Easy access is a major issue—Dolo 650 can be bought without a prescription in most Indian pharmacies
overuse—especially without medical guidance—can severely harm the liver and kidneys
paracetamol overdose is a leading cause of acute liver failure
with major medical journals warning that it accounts for over half of such cases in some countries
chances are someone handed you a strip of Dolo 650 without blinking
It’s practically a household name now—and not just because it’s effective
But its popularity hasn’t come without controversy
Dr Palaniappan Manickam—known as “Dr Pal” on social media—recently summed it up in one viral post: “Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s Cadbury Gems.” And that pretty much captures the mood online
and hot takes have turned the pill into something of a pop culture phenomenon
Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s cadbury gems
— Palaniappan Manickam (@drpal_manickam) <a href="https://twitter.com/drpal_manickam/status/1911825639130214758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 14, 2025</a>
lies a growing concern among doctors—both in India and abroad—about just how casually this drug is being used
Dolo 650 is simply a brand of paracetamol (also known as acetaminophen)
can be dangerous—particularly for the liver and kidneys
paracetamol overdose is a leading cause of acute liver failure around the world
Part of the problem is accessibility. In India, you can walk into almost any pharmacy and buy Dolo 650 without a prescription. Add to that its word of mouth promotion —especially during the pandemic—and you’ve got a perfect storm for misuse.
Dr Naveen Polavarapu, senior gastroenterologist and liver specialist at Yashoda Hospital, explained it simply: “Paracetamol, like most medicines, is processed by the liver. In fact, the liver acts like the body’s main chemical factory—it breaks down most of the drugs we take.”
Now, paracetamol (or acetaminophen) is no exception. When taken in normal doses, it’s safe. But when someone takes too much—either all at once or repeatedly over several days—it can turn toxic.
“What happens is that paracetamol affects an enzyme in the liver called glutathione,” Dr Polavarapu told South First. “When the liver runs out of glutathione, toxic substances start to build up. These toxins damage liver cells, causing them to die—a process we call necrosis.”
This damage doesn’t just stay in the liver. “The toxins and free radicals that get released can travel through the bloodstream and start affecting other organs too,” he added.
“In India, it’s less common to see paracetamol used in suicide attempts,” Dr Polavarapu said. “But we often see people popping these tablets for back pain, fever, or body aches—without consulting a doctor. And when they do this for days in a row, they end up with what we call a staggered overdose. That can be just as harmful.”
He contrasted this with what he saw in the UK, where he trained. “Over there, paracetamol overdoses are one of the most common methods of attempted suicide. People would buy 20, 30, even 40 tablets over the counter and take them all at once.”
That kind of overdose can quickly lead to acute liver failure—and even death. “Anything over 8 grams a day—around 15 to 20 tablets of 650 mg—is potentially lethal,” he said.
Because of this, countries like the UK now limit how much paracetamol you can buy at one time—even without a prescription. “They introduced strict limits to cut down on suicide attempts,” he explained. “And it worked.”
Dr Naveen Polavarapu says the golden rule with paracetamol is simple: Don’t exceed the safe daily limit—and that limit depends on your body weight.
“For an average adult weighing around 60 to 70 kilos, the maximum safe dose is 4 grams per day,” he told South First. “That means you can take one 1-gram tablet every 6 hours—up to four times a day.”
But he’s quick to point out: That’s for adults. “If someone weighs less—like 30 or 40 kilos, or if it’s a child—the same adult dose can become an overdose. That’s when it turns dangerous.”
“When people take too much—whether by mistake or on purpose—it can damage the liver very quickly,” Dr Polavarapu said. “In some cases, it can kill within 24 hours.”
The damage can be silent at first, but there are some warning signs to look out for:
“If your eyes or urine start turning yellow, that’s jaundice. If you have pain on the right side of your stomach, or if you start feeling drowsy—that’s serious. That means your liver is struggling.”
Such patients, he stressed, need urgent care at a specialized liver center.
His advice? “Don’t pop painkillers without a clear reason. Instead of treating the pain blindly, try to understand what’s causing it. Paracetamol isn’t something to take left, right, and center.”
So, is the rise in fatty liver disease somehow connected to increased paracetamol use?
“Not directly,” says Dr Polavarapu. “Fatty liver is mostly a result of our lifestyle—being sedentary, sitting at desks for hours, eating unhealthy, and so on. But there’s an indirect link.”
He explains: “People with sedentary jobs—especially in the IT sector—often complain of body pain. To manage that pain, they take paracetamol regularly instead of consulting a doctor. Over time, this repeated use, even in small amounts, can lead to accidental overdose and liver damage.”
However, fatty liver itself doesn’t cause acute liver failure. That only happens with paracetamol overdose. But the bigger concern is that fatty liver often goes unnoticed—and it can silently progress to cirrhosis (permanent liver damage), and even liver cancer.
“There’s a reason we call fatty liver a silent killer,” Dr Polavarapu warns. “You won’t see symptoms until the liver is already scarred. And by then, you’re looking at end-stage liver disease.”
According to recent studies, nearly 1 in 3 Indians now have fatty liver, and India’s high rates of diabetes are a major driver. On top of that, rising alcohol consumption and viral hepatitis are fuelling liver disease and liver cancer.
“Right now, liver cancer is the fastest growing cancer in the world—and in India, fatty liver is playing a big part in that,” he said.
With Dolo 650 making headlines for its massive use and alleged overuse, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are asking: Is it safe for the kidneys?
To get some clarity, South First spoke to Dr T Ravi Raju, senior nephrologist and former Vice Chancellor of NTR University of Health Sciences. Here&#8217;s what he had to say:
“Dolo 650 is just a brand name. What you’re really taking is paracetamol, and we’ve been using that for decades.”
According to Dr Raju, the 650 mg dose became popular during the pandemic. Typically, doctors would prescribe 500 mg, up to 2,000 mg a day. But during COVID, the 650 mg dose—taken up to 4 times a day—became the norm. It’s primarily used as an antipyretic (fever reducer), with only mild pain-relieving properties.
But what about the concerns being circulated online—that Dolo 650 could be harming kidneys?
“Paracetamol is metabolized by the liver, not the kidney. So by itself, it doesn’t usually cause kidney damage,” Dr Raju clarified.
He explained that most concerns around kidney issues are likely misattributed or exaggerated, especially when it comes to short-term or appropriate use.
However, problems can arise when paracetamol is taken in combination with other drugs, especially NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like ibuprofen or diclofenac.
“If someone takes 3 grams of paracetamol daily—about six tablets a day—along with NSAIDs, and continues this for years, that’s when you might start seeing chronic kidney damage. This condition is called analgesic nephropathy or renal papillary necrosis,” he warned.
The real risk with paracetamol lies in liver toxicity, especially when taken in large doses. Dr Raju explained that if someone takes 10 to 12 grams in a day—either in a single large dose or spread across 24 hours—the liver may not be able to process it all, leading to acute liver damage or even multi-organ failure in extreme cases.
“It’s not that paracetamol is dangerous by default. It’s about the dose and the context,” he emphasised. So, should you be worried about taking a few Dolo 650 tablets when you have a fever?
Not really, as long as you stick to the recommended dosage and don’t mix it routinely with other painkillers without your doctor’s advice.
Medical experts aren’t saying Dolo 650 is bad. In fact, when used correctly, it’s a trusted and approved medicine for treating fever and mild pain. But like any drug, it’s not harmless if overused or misused—especially by people with liver or kidney conditions.
So the next time you reach for a Dolo 650, maybe don’t treat it like a candy-coated button. Treat it like the medicine it is.
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a medicine commonly known in India by brand names such as Dolo
It’s the go-to remedy for everything from fever and headaches to cold and body aches
this everyday medicine has turned into an overused and often misused drug
with many people developing an addiction towards it
it is not safe to consume these tablets by choice
the excessive consumption of these medicines is enough to cause other troubles
Palaniappan Manickam recently went viral for stating
'Indians take Dolo 650 like it’s Cadbury Gems.' The remark
highlights the rampant and casual consumption of paracetamol-based tablets in India
works by reducing the production of prostaglandins
compounds that cause pain and inflammation and by lowering body temperature during fever
it comes with dosage instructions and warnings
and the tablets are taken without consulting a doctor
many people consume paracetamol as casually as they would a vitamin supplement
Since it’s readily available over the counter
But excessive or improper use of paracetamol can damage vital organs
When taken under the supervision of a doctor and in the correct dosage
this medicine is generally considered safe
self-medicating or relying on advice from pharmacists without a proper prescription is now becoming a worrying trend in India
Dolo is available in 500 milligram and 650 milligram tablets
The maximum dosage a healthy adult can consume per day is from 1 gram to 2 grams
Paracetamol consumption should be avoided if a person is consuming other paracetamol-containing medicines
or combining it with other medications that contain paracetamol
Special care should be taken during pregnancy and breastfeeding
where any paracetamol use must be guided strictly by a medical professional
Overuse during these times can have serious implications -- it may severely impact the liver and will lead to liver disease
 In about 1–2% of people who exceed the recommended dosage
substances the liver struggles to process enter the body
this leads to liver damage and affects the kidneys' ability to filter waste
paracetamol-related deaths are not uncommon
England and Wales recorded 227 deaths due to excessive paracetamol use
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particularly among adolescent pregnant women
is a significant public health issue globally
with far-reaching consequences for both maternal and fetal health
It increases the risk of complications such as stillbirth
This study aimed to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among adolescent pregnant women (aged &lt; 20 years) in the Dolo-Ado town
A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1–30
involving 380 pregnant adolescents randomly selected from the Dolo-Ado town
pretested questionnaire was used to gather data on socio-demographics
Nutritional status was assessed using mid-upper arm circumference (MUAC)
with undernutrition defined as MUAC ≤ 22 cm
and the accuracy of anthropometric measurements was standardized through training and pretesting
Descriptive statistics were used for data description
and binary logistic regression was performed to explore the associations between independent and dependent variables
A total of 380 pregnant adolescents participated
The mean age of the participants was 17.7 (± 0.78) years
Approximately 32.1% of the participants experienced food insecurity
and only 3% met the minimum dietary diversity score
The prevalence of undernutrition was 21% (79/380)
The high prevalence of undernutrition among pregnant adolescent women in Dolo-Ado poses a significant public health concern
Key factors associated with undernutrition include maternal education [AOR] of 3.9; 95% Confidence Interval [CI]: 1.9–8.0)
rural residence (AOR of 12; 95% CI: 3.5–42.9)
low family income (AOR of 2.6; 95% CI: 1.2–5.4)
food insecurity (AOR of 6.2; 95% CI: 2.8–13.9)
iron-folic acid supplementation (AOR of 3.6; 95% CI: 1.7–7.5)
and low dietary diversity intake (AOR of 13.1; 95% CI: 2.2–77.3)
and access to iron-folic acid supplementation should be prioritized by both government and non-governmental organizations for pregnant adolescents
despite the legal minimum marriage age being 18 years
with the median age at first marriage being 17.1 years
Factors such as early marriage (at 15 years)
and the number of antenatal care visits were significantly associated with undernutrition
Adolescents in general and pregnant adolescents in particular is one of the windows of opportunity in life cycle nutritional interventions
a few studies have reported the nutritional status of pregnant adolescents
information on nutritional status and associated factors of adolescents pregnant is urgently needed for prioritizing
and initiating intervention programs aimed at improving maternal nutrition
to assess the prevalence of undernutrition and associated factors among adolescent pregnant women in Dolo-Ado town Somali region
A community-based cross-sectional study design was conducted from Jan 1–30/01/2022 among pregnant adolescent women
The study population consisted of randomly selected pregnant adolescent women residing in the Dolo-Ado town during the data collection period
The study subjects were adolescent pregnant women who had lived in the study area for six months and above
and unable to communicate during the study period was excluded
A Single population proportion formula (the equation is indicated below) was used to determine the sample size by considering undernutrition as 38.4% from study done on adolescent Pregnant in Shashemenne District
and Bardaley) were randomly selected using the probability proportional to size (PPS) sampling technique
The determined sample size was allocated proportionally to the total number of adolescent pregnant women in each stratum
with the assistance of health extension workers
registered all adolescent pregnant women perceived to be pregnant in the selected precincts
Once the sampling units were listed and their residences identified
a simple random sampling method was employed to select individual subjects
According to the Ethiopian Central Statistics Agency [<a data-track="click" data-track-action="reference anchor" data-track-label="link" data-test="citation-ref" aria-label="Reference 7" title="Central Statistical Agency [Ethiopia]. 2014. Ethiopia Mini Demographic and Health Survey 2014. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia." href="/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-07153-7#ref-CR7" id="ref-link-section-d449363448e511">7</a>]
the town had a total population of 133,999
of which 62,289 were women of reproductive age and 4,240 were pregnant women
The town’s health office reported that 1,690 of these were adolescent pregnant women under 20 years of age
the total number of adolescent pregnant women was 950
380 adolescent pregnant women were selected using a simple random sampling technique
semi-structured questionnaire adapted from related studies
The questionnaire was modified and contextualized to align with the local context and the research objectives
It gathered information on socio-demographic and environmental characteristics such as maternal age
Nutritional and antenatal care-related factors
including the dietary diversity score for women
Data were collected through face-to-face interviews conducted in the respondents’ respective homes
Eight health extension workers from the local health posts in the selected precincts conducted the data collection
These workers were already familiar with the local language and trained to use the data collection tools effectively
Supervisors closely monitored the process to ensure that the questionnaires were completed accurately by the interviewers
Participants were asked to report any food and drinks consumed 24 h preceding the survey
The dietary diversity was computed after the food items were grouped into 10 categories: (i) grains
and tubers (ii) pulses (iii) nuts and seeds (iv) dairy (v) meat
and fish (vi) eggs (vii) dark leafy greens and vegetables (viii) Other vitamin A-rich fruits and vegetables (ix) other vegetables (iix)other fruits
Food insecurity was assessed using a short version of the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS), developed by the Food and Nutrition Technical Assistance (FANTA) project [<a data-track="click" data-track-action="reference anchor" data-track-label="link" data-test="citation-ref" aria-label="Reference 10" title="Indicators CF. FOOD AND NUTRITION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. Indicators; 2007." href="/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-07153-7#ref-CR10" id="ref-link-section-d449363448e561">10</a>]
which was adapted for individual-level assessment
The scale includes questions related to three distinct domains of food insecurity:
Anxiety and uncertainty about the household food supply
Insufficient food quality (including variety and preferences)
Insufficient food intake and its physical consequences
Each question asked respondents to recall their experiences over the past four weeks (30 days)
The respondent was initially asked an occurrence question to determine if the condition described had occurred during that period (yes or no)
If the answer was “yes,” a follow-up frequency question was posed to assess how often the condition occurred: rarely (once or twice)
The responses were then computed and dichotomized into two categories: food insecure and food secure
◦ Sociodemographic and environmental characteristics (maternal age
◦ Nutritional and antenatal exposures (dietary diversity score for women
Statistical analysis was conducted using SPSS software version 25
and frequencies were used to present descriptive results
Odd Ratio (OR) was performed to test the association b/n undernutrition and the independent variable
A stepwise binary logistic regression model was applied to test the association between under-nutrition and socio-demographic
P &lt; 0.05 was considered to determine statistical significance
Before applying binary logistic regression
the presence of multi-co linearity among the independent variable was diagnosed using Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) and Condition Index (CI)
159 (41.84%) of the mothers were illiterate
and 59 (15.53%) attained college-level education or higher
and both secondary and college-level education equally represented 50 (13.16%)
The primary occupation of mothers was housewife
Other occupations such as trade and private work were rare
Family income predominantly exceeded 1501 ETB
with 315 (82.9%) of families in this category
while only 65 (17.11%) earned 1500 ETB or less
Access to basic resources highlighted significant gaps; 173 (45.53%) lacked safe water
</a>Prevalence of undernutrition among adolescent pregnant women in Dolo-Ado town
The study revealed that among the adolescent pregnant women surveyed
127 (33%) were from food-insecure households
while 253 (67%) were from food-secure households
These findings indicate that two-thirds of the respondents lived in food-secure conditions
suggesting that the majority had relatively better access to food resources
one-third of the participants faced food insecurity
underscoring the urgent need for targeted interventions
The analysis of the Minimum Dietary Diversity Score (MDD-W) among the adolescent pregnant mothers in Dolo-Ado revealed that only 11 (3%) of them met the minimum recommended dietary diversity score by consuming five or more food groups in the previous 24 h
failed to meet the dietary diversity threshold
Family planning practices revealed that 326 (85.79%) of the women never used any method
Malaria was reported during pregnancy by 103 (27.11%)
343 (90.26%) of women consumed two or fewer meals per day
and only 37 (9.74%) had three or more meals
Meal patterns were irregular for 143 (37.63%)
whereas 237 (62.37%) followed a regular meal pattern
Iron-folic acid supplementation was received by 271 (71.32%)
while 109 (28.68%) did not take supplements
152 (40%) did not receive nutrition counseling
Place of residence showed that mothers in rural areas had a higher undernutrition rate of 76(20%) compared to 122(32.11%) not undernourished
with a COR of 37 (11–120) and a p-value of 0.21
Urban mothers had a lower rate of undernutrition
with 3(0.79%) undernourished and 179(47.11%) not undernourished
De-worming status indicated that mothers did not receive de-worming had higher rates of undernutrition
with 72(14.74%) undernourished compared to 199(13.95%) not undernourished
yielding a COR of 5.2 (2.3–11.8) and a p-value of 0.15
mothers were de-wormed served as the reference
IFA supplementation showed that mothers did not receive supplementation had 56(18.42%) undernourished compared to 53(78.16%) not undernourished
with a COR of 11 (6.4–20.1) and a p-value of 0.06
Mothers who received IFA supplementation served as the reference
mothers consumed ≤ 5 food groups had 70(18.2%) undernutrition compared to 297(78.2%) not undernourished
with a COR of 9.5 (2.8–31.8) and a p-value of 0.04
Those with ≥ 5 food groups served as the reference group
Food security status revealed that food-insecure households had 17(14.21%) undernourished compared to 241(2.89%) not undernourished
with a COR of 14 (7.9–26) and a p-value of 0.14
Food-secure households served as the reference
Monthly family income showed that households earning &lt; 1500 ETB had 54(14.21%) undernourished compared to 11(2.89%) not undernourished
with a COR of 2.9 (1.4–6.0) and a p-value of 0.02
Households earning ≥ 1500 ETB served as the reference group
Gestational age indicated that children born before 37 weeks had 71(18.68%) undernourished compared to 299(78.68%) not undernourished
with a COR of 4.8 (2.5–9.2) and a p-value of 0.13
Those born at ≥ 37 weeks served as the reference
Antenatal visits revealed that mothers who did not attend antenatal care had 62(16.32%) undernourished compared to 21(5.53%) not undernourished
with a COR of 5.1 (2.6–10.0) and a p-value of 0.10
Those who attended antenatal visits served as the reference
Malaria history showed that mothers who had malaria during pregnancy were 58(15.26%) undernourished compared to 190(50%) not undernourished
with a COR of 3.6 (1.8–7.1) and a p-value of 0.13
Mothers without malaria served as the reference group
As shown in Table <a data-track="click" data-track-label="link" data-track-action="table anchor" href="/articles/10.1186/s12884-025-07153-7#Tab3">3</a>
the results indicate that several significant factors are associated with undernutrition  among adolescent pregnant women in the Dolo-Ado district
illiterate mothers were four times more likely to be undernourished compared to their literate counterparts
pregnant adolescent mothers residing in rural areas were 12 times more likely to experience undernutrition than those living in urban areas (AOR of 12 (95% CI: 3.5–42.9)
households earning less than 1500 Birr had approximately three times the likelihood of undernutrition compared to those with higher incomes
Food insecurity was identified as a significant predictor of undernutrition
Pregnant adolescents from food-insecure households were six times more likely to be undernourished compared to those from food-secure households
mothers who consumed five or fewer food groups were 13 times more likely to experience undernutrition
regarding Iron and Folic Acid (IFA) supplementation
pregnant adolescent mothers who did not receive IFA supplementation were approximately four times more likely to be undernourished compared to those who did receive it
illiterate fathers had 55(14.47%) undernourished versus 159(41.84%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 2.8 (1.4–5.7) and a p-value of 0.08
Fathers with primary education had 6(1.58%) undernourished compared to 78(20.53%) not undernourished
yielding an AOR of 2.1 (1.6–5.1) and a p-value of 0.02
Secondary-educated fathers reported 7(1.84%) undernourished compared to 27(7.11%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 2.5 (2.2–3.4) and a p-value of 0.03
Fathers with college education and above served as the reference group
Place of residence revealed that mothers in rural areas had 76(20%) undernourished compared to 122(32.11%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 12 (3.5–42.9) and a p-value of 0.01
mothers with 3(0.79%) undernourished and 179(47.11%) not undernourished
IFA supplementation status showed that mothers did not receive IFA had 56(14.74%) undernourished compared to 53(13.95%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 3.6 (1.7–7.5) and a p-value of 0.02
Mothers who received IFA served as the reference group
mothers who consumed ≤ 5 food groups had 70(18.42%) undernourished compared to 297(78.16%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 13.1 (2.2–77.3) and a p-value of 0.04
Mothers consuming ≥ 5 food groups served as the reference group
Food security status revealed that mothers from food-insecure households had 17(4.47%) undernourished versus 241(63.42%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 6.2 (2.8–13.9) and a p-value of 0.03
mothers from food-secure households served as the reference group
Monthly family income showed that households earning &lt; 1500 Birr had 54(14.21%) undernourished compared to 11(2.89%) not undernourished
with an AOR of 2.6 (1.2–5.4) and a p-value of 0.03
Households earning ≥ 1500 Birr served as the reference group
This study assessed the prevalence and associated factors of undernutrition among pregnant adolescent women in the Dolo-Ado district
The findings revealed that 21% of pregnant adolescent women were undernourished (MUAC &lt; 22 cm)
Key factors associated with undernutrition include maternal education
These differences emphasize the need to consider context-specific factors that influence adolescent nutrition
highlighting the negative impact of household food shortages on dietary intake and nutritional deficiencies
This may be attributed to limited access to health services
and inadequate infrastructure in rural areas
the high physical workload of rural adolescent girls may contribute to greater nutritional depletion during pregnancy
this study is the first adequately powered investigation to report the protective effect of antenatal iron-folic acid (IFA) supplementation against maternal undernutrition in the Somali region of Ethiopia
IFA supplementation appears to help mitigate nutritional deficiencies
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targeted efforts to reduce the workload of rural adolescent girls and increase awareness of dietary diversity are crucial components of effective maternal nutrition programs
These strategies can help improve the nutritional status of pregnant adolescents’ women
ultimately contributing to better maternal and child health outcomes
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Spontaneously fermented sorghum beers remain by far the most popular traditional cereal-based alcoholic beverages in Africa
Known under various common names (traditional beers
native or indigenous beers) they are also recognized under various local names depending on the region or ethnic group
Dolo and pito are two similar traditional beers popular in West African countries including Burkina Faso
These low-alcoholic beers are nutritious and contribute to the nutritional balance of local populations
as well as to their socio-cultural and economic well-being
The production of African traditional beers remains one of the major economic activities
creating employment and generating substantial income that contributes to livelihoods as well as the countries&#x00027; economic systems
Their processing (malting and brewing) is still artisanal
The brewing process involves either an acidification and an alcoholic fermentation phases
or a mixed fermentation combining LAB and yeasts
Saccharomyces cerevisiae has been identified as the dominant yeast species involved in the alcoholic fermentation
LAB involved in the processing belong to the genera of Limosilactobacillus
and acetic bacteria are often associated with the malting and brewing processes
Challenges for sustainable production of African sorghum beer include inconsistent supply of raw materials
high energy consumption and its impact on the environment
For sustainable and environmentally-friendly production of African sorghum beers
there is the need to assess the processing methods and address sustainability challenges
Strategies should promote wider distribution and adoption of improved sorghum varieties among farmers
prevent losses through the adoption of good storage practices of raw material
promote the adoption of improved cook stoves by the brewers
develop and adopt starter cultures for controlled fermentation
regulate the production through the establishment of quality standards and better valorize by-products and wastes to increase the competitiveness of the value chain
Appropriate packaging and stabilization processes should be developed to extend the shelf-life and diversify the channels for sustainable distribution of African cereal-based alcoholic beverages
but these have not been successful at an industrial scale and still remain at the laboratory or pilot production stage
Development of the beer manufacturing sector in Africa is constrained by a number of factors such as the artisanal nature of the process
variability in quality from one production batch to another and short shelf life
it is necessary to analyze the available data and knowledge
assess the level of resolution of these constraints for sustainable production and to make appropriate recommendations for further developments
It is within this framework that the present review was undertaken to present an inventory of the available scientific data and information on the physico-chemical
nutritional and organoleptic characteristics
microbiological characteristics and valorization of by-products
constraints and strategies for sustainable production of African traditional beers have been presented with focus on dolo production in West Africa
Common traditional sorghum beers (% alcohol [v/v]) produced in Africa
The African Sorghum beer industry brings together different actors in the value chain including cereal farmers producing
producers and traders of sorghum malts and traditional beers
pito is widely consumed as a ceremonial drink in Ghana for its refreshing taste and nutritional characteristics as it provides consumers with a wide range of important polyphenols
micro- and macronutrients that play important roles in the prevention of diseases related to metabolic imbalances such as gastrointestinal disorders
detailed information on the nutritional and health benefits of West African traditional sorghum beers are scarce and scanty
For a better valorization of these ethnic drinks
it is necessary to undertake research works to highlight their nutritional values and make these data available and accessible in order to be able to evaluate their real contribution to the nutrient intake and well-being of consumers
Physico-chemical characteristics and proximate composition of African traditional sorghum beers
African sorghum beers have an acidic or sour taste
which corroborates with their low pH values
have a touch of fruitiness and a characteristic color varying from pale buff to pinkish brown depending on the variety of raw cereal grains used for their production
The traditional processing of African sorghum beers consists of two main phases: malting of sorghum grains and brewing of traditional beer from sorghum malt
The main brewing operations comprises the extraction of wort which includes crushing of sorghum malt
Wort extraction is followed by alcoholic fermentation of the wort using indigenous yeasts
Depending on the ethnic group or local region of production
the brewing process involves either a separate acidification step and an alcoholic fermentation step
or a mixed fermentation combining lactic acid bacteria and yeasts
The main raw material for the production of African traditional beer is sorghum grains. Common species of sorghum such as Sorghum bicolor, Sorghum vulgare and Sorghum guineese are generally used alone or in combination with other cereal grains such as maize or millet. However, in a few instaces, maize or millet alone is used for the production of African traditional beer (<a href="#T2">Table 2</a>)
Main steps of traditional malting processes of sorghum for the production of African traditional sorghum beers
It is obvious that perception criteria and preferences of the actors (malteuses and brewers) are diverse
It will thus be appropriate to scientifically develop a better systematic and qualitative approach to characterizing sorghum quality attributes for African beer production
processors use wort properties such as sweetness as an indicator of the quality of the beer
the better or stronger the beer will become due to available fermentable carbohydrates in the wort
&#x003B1; and &#x003B2;-amylase activity and protein content compared to malts obtained from sorghum grains soaked in an aerated container
although the process leads to a decrease in amylase and protein contents
Drying times are generally dependent on the intensity of available sunshine and wind speed
malt is also exposed to bad weather and contaminations from humans
dust and other impurities carried by the wind
Mains steps of brewing processes of African traditional beers and microorganisms involved
Figure 2. General flow diagram of traditional brewing of mossi dolo and dagarti pito in production sites at Ouagadougou in Burkina Faso and Tamale in North Ghana (adapted from <a style="color:grey;" href="#B141">Sawadogo-Lingani et al., 2007</a>; <a style="color:grey;" href="#B137">Sawadogo-Lingani, 2010</a>)
&#x0002A;the aqueous extract of yolga (Grewia bicolor
perhaps giving a competitive advantage to this species during acidification of dolo and pito wort in the brewing phase
the sour supernatant/wort is collected and undergoes boiled for long hours during which water is lost through evaporation and concentrates the wort
This duration of wort boiling is similar to those reported for other African traditional sorghum beers such as tchapalo wort (4&#x02013;5 h) and chibuku wort (3&#x02013;5 h)
but shorter than the boiling times of the tchoukoutou (6&#x02013;9 h) and red kapsiki (5&#x02013;10 h)
The boiled concentrated wort is then cooled to room temperature and undergoes alcoholic fermentation
most of these yeasts are considered contaminants not taken part in the fermentation; some may even be pathogenic and affect the safety of the traditional sorghum beer
like many other traditional African fermented foods and beverages
sorghum beers are generally considered to be microbiologically safe due to the antimicrobial effects exerted during lactic acid fermentation
the alcohol content as well as the long cooking hours of sorghum malt wort prior to acoholic fermentation which potetially eliminates pathogenic microorganisms
the spontaneous nature of the fermentation processes (without properly defined starter cultures)
poor control measures (including time-temperature) during fermentation and poor post-processing handling including packaging predisposes these products to contamination by pathogenic microorganisms
There is therefore the need to incorporate safety standards throughout the production process of African sorghum beers
beginning with supply of quality raw materials through fermentation to post-processing handling
The valorization of by-products contributes to improving the competitiveness and sustainability of the African sorghum beer sector
valorization undertaken by actors are related to yeast biomass and dolo dreche
the yeast biomass settling at the bottom of packaging containers such as canaries
The dried yeast called rabil&#x000E9; (Burkina Faso) or dambeli (Northern Ghana) is packaged in plastic bags and marketed as food yeast
In addition to its use as a local fermenter or starter for the alcoholic fermentation of sorghum malt wort
dried yeast is used as a food condiment in the preparation of sauces
dishes and grilled chickens by local population and in some restaurants
dry yeast gives flavor to dishes and improves their nutritional value
contributing to the improvement of the diet of consuming populations
Yeast biomass is well-known for its richness in proteins
A good valorization strategy could allow to better valorize this by-product of traditional breweries for its use as a food additive in human and animal food
as unicellular proteins and a source of vitamins
still contains nutrients in quantity and quality such as sugars
Even though research and innovation are still missing in an African context
it is obvious that it can be better valorized and used in human food and thus contribute to the achievement of food and nutritional security of local populations
Collected under appropriate conditions followed by adequate pre-treatment (drying
The residues from sieving could still be used as animal feed
these experiments were carried out on laboratory and pilot scales
and the processes have not been scaled-up or replicated in dolo and pito production units
The production of yeasts starter cultures with optimal technological properties in dried form can be promoted for that purpose
Collaborative projects such as the GreenGrowth project (DFC No 13-04KU) has established culture collections (Biobank) of microorganisms involved in the processes of West African fermented products including traditional sorghum beers
with the aim of promoting sustainable use of beneficial indigenous microorganisms
Challenges and perspectives for sustainable production of African traditional sorghum beers
Development of starter cultures for controlled fermentation of different African traditional beers
commonly used for their medicinal properties
could adequately bitterize sorghum beers and therefore
should be explored to enhance the sensory qualities of African sorghum beers as occurs in the use of Humulus lupulus in Western beer production These plants also proved to be excellent sources of free amino acids
thus improving the characteristics of the must before fermentation
reflection and research should continue to find other sources of energy as a substitute for firewood in a perspective of climate sustainability
96 millet varieties and 171 sorghum varieties
all of which are released at the national level
These cereals used as raw materials in the processing of traditional beers are nowadays experiencing significant drop in productivity due to climate variability and change
Breeders in agricultural research centers have developed better adapted hybrid varieties
improved basic and certified seeds are produced by agricultural research centers
basic seeds are also made available to seeds producers for the production of certified improved seed
Certified seeds are subsidized by the State for farmers&#x00027; organizations at affordable prices
To ensure sustainable production of traditional sorghum beer
strategies should be developed to promote the adoption of these varieties among famers for a sustainable supply of raw materials
The implementation of this manual would improve the quality of dolo through the improvement of some technological practices and hygienic environments during malting
especially young people and urban dwellers
are entering the traditional beverage value chain
indulge in the consumption of alcoholic beverages
prompting dolo producers to adopt various bad practices in order to increase the alcoholic strength of dolo by adding adulterated hard liquor to satisfy this category of consumers
For a sustainable production of the natural sorghum beer
it is important to properly characterize and conserve the microflora of technological interest to develop them into starter cultures for controlled fermentation
to regulate the production through the establishment of quality standards in order to preserve their natural and original characteristics and to better valorize by-products and waste to increase the competitiveness of the value chain
The standardization of the process and regulation could lead to a new trend in the production of a range of fermented beverages with different degrees of alcohol content in order to satisfy different categories of consumers without compromising the originality of the beverage
the emphasis should be on low-alcohol beer
because there is currently a strong trend for this type of beer in other parts of the world including Europe
Appropriate packaging and stabilization process should be developed to extend the shelf life and diversify the channels of distribution
This review presents currently available information on African traditional sorghum beers
It emerges that despite its popularity and its socio-cultural and economic importance
the manufacturing process of this ancestral drink is still artisanal although some innovations have been introduced in recent years
The traditional sorghum beer sector is a promising sector that brings together a diversity of actors
African sorghum beer production faces sustainabilty challenges
particularly related to the development of efficient and environmentally friendly processing technologies
high energy consumption and its associated impact on the environment
The development and emergence of this sector will require the development and implementation of strong strategies and actions at all levels of the value chain by the different actors
for sustainable production African traditional sorghum beers
strategies must be geared toward addressing sustainability challenges by improving quality and availability of raw material supply
processing technology (starter culture adoption)
as well as methods of improving energy consumption
Actions must be pursued to better valorize traditional sorghum beer and its by-products
assure a sustainable supply of adapted and quality raw materials
optimize and standardize processing technologies for malting
There is also the need to control fermentation systems while preserving the biodiversity of the fermenting microorganisms associated with African sorghum beers
All authors contributed to writing the manuscript
and MJ validated the submitted version of the manuscript
The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest
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Excessive usage of paracetamol can however come with a whole host of problems &#8212; from nausea to acute liver failure
The issue came under the spotlight earlier this week after an US-based doctor noted that Indians were prone to popping paracetamol as though it were a particularly delicious snack
&#8220;Indians take Dolo 650 like it&#8217;s Cadbury gems,&#8221; wrote gastroenterologist Dr Palaniappan Manickam on X
And while many found the comment hilarious others debated the many side effects that could emerge from overconsumption of the pills
Many in the comment section admitted to over-using the medicine for various reasons while others claimed that such warnings were often repeated without much happening by way of side effects
it&#8217;s like the unofficial national snack
&#8220;The blind trust in Dolo 650 is wild
Half the country treats it like a multivitamin,&#8221; said a third
The popular medicine is an analgesic (pain reliever) and anti-pyretic (fever reducer) that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and fever
The tablets are made by Bengaluru-based Bengaluru-based Micro Labs and can be bought over the counter in pharmacies
Dolo 650 has become something of a household name in India &#8212; gaining additional momentum during the COVID-19 pandemic
According to its listing on pharmaceutical website 1mg
Dolo 650 can have several side effects including headaches
Doctors typically advise patients to limit their consumption of paracetamol to a maximum of 4 grams within 24 hours
You must wait at least 4 hours between doses
The maximum is eight 500mg tablets in 24 hours
do not take more than four in 24 hours,&#8221; explains the UK&#8217;s National Health Service
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol with the tablets
Patients who are pregnant or breastfeeding should also consult their doctor before using the medicine
Those suffering from kidney or liver disease should also exercise caution while using the medicine as excessive usage can cause additional damage
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took a jibe at desis’ obsession with popping up Dolo 650 like Cadbury
Not the first time you might have read on X/Twitter
But the gastroenterologist practicing in California
with a sizable YouTube following (3.02 million subs)
bringing attention to OTC (over-the-counter) drugs in India
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)
the Dolo 650 medicine is a central analgesic like Aspirin
The tablet is not entirely safe to consume on a regular basis unless under the supervision of a physician
Other severe side effects may include damage of liver
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One user cheekily suggested adding Disprin to the list as well
an effervescent tablet Indians generally consume to cure headaches
“Indians use Combiflam as if it’s a bhujia.”
“I take Levocetirizine like Cadbury gems.” “Not only in India; a client of mine in the UK learned about it and used to ask me to buy a few sheets for them from India every time I traveled
as it’s dangerous to play with medicine,” another user on X/Twitter shared
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Dolo 650 helps to alleviate fever and mild to moderate pain and is suitable for adults and children over 12 years of age
It's crucial to adhere to the recommended dosage or consult a healthcare professional before use
Dolo 650 is a popular over-the-counter medication widely used for pain relief and to control fever. With its affordability and availability, many people reach for Dolo 650 to manage everyday discomforts. But who exactly can take Dolo 650, and what should you know before using it? This blog will explore these questions and help you with the details of the <a href="https://www.apollopharmacy.in/otc/dolo-650mg-tablet-15-s">Dolo 650 price</a>
Dolo 650 is a brand name for a tablet that has 650 mg of paracetamol
which is also referred to as acetaminophen
Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer) used to treat headaches
It is among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the world because of its efficacy and safety when administered correctly
Below are the groups of people who can take this medicine:
Below are the specific groups of individuals who should exercise caution or avoid taking Dolo 650 altogether:
Here are some important precautions to be followed while taking Dolo 650:
Dolo 650 is safe when taken as recommended by the doctor or as prescribed on the label
In case you develop any serious or strange symptoms
Dolo 650 is useful in the treatment of mild to moderate pain
but it does not treat the root cause of the pain
Having pain or fever that does not go away within a few days
it is advisable to seek medical attention for proper diagnosis and treatment
can conveniently be purchased from Apollo 24|7 whenever needed
The Somali Region of Ethiopia is prone to climate-induced displacement and hosts the highest number of internally displaced people (IDPs) due to drought nationwide
Addressing the vulnerability of local communities (i.e.
and host communities in this study) to natural hazards
such as drought and floods as well as environmental (soil
requires humanitarian and development strategies to reconcile life-saving objectives and environmental safeguarding
implementing nature-based solutions (NbS) could be one option to balance the objectives of life-saving and environmental management activities
the present study was conducted in the Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts
Ethiopia to: (i) identify NbS to address the vulnerability of refugees
and (ii) map potential areas for implementing the interventions
and remote sensing techniques to collect and analyze data
it used two frameworks &mdash; the IUCN Global Standard for NbS and the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) &mdash; to identify
The results suggest that the study area experienced significant landscape alteration in the last 15 years
the increase in farmlands at the expense of forestland
and shrublands reflects an evolving agricultural landscape that demands attention to sustainable practices
It is also detected that a considerable proportion (28%) of the land area is degraded
suggesting the need for targeted interventions
to mitigate or at least reduce degradation risks and natural hazards such as drought and floods
This study identified several context-specific NbS options
which can be classified as water harvesting measures
Most of the NbS were found to be economically viable
Existing favorable policies and frameworks
active participation of stakeholders in humanitarian and resilience-building activities
and the possibilities of establishing early warning systems in refugees
and host communities can be considered as opportunities for wider implementation of NbS
We offered key recommendations for future actions in the areas of coordination and active participation of stakeholders
the use of adaptive management tools and approaches
the study underscores the importance of integrated NbS tailored to local environmental conditions and socioeconomic contexts to better address societal challenges
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with many people taking it at the slightest sign of fever
Dolo 650 has emerged as the most popular in recent years
experiencing significant consumption growth
This trend has been highlighted by Palaniappan Manickam
who remarked on social media that "Indians take Dolo 650 like it's Cadbury Gems," emphasizing its widespread use
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This study was conducted in the traditional pastoralist communities of Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts in the Somali Region of Ethiopia
These are refugee-hosting communities where the World Food Programme (WFP) is providing humanitarian and livelihood support
This research was designed in partnership with WFP with the expectation that its findings may provide lessons that can inform the organization’s program activities benefiting refugee-hosting communities and integrated refugees
Our study examines livelihood and collective action practices in these communities in the context of climate and waterrelated stresses
It seeks to highlight factors and practices that can enhance drought-resilient livelihoods
This aspect of the study required an understanding of traditional
livelihood strategies and related institutional and sociocultural practices
we discuss a range of interrelated topics and their implications for livelihood sustainability and linked interventions—which we highlight in the section Conclusions and Suggestions
We envisage that these findings will be useful for WFP’s program agenda of integrating its emergency-humanitarian response with livelihood resilience building through long-term structural and multidimensional food security approaches
Analysis of the historical and social context of farming and collective practices in these communities revealed that crop production and pastoralism have long co-existed as means of livelihood
While cooperative farming has recently expanded in the two study areas
their past experience of collective labor practices did provide the social and cultural foundation for current cooperative action
Local users appreciate irrigation farming conducted through cooperatives for its valuable contribution to food and income security
irrigation farming in the study areas operates in terms of cooperatives rather than on the basis of irrigation water users’ associations (IWUAs)
which possibly affects the prospect of legal recognition and sustained practice
Understanding such issues is important for improving the practices of current WFP-supported irrigation cooperatives for the benefit of both refugee-hosting communities and hosted refugees
The livelihoods of people in the study areas have historically and traditionally been associated with pastoralism
characterized by livestock herding and mobility
there has been a shift from pastoralism toward sedentary farming
This change is being shaped by climatic and political economy factors and processes
thereby giving it the character of an adaptive livelihood strategy
The shift of livelihoods toward farming and crop production involves gender dynamics
It opens new areas of responsibility for women and increases their workload while having implications for gender disparities in economic gain and financial decision-making power
it is imperative that cooperative farming and other intervention programs being implemented in refugee-hosting communities ensure gender-inclusive financial gains
Recurrent and successive droughts in the study areas have made rangelands unsuitable for livestock grazing
thereby discouraging the pastoral production system
the social organization and traditional resource management practices associated with herd mobility and grazing land- and water-use patterns have decreased in importance
the clan-based kinship system that traditionally guided social organization still governs societal relations and plays a role in solving challenges relating to access to land
the importance of local customary conflict resolution mechanisms continues despite the erosion of rangeland management practices
This suggests that humanitarian and development interventions taking place in refugee-hosting communities should make use of local practices and systems of dispute settlement because they facilitate inter- and intracommunity relations
From livestock herding to cooperative farming in the Somali communities of Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts of Ethiopia
Sri Lanka: International Water Management Institute (IWMI)
it used two frameworks — the IUCN Global Standard for NbS and the Restoration Opportunities Assessment Methodology (ROAM) — to identify
Nature-based solutions for human and environmental resilience: the case of Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts
A conversation with a medical doctor last week re-kindled a debate that refuses to die down
At a dinner party the doctor argued that patented drugs are better than generics
When questioned on the logic of his argument
An advisory was issued by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare last year mandating that doctors include names of generic medicines too in their prescriptions
The order was withdrawn within 21 days after massive protests from doctors
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chairman of the Bengaluru-based Bioorganic and Applied Materials
paracetamol is a pain reliever and fever reducer found in almost every household
You could walk into any pharmacy and find several generic versions of paracetamol
each containing the same active ingredient that makes the drug effective
Dolo 650 is now a household name—not because it is chemically different
but because of the significant marketing effort that has gone into it
and the sheer power of brand recognition have made Dolo 650 a go-to choice for many
Dr Hulikal led a drug discovery team at the global pharma major Astra Zeneca
It is difficult then to ignore what he says
He goes on to make the case that this is emblematic of the broader discussion around patented versus generic drugs
When a pharmaceutical company develops a new drug
it invests years of research and billions of dollars into its creation
giving the company exclusive rights to produce and sell it for a set period
the company can set a high price to recoup its investment and fund future innovations
The production of these drugs is tightly controlled
and rigorous quality checks are put in place to maintain efficacy and safety
this often translates into a sense of confidence—they believe they are getting a product that has been crafted with the utmost care
the original blueprint becomes available for other manufacturers to produce generic versions
These generics are chemically identical to the original
containing the same active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)
It’s akin to other companies producing a smartphone with the same specifications as the original model
the price difference can be significant because generic manufacturers do not have to bear the same research and development costs
a neuroscientist at the University of Leeds at Cambridge
argues that if the molecule—the core of the drug—is identical
This view is reinforced by studies showing that generics must meet the same rigorous standards set by regulatory authorities like the FDA
ensuring that they are just as safe and effective as their branded counterparts
When asked if they endorse the advisory by the government
a neurologist and Dean of Seth GS Medical College &amp; KEM Hospital
“I am okay with prescribing the generic versions of some drugs
But there are many companies where we don’t know their manufacturing conditions
or if they are following standardization protocols.”
a blanket ban on generic drugs by all doctors is unacceptable as well when there is research that shows they offer the same therapeutic benefits at a fraction of the cost
This affordability can be a lifeline in resource-limited settings
both patented and generic drugs have their place in healthcare
Understanding the story behind the drugs we take empowers us to make informed choices—whether it’s reaching for Dolo 650 or its generic equivalent
Benkies Dolo emerged as the winner of MTN Y’ello Star Season 4.0
cementing her place as one of Liberia’s brightest musical stars
in the theater of the Ellen Johnson Sirleaf Ministerial Complex in Monrovia
also marked a historic moment for the show as it introduced the biggest prize package ever awarded in its history
who had been eliminated in the quarter final stage of Season 2.0
earning her redemption and a life-changing victory
Her story of resilience and perseverance resonated deeply with fans and judges alike
culminating in a series of standout performances that propelled her to the top
 The grand finale was the culmination of weeks of fierce competition
starting with auditions held across the country
20 contestants were selected to compete in the show
showcasing their talent over five intense weeks
The finale saw seven contestants vying for the top spots
but it was Benkies’ powerful performances that set her apart
She captivated the audience with a duet alongside rapper Mark Doe and singer Rania Fawaz
delivering a dynamic rendition of “Knock You Down” by Keri Hilson featuring Kanye West and Ne-Yo
Her solo performance of Koryn Hawthorne’s “Won’t He Do It” was equally moving before touching stage with her self-composed song “Glaypor (God) got my back”
and Evelyn Carter performed “Jealous” by Labrinth
a song chosen by the judges to test their vocal depth and emotional range
Flawless; Benkies’ rendition sealed her victory
leaving no doubt about her deserving the crown
Benkies’ victory is a testament to her resilience and determination; recounting her elimination in season 2.0 “Being eliminated in Season 2 was devastating
I knew I had to work harder and never give up
This win is not just for me but for every young Liberian who dares to dream big and fight for it.”  
For the first time in the competition's history
each receiving prizes designed to transform their musical careers
Benkies Dolo walked away with an unprecedented prize package
including a “record deal worth Two million Liberian dollars (LRD 2M) with Young Future Entertainment
and a wardrobe budget of five hundred thousand Liberian dollars (LRD 500,000)
To further solidify her status as a rising star
Benkies will also receive; 100GB of data every month for one year
and the opportunity to have her original song
uploaded to the CRBT platform (Caller Ring Back Tone)
allowing fans to download it as their call-back tune
Not only will the winner receive these mouthwatering prizes but also the runners-up
Second-place winner; Sophia Bacarnee was awarded a Six hundred thousand Liberian dollars (LRD 600,000) record deal
and a wardrobe budget of Three hundred thousand Liberian dollars (LRD 300,000) **
Her music will also be activated on the CRBT platform
giving her instant exposure to a national audience
took home a Four hundred thousand Liberian dollars (LRD 400,000) cash prize and 100GB of data monthly for one year
These prizes given by Lonestarcell MTN are the singular largest benefits given to the winner of a talent competition in Liberia
The success of MTN Y’ello Star Season 4 highlights the transformative impact of Lonestar Cell MTN’s investments in Liberia
The competition has become a beacon of opportunity
empowering young Liberians to showcase their talent and pursue their dreams on a national stage
Lonestar Cell MTN has positioned itself as a catalyst for positive change in Liberia
going beyond telecommunications to invest in education
MTN Y’ello Star has unearthed remarkable talents who have gone on to build successful careers in the music industry
Past winners like Kaandace Cooper (Season 1)
and Imoz Darblo (Season 3) have set the stage for Benkies’ triumph
proving that the platform is a launchpad for greatness
MTN Y’ello Star continues to affirm its legacy as a life-changing initiative
empowering Liberia’s youth and showcasing the nation’s vibrant cultural and musical heritage
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The two-year-old Chinatown restaurant challenges mediocrity
I admit that I rely on the wisdom of friends who know more than I do about Chinese food
And for years they&rsquo;ve been sending me to places like Phoenix
here&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;ve come to expect from dim sum: gelatinous rice paper wrappers filled with chewy beef; rice so sticky you can&rsquo;t shake it off your chopsticks; steamed dumplings and puffy buns stuffed with greasy pork and Lord knows what else; and a pot of scorching-hot tea
until my plate overflows with soy sauce and more than a little regret
a two-year-old Cantonese spot just off Chinatown&rsquo;s main drag
has created a kind of boutique dim sum that&rsquo;s changed everything for me
Instead of churning out dish after dish in a factory-like commissary
Ming Chen makes everything to order in a small kitchen and carefully curates the menu
narrowing it to a manageable number of standouts&mdash;unlike so many other Chinatown chefs
not on pushcarts stacked with damp steamer baskets
And yet Dolo has elevated dim sum without ruining what makes the ritual so irresistible to begin with
I&rsquo;d describe the pleasant environs as &ldquo;eclectic modern
I was installed in a cushy pleather booth; on another
dangling light fixture that looked like an artichoke
a flat-screen TV in the corner looped an endless slide show of Dolo&rsquo;s food
and a bar underlit in neon purple feel especially un-Chinatown
the place overflows with a crowd slightly hipper than the ones you&rsquo;ll find cramming into other dim sum palaces for gut-busting family meals
The first thing to hit my table: pan-fried dumplings filled with shrimp and corn
a delicate take on siu mai that gets its texture from a golden exterior far superior to that of the typical won ton wrapper&mdash;an outstanding rendition
And I&rsquo;m still trying to make sense of the strange but undeniable appeal of the dish that came after: the rice cr&ecirc;pe
A rice noodle enfolds a layer of crunchy rice
It&rsquo;s like a double-decker taco by way of Guangdong
Then you&rsquo;ve got the Hong Kong&ndash;style scallion pancakes
which Chen&rsquo;s crew shapes into pinwheels and lightly deep-fries until the shell is crisp
transforming the dish into something akin to savory elephant ears
are the pillowy barbecued pork buns and light Chiu Chow&ndash;style dumplings (made primarily from rice flour with wheat and tapioca starch): glistening
see-through steamed packages of ground pork
I always manage to burn myself with Shanghai soup dumplings (xiao long bao)
paper-thin dough encases a fatty pork meatball swimming in just enough gingery broth that I escaped without incident
Even some of the more ambitious concoctions
such as large chunks of baby octopus braised into tender submission in a soup-like
will likely go straight from the leftover box to the garbage
The &ldquo;olive vegetable spare ribs rice noodle roll&rdquo; is as unappealingly messy as its name: bony pork meat
and scallions atop empty noodle rolls that turn into soppy pariahs in a lake of emerald-green olive oil
The stereotype that Chinese restaurants are indifferent to
desserts does not hold true for Dolo&rsquo;s dim sum menu
a trio of excellent puff pastries filled with creamy
almond-tinged durian custard&mdash;miraculously free of the tropical fruit&rsquo;s notorious odor&mdash;hinted at greatness
and the bulbous sesame balls stuffed with fresh red bean paste achieved it
the sharp and clean flavors no longer surprised me
they made me reevaluate every uninspired Chinatown dim sum I&rsquo;d been conditioned to accept in the past
hoping to find a similar mastery of larger Cantonese dishes
While the offerings didn&rsquo;t reach the same heights as the dim sum
they did rise above those at the mass of dutiful Chinatown restaurants I&rsquo;ve tried
&ldquo;Everything on the menu is good!&rdquo;
It&rsquo;s the least helpful advice imaginable
Dolo&rsquo;s likable and talkative manager
who has a habit of sitting down at customers&rsquo; tables
He&rsquo;s got a loud and clear opinion about everything
Just don&rsquo;t.&rdquo; And he rarely steered my party wrong
Moy called the beef shank in spicy oil Dolo&rsquo;s best appetizer
Fifteen or so slivers of tender beef get sliced from a deboned shank
The final touch is a pour-over of chili oil&mdash;a zap of pure flavor
The gleaming &ldquo;chicken with vegetables&rdquo; looks like a typical takeout MSG bomb
Instead of serving the dish in a traditional banana leaf
Dolo fills a hot plate with chicken hacked into pieces and caramelized in a mild sauce with mushrooms
leaves a filmy aftertaste on the roof of the mouth
It deserves Dolo&rsquo;s showstopping lobster
Bite-sized hunks of tail and claw&mdash;which belonged to a live crustacean plucked minutes earlier from a five-gallon tank near the bar&mdash;are flash-fried and served on fried garlic slices with green peppers and red chilies that lend heat without damning your taste buds to eternal hellfire
The moist and rich meat is well worth the labor of digging and cracking
Some of Dolo&rsquo;s gimmicky dinner excursions aren&rsquo;t half as clever as the kitchen imagines them to be
A short rib doused with rum and set afire alongside a massive cow bone and a diminutive corncob gets undone by gloppy barbecue sauce
I was way more into the minced pork and eggplant dish
I presume) as a &ldquo;vegetable side.&rdquo; Spicy ground pork and scallions blanket long strips of Chinese eggplant in a chili sauce
And though wine is obviously not a focus at Dolo
a light and floral 2014 Seifried Nelson Gr&uuml;ner Veltliner from New Zealand served admirably as the anchor in a storm of rich flavors
The desserts&mdash;which lean toward perfunctory mango and Jell-O-like orange-lychee puddings
served with plastic spoons&mdash;don&rsquo;t evince half the effort that their dim sum counterparts do
I have always dreaded people asking me for Chinatown suggestions
I&rsquo;ve finally got a recommendation I can stand behind
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one of India&#8217;s most commonly used over-the-counter paracetamol tablets
has found itself at the center of a viral discussion—thanks to a doctor’s witty observation
a U.S.-based gastroenterologist and health educator
&#8220;Indians are eating Dolo-650 like Cadbury Gems,&#8221; referencing the candy beloved by children across the country
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meant to humorously reflect the widespread use of the tablet
prompting a conversation around India’s casual and frequent use of medication—particularly paracetamol
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Dolo-650 became a household name during the COVID-19 pandemic when it was widely recommended to alleviate post-vaccine symptoms and fever
With a formulation of 650 mg of paracetamol
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Health professionals acknowledge the tablet&#8217;s effectiveness and relative safety when used in moderation. However, experts are also raising concerns about the unchecked overuse of the drug, especially when taken without proper medical consultation.
India’s inclination to self-medicate has long been noted, but the scale of Dolo-650&#8217;s popularity is staggering. According to a Forbes report, its manufacturer, Micro Labs, sold over 350 crore tablets since the start of the pandemic, raking in ₹400 crore in a single year.
Prior to COVID-19, the company sold about 7.5 crore strips annually. That number jumped to 9.4 crore in 2020, and by the end of 2021, it had surged to 14.5 crore strips—nearly double the pre-pandemic figures.
While the comparison to candy may be tongue-in-cheek, health professionals warn that frequent use of paracetamol—especially without monitoring dosage—can lead to serious liver damage. They urge people to follow medical guidance and avoid using painkillers as a default solution for minor ailments.
“It’s important to treat medicine with the respect it deserves. Even commonly available pills like Dolo-650 can be harmful if misused,” said a senior pharmacologist.
As the tweet continues to trend, the conversation has sparked a larger reflection on India&#8217;s healthcare habits and the need for better awareness about responsible medication use.
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We use only necessary cookiesokayType to begin searchingSearchClearCloseType to begin searchingSearchClearCloseDolo‑650 is India’s Favorite Medicine – and Meme
What Could Go Wrong?When internet culture intersects with public health
the line between education and misinformation gets blurred
Image Credit:Istock/Hitesh Sonar for The SwaddleSome proclaim it to be the most delectable “snack,” while others liken it to candy
As we enter the third year of an endlessly exhausting pandemic
a new character has entered the chat – Dolo-650
While the momentum of the Dolo pill matches the force of Rajinikant’s hand as he pops it into his mouth in a snappy reel
Uday Shetty from Welcome (2007) is seen selling Dolos
instead of his famous “kandas,” in another
Paro from Devdas (2002) too is now dancing not to “Dola Re” but “Dolo Re.” An entire subculture on the internet is now dedicated to “memeifying” and
Most households today have their own Dolo stories
Some have used it for years; the medicine occupies bedside tables and drawers
Some chanced upon the tablet because of a doctors’ prescription
others saw the internet gush over its powers against Omicron variant’s two horsemen – flu and body ache
But everything comes with fine print – especially medicine
“It is essential to note [Dolo] is no magic pill – it does not cure anything
simply provides symptomatic pain relief,” says Dr
a public health researcher who previously worked as a medical officer at a Covid19 ward
When internet culture intersects with public health
According to data from the research firm IQVIA
these numbers are double the amount sold in 2019
“Where no other drugs worked and variants after variants recurred
Dolo stayed constant and the common masses’ trust on it as a ‘wonder drug’ solidified.,” Dr
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Brand-name drugs have always been important in medicinal history
capturing both the attention and frenzy of people by becoming synonymous with an illness
aur Sardard se aaraam!” jingle fame for pain relief
calls it the “Zoom vs Skype – but for medicines.”
Whenever a drug becomes “generic,” doctors face the pressure of prescribing a different brand version than what patients already know
If a patient sees the doctor prescribing something as unexceptional as Crocin
they may feel encouraged to self-medicate themselves
thinking Crocin is something they could have taken themselves
There was thus a void – a need for a fancier version of paracetamol to take it to the next level
Pop culture can be an interesting tool for raising awareness
“Not everyone has the time and education to go through academic papers,” says Dr
it helps to have easily accessible information in the form of
making people feel “calm,” “psychologically safer,” and “better able to pay attention to the underlying messages related to health threats.”
“I think we’ve all gone stir crazy with this unending pandemic
the spirit of education and “good fun” can quickly morph into misinformation and abuse of medicines when the illusion is one of a magic pill that cures everything
the aspirin brand Alka-Seltzer was quite the belle of the ball
Books and television presented a world where powerful and important men would simply pop an Alka-Seltzer into water and drink it if they ever had a headache
“I think it left a lot of impression on the people watching as it became a cool thing to do,” says Dr
Memes and reels have made the brand ubiquitous
Where brand names become the point of conversation rather than the drug itself
“it makes medication seem like a rather casually consumable commodity,” Dr
This can radically affect the dosage and make people more liberal with self-medication
we know paracetamol is largely a reliable medicine; it is a safe drug when consumed in moderation
public health researcher Bijaya Biswal points out that paracetamol’s “efficacy in popular understanding for chronic pain is overestimated.” For instance
paracetamol doesn’t work for chronic pain any more than a placebo
in case medicines are consumed at inappropriate doses
they may cause harm or not work after a certain point in time
“It’s not like paracetamol is absolutely safe
When the entire population uses paracetamol together without any limitations whatsoever
you will potentially see the rarer side effects that happen,” Dr
There is anecdotal and some statistical evidence to show how people’s tolerance to Dolo-650 has increased
since the brand usually sells at specific doses
people tend to stick to that instead of considering their individual needs
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Distilling healthcare information into short forms such as memes or videos loses much of the nuance central to medicine
Shankar notes the majority of the time patients may not even need medicines
“These things require patient dialogue which is not possible within these limited formats.” Eventually
people may lose faith in these rather useful medicines
“This is a fast-paced world and people expect quick cures,” argues Dr
Any viral infection has a specific biological time frame
What makes the pop-cultural popularity unique in the Indian setup is the lack of a single
trusted source of health information to obtain information about drugs
the NHS website lists necessary and very precise information about different conditions
This “means people are not relying on random Googling for medical info or misinformation through WhatsApp messages,” Biswal explains
a lot of our information related to medicines might come directly from doctors or other patients using the same drugs.”
They initiate discussion and those discussions
add to the ‘infodemic.’ Antibiotics aren’t that far a reach in these conversations,” says Dr
Shankar is referring to the fact that Dolo-650 is only one drug that is normalized; the excessive use of antibiotics like azithromycin for any symptoms of cold/swollen tonsils or the household use of ivermectin are critical case studies
People continued to take medications – with or without prescriptions
in the absence of evidence – unaware the use of some has been clearly refuted as being ineffective against Covid
More importantly, this “pop-medication” speaks to the heart of why pharmaceutical advertising is a restricted and unethical territory. Industry experts point out that since paracetamol is a scheduled drug, it cannot be advertised and promoted under the <a href="https://legislative.gov.in/sites/default/files/A1954-21_1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener " class="underline font-700 hover:no-underline">Drugs and Magic (Objectionable Advertisement) Act, 1954</a>
But online pop culture exists as a grey area where regulations and ethics are pushed to the margins
several health professionals used Instagram reels to talk about how it only took a Dolo to cure their Covid19
“When it comes to social media and healthcare
the questions of accreditation and accountability arise,” Dr
If a person chooses to incorrectly self-diagnose and medicate based on the limited knowledge they gain from social media – who will be held accountable
Pinto believes Dolo’s moment in the sun may “be over at some point of time because Dolo will become generic.” But this is as much about Dolo
and the several other antibiotics and antivirals whose side effects we’ve chosen to overlook
The rise of Dolo only presents the consequences of a mishmash of misinformation
“Things that were supposed to be purely in the realm of healthcare are now assuming household importance,” Dr
This marriage of public health and pop culture needs some regulations
If there were a rule book for sharing health memes and pop culture literature
chapter one would then be on including an advisory to consume medicines under medical guidance
Other additions could be mentioning the source of information (from an accredited medical professional or health organization such as WHO)
have a very ambiguous idea about the limits of medication
and the human body have their own limits – and we must accept those first.”
Author<a class="m-0 leading-none -mt-1 col-start-5 lg:col-start-4 md:col-start-2 col-end-10 lg:col-end-11 md:col-end-5" href="/author/saumyakalia">Saumya Kalia</a>Saumya Kalia is an Associate Editor at The Swaddle
Her journalism and writing explore issues of social justice
and memory as they cut across socio-cultural periods
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Adapting to and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather and climate change in fragile environments requires addressing key questions on the status of water availability
The primary goal of this research is to provide comprehensive data and actionable insights to support organizations such as the World Food Programme (WFP) and other stakeholders in developing effective strategies for water management
and ensuring water access for host communities
This study focused on the Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts of Ethiopia
which are parts of the Genale Dawa River basin and the Somali Regional State that are categorized as fragile environments with a high degree of sensitivity to climate extremes
To quantify the water availability in the districts
was set up and calibrated at watershed scale
the surface water and groundwater availability were estimated
Surface water availability for Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts is estimated to range from 26 million cubic meters (MCM) in February to 843 MCM in May
it is evident that surface runoff is the lowest water balance component for the districts
This indicates that the major water sources in Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo are derived mainly from the rivers passing adjacent to the districts
Communities living close to the rivers have more access to water
with the challenge of the high cost of pumping river water for domestic and irrigation use
The water for irrigation was quantified from the low flow of streamflow simulation and annual recharge in the districts
0.5 to 14.5 MCM can be considered available for irrigation in dry and wet months
Water availability for irrigation from recharge estimates can range from 1.1 MCM in September to 94.5 MCM in December
the potential irrigable area is estimated to be around 5,900 ha and 5,300 ha for two irrigation seasons common in the districts
The results show that there is more surface water potential — mainly from the river — for irrigation in the districts compared to groundwater sources from the shallow aquifers
The status of water accessibility and technology needs was evaluated using a review of the literature and information obtained from stakeholder consultations
Existing challenges in water accessibility in the districts include inadequate infrastructure for water storage
Appropriate technology interventions are required to address the challenges in water availability and accessibility by the local host communities
The potential water users in the districts are farmers
Integration of innovative technologies and practices is key to supporting resilience against climate extremes
This study recommends the need to switch from basin irrigation to water-saving technologies such as drip and sprinkler irrigation systems
diversification of the source of water supply is needed
such as the conjunctive use of groundwater and surface water
Investing in the rehabilitation and maintenance of existing water infrastructure
is essential to improve water availability and distribution
The promotion of efficiency through watersaving technologies is vital
using efficient water application techniques through wetting front detector tools and Chameleon soil water sensors
Status report on water resources availability
accessibility and technology needs for addressing water security challenges in Dolo Ado and Bokolmayo districts
The music’s kinetic overload is rivaled only by its super-saturated tone colors
So what happens when Field-Pickering strips out all the musical bits—the opalescent pads
and squelchy basslines—and narrows his focus to the drums
the name he’s used for an occasional series of drum tracks and DJ tools since 2013
The first installment came out as a four-track EP on L.I.E.S.; Dolo 2 followed in 2014 on his own Future Times label
and Dolo 3 popped up last year on The Trilogy Tapes
Dolo 4 gathers all three EPs and rounds them out with four new tracks
they make for a masterful display of Field-Pickering’s rhythmic chops
Drum tracks have a rich history in DJ culture; long before Serato and CDJs made it easy for DJs to extend a looped beat for as long as they’d like
dance producers pressed up percussive edits to facilitate long
But Dolo Percussion cuts aren’t mere DJ tools (though a creative DJ could presumably get plenty of dancefloor mileage out of these 16 flights of rhythmic fancy)
and they earn every second of their run time
drum patterns morphing like amoeba under an electronic microscope
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with its winding canals and majestic Byzantine architecture
but just beyond its reach lies an under-the-radar gem: the Riviera della Brenta
This idyllic stretch along the Brenta River
and cuisine that rivals even Venice itself
Our trip was to start at the station in Padua where we were swiftly whisked away with the insightful guidance of Claudia Simonetta to unravel the secrets of this lesser-known region
Our journey kicked off with a drive between Dolo and Mira
tracing the gentle curves of the Brenta River
The landscape revealed itself like a meticulously painted canvas
where undulating elevations create a scene refreshingly devoid of high-rises
This unbroken skyline offers sweeping views of the region's natural beauty and historic architecture
But a word to the wise: navigating during rush hour can be a test of patience
as the Brenta area relies on just a handful of connecting roads like the SS22
chances are you'll find yourself looping back to them sooner or later
Dolo's roots stretch back to Roman times, but it truly came into its own during the Venetian Republic as a vital trading and transport hub. Strategically nestled between <a href="/en/articles/3-fun-trips-in-the-veneto-on-the-riviera-del-brenta">Padua</a> and <a href="/en/articles/venice-piano-piano-and-slow-food-eateries">Venice</a>
Dolo carved out an important role in river commerce
especially around the wonderfully preserved mill complex by the canal
known as 'Dolo Basso',&nbsp;it revealed itself as a delightful find
with quaint local pubs serving up aperitivos—don't miss the famous Select Spritz—encircling the canal head
Mira, another town along the Brenta Canal, shares in Dolo’s aristocratic past. During the 16th and 17th centuries it became a sanctuary for Venetian nobles seeking to escape the city's summer heat, leading to the construction of stunning villas along the waterway. The most celebrated among them is Villa Foscari, or "la Malcontenta"&nbsp;crafted by the legendary architect <a href="/en/articles/3-fun-trips-in-the-veneto-on-the-riviera-del-brenta">Andrea Palladio</a>
this villa is a masterclass in Palladian architecture
defined by its graceful proportions and timeless elegance
Mira is special because it offers a more laid-back and intimate atmosphere compared to other tourist destinations.&nbsp;As we cruised along
villages adorned with Palladian-style villas emerged
One cannot help but feel transported back in time
imagining the Venetian nobility who once summered on these magnificent estates
Villa Pisani stands as a testament to the region's rich architectural legacy
Claudia regaled me with tales of the Pisani family and the villa's storied past
bringing the Renaissance era to life before my eyes
Another charming village just outside Venice
Mirano offers an unexpectedly chic shopping experience along Via XX Settembre
where boutiques like Rosà Rosà and Anadivo are perfect for finding stylish Italian fashion without the steep price tag
But it's the town's lush green heart that truly steals the show—Villa Belvedere
an exquisite Liberty-style villa nestled in an large park that feels like a well-kept secret.&nbsp;As you wander the tranquil lanes
you'll find yourself surrounded by serene ponds
and enchanting views that seem lifted from an Impressionist painting
Mirano has undergone a bit of an artistic renaissance
with vibrant street art adding a contemporary edge to its historic streets
While some facades still bear the scars of a recent hailstorm
these weathered details only add to the town’s layered charm
making it feel both timeless and wonderfully lived-in
Chioggia is of course unmissable on any trip to the Veneto region
offering a slice of authentic Venetian life with fewer crowds
one of the oldest and most renowned in Italy
you’ll find an impressive variety of fresh seafood
with fishmongers calling out the day's catch
For a deeper dive into the town's maritime heritage
visit the Sea Museum (Museo Civico della Laguna Sud)
where you can marvel at the preserved shark
a testament to Chioggia's deep connection with the sea.&nbsp;
See video of the hailstorm here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lastampa.it/cronaca/2023/07/20/video/zaia_pubblica_sui_social_le_immagini_delle_grandinate_disastrose_in_veneto_chicchi_di_ghiaccio_di_10_centimetri-12956251/">https://www.lastampa.it/cronaca/2023/07/20/video/zaia_pubblica_sui_social_le_immagini_delle_grandinate_disastrose_in_veneto_chicchi_di_ghiaccio_di_10_centimetri-12956251/</a>
The Riviera della Brenta's flat terrain makes it an interesting destination for cycling tourists but not having the time to actually rent bikes
I set out to explore the region's hidden corners by car
but I could see how pedaling along these scenic routes offer a glimps of daily life in the Veneto countryside
and you often share the road with local traffic.&nbsp;A special note for beer enthusiasts
our adventures led us to&nbsp;Porto Menai Mira
including a birra al radicchio (radicchio beer) and a pumpkin beer that captured the essence of the region's agricultural bounty.&nbsp;
The <a href="https://www.ilfioredellasalute.com/" title="More about this unique artisan beer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Radicchio Rosso di Treviso Tardivo IGP</a> is a standout ingredient from the Veneto region
slightly bitter taste that develops best in the winter months
Known as a staple of the "Marca Trevigiana"
this member of the chicory family undergoes a meticulous growing process that involves being nurtured in protected areas and harvested after the first frost
Its unique cultivation gives it the characteristic white ribs and red tips
resulting in a flavorful and crisp texture.&nbsp;
Another local specialty is the <a href="https://www.baladin.it/zucca" title="More about the Pumpkin ale">Pumpkin Ale</a>
a beer with a rich yellow-orange hue that mirrors the color of a pumpkin
its aromas evolve from grainy notes to a fruity scent
As we drove through fields of soy and sunflowers
Claudia shared fascinating insights into the area's rich cultural tapestry
and how Genoese refugees found a new home in the Venetian region
adding another layer to its diverse heritage.&nbsp;
One of the most captivating local traditions I learned about was the Zogo dell'Oca in Piazze di Oca in Mirano
a festive celebration that brings the community together in a joyous display of local heritage
is a unique and lively tradition that offers visitors a chance to experience an authentic slice of Veneto's cultural heritage
inspired by the classic "Game of the Goose," turns the entire village square into a giant board game where participants
giving visitors a glimpse into the region's history and customs
family-friendly event filled with excitement
The enthusiasm with which Claudia described these traditions made it clear that the Riviera della Brenta is not just a place of historical significance
but a community with a vibrant culture all its own
While Venice may be renowned for its masks and Murano glass
the Riviera della Brenta holds its own claim to artisanal fame: shoemaking
This region has been a hub of high-quality footwear production since the 13th century
with its reputation for excellence attracting some of the world's most prestigious fashion houses
When I visited a <a href="https://www.himco.it/" title="High Italian Manufacturing">local shoe factory,</a> master craftsmen demonstrated the intricate process of creating luxury shoes
from the selection of the finest leathers to the precise stitching that brings each pair to life
It's this dedication to quality and tradition that has kept the Riviera della Brenta at the forefront of luxury shoemaking for centuries.&nbsp;
They organise Private Sales in November where you an pick up top luxury brands like Rochas
The Riviera della Brenta is home to over 500 shoe manufacturers
producing millions of pairs of high-end shoes annually
gracing the feet of fashion-conscious individuals from Milan to New York
My day concluded with a stay at Villa Götzen
a charming hotel that perfectly embodies the region's romantic allure
the entire ground floor is dedicated to the hotel's well-regarded restaurant
leaving the guest rooms situated on the first and second floors—note that there's no elevator
either on the delightful floating terrace or picnic-style on cushions by the river
making for an unforgettable aperitivo experience
The rooms facing the Brenta River offered a serene retreat after a busy day
with captivating views that made for a truly peaceful stay
while the rooms on the roadside should be avoided if you’re not an early riser due to morning traffic
Dinner at the hotel was an intimate affair set in cozy
and the menu - famed for its fish - didn’t disappoint
I didn't touch a piece of meat during my entire stay in the Veneto
which suits my efforts to eat less meat these days
it was the owner's tableside preparation of a millefeuille dessert that stole the show
Though not reaching the heights of culinary perfection
the personal touch added a memorable flair to our meal
no visit to the Veneto region is complete without trying the local version of this popular aperitif
offers a unique twist on the classic drink
Here's the recipe for those looking to bring a taste of the Riviera della Brenta home:
This refreshing cocktail perfectly captures the essence of lazy afternoons along the Brenta River
once the seat of the ancient Venier Casino and now completely renovated
Hotel Restaurant Villa Goetzen is located on the Brenta Riviera
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