The Voice of Jalgaon

Can I Go 10 Hours Without Throwing Anything Away? 8:00 AM: I decide to begin the challenge on a regular working day, not a carefully planned one. I fill my steel water bottle, pack home-cooked food, and keep my compost bin ready. I already have a composting unit at home, so I know wet waste will go there. At this point, the challenge feels doable. I am curious more than nervous. 9:00 AM: Breakfast happens at home. Vegetable peels and food scraps go straight into the compost container. This is something I already practice, but today I notice it more consciously. The dustbin remains unused. I realize how rarely I pause to acknowledge this small act on normal days. 11:30 AM: I step out for work-related errands. This is where habits usually take over. Someone offers tea in a disposable cup. I generally avoid plastic cups for tea, so I refuse, but I notice the slight awkwardness in doing so. It reminds me that waste is not just material. It is social. Refusing disposables often feels like b...

Some places are not just shops, they are memories shared across generations. In Jalgaon, Amar Ragda is one such name.  Founded 64 years ago, Amar Ragda began as a humble handcart started by Shri Ananda Patil. What began as a small effort to serve simple street food slowly became a trusted food destination for the city. From that single handcart to a well-known establishment, the journey reflects resilience, hard work, and deep roots in Jalgaon’s culture. The responsibility of carrying this legacy forward was taken up by his elder son, Shri Ramesh Patil, who entered the business at a very young age. Despite facing several difficult phases and financial challenges, he strengthened the business through sheer determination and consistency. His efforts ensured that Amar Ragda remained a household name even as the city around it evolved. Over the decades, Jalgaon has grown, roads widened, colleges came up, and lifestyles changed. Yet, Amar Ragda adapted without losing its soul. Today, th...