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Ajinomoto helps develop good taste among food enthusiasts in Thailand
When people visit food markets in Thailand, there is very good chance of finding many varieties of these white products.And, it must be surprise for some to know that these products are originated from Japan.It is Ajinomoto, the umami seasoning which has been used in Thailand for dozens of years.Established in 1960, Ajinomoto Thailand is receiving an overwhelming response from the market and food industries. Ajinomoto Group produces and sells various seasonings and processed foods in more than 130 countries and regions globally."Ajinomoto had been sold before I was born. We are selling Ajinomoto to many different kinds of customers. There is an especially great demand for it from noodle restaurants, fried food restaurants, and hot-pot restaurants," said a retail shop owner.Umami seasoning is not only loved in home cooking, but it is also used widely by food industries in Thailand.Using Ajinomoto seasonings for each dish is one of the basic steps for cooking for many chefs."I am sure .
Airbnb launches 'Healthy Tourism' initiative
Online accommodation platform major Airbnb today said it has launched the 'Office of Healthy Tourism', a global initiative to drive local, authentic and sustainable tourism in countries across the globe. The company also announced the creation of its new Tourism Advisory Board which will comprise travel industry leaders from around the world, Airbnb said in a statement. "With travel and tourism growing faster than most of the rest of economy, it is critical that as many people as possible are benefiting - and right now not all tourism is created equal," Airbnb Global Head of Policy and Communications Chris Lehane said. To democratise the benefits of travel, Airbnb offers a healthy alternative to the mass travel that has plagued cities for decades, he added. The company has already embarked on a number of initiatives to promote Healthy Tourism around the world. In India, the company's efforts have focused on promoting tourism in areas that have not traditionally benefited from tourism .
China to give visa-free entry to Hainan to tourists from 59 countries from May 1
China will give visa free entry to tourists from 59 nations to its southern island province of Hainan from May 1, but countries from South, South East Asia and Africa do not figure in the list. Under the new policy, announced today, a group of or individual tourists from 59 countries, including Russia, Britain, France, Germany, US and mostly European, Latin American and Gulf countries, can visit Hainan visa-free and stay there for up to 30 days on condition that they book their tour through travel agencies. The province will offer greater visa-free access for tourists from 59 countries from May 1, in a move to support reform and opening up in the country's southernmost island province, China's State Immigration Administration announced. Hainan is located in the South China Sea coast. "By extending the policy to individuals and the stay to up to 30 days, the government aims to attract more international tourists, nurture the tourism industry and meet the needs of foreign individuals," .
Matthew Perry sells former mansion at USD 12.5 mn
"Friends" alum Matthew Perry has sold his former mansion in the Bird Streets neighbourhood above LA's Sunset Strip at USD 12.5 million. The 48-year-old actor put his home on sale in an off-market deal last month after having failed to attract a buyer on the open market list - from late June to early October 2017 - where the price was set at USD 13.5 million, Variety reported. Perry owned the posh city-view modern property since August 2011 when he bought it for USD 8.5 million. Spread over 3,821-square-foot, the state-of-the-art house has a single storey with three bedrooms plus an en suite bonus room suitable for an office of gym, a total four-and-a-half bathrooms and open plan living spaces. Originally built in 1962 and later remodelled, the mansion also boasts of large stepping stones across a shallow pond with two theatrical fire chalices, a small bit of lawn, a covered patio for dining and lounging and an LED-lit infinity edged swimming pool. Perry exchanged his Bird Streets ...
Gordon Ramsay gives vegan food a try
Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, who is known to criticise a plant-based diet, has decided to give vegan food a shot.
China Garden -- a success story that could have been scripted by Bollywood (Book Extract)
ATTN EDITORS: "Secret Sauce" is an in-depth look at 40 of India's most iconic and successful restaurants, not just as landmarks and must-visit destinations but also as businesses that have stood the test of time and upheld their standards of dining and culinary excellence. From a 100-year-old no-frills eatery in Bengaluru to an award-winning dine-out venue in Delhi, from inventive cafes to nationwide chains that have scaled admirably, this book is a sumptuous treat for aspiring food entrepreneurs, foodies, and anyone interested in the success secrets and inner workings of the restaurant business in India. We bring you the first of two exclusive extracts.
Celebs want to be fit, not just skinny: Fitness expert Yasmin Karachiwala
In the past two decades, Yasmin Karachiwala has helped sculpt the bodies of celebrities like Katrina Kaif, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor. The fitness expert says being skinny may have been a trend once upon a time in showbiz, but people are now focussed on becoming fit and strong.
PM Modi to be served Gujarati delicacies in London
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his journey to the United Kingdom on Tuesday to attend the 2018 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London.He is scheduled to have a breakfast meeting with United Kingdom Prime Minister Theresa May at around 9 am (local time).Executive chef of St. James Court Taj Hotel in Buckingham Gate Shenoy Karmani has been appointed to prepare the breakfast for the Prime Minister's bilateral meeting and lunch for the on-going CHOGM summit on Tuesday.Karmani told ANI that he and his team of eight members are ready to serve pure vegetarian "Ghar Ka Khana" to Prime Minister Modi.The breakfast menu will comprise of tea and coffee, Poha, Upma, Puri, Bhaji and Seera all of which are traditional delicacies of India.Later in the day Prime Minister Modi along with his delegation team will be served lunch at the Buckingham's Taj hotel.The lunch will again be prepared under the guidance of Chef Shenoy Karmani. The menu will be high on the specific ...
Demolish unauthorised constructions in Kasauli hotels: SC
The Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the demolition of unauthorised constructions at several hotels and resorts built in violation of sanctioned plans in Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh.
Jet Airways offers up to 30% discount on flights to Europe
Airline major Jet Airways on Tuesday said it has offered discounts of up to 30 per cent on the lowest prevailing fare for passengers travelling to select European destinations via Amsterdam and Paris from all 45 cities in India served by the airline.
Taj Group to launch 340-room luxury hotel in Makkah
The Indian Hotels Co Ltd (IHCL) on Tuesday announced its foray into the Holy City of Makkah, Saudi Arabia for opening a luxury hotel in collaboration with Umm Al Qura Development and Construction Co.
Britain's famed Queen Elizabeth 2 ship now a hotel in Dubai
Britain's famed Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship will finally open as a floating luxury hotel moored off Dubai nearly a decade after her last ocean voyage. A financial meltdown in Dubai followed by years of slow growth nearly sank the project, but authorities in the Gulf emirate, a former British protectorate, ultimately decided to restore the ship down to replicating her 1960s carpeting at a cost of over $100 million. Three years ago, the Dubai government's Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corp. took over the project. It marks the first foray into hotels for the corporation. The ship has been hooked up to Dubai's power grid, though she still floats in the waters of the Persian Gulf.
SC orders demolition of illegal constructions in Kasauli hotels
The Supreme Court today ordered demolition of illegal constructions at several hotels and resorts in the picturesque Himachal Pradesh town of Kasauli, saying the life of people cannot be endangered for making money. The apex court observed that the illegal constructions had put the entire city in danger, causing landslides, and ordered the demolition of such constructions. A bench of Justices Madan B Lokur and Deepak Gupta also observed that some hotels and resorts were supposed to construct only two-storeyed buildings but six-storeyed ones existed there. "You just demolish it (unauthorised constructions). What is going on? You are admitting that you were supposed to make only two-storeyed building. There was landslide in your premises and you did nothing. You are putting the life of people to danger. For what? Money," the bench observed while hearing the plea filed by one of the hotels. Owners of several hotels, resorts and guest houses in Kasauli had approached the apex court ...
Germany eyes 8 per cent growth of Indian travellers in 2018
Picture this: Over 5,000 beers from 1,300 breweries, 300 types of bread, 1,500 types of sausage, 13 wine regions, 292 Michelin-starred restaurants, 3,000 to 5,000 Christmas markets -- and 2,000 Indian restaurants. No wonder Germany attracted 852,224 Indian visitor overnights in 2017, a 13.8 per cent growth over 2016 and forecasts a 5-8 per cent growth in 2018.
DLF announces hand over of Gurgaon-based luxury project 'The Skycourt'
DLF has announced the handover of Gurugram - based luxury project, The Skycourt which is located at the heart of DLF Gardencity, Sector 86. The high-rise comprises of 3 bedroom apartments ranging from 176-179 square metres, with a total of 674 units. The average cost of an apartment in The Skycourt is from 1.37 crore onwards.The highlight of this iconic high - rise complex is uber - size decks that can be transformed to suit one's needs be it an open air lounge, open to sky dining, a personal gym, a terrace garden, a party den, an open air dance court, a musical corner and the like. Furthermore, the spaces within the apartments are efficiently planned to carve out the most usable areas. Each room has sufficiently large openings to capture natural light and ventilation.The Skycourt is endowed with state-of-the-art facilities such as multipurpose hall, 2 swimming pools, 2 tennis courts, 2 gymnasiums, pool room, yoga deck, cards room that enable one to relax and unwind."We are on the ...
Delicious Deutschland: Germany offers plateful of dishes for Indians
Germany wants to make dishes with tongue-twisting names such as 'Bratwurst' and 'Maultaschen' familiar to Indians, and its tourism office here is set to launch a host of online events as part of a global campaign to promote itself as a culinary destination. At a press conference held here, a top official of the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) in India said the campaign will focus on various segments of travellers, such as the "youth and DINKs (double income no kids)", which are quite active on social media. "Our tourism theme for this year is 'Culinary Germany: More to Explore' and a number of special food-and-drinks-themed guided tours have been designed for tourists, ranging from wine to cheese and beer to asparagus," Romit Theophilus, the GNTO's India Director, said. Some of themes for tours are -- Algau Cheese Route, Old Salt Road, Baden Asparagus Route, Lower Saxony Milk Route and Saxony Wine Route. German cuisine is as diverse as its scenery, from 'Pannfisch' fried fish in
IHCL enters Saudi Arabia with first Taj hotel in Makkah
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) that runs the Taj brand of luxury hotels, today announced its entry into Saudi Arabia with a 340-keys property in Makkah. The property - fourth in the Middle East region for IHCL - is scheduled to open in January 2023 and will come up in partnership with Umm Al Qura Development and Construction Company in the tony King Abdul Aziz Road (KAAR) project, one of the largest urban rejuvenation projects in Makkah. Puneet Chhatwal, managing director and chief executive officer of IHCL said, "We are happy to bring the first Taj hotel to Saudi Arabia. We are committed to expanding our presence in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region. This hotel will be our fourth venture in the MENA region." The group already manages a property in the Burj Khalifa downtown area of Dubai and will be opening two more hotels in Dubai in the next 12-18 months. The proposed hotel is situated within walking distance of the Grand Mosque of Masjid Al-Haram, the main ..
Punjab's flavours resonate at 'Pind da swad' food fest (Foodie Trail-Gurugram)
Biting into a "tandoori meat da chap" at the "Pind da swad" food festival at the Leela Ambience here was akin to being transported to the land of the five rivers; such were the flavours that came through.
This is how you can taste your coffee like an expert
Ever heard of a coffee tasting session instead of the wine tasting session? Well, the entire concept of coffee-tasting is a not a far-fetched one considering the coffee-lovers are showing interest in tasting a large variety of coffee that is yet to be discovered.'Cupping' is the word used for tasting session for brewed coffee to evaluate the quality of the coffee bean. It has been a prevalent practice in Britain since late 1990's which is also recognised to be as the First Wave of American coffee, as per media reports.As per a coffee expert, wine is considered to be a finished product that is already packaged in a bottle and just needs to be tasted whereas the coffee needs to freshly brewed and then is given for tasting thus changing the mechanics of the tasting sessions.Another coffee expert said that a rise in the coffee brewers and constant innovation in the caffeine industry along with the rise in dedicated blogs for coffee tasting are the driving factors to increasing interest ...
CBI files charge sheet against Lalu, Rabri, Tejashwi in IRCTC case
The CBI today filed a charge sheet against two companies and 12 people, including former railway minister Lalu Prasad, his wife Rabri Devi and son Tejashwi Yadav, for alleged irregularities in grant of an operational contract of two IRCTC hotels to a private firm. The charge sheet was filed in a special CBI court here, officials said. Besides these three, former Union minister Prem Chand Gupta, his wife Sarla Gupta, then group general manager of Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) B K Agarwal, who is at present Additional Member of Railway Board, then Managing Director of IRCTC P K Goyal and then IRCTC Director Rakesh Saxena, have been named in the charge sheet. Others named in the charge sheet, include then group general managers of IRCTC V K Asthana and R K Goyal, Vijay Kochhar, Vinay Kochhar, both directors of Sujata Hotels and owners of Chanakya Hotel. Delight marketing company, now known as Lara Projects, and Sujata Hotels Private Limited, have also been ...