Narendra Modi gifts thekua to Slovakia's parliament speaker Richard Rasi
India
On his recent trip to the G-7 summit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a sweet approach to diplomacy: he gifted Thekua, a classic Bihari treat, to Slovakia's parliament speaker, Richard Rasi.
By sharing this homemade-style snack, Modi aimed to highlight India's traditions and build friendly ties through cultural exchange.
Thekua from Bihar and Jharkhand
Thekua is a sweet from Bihar and Jharkhand, usually made during Chhath Puja.
It's crafted with wheat flour, jaggery or sugar, ghee, and fennel seeds, sometimes cardamom and coconut, too, then shaped with wooden molds and fried golden brown.
By gifting it abroad, Prime Minister Narendra Modi put a spotlight on Indian flavors as part of his tradition meets diplomacy vibe.