Malay cuisine perfect for Indian market: Malaysian chef

Malay cuisine perfect for Indian market: Malaysian chef

The common usage of ingredients like coriander powder, turmeric, green chilli, red chilli powder and ginger between Indian and Malaysian cuisines makes it suit Indian tastes well, says Malaysian chef Muhammad Lisarni, who feels food from his country can be an instant success here. “Malaysia’s population is divided amongst three major ethnic groups — Malays, […]

Backpackers’ hostel, budget hotel: fresh graduates’ ventures get thumbs up

Backpackers’ hostel, budget hotel: fresh graduates’ ventures get thumbs up

The idea stemmed from a basic problem that they, like most other students and budget travellers, face while travelling – finding a safe, clean, and affordable place to stay in a good location. So, what did this group of management and tech students do? Brainstormed their way into launching India’s first backpackers’ hostel which provides […]

Growth, environment can co-exist; India must lead fight on climate: PM

Growth, environment can co-exist; India must lead fight on climate: PM

Seeking to scotch “lies” being floated about the land acquisition bill, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that it synergized India’s growth imperative with the need for environment protection, while calling for the country to demonstrate leadership in tackling the global threat of climate change. Inaugurating the state environment and forest ministers’ conference here, […]

Meghalaya celebrates Easter

Meghalaya celebrates Easter

Christians in Meghalaya on Sunday joined their brethren the world over in celebrating Easter. Cathedrals and churches in the Christian-majority state were thronged by believers for special mass and other celebratory events. It was a day of coloured Easter eggs and buns all over the state. Archbishop of Shillong Dominic Jala presided over the Easter […]

Pope Francis’s iPad to be auctioned off for charity

Pope Francis’s iPad to be auctioned off for charity

An auction house in Uruguay’s capital Montevideo hopes to get at least $40,000 for an iPad used by Pope Francis, with the proceeds to be donated to a Catholic high school in the northwestern city of Paysandu. “There is interest not only in our country,” auctioneer Juan Castells said. “Recently, we received calls from around […]

Community groups receive road safety grants

Community groups receive road safety grants

The State Government has handed out almost $14,000 to metropolitan regional groups as part of the latest round of the Road Safety Community Grants Program.   Road Safety Minister Liza Harvey said 13 organisations were awarded grants to fund events and projects to develop and implement local road safety projects.   Mrs Harvey praised the […]