In Indian ports of international importance like Bombay, Calcutta, Madras and Cochin sirens from the ships sound the arrival of the New year exactly at 12 midnight people gather at the sea shores to see the moving long rays of bright lights from the ships and to hear the sirens that ring in the New year. They make new resolutions to give up bad habits and begin the New year with good intentions and lot of hope for a better future. Eve dinners and dances are held in five star hotels amidst pump, glitter and revellery. Ashoka Vie with each other in their decors, dances and dinner menus to celebrate New year. Even lesser known hotels and restaurants do not lag behind.
New year is looked upon as a very auspicious day for starting of a new life.
Beat the eggs and gradually add to the mixture. Add the flour, sifted with baking powder. Blend the batter well and mix the fruits and the chopped almonds and walnuts. Stir in the milk so that the mixture becomes even and smooth. Grease a round cake tin and grease it.