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MP tourist drowns in sea off Goa's Calangute beach

A tourist hailing from Madhya Pradesh drowned in Calangute beach in north Goa and his body was found Friday morning, police said. Indore-resident Vishwas Naik (19) was part of a group of eight people who had ventured into the sea off the Calangute coast Thursday evening, said Inspector Jivba Dalvi. "Three of the group got caught in the sea current at around 6:30pm yesterday. While two of them managed to swim to the shore, Naik drowned. His body was found at Baga beach this morning," Dalvi said.

International food summit opens with 'langar' in Golden Temple

Amid the calmness and selfless service the sacred Golden Temple offers and the rich historical context of Qila Gobindgarh -- where the invaluable Koh-i-noor was once housed -- scores of Indian and international chefs set sail on a three-day heritage food summit inaugurated by Punjab Culture Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Friday.

Sidhu invites international chefs to open culinary institute in Punjab

Punjab Minister Navjot Singh SidhuFriday invited chefs from across the world to open a culinary institute in the state to give a fillip to its hotel and tourism sector. He assured that the state government would extend all possible assistance for the purpose apart from providing land. Sidhu extended the invitation after inaugurating the 'World Food Festival' and 'Traditional Rasoi Sammelan' here. At present, the young generation is migrating to foreign shores and individuals are spending over Rs 30 lakh each to move abroad. This leads not only to money drain but also brain drain, the tourism and cultural affairs minister said. If a culinary institute comes up at either Amritsar or Mohali, it would pave the way for skill education of the youth, thereby not only generating jobs but also bringing foreign students to India. On the occasion, Sidhu also announced that a tender worth Rs 10.76 crore was issued for the purpose of building an 'International Food Street' which would commence ...

Singapore starts colourful Diwali celebration

Singapore started the colourful Diwali celebrations early this year with the street light-ups and bunting hangings from the streets poles in the Little India shopping precinct and also motifs, festive themes painted on buses, trains and a major transportation hub. The light-ups and festive decoration, which is part of the ethnic district's every year Diwali celebration, will remain till November 25. This year, Little India Shopkeepers and Heritage Association (LISHA) has collaborated with the Land Transport Authority and transport company SBS Transit to spread the festive cheer along the Public Transport Network from October 6 to November 9. To create awareness regarding the celebrations and encourage positive commuter culture, two trains will be decorated with this year's Diwali theme featuring the Indian celestial swan, Annapatchi, which symbolises wealth and a noble soul. Vibrant Rangoli designs have been included as part of decoration to symbolise luck, reported the Friday weekly,

Mumbai to host Juniorthon on December 23

Juniorthon, the city's longest running and fitness carnival for children, will be held here on December 23, the organisers have announced.

Singapore based bakery chain comes to India

BreadTalk, a leading bakery chain based out of Singapore, is all set to open in the capital city.

19-year-old drowns in Goa beach

A 19-year-old native of Madhya Pradesh's Indore city died after drowning in Goa's Calangute beach late on Thursday.According to Inspector Jivba Dalvi, the youth, identified as Vishwas Naik, had come to Goa on vacation along with a group of seven others. They entered the sea at Calangute beach around 6.30 pm on Thursday.As a result of strong waves, three of the eight of them were pulled into the sea. While two of them managed to swim back to the shore, Naik was unable to save himself.On receiving the information, the police registered a missing report and launched a search operation overnight to trace the body.Naik's body was fished out of the sea near Baga Beach early this morning and was identified by the family.

Kolkata tramcar reinvents itself to offer a culinary ride

The trams in the City of Joy may not have kept up with the fast pace of the metropolis, but they refuse to quietly roll off into the sunset. A newly refurbished tramcar, designed as a fine-dining 28-seater restaurant, will trundle out from October 13, offering a culinary ride to customers.

Of fitness, love in a cafe, and heartbreak (IANS Books This Weekend)

Read two paperback novels set in Delhi, one about what it takes to survive in a big city and the other, a gentle love story of a boy from Bihar and a momo-seller from the northeast; read how step-by-step processes reveal ways of overcoming obstacles on the path to fitness; and finally an unusual love story set in a cafe.

Remains of US submarine innovator exhumed in Panama

The remains of a German-American who invented the first submarine able to dive and resurface by itself have been exhumed in Panama. Julius Kroehl's remains were dug up from a cemetery Thursday with help from the US Embassy. They are to be reburied alongside US war veterans near the Panama Canal. The embassy says authorities will also seek to confirm the identity of the remains and establish a cause of death. Kroehl built his submarine from parts brought from New York to search for pearls off Panama's Pacific coast during the 19th century. Records say he died at age 47 of malaria, but some suspect he was killed by decompression sickness also known as the bends. Kroehl was buried in 1867, and his grave was only rediscovered in 2005.

8 Nepalese girls rescued by DCW

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) chief Swati Maliwal along with a non-profit organization (NGO) KI Nepal, rescued eight girls from a hotel in national capital's Paharganj area on Thursday.The girls are natives of Nepal and were allegedly being trafficked to Iraq and Kuwait."DCW & KI Nepal rescued 8 girls from Hotel Omaxe Paharganj who were being trafficked to Gulf and promised jobs in Iraq & Kuwait. Hotel also complicit in crime. Sadly Delhi is a major transit route for trafficking Nepalese girls 2 Gulf. Urge MHA and Nepal Govt to end this crime," tweeted Maliwal.

Salman Khan to launch own gym equipment range

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, known for his chiselled physique even at 52, is all set to launch his own gym equipment range, contributing in his way to the Fit India movement.

DCW rescues 8 Nepali girls from hotel

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) on Thursday rescued eight Nepali girls, who were going to be trafficked to Gulf countries, from a hotel in Paharganj area.

Stay away from sea till Sunday: Goa Tourism to tourists

Alarmed by the rise in sea water levels on Goa's beaches on account of cyclone Titli as well as lunar influences, the Tourism Department on Thursday advised tourists not to venture into the sea till Sunday.

Malinga accused of sexual harassment

The #MeToo campaign hit the cricketing world on Thursday as Indian singer Chinmayi Sripaada accused Sri Lankan cricketer Lasith Malinga of assaulting a woman at a Mumbai hotel during an Indian Premier League (IPL) season.

Give casual twist to formal wear

Step away from boring checks and stripes, and add a bit of funk to your wardrobe for office.

Saransh Goila working on dream project 'Sadak Chef'

Celebrity chef Saransh Goila says he will be travelling across India to document recipes for his travel show "Sadak Chef".

Pro chefs' lowdown on Fall food trends

Despite a wide variety of food available, the emphasis is on how and when individuals consume this food. Indian cuisine from every state has a place in history, and there is always a reason why a particular food has been included in a meal.

Blingbird Launches First-of-its-Kind Luxury Experiential Journeys in the Country

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Heritage food festival to bring together world's cuisines at Amritsar

Slated to take place at one of Punjabs richest historical repositories, Fort Gobindgarh in Amritsar, a heritage food festival -- starting Friday -- will bring together cuisine from over 30 countries and blend cultural with culinary at the city's nucleus, the Golden Temple.