Bhopal, March 23 -- With summer heat intensifying, ice cream sales in the city are soaring. From 7 pm to 2 am, squares and crossroads come alive as people gather around vendors, seeking a refreshing escape from the sweltering weather.
For newlyweds and courting couples, ice cream adds a touch of romance. On VIP Road, under the glow of colourful lights, a newlywed couple stands near an ice cream shop. "We recently got married, and my husband promised me before marriage that we would come here for ice cream after dinner," the woman said, smiling.
The origins of ice cream remain debated-some trace it to Iran, others to China. Legend suggests the first ice cream was falooda, prepared in Iran's sharp-edged caves. In India, historical reference...