US election night in Bengaluru: American CEO serves hamburger dosa and PB&J idli

US election 2024: Over 100 people registered for the special event in Bengaluru.

Updated on: Nov 6, 2024, 17:27:48 IST

By Shylaja Varma

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An American entrepreneur based Bengaluru hosted a special event in the city as the US voted to elect its next president. Donald Trump was elected president, defeating Kamala Harris as he made a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House.

Anthony Klor, a US entrepreneur and founder of Catoff Gaming, hosted the US election-themed event in Bengaluru. (X)

Over 100 people registered for the election event in Bengaluru, titled "US Election Showdown Challenge & Predict-athon", held on Tuesday evening at a venue in Indiranagar, the startup and restaurant hub in the IT capital of India.

The event saw activities such as election predictions, rapid-fire challenges and even a "political karaoke". Memes, GIFs and jokes on the US elections that have taken over the internet were showcased at the event.

Those attending the three-hour event were served an American-Namma Bengaluru fusion menu featuring hamburger dosa and PB&J (peanut butter and jelly) idli.

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World leaders congratulate Trump

Trump, 78, recaptured the White House on Wednesday by securing more than the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidency, following a high-octane, polarising campaign.

Congratulations poured in for Trump from world leaders, including a message from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Kamala Harris, meanwhile, cut short a planned watch party and canceled a speech. She is now due to speak later on Wednesday.

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Shylaja Varma
Shylaja Varma is the Trending Editor at Hindustan Times. Having worked in some of India’s top newsrooms, she has established herself as a keen observer of internet culture. Her work often bridges the gap between fast-paced digital developments and traditional reportage. From writing about the human toll of disasters and decoding the hottest memes to tracking what Elon Musk, Indian CEOs, billionaires and tech leaders are doing on social media, Shylaja’s editorial lens is defined by accuracy, speed and a deep understanding of the online landscape. She also writes stories about Indians abroad, the NRI life and struggles. She also has a keen eye for stories about Bengaluru and its startup and IT culture, having grown up in the Karnataka capital and seen its evolution. Prior to her current role, Shylaja spent several years at CNN-News18, NDTV and Moneycontrol, where she honed her skills in real-time news reporting and digital storytelling. She started her career in television news, reporting from Bengaluru and New Delhi. Shylaja built Moneycontrol’s Trends vertical and set up the team, turning it into a high-traffic destination. She also did video interviews for events like Startup Conclave and The Creator Economy Summit A microbiology graduate from Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru, she went on to complete a Master’s in Journalism and Audio-Visual Communication from COMMITS, Bengaluru.Read More

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