Indian desserts like jalebi, gulab jamun, and rasmalai are high in sugar and calories. Eating them too often or in large amounts can lead to weight gain, blood sugar fluctuations, and an increased risk of lifestyle-related health issues over time. Eating them at night can be especially tricky because the body needs less energy then, making it easy to take in more calories than necessary,” described Sheikh. That said, completely avoiding favourite foods is usually not sustainable. “A balanced approach is best. Occasional treats can fit into a healthy diet if combined with mindful portion control and good eating habits,” said Sheikh. Can regular exercise offset the effects of a sweet tooth? Exercise definitely supports overall health, improves fitness, and helps with weight management, but it should not be used as an excuse to overeat sugary foods. “Exercise and nutrition go hand in hand; one cannot fully make up for the other,” shared Sheikh. A workout may burn calories, but eating high-sugar foods too often can still affect blood sugar regulation, heart health, and metabolic health. The focus should be on consistency rather than trying to “burn off” treats, Sheikh noted.Story continues below this ad

‘Mawa cake, kheer, sheera’: Jackie Shroff confesses love for sweets

3 min readNew DelhiJun 23, 2026 05:56 PM IST

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“Is there no place in India worth visiting?” asked the PM. Noting the trend of destination weddings abroad, he warned of the disastrous consequences of dipping forex reserves and said with some romantic flair, “There is no more sacred place to get married than Bharat”.

4 min readMay 17, 2026 06:58 AM IST

First published on: May 17, 2026 at 06:58 AM IST

Speaking in Vadodara recently, the Prime Minister was gently critical about people choosing to go abroad for summer vacations. Emphasising the need for austerity because of the continuing crisis in West Asia, PM Modi appealed for the conservation of foreign exchange. “Is there no place in India worth visiting?” asked the PM. Noting the trend of destination weddings abroad, he warned of the disastrous consequences of dipping forex reserves and said with some romantic flair, “There is no more sacred place to get married than Bharat”. To answer the PM’s question candidly, there is almost no place in India worth visiting. Our hill stations are beset with traffic congestion, water issues and overflowing garbage; while the crummiest islands of Thailand, like Pattaya, are superior to the fanciest parts of Goa — at a fraction of the cost. There’s considerably more bang for your buck in Phuket, Vietnam, Almaty and Bali, which is why the Indian tourist has merrily abandoned Bharat for these places. Only to discover, to one’s amazement, that the second one steps out of India, systems work with reliable predictability. Needless to say, tax-paying citizens have every right to spend precious time off and hard-earned cash any way they want, on pristine locales and exploring new cultures. And indeed, the attempt to shift responsibility to the 1% actually hosting marriages abroad ignores the economics of the wedding industry — holding events in Sri Lanka, Bangkok and Istanbul are cheaper, and arguably more memorable than Delhi, Udaipur and Jaipur.All things being equal, the make/holiday/wed in India thrust is a reasonable ask at a difficult time — but is it our moral responsibility to pledge allegiance to the decrepit and crumbling Lonavalas’ and Manalis’ when it’s so evident that our money is better utilised elsewhere? The PM’s sermon, directed at the tiny smattering of well-to-do Indians, suggested we are duty bound to meet the current moment by redirecting self-interest toward the greater good. A hark back to JFK’s unforgettable line, ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. However, our experiences profoundly shape our civic and moral ambitions. For example, after the agonising bloodshed of the last three years, teenagers in Israel are challenging forced conscription, saying they don’t want to be complicit in a genocide. Can that be called unpatriotic? Human beings develop ideas about justice by the application of abstract principles absorbed over decades, combined with the rules we follow in our daily lives. A sense of duty makes us stop at red lights, or cast votes, for that matter. Ethics, broadly, are about how we choose to live but also, how we treat one other. In that vein, there’s an expectation that society’s rulers will act in ways to provide the best outcome for everyone. The Indian government was mysteriously silent about the impending chaos when they were consumed by winning elections, addressing the fallout of the Iran war only after their selfish objectives were met. But do the wily manoeuverings of the political class absolve ordinary citizens from their patriotic duty, of cutting back on frills during wartime, to produce more benefit than harm? If one subscribes to the postmodern perspective that there can never be any one fully correct answer to any moral dilemma, it’s slightly easier to distinguish between alleged rights or wrongs. Should someone who’s booked non refundable tickets to London and paid in advance for accommodation cancel their trip and philosophically absorb the loss? I think not. But if one was at a planning stage fo

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‘Mawa cake, kheer, sheera’: Jackie Shroff confesses love for sweets

‘Mawa cake, kheer, sheera’: Jackie Shroff confesses love for sweets

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