In shocking news that has spices around the world trembling in their jars, it seems that the iconic Indian duo of Curry and Turmeric have been replaced, not in the kitchen, but in the geopolitical field. But don’t worry, food enthusiasts and curry connoisseurs; your beloved spices aren’t going anywhere. The illustrious US pair taking their place, actually, are US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin. The duo, often seen solving international crises instead of sautéing onions, are said to be traveling to India for the highly touted 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue. The event, which sounds suspiciously like a math problem, actually entails high level talks with their Indian counterparts - External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Whispers from the State Department have suggested that these two masters of diplomacy, unlike the spices they have humorously replaced, will be primarily focused on strengthening strategic and security ties rather than enhancing flavor profiles of Indian culinary staples. State Department Sokesperson Matthew Miller announced Blinken's upcoming meeting in a press release, after apparently forgetting to include the exact dates. This lack of detail has left space for rampant speculation, with some sources offering to hold an astrology-based lucky draw to find out the exact timeline of this ministerial tête-à-tête. This monumental meeting comes at the end of Blinken's game of global hopscotch, stretching from November 2 to November 10. Meanwhile, Turmeric and Curry, feeling slighted at being overshadowed by their political namesakes, are considering staging a coup to reclaim their 2+2 spots - what that would involve, however, remains to be seen. In other developments, the rumor mill suggests that the next 2+2 dialogue may feature Cumin and Cinnamon against Paprika and Cayenne, leading to a spicy match-up. The world waits with bated breath as this culinary cum political saga unfolds. Now, whether Blinken and Austin can create the same magic and spicy appeal as Turmeric and Curry, is a question that global geopolitics and gourmands are eagerly awaiting to be answered.