Brit Influences Linger on in Bengali Psyche
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Anglo-Bengali camaraderie may be traced back to 1690 when Job Charnock, a senior official of the erstwhile East India Company, shifted his operations to Sutanati, an obscure village inhabited by local merchants who had dealings with the company. Gradually he got the area merged with two other villages, Gobindopur and Kalighat, thus laying (although this is highly disputed) the foundation of the sprawling … Continue reading Brit Influences Linger on in Bengali Psyche
Homage to Ayurveda in the Malvern Hills
BY ANTONIA FILMER Nowadays good health seems to be all about the microbiome, an eco-system of trillions of microbiota which inhabit the human gut; each person’s microbiome is unique and requires thoughtful management to avoid the many illnesses that can result from poor digestion. Some symptoms of microbiome imbalance include, bloating, food intolerances, bad breath, IBS, acid-reflux, candida, fatigue, auto-immune conditions and depression; Hippocrates was an … Continue reading Homage to Ayurveda in the Malvern Hills
India Improves its Passport Power
BY PIYUSH DIL The power of the Indian passport has improved, with the country climbing seven places to rank in 83rd place in the Henley Passport Index, up from the 90th position in previous year’s rankings. The Henley Global Mobility Report 2022 Q1, published quarterly by global immigration consultant firm Henley & Partners, shows that the Indian passport now has visa-free access to 60 destinations … Continue reading India Improves its Passport Power
Prayer of Good Over Evil
Fill the Heart with the oil of love. Place in it the wick of single-pointed mind. Light it with the Knowledge of Truth and remove the darkness of ignorance around you. Just as one lamp can light many lamps; let each youth kindle this Light in many hearts. Continue reading Prayer of Good Over Evil
India-UK Trade Negotiations Begin
CSM STAFF WRITER Yesterday the Republic of India and United Kingdom have formally launched negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement between our two countries. This announcement has been made by Indian Minister for Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal and UK Trade Secretary, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, who is in New Delhi for Free Trade Agreement discussions. A India-UK Free Trade Agreement would be a substantial opportunity for … Continue reading India-UK Trade Negotiations Begin
Egg Thokku
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Ingredients: Eggs 4 Onions 3 Tomato 1 Ginger garlic paste 2 tsp Green chillies 1 or 2 Salt as per taste Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp Red chilli powder 1 tsp Garam masala 1 tsp Cumin powder 1/2 tsp Coriander leaves to garnish Tempering: Oil 2 tbsp Mustard 1/2 tsp Urad dal 1/2 tsp Procedure Take the eggs in pressure cooker along with … Continue reading Egg Thokku
Veganuary
BY NOEL YAXLEY If ever there was a time of the year to conjure up images of the ‘winter blues’ it is January. If Covid restrictions had you reaching for the bottle, how about a spot of Dry January? But for those who truly aspire to reach the heights of ascetic self-denial, how about signing up for Veganuary? For the uninitiated, Veganuary is an annual … Continue reading Veganuary
A Fine Library in Madras
CSM STAFF WRITER The BBC reported in 2016 that the 204-year-old Madras Literary Society in Chennai was getting a new lease of life, thanks to youthful volunteers and a social media campaign. The library is a national treasure. The sight takes your breath away. As you step in, you encounter bookshelf after bookshelf rising up from the floor to the ceiling. It is as though … Continue reading A Fine Library in Madras
Mangalorean Chicken Curry
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup (60ml) ghee or sunflower oil 2 onions, finely chopped 1kg chicken joints (bone in), cut into medium-sized pieces 16-18 fresh curry leaves 2 dried chillies 400ml coconut milk 1 tbs tamarind paste Pinch of chilli powder (optional) and Indian hoppers (from Indian food shops), to serve SPICE BLEND 2 tbs coriander seeds 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp black peppercorns 3 … Continue reading Mangalorean Chicken Curry
Meditation on Sri Rama
Dhyaayedaajaanubaaham dhritasharadhanusham baddhapadmaasanastham,Peetam vaaso vasaanam navakamala dala spardhinetram prasannam;Vaamaankaaroodhaseetaa mukhakamala milal lochanam neeradaabham,Naanaalankaara deeptam dadhatamuru jataa mandalam raamachandram. Translation: One should meditate on Sri Ramachandra, with hands reaching the knees, holding the bow and arrows, seated in the locked-up lotus posture, wearing a yellow garb, with eyes vying with the newly-blossomed lotus petals, with a pleasant gait, who has Sita seated on His left thigh, who … Continue reading Meditation on Sri Rama
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