Global Britain Centre Launches
On the eve of the Winter Olympic Games in Beijing, India’s foremost authority on geopolitics urged the United Kingdom to play a more assertive role in the Indo-Pacific to counter China’s dangerous “authoritarian capitalism”. The excellent Global Britain Centre held its launch reception at the Carlton Club in London on Tuesday 1 February. Amandeep Singh Bhogal and Lewis Feilder have created the new venture to … Continue reading Global Britain Centre Launches
An Anglophile’s Nostalgia
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH I was born twenty years after India, my motherland, attained independence from British Colonial rule. Nevertheless the impact of approximately two hundred plus years’ regime and socio-cultural interaction was so deep rooted that it took many more years to gradually lessen the impact. In a personal vein, I was born during this period of transition and turmoil; and now more than fifty years later what remains … Continue reading An Anglophile’s Nostalgia
Beetroot Curry
Ingredients 1 tbsp vegetable oil 2 onions, very finely chopped 2 tsp yellow mustard seeds 3 tbsp madras curry paste 1 kg (peeled weight) raw beetroot, peeled, halved and thickly sliced 1 green chilli, halved lengthways 400g tin chopped tomatoes 3 tbsp ground almonds 4 tbsp low-fat natural yogurt, plus extra to serve basmati rice, to serve (optional) Method STEP 1 Heat the oil in a large lidded pan, stir in the onions and cook for 8 mins until … Continue reading Beetroot Curry
Gayatri Mantra
God, my Lord! You are my Saviour,the Destroyer of all distress,the Mitigator of all pain and suffering,and the Bestower of bliss, peace and tranquility.I surrender myself to You, Oh Lord,Who are my Father and my Mother.Shower Your grace on me, Your child.Oh, Redeemer from all sins,the Remover of all darkness,Oh, Adorable One!I meditate upon Your sublime graceso that I may become virtuous.Abiding in my intellect, … Continue reading Gayatri Mantra
We Should All Be Translators
BY DRISHTI RAKHRA I teach a translation syllabus to undergraduates for 4 out of the 17 hours of class mandated by the UGC. When I think of my timetable, the MS Word image pops up in my head, as clear as a PNG file, as if I’ve just clicked on it. In my head, the four hours are blocked off as the easier ones, ones … Continue reading We Should All Be Translators
Ayar Maach
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Ingredients Ayar mach 500 grams tomato (medium size) 1 bay leaves (large) 2 ginger paste ½ tbsp green chili paste 4 teaspoon /variable cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon salt 1.5 teaspoon cumin seeds 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon green chili cut lengthwise 2 mustard oil 6 tablespoon water 2 cups Procedure 1. Marinate the fish with salt and … Continue reading Ayar Maach
A Chance to Wash One’s Soul
BY DOMINIC WIGHTMAN Author Izaak Walton called fly fishing ‘the contemplative man’s recreation’. And Walton was right. While a decent cigar can be smoked to last for forty-five minutes or so, one can fly fish for hours and then days. Cogitation is unavoidable. Being at one with nature, hearing and feeling the river water, gauging the changeable parameters – the flux – of that day’s … Continue reading A Chance to Wash One’s Soul
A Prayer for India
I will say of the Lord, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” God of power and might we lift our brothers and sister in India to you. We pray for your protection, We pray for your provision, We pray for the nations of earth to have compassion, When people are in need, you are our refuge, When people … Continue reading A Prayer for India
Jersey Royal Mumbai Potatoes
Ingredients Jersey Royals or new potatoes 800g, halved or quartered garlic 4 cloves, chopped ginger a thumb-sized piece, chopped plum tomatoes 4, chopped vegetable oil 2 tbsp cumin seeds 1½ tsp black mustard seeds 1½ tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp red chilli 1, deseeded (if you like) and thinly sliced garam masala 1 tsp coriander a small bunch, roughly chopped lime 1, wedged to serve Method STEP 1 Cook the potatoes in a large pan of lightly … Continue reading Jersey Royal Mumbai Potatoes
Collarwali
BY JAMES PAUL India’s “super mum” tigress was no ordinary big cat. One of the most famous tigers in India, Collarwali died last weekend aged 16. She played a big role in changing the fortunes of the sanctuary where she lived – Pench Tiger Reserve in the central state of Madhya Pradesh. So named because of the radio collar she wore, she gave birth to … Continue reading Collarwali
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