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UK-based author creates Indian recipes for busy modern-day life
An Indian-origin author of a new cookbook, which is targeted at busy people who want to recreate a true taste of India in their kitchens, believes there is no reason to shy away from shortcuts. Mallika Basu's 'Masala: Indian Cooking for Modern Living', which was launched in the UK a few months ago and in India this month, takes a fresh look at family favourite recipes, simplifying and updating them for busy home cooks. "I openly recommend ready shortcuts like packs of roti, jars of pickle. When you're rushing around you need to pick your battles. There is no shame in that," the London-based communications professional-cum-food writer says. "I have divided the chapters by moments like quick fixes, slow feasts, big platters and, of course, brunch, in a nod to our nation's love of breakfast. You don't have to be an expert at all in fact I am quite honest about my failings in the kitchen. I am a home cook who is trying to get wholesome recipes, simply and as often as possible on the ...
Govt mulls keeping ASI monuments open post-sunset
Almost 4,000 historical sites under the Archaeological Survey of India may have to junk their 'closed-after-the-sunset' dictum and remain open for visitors till 9 pm, if a blueprint being prepared by the Ministry of Culture sees the light of day. A senior official has said that the Ministry of Tourism also has proposed that such sites, which see considerable footfall of both domestic as well as foreign tourists, should not only be kept open till late evening, but activities be arranged in and around them so that they draw more visitors. "A major issue with our historical sites and monuments is that they close at the sunset. This means that a tourist has nothing to do post-evening. We need to engage them more. We can have more light and sound shows, exhibitions and even plays late evening to draw more tourists, it will increase the footfall considerably. "This will also be very helpful in attracting the tourists who come to India for business trips. They get free time in the evenings ..
A family affair: Winter falls on a Himalayan village (Travelogue)
A tiny coronation bridge over the swift Beas river connects the Manali-Leh highway to a pristine and quaint village caught in a time warp. Barely a hundred-odd houses and a handful of home-stays comprise Shanag village, a hidden destination in the Himalayas where the residents live in the lap of nature, meditate and reflect upon life amid all its grandeur.
Redesign interiors with interesting colours
To create a calm and peaceful area where you can relax in is about more than just comfortable furniture. If the walls of your living space are loud and vibrant, then it's going to do nothing for your stress level. At the same time you don't have to resign yourself to boring white so make sure you redesign your interiors with interesting colours.
Palampur to be developed as tourist destination: HP CM
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has said that the picturesque town of Palampur in the hill-state's Kangra district will be developed as a tourist destination. Addressing a public meeting in Nagri, Palampur on Friday, Thakur said work on Himani Chamunda-Palampur ropeway would begin soon to develop the area as a major attraction for tourists. The CM also announced that a car parking along with a circuit house would soon come up in Palampur.
Man killed in another accident on Delhi's Signature Bridge
A day after two medical students were killed in an accident on the newly-constructed Signature Bridge here, a man died on Saturday after his bike skid and he hit the divider head-on, police said.
Taste international food during Hockey World Cup
Sports lovers seeking to enjoy the upcoming Men's Hockey World Cup here would have one more reason to celebrate the event - a food festival is being organised to serve them gastronomic delights from across the globe. The International Food Festival will be a part of the Bhubaneswar City Festival, to be organised during the 3-week long mega sporting event from November 28 to December 16. Leading hotels, restaurants and hotel and catering institutes have become partners of the event who will set up kiosks where their culinary ideas will satiate the food connoisseurs of the city, organisers said. Altogether 16 nations from five continents are taking part in the World Cup and each partner will prepare four food items from one of these countries, four from Indian states and two street foods of Odisha. "So, under one roof, visitors can taste the world cuisine, Indian delicacies and lip smacking street food of Odisha. They will really need a large platter," said a source in ...
Boosting tourism in North-east will make India all season tourist destination: Tourism Secretary
Union Tourism Secretary Rashmi Verma on Friday said that the government of India is taking several steps to boost the tourism potential of Northeastern states which would turn India into an all season tourist destination.Verma made these remarks while speaking to reporters during a press conference on the sidelines of the 7th edition of the International Tourism Mart, in which 52 foreign delegates from 18 countries are taking part.Sharing statistics of foreign and domestic tourists visiting the state, she outlined that there has been a good increase in their numbers owing to better connectivity."The flow of foreign tourists visiting the northeastern states increased by 16.7 percent than the previous year while the domestic tourists visiting the region increased by 22.8 percent, and this mainly because of better air and road connectivity," she said.She added that globally there has been a change in the tourism trend and today tourists instead of sightseeing prefer experiential tourism,
10-day design festival unfolds in Bengaluru
A 10-day design festival which aims to celebrate creative ideas got off to a grand start on Friday at the posh UB City shopping plaza in this tech hub's downtown across the famous Cubbon Park.
Odisha's Baliyatra festival inaugurated
Odisha Finance and Excise minister Sashi Bhusan Behera, in the presence of three of his cabinet colleagues, inaugurated the Baliyatra festival here Friday evening. The festival, associated with the maritime glory of ancient Kalinga, is basically a trade and cultural fare that attracts revellers not only from state but from outside also. A number of BJD MPs, MLAs and other party functionaries were also present at the colourful inaugural ceremony. The day also being auspicious Kartika Purnima, more than a lakh people visited both the fare grounds and were seen relishing their favourite food stuffs from the vendors and food stalls lined up for the occasion. At least 1300 stalls and an equal number of vendors with their temporary kiosks have spread across over 50 acres of the two fare grounds hoping to do brisk business in next ten days. In order to control vehicular traffic in and around the fare sites, the district administration has provided free bus services to the ...
'Government boosting tourism potential of northeastern states'
The government is taking several steps to boost the tourism potential of northeastern states and the Union Home Ministry is very supportive in this regard, Union Tourism Secretary Rashmi Verma said here on Friday.
Tripura Assembly resolution requests MEA to open visa office
The Tripura Assembly Friday unanimously passed a resolution to request the Ministry of External Affairs to open an 'Indian visa office' either in Comilla or Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh to attract more tourists from the neighbouring country. At present, people of Comilla and Brahmanbaria get their Indian visa from the office of the Assistant High Commission of India in Chittagong which is far away from their district BJP MLA Binay Bhushan Das moved a private members resolution which stated that Tripura could be converted into a major tourist spot and can attract thousands of tourists if the Centre simplify the visa rules and set up a visa office either in Comilla or Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh which are very close to the Indo-Bangla border in Tripura. Comilla district town in Bangladesh is just 10-km from Sonamura town in Tripuras Sipahijala district and Brahmanbaria district of Bangladesh is just 7-Km from the Agartala-Akhaura international check post ...
Michelin is stamp of approval that we are on right path: Indian chef Garima Arora
Conjuring up delicacies like chicken liver mousse, savoury betel leaf and cauliflower with caramelised whey in her Bangkok restaurant Gaa, Garima Arora has become the first Indian woman chef to be awarded a Michelin star. And she is ecstatic after the accolade that recognises culinary establishments for excellence. "It (Michelin star) is a like a stamp of approval that we are on the right path and to keep doing what we are doing," Arora told PTI over email after Gaa last week became the latest name to be added on the nearly century-old list. "I have always known I wanted to become a cook," said the 30-year-old who is owner and executive chef at Gaa. After making a brief layover at mediahouses as a journalist, the Mumbai girl eventually took the road to where her heart truly lay. But it wasn't merely a leap of faith. It was a calculated move. She studied and researched to understand what it took to be a woman in kitchens that have traditionally been ruled by men. Decades later, her ...
How to get a perfect fitted formal suit
Oversized clothes may have been in trend but when it comes to a formal suit, a perfect fitting is what a man hankers for. It is generally advised to have bespoke experience for formal suits. But there are important things to remember before buying your suit off the rack or getting it tailor made.
Sudarsan Pattnaik creates special sand art welcoming Hockey World Cup
International sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has welcomed the 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup by creating a sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha.Depicting a traditional Boita (boat) through sand sculpture, the message on the same read, "'Welcome to Odisha, Hockey Men's World Cup 2018."The sand sculpture was created on the occasion of Kartika Purnima which signifies Odisha's glorious maritime past.Taking to his official Twitter handle, Pattnaik shared the pictures of the sand sculpture writing, "#HappyKartikaPurnima, Odisha's glorious maritime past, My sand art, where the past represented by traditional "Boita" meets the present with #Odisha hosting the #HockeyMensWorldCup2018."The 2018 Men's Hockey World Cup is slated to be held from November 28 to December 16 in Odisha.
Salman goes cycling with Kiren Rijiju in Arunachal Pradesh
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan went cycling with Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju in Arunachal Pradesh to promote an adventure festival here.
Guj: Study planned for water aerodrome on Sardar Sarovar Dam
A pre-feasibility study will be carried out for the construction of a water aerodrome at the Sardar Sarovar Dam on the Narmada river in Gujarat's Kevadiya district, about 90 kilometres fromn here, state Tourism Principal Secretary S J Haider said. A water aerodrome is an area of open water used regularly by seaplanes or amphibious aircraft for landing and taking off. "It is one of the four sites identified for constructing water aerodromes in Gujarat. The other three sites are on Sabarmati river, Dharoi Dam and Shatrunjay Dam," Haider told PTI Thursday. Charan Singh, Vadodara Airport director, who has been made mentor to oversee the pre-feasibility study for the water aerodrome, said work on the study would begin soon. Haider said the construction of such water aerodromes will provide connectivity to various places and in turn give a boost to tourism.
Tripura CM invites tourists to see vultures in Tripura
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb Thursday invited prospective tourists to visit the state to see vultures that is becoming extinct in many other areas. Deb and Union minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons jointly inaugurated the 7th International Tourism Mart here and appealed for investment in the state in the sector. "Vultures are becoming extinct across the world, but they are seen in abundance here. Elephants move in herds of 20 to 22. You can make vulture points and bring tourists to see them," Deb told a group of foreign and domestic tour operators at the Tourism Mart. He assured them the support of the state government in setting up tourist lodges. Alphons described Tripura as "God's own paradise" and appealed for investment in North-East India. "I felt it is truly God's own paradise. People in Northeast India are hospitable, incredible.... They have a legacy of music, tradition, dance, crafts and they are always smiling," the union minister said. He ...
Salman Khan inaugurates Adventure at Mechuka festival
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan on Thursday declared the 6th edition of Adventure at Mechuka festival in presence of Aruncahal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu and Union minister Kiren Rijiju. Admiring Arunachal's natural beauty, the actor promised to shoot his upcoming film in the state Welcoming Khan, Khandu thanked him for his contribution in promoting tourism in the state. Khandu said the strength of Arunachal lay in its diversity offering great many unexplored natural paradise and cultures. He said the state government has recently signed MoU with 17 private investors and majority of them are related to the tourism sector. About hundred bikers from 10 countries including the USA, Portugal, Canada, Germany, the UK, Nepal and Bhutan took part in the Dalmia MTB (Mountain Terrain Biking) Arunachal Mountain Bicycle race that would cover a distance of 650 km. The Bollywood superstar took part in the 10km bicycle ride from Dorjeeling to Mechuka along with the chief ...
Arunachal: Salman showcases penchant for cycling, promotes adventure fest
Bollywood Actor and Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Ambassador Salman Khan cycled through scenic hills as he promoted the Mechuka Adventure Festival, which kick-started on Thursday.The actor, who was shooting in Punjab for his upcoming film 'Bharat,' arrived at Dibrugarh airport by a chartered flight to attend the festival and was received by Minister of State (MoS) for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju.Posting some pictures from the opening day of the festival on his Twitter handle, Rijiju praised Salman for promoting the State as a destination for adventure tourism."People of Arunachal Pradesh will be forever indebted to Salman Khan for promoting the State as a destination for adventure tourism. People showered him all the love and affection at Menchuka today," Rijiju tweeted.In the snapshots, Salman can be seen wearing the state's traditional Monpa jacket.The Bollywood actor, in his speech, promised to shoot for his upcoming film in the state in order to give a big boost to film tourism and ...