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Diplomatic Dinner for Consul Generals hosted by Peranakan Restaurant, Pandan Club

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Pandan Club hosted an exclusive dinner for Consul Generals, Honorary Consuls and other Diplomats through Consular Corps Diplomatique (CCD) on 15th March 2023 at their restaurant located at Star City Hotel in Bazullah Road, T Nagar, Chennai. Given the popularity of the restaurant with diplomatic guests, the founders of India’s first Modern Peranakan restaurant hosted this event for networking.

The evening was a spectacular success with over 40 guests gracing the event. Consul Generals and Honorary Consul Generals of Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, El Salvador, Seychelles, Thailand, Spain, India, Myanmar, France, Iceland, Ireland, Bangladesh, Russia and Mongolia were in attendance.

Masterchef Sashi Cheliah and Big Bandha’s Manoj Padmanaban curated a feast of Singaporean and Asian cuisine for the diplomatic guests. “The dishes come as close as one can hope for shores as far away as Chennai. The Singapore Ice Cream Sandwich brings back a lot of memories. We can also see the Tamil and Indian influences in the food.” quotes Mr Basil Ting, Vice Consul (Political) Consulate-General of Singapore in Chennai.

Pandan Club is a fine dining restaurant suitable for families, corporate events, special occasions and day to day indulgence located in Chennai’s shopping district. Serving incredible adaptations of the Peranakan cuisine, expect to enjoy familiar flavours with a twist and unforgettable dishes.

Some of the sumptuous hors d’oeuvres include the famous Modern Nyonya adaptations of the Kueh Pie Tee (Pastry Cups), Lor Bak (Peranakan Spring Roll) and Udang Goreng Rempah (Peranakan Stir Fried Prawn). Guests were also treated to Ikan Bakar (Peranakan Grilled Fish), Buah Keluak (Blacknut Curry), Rendang with Masterchef Cheliah’s signature Roti Jala (Netted Crepe), and flaky Roti Pratas amongst other favourites. The feast ended with generous helpings of the Singapore Ice Cream Sandwich and the Sinfully Chocolate, which the honourable guests thoroughly enjoyed.

Masterchef Sashi Cheliah is also hosting a 5 Course Tasting Menu at Pandan Club that’s inspired by his Masterchef journey from the 16th to 19th of March 2023.

Reserve Bank Governor gets ‘Governor of the Year’ Award

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Shaktikanta Das, the 66 year old governor of the Reserve Bank of India has been awarded the ‘Governor of the Year’ award for the year 2023 by international publication Central Banking.


This award has recognised Shaktikanta Das for captaining the financial markets through the turbulent periods of the Covid-19 pandemic as well as the impact of the Ukraine war. Mr. Das is currently serving his second term as Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. He is an IAS officer and former secretary at the departments of revenue and economic affairs at the ministry of finance. He assumed charge as the 25th governor of the RBI on December 12, 2018.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has tweeted that it is a matter of great pride for the country that the RBI Governor has been conferred with this award. He also congratulated the Governor for being conferred with this award.

Many students absent for Class 12 board exams in TN

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The Tamil Nadu Education Minister Anbil Mahesh has informed the media that 5.6 per cent of students did not appear for the first paper of the Class 12 board exams. He further stated that discussions are being held with the officials of the Education department. Reports say that out of the 8.51 lakh students who enrolled for the public exam, 50,674 did not appear for the first exam that was held on March 13.


The board exams for class 12 students in Tamil Nadu began on March 13 with part I of the Tamil language paper. It will go on till April 3.
The students who were absent were mainly from the districts of Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri and Thiruvannamalai. A committee will be formed to resolve this issue. The Tamil Nadu government has ordered an inquiry into this unusual absence of students for the board exams this year. The Education Minister has requested the parents to inform their children of the importance of the exams and to send them to write the exams.

‘Flavours of Kerala’ at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road

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Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road exclusively inaugurates ‘Flavours of Kerala’ (Kerala Food Festival) in the presence of Chief Guests – Pritha Hari (Entrepreneur), Vivek Karunakaran (Fashion Designer, voted among Best Dressed Men in India by GQ), Minnie Menon (Jewellery Designer, Philanthropist and popular socialite) and Parvathi Nayar (Visual Artist and Creative Writer).

This festival is open to the public for dinner (7PM onwards) from 17th March 2023 – 26th March 2023 and for Brunch on Sundays (19th March 2023 and 26th March 2023 from 12:30PM onwards) at Food Exchange, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road. Sunday Brunch at Flavours of Kerala (Kerala Food Festival offers live counters such as Chakka Elai Adai Counter, Kochi Super Grill Counter, Appam Counter Live and much more.

Flavours of Kerala by Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road is a Kerala Food Festival curated by their inhouse MasterChef Gopinath.  Chef Gopinath started his career in Novotel Chennai OMR as a Commi Chef and was transferred to Hyderabad Convention Centre as a Demi Chef de Partie and later got promoted as Chef de Partie at Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road.

He is an experienced South Indian Cuisine chef who specializes in Kerala Cuisine. He believes that the cuisine of Kerala is known for its generous use of spices, coconuts and vegetables exclusively grown in the region and the variety of flavors in this cuisine range from spicy to mellow and sweet. The specialties of this festival are Allepey Fish Curry, Kozhi Nirachathu, Kootu Kalan, Aviyal, Malabar Paratha, Malabar Chicken Biriyani, Ada Peradhaman and much more.

Drop in at Food Exchange, Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road to relish in some delicious mouthwatering Kerala dishes from 17th March 2023 – 26th March 2023.

Flavours of Kerala

Address: Novotel Chennai Chamiers Road, City Centre, Near Boat Club, &, Anna Salai, Nandanam, Chennai

Timing: Dinner: 7PM – 11PM, Sunday Brunch: 12:30PM – 3:30PM

Pricing: Dinner: ₹1550++, Sunday Brunch: 1999++

For Reservation: 7825808005/ 7824808013

Indian-American to be appointed as Assistant Secretary of US Air Force

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Indian-American Ravi Chaudhary is to be appointed as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Air Force. He served earlier as a Senior Executive at the US Department of Transportation where he was Director of Advanced Programs and Innovation.


During his service in the US Air Force from 1993 to 2015, Chaudhary completed many operational, engineering and senior staff assignments. He also served as a C-17 pilot where he conducted global flight operations and numerous combat missions in Afghanistan and Iran.
Chaudhary holds a Doctorate specialising in executive leadership and Innovation from the Georgetown University D.L.S. Program, an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from St. Mary’s University, an M.A. in Operational Arts and Military Science from Air University and a B.S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the U.S. Air Force Academy.

DMK MP’s house and car allegedly vandalised by TN minister’s supporters

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DMK Rajya Sabha Member of Parliament, Tiruchi Siva’s house and car were allegedly vandalised by supporters of Tamil Nadu minister KN Nehru on Wednesday.


It has been reported that the MP was not extended an invitation to an official state government function and his name was also not mentioned at a programme held in Tiruchirapalli. Due to this, his supporters were upset and are said to have shown black flags to Minister K N Nehru.
The supporters of the minister retaliated and are said to have vandalised Tiruchi Siva’s house and car. A probe has been lodged into the attack by the police based on CCTV footage. Nobody was present in the MP’s house at the time of the attack

Ricky Kej at The Leela Palaces

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The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts recently collaborated with the multi-Grammy Award-winner, renowned music composer and environmentalist, Ricky Kej for a 3-city musical tour. The brand recently hosted these immersive sensory musical concerts entitled ‘Rhythm of The Earth’. The first of the series was hosted at The Leela Palace Bengaluru earlier this year followed by The Leela Palace New Delhi and The Leela Palace Chennai this week. These concerts were a perfect showcase of collective dedication towards environmental consciousness and positive social impact.

Ricky Kej is a widely acclaimed artist and a recipient of world-renowned accolades which include three Grammy’s, US Billboard #1 artist and GQ Hero 2020 amongst many others. He also serves as the UNESCO MGIEP “Global Ambassador for Kindness”, UNCCD “Land Ambassador”, “United Nations Refugees Goodwill Ambassador”, UNICEF “Celebrity Supporter” and Ambassador for “Earth Day Network”. Ricky uses music to raise awareness about issues like climate change with the aim of making a conscious and tangible difference to the world.

As a brand committed towards promoting conscious luxury, The Leela has been on a journey to enhance its efforts towards sustainability dialing up on initiatives that will help achieve its goal of Net Zero. At the recently held concerts, The Leela announced the commissioning of ‘Aujasya by The Leela’ in-house water bottling plants at its hotels, replacing single-use plastic bottles.

Last month, the brand inaugurated new environment-friendly boats at The Leela Palace Udaipur perched on the banks of the lake Pichola. Equipped with the latest green technologies, the boats will help reduce the hotel’s ecological footprint. The Leela introduced Tishya by The Leela – its signature fragrance, with a range of bath amenities last year. These products are 100% vegan, paraben free, SLS free, made with natural floral extracts and comes in 100% recyclable packaging.

Speaking on the occasion, Anjali Mehra, Chief Brand Officer and Senior Vice President Marketing, The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts said “Sustainable luxury today is changing the paradigm as guests seek fulfilling experiences in harmony with nature and their sociocultural surroundings. We at The Leela are committed to providing these experiences and have in fact taken significant measures to reduce our carbon footprint, focus on holistic wellness of our guests and contribute towards community development through meaningful partnerships. Our #ThinkBigStartSmall campaign will highlight these initiatives and how each step that we are taking, no matter how small, is culminating in achieving a larger goal.” She further added, “Our collaboration with Ricky Kej is a testament to a shared passion and the brand’s commitment towards positive environmental impact. We are excited and feel privileged to be a part of the great work that Ricky is doing.”

A sensorial evocation, “The Rhythm of the Earth”, went beyond immersive visuals and scintillating music.  To compliment the theme, the culinary teams at all three palaces presented a special zero food waste menu, showcasing the best of the brand’s signature wellness program, Aujasya by The Leela. Built around the 2R’s of Wellbeing – Restore (Food) and Renew (Mindfulness), Aujasya by The Leela allows guests to embrace a holistic wellness journey.

“I am excited to have partnered with The Leela for a 3-city tour of “Rhythm of the Earth”, said Ricky Kej. “For me, music is an effective tool to not just communicate a message, but also to ensure that it is relatable and retained. The idea is to create a deeper understanding for the world on conservation and sustainability through music and partnering with The Leela gave me a platform to further strengthen my outreach with a relevant audience who can be the catalysts of change. I am thrilled with the overwhelming response from the audience in all three cities.”

The Leela is the essence of true Indian hospitality imbued with a distinct aesthetic that celebrates the country’s traditions, art, cuisine, artisanal craft and culture and is rooted in its offering of India’s rich legacy to all its esteemed guests. As the brand gears up to embrace the next phase of its growth trajectory, it continues to evolve and focus on experiential and conscious luxury while remaining true to its ethos of “Atithi Devo Bhava – Guest is God.”

India’s First Multidisciplinary Hybrid Simulation Event at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy, Bengaluru

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India’s First Multidisciplinary Hybrid Simulation Event, HPSN 2023 is being held at Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru from 17th to 19th March 2023. Human Patient Simulation Networks (HPSN) India 2023 is a multi-faceted, interdisciplinary unique international healthcare simulation conclave and is one of the most significant workshops by Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru and CAE Healthcare, USA.

The aftermath of emergencies pushes healthcare providers into a panic situation which results in fatal errors. Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre trains healthcare professionals to reduce medical errors at VASA by providing prime and state-of-the-art training through advanced high-fidelity simulation manikins. VASA trains doctors, nurses, paramedics, other healthcare professionals, corporates, and common folk. The concept of providing simulation-based training with real-time experience is the motto of Vydehi to save precious lives. Vydehi Advanced Simulation Academy (VASA) Bengaluru is southeast Asia’s largest healthcare simulation center spread over 30,000 sq ft and has completed more than 450+ high fidelity simulation workshops, training 9000+ participants in just one year of operations.

This year “HPSN India 2023” attracts Pan India 500+ national and international participants, international simulation educators, researchers, healthcare professionals, and other individuals engaging in the field of healthcare simulation, like senior healthcare academicians, key decision makers from medical colleges, executive directors from various AIIMS, etc. Along with that HPSN India 2023 is witnessing 15 + International speakers, 50 + National Speakers, 30 + Simulation topics, and 08 + concurrent high multi-faceted high-fidelity simulation topics. This workshop enhances the skills of the healthcare professional for the appropriate response to the traumatic conditions. HPSN India 2023 shall also showcase a unique AIR MEDEVAC – Helicopter crash simulated emergency scenario that involves a helicopter crash and the response of medical personnel and emergency services as well.

Dr. Haru Okuda – CEO & Executive Director of CAMLS, University of South Florida, USA, is the Chief guest & Keynote speaker and shall be enlightening on the future of healthcare education & experiential learning. Ronny Schürer Director of International Sales CAE Healthcare Germany will address the participants as well.

Railways opens a Tea stall run by Transgender community

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A ”Trans tea stall” has been set up at the Guwahati Railway station as part of an initiative by the Northeast Frontier Railway. This tea stall is run by the transgender community and is the first of its kind in the country.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw posted pictures of this tea stall on Twitter. It shows the newly opened tea stall decorated with garlands and few people from the transgender community standing.


Many people have praised this initiative of the Railways on social media. Industrialist Anand Mahindra re-shared the post and wrote, ”This one small initiative is, in my view, as significant and transformational as your many other progressive projects. Indian Railways carry over 8 billion people. And most important, excludes no one. Bravo Ashwini Vaishnaw.”

TN government bans kuravan-kurathi attam

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The government of Tamil Nadu has banned the performance of kuravan-kurathi attam in any cultural programme as it denigrates the Kuravar community. A GO was issued from the Tourism, culture and religious endowments department dated March 10 based on the verdict of the Madras High Court on January 11.


The High Court had directed the state government to take steps that no dance performance be identified using a caste/tribal community’s name so as to insult or degrade people belonging to such communities. The High Court further directed the government not to grant permission for any cultural or dance programme that denigrates the social status of the Kuravar community and that If any complaint is received, action has to be taken against the violators.
In accordance with this judgment, a GO was passed removing the kuravan-kurathi attam from the 100 folk arts listed by the welfare board for folk artistes.

Nowruz Special Menu at Persian Terrace, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel

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Persian Terrace at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway has curated a special menu that showcases the culinary heritage of the Iranian community

The menu features authentic dishes that capture the essence of the day such as live Persian grills, Cold and hot Mezze, Salad Fattoush, Tabbouleh, fried Kibbeh with hummus, vegetarian Fattet Laban, to name a few. End the celebration on a sweet note with Saffron phirni and falooda kulfi.

So, come enjoy the true taste of Persia with your dear ones as the live violinist and saxophonist serenade you and make this Nowruz one you will remember for a long, long time.

When: 18th, 19th & 20th of March

Where: Persian Terrace, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Price: Starts at INR 3000++

For more details, contact: 08042521000/ 9591996953

Festa De Portugal – A culinary Trail from Portugal to Calicut

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Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park is elated to feature the Portuguese Food Festival, a culinary journey that traces the path of the great traveller Vasco Da Gama from Portugal to Calicut, taking place at our On The Rocks restaurant from March 16th to 25th.
We eagerly invite you to experience a sit-down dinner inspired by the flavours and spices of Portugal, Mozambique, Malindi, Mogadishu and Calicut. The festival features a unique spread of scrumptious dishes that showcase the unique culinary traditions of each of these regions.
Inspired by the story of when Vasco De Gama discovered India by arriving at Calicut. We have curated this unique and traditional menu that symbolises this historic expedition. The meal starts with an Amuse Bouche of Cheese Cashew Forminhas, followed by a soup course featuring the classic Caldo Verde, a puree of potatoes served with kale crisp, or Acorda de Mariscos, a Portuguese shellfish soup served with spring potato and shrimps.
The non-vegetarian starter from Mozambique is the Rissios de Camarao, which are creamy shrimps crumbed and deep-fried and served with delicious garlic herb aioli. The entree features a roasted chicken thigh served with a bed of vegetables, or Sukama Wiki, a root vegetable and collard greens. The Rys from Mogadishu offers a vegetarian dish choice of Baris Iskukaris, a flavour-infused rice served with suya spice blend potatoes.
There’s no better feeling than ending a delicious meal with a heart-warming dessert, and so we present Unnakaya, which is a dish of steamed bananas mashed and stuffed with coconut and jaggery and deep-fried, a speciality of Calicut in Northern Kerala.
Embark on this journey of wordly flavours with us, as they celebrate the ingredients and spices that have inspired countless cultures and cuisines throughout history. Book your table at On The Rocks restaurant at Crowne Plaza Chennai Adyar Park now to experience the Portuguese Food Festival from March 16th to 25th.

US President Joe Biden invites UK PM rishi Sunak to visit Washington

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US President Joe Biden invited British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to the White House in June. This invitation came during a meeting between the two leaders in San Diego, California where they were participating in the unveiling of a nuclear submarine pact with Australia.


According to reports from the White House, both leaders discussed the importance of the two countries having a strong, enduring economic relationship. They were joined by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in unveiling their submarine-technology-sharing plans as part of the three country AUKUS alliance.
The US President has plans to visit Ireland and the British province of Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday peace accord on April 10.

Three year old kid accidentally kills sister with loaded gun in the US

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A three year old girl gained access to a loaded, semi automatic pistol and accidentally killed her four year old sister near Houston, Texas. According to the police, there were five adults at home, including the parents when this incident occurred.


Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonsalez said that the shooting took place late Sunday and that when family members heard the single gunshot, they rushed into the bedroom and found the four year old child unresponsive. The tragic incident appeared to be unintentional.
The Pew Research Center has disclosed that about 40 percent of US households have guns but less than half of them store them safely. Texas, which has 30 million residents, is one of the easiest places to get a gun and it can be carried in public without any restriction.

Bridegroom comes drunk for his wedding

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In a bizarre case, a bridegroom named Prasenjit Haloi from Nalbari town in Assam arrived drunk at the wedding venue. He was looking dazed and was even finding it difficult to recite the rituals that the pandit was narrating.


At one stage, the groom even passed out on the floor. According to reports, around 95 per cent of the groom’s side of the family were drunk. Therefore the family of the bride contacted the Gaon Burha-the leader of the Assamese village and also alerted the police. It has been reported that the groom could not even get out of the car. Seeing this situation, the bride decided not to sit for the wedding. The family of the bride later filed a complaint in the Nalbari police station demanding compensation for the wedding.

King Charles to renovate Buckingham Palace

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King Charles III is planning to renovate Buckingham Palace at a cost of 369 million pounds to make it fit for the king. The refurbishments will take 4 years time and the King will move into the Palace once the work is completed.


The King has 11 homes including official residences such as Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh and Hillsborough Castle in Northern Ireland, as well as private residences like Highgrove, Sandringham, Birkhall on Balmoral Estate, Dumfries House in Ayrshire and the Castle of Mey.
Queen consort Camilla has her own residence, Raymill at Lacock in Wiltshire where she spends her time entertaining family and relaxing.
King Charles has ruled out reducing the Crown’s extensive property empire and he is not in favour of opening up the royal residences to the public.

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