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Emerging Rural Women Entrepreneurs: The New Face of Growing India

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Going to celebrate its 72nd Independence Day, India has many reasons to become proud of herself. It has an umpteen number of success stories that keep its spirit vital and alive. Of those many stories, one thread has a colorful account of unstoppable, ambitious and focused women who are constantly shaping the face of new India. The definition of successful Indian women, today, is not confined to the metropolitan cities but has its meaning spread through the small townships and remote rural areas as well. Chetna Sinha, Ela Bhatt, Thinlas Chorol, Annie George, Lalfakzuali, Rama, Yasmin and Jayshree, Shanti Devi and Indu Devi are a few names who have been successful in creating an up-and-coming business model or have helped several others in creating the one. Some of them belong to rural areas from birth and some left their cities to devote their time, energy and skills to the development of the rural populace. Their journeys were not smooth, but they tried hard and did brave out th...
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Beetroot and Paneer Tikki by Sunita Roy

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 Beetroot and Paneer Tikki  by Sunita Roy Steam one large beetroot until it is thoroughly cooked. After steaming and allowing it to cool, grate the beetroot and combine it with 200g of paneer. Incorporate one boiled potato into the mixture, and mash the beetroot, paneer, and potato together. 4. To the mixture, add: Half a cup of oat powder 1 tablespoon of garam masala 1 teaspoon of chaat masala powder 1 teaspoon of chili powder Finely chopped coriander Half a finely chopped onion 1/4 cup of chopped peanuts 5. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. 6. Take small portions of the mixture and shape them into tikki. 7. Lightly pan-fry each tikki until golden. Serve with a yogurt dip for a delicious accompaniment.
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Quinoa Sushi by Deepika Thakkur

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Healthy and innovative option  Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa thinly sliced ¼ cup yellow bell peppers, ¼ cup red bell peppers, ½ cup cucumber, ½ cup mango, ½ cup firm tofu, cut into strips ½ cup carrot, thinly sliced ½ tsp chili sauce Minced 2 cloves garlic & ½ tsp ginger 1 tsp oil (e.g., sesame oil) ½ tbsp corn starch ½ tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt 2 ½ cups water ¼ tsp roasted cumin powder 1 nori sheet ½ tsp mayonnaise To prepare the dish, follow these step. Cook quinoa in 2 cups water with salt and cumin until absorbed. Let cool for 15 mins. Heat oil in a pan and roast tofu for 10 mins. Mix water, corn starch, salt, sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili sauce to create a slurry. Add to the pan with tofu and cook until sticky. Place nori sheet on a surface, spread quinoa and mayonnaise on it. Assemble bell peppers, mango, carrot, cucumber, and tofu at the edge of the nori sheet. Roll tightly and cut into ½ inch slices. Tips:   Customize with veggies like avocado or boiled beetroot. ...
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Shorshe Potol (Parwal) by Sanchita Chowdhury

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Here are three tried-and-true recipes from Indian ladies in Hong Kong. Home-cooked meals are recommended by Ayurveda for their carefully selected ingredients and the love infused in their preparation.  Enjoy these tested recipes! INGREDIENTS For the main dish: - 250 grams pointed gourd (potol) - 2-3 tablespoons mustard oil - 1 teaspoon turmeric powder - 1-2 green chilies (slit) - Salt to taste For the mustard paste: - 2 tablespoons yellow mustard seeds (or black mustard seeds) - 1-2 tablespoons poppy seeds (optional) - 2-3 green chilies (adjust according to spice preference) - Water as needed To prepare the dish, follow these step. Time :-15 to 20 mnts. Step 1: Preparations Potol:Wash, trim, and optionally peel pointed gourds; slice for cooking. Mustard Paste:Soak mustard seeds (and poppy seeds if desired) for 30 minutes, then blend with green chilies and water into a thick paste. Step 2: Cooking Heat mustard oil in a pan until smoking, then reduce to medium heat. Add potol and coa...
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India Club in Hong Kong: Fulfilling the Social Needs of Indian Community

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  The building, constructed in 1949, was originally known as “The Kowloon Indian Tennis Club” and is believed to have been operational before the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in 1941. The inaugural committee meeting took place in 1949, chaired by Dr. Mahan Singh. The name "India Club" was officially registered in 1967, making it the oldest recreational club located in the heart of Kowloon. Currently, Mr. Nanu Lachman serves as President, having held the position on two previous occasions. He is committed to the advancement and growth of the India Club, working to unite the Indian community through increased sports and cultural programs. On a social level, the India Club actively promotes Indian art and cultural initiatives. In the past, the club has hosted numerous events, including annual functions like the Diwali Ball, Dussehra celebrations, and the Miss India Hong Kong pageant. The club proudly maintains a rich tradition of organizing various cultural and musical perform...
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Shopping in Hong Kong: From luxury to street shopping, explore every type of shopping experience.

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  LANDMARK: located in the heart of Central this high end shopping mall is home to over 200 top tier luxury brands and flagship fashion outlets with fine dining options such as Otto e Mezzo BOMBANA, a world class Italian restaurant with three Michelin stars. This is a proud host to Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Harvey Nicholas, Tiffany and Co. Prada, TOD’s and the like. Address: 15 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2500 0555 Website:   www.landmark.hk How to reach: By MTR: reach central station and take Exit-G THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCE CENTRE(IFC): This skyscraper Located at the waterfront of centraL Hong Kong is a world class business and leisure centre and forms a prominent landmark in the city. This arcade has several shopping brands spread out on different floors but the main highlight of the mall is the flagship Apple store and Lane Crawford, the city's best known departmental store and also a host to the world’s only Agnes b store. The fourth floor of the building has an...
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