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- ↑ Raghavan, Adita (30 July 2016). "Paneer and the origin of cheese in India". The Hindu . Retrieved 20 October 2016.
- ↑ Sagar, Homai (5 November 2011). "Cheese is here to stay". The Tribune . Chandigarh. Retrieved 20 October 2016.
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