BY GARETH PETERSON Snakes and ladders originated as part of a family of Indian dice board games that included gyan chauper and pachisi (known in English as Ludo and Parcheesi). It made its way to England and was sold as “Snakes and Ladders”, then the basic concept was introduced in the United States as “Chutes and Ladders”. The game was popular in ancient India by … Continue reading Snakes & Ladders
BY CSMI STAFF WRITER British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will announce a number of commercial agreements as part of a ‘new era’ in bilateral trade and investment ties during his visit to India, news agency PTI reported the UK High Commission as saying Thursday shortly before he landed in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad. The High Commission said UK and Indian businesses would confirm 1 billion GBP in … Continue reading Boris Lands in India
Ingredients 3 tbsp sunflower oil 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp yellow mustard seeds 1 red onion, finely sliced 1 red chilli, finely sliced 15g/½oz fresh ginger, finely grated 3 garlic cloves, finely grated 1 tsp garam masala ½ tsp ground turmeric 2 tsp tomato purée ½ tsp caster sugar ½ tsp flaked sea salt ½ x 400ml tin coconut milk 510g/1lb 2oz tinned banana blossom, jackfruit or artichoke hearts, well drained and sliced in half 10g/⅓oz bunch fresh coriander, leaves … Continue reading Banana Blossom Curry
BY RASHMI PATANI Goa is without doubt India’s West Coast paradise. From the glorious sands of Anjuna beach to the electric nightlife of Tito’s Road, there are many well-loved places to visit in Goa that has long been popular with holiday goers. There’s so much to experience in this special part of India that it can be hard to know where to begin. Whether you’re … Continue reading Goa’s Beautiful Beaches
BY RIPAL PATEL The diamond manufacturers today are in a reasonably healthy situation coming off a very nice, strong year. Their inventory levels are at all-time lows, with good profit margins over the past quarter. Demand is still very strong, especially from America and China. Retailers in America were used to an oversupply of diamonds and jewelry-manufacturing capacity. Last year, because of the strong demand, … Continue reading Indian Diamond Dominance
BY STAFF WRITER British cuisine has never made it to the top ranking on a global scale and it is not surprising that the Indian Chicken tikka masala has been voted the most popular UK dish. Nevertheless, London happens to be the 6th most Michelin starred city. Other than Paris, there’s no European city with nearly as many Michelin starred meals, nor the diversity in … Continue reading The UK’s Favourite Curry
Dear Lord, May I realize afresh today what Your death and resurrection mean for me. Forgiveness, freedom, and the ability to walk with You through this fallen world into eternity. May I always find my satisfaction in You and Your willingness to offer Yourself to me. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. Continue reading Easter Sunday Prayer
Ingredients 300ml/10fl oz double cream 200ml/7fl oz Greek-style yoghurt 4 shop-bought meringue nests 1 ripe mango, skin and stone removed, flesh cut into 1cm/½in pieces 3 passion fruits, halved 4 fresh mint sprigs, to decorate (optional) Method Gently whip the cream in a large bowl until soft peaks form. Fold the yoghurt through the cream, being careful not to over-mix. Break the meringues into the bowl and gently stir to combine. (It should … Continue reading Tropical Eton Mess
BY ARUNDHATI GHOSH Episode 2: Death does not us part My first tryst with death happened, Ma says, when I was four and our pet parrot Mithu just wouldn’t wake up one morning to eat her seeds. She hung her head and sat stiff on her perch. Ma said she had gone to sleep forever. I did not understand ‘forever’. For children, time runs differently. … Continue reading Footloosing Frontiers
BY STAFF WRITER Good Friday is a gazetted holiday in India. It commemorates the final hours of Jesus’ life, his crucifixion, and death, as described in the Christian bible. Many Christians in India attend special church services or pray on Good Friday. Some people also fast or abstain from meat on this day. Many Christians hold parades or open air plays to portray the last … Continue reading Good Friday in India
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