Each packet comes with a recipe, most of which have been written by Laavanya. “We spent a lot of time on recipe development; our chef and I took a month to perfect a sambar recipe. But I also learnt a lot. For instance, we spent weeks trying to get a thick Alleppey fish curry the way restaurants serve it. After some research, I found that, in its authentic form, it was a watery gravy made by fishermen when they were out on their boats,” she says, adding that the recipes have garnered a lot of positive feedback, especially from people who are just learning to cook. … [Read more...] about Bringing home the spices
Key recommendations of the bringing them home report
Report Of Armed, Barricaded Suspect In San Mateo Home Turns Out To Be Fake ‘Swatting’ Call
SAN MATEO (CBS SF) — San Mateo police are investigating a “swatting” case after responding Wednesday to a report of a person barricaded inside a home with a gun, only to learn the call was a fake. … [Read more...] about Report Of Armed, Barricaded Suspect In San Mateo Home Turns Out To Be Fake ‘Swatting’ Call
Covid quarantine: Home Office considered electronic tags for travellers
The paper highlights that the tagging system is already under strain, with 13,000 electronic monitoring tags in circulation. Under a “behavioural consideration” section, the paper states that a systematic review of monitoring of offenders using tags found it does not reduce offending behaviour. However, it is understood to note that the review might not be comparable as it was carried out in relation to offenders. Elsewhere, the paper states that the tagging option is “not recommended”. … [Read more...] about Covid quarantine: Home Office considered electronic tags for travellers
Home First Finance IPO subscribed 73% on Day 1
NEW DELHI: The Rs 1,153.71-crore Home First Finance IPO received 73 per cent bids on the first day of the bidding process.The issue received bids for 1,62,08,892 shares, which was 72.63 per cent of the issue size of 2,23,15,639 shares. The housing finance company (HFC) had on Wednesday raised a little over Rs 346 crore from 25 anchor investors.On the block is an offer for sale (OFS) of shares worth Rs 888.72 crore and a fresh issue of shares worth Rs 265 crore. The price band for the issue is fixed at Rs 517-518 apiece. Investors can bid for a minimum of 28 equity shares and and in multiples thereafter.Analysts said the HFC has reported a strong set of numbers over the last couple of years. Asset quality for the company that caters to first-time home buyers in low- and middle-income groups has remained strong so far despite the coronavirus crisis. Valuation-wise as well, the issue is available at modest price to book value (P/BV) multiples compared with the listed peer Aavas … [Read more...] about Home First Finance IPO subscribed 73% on Day 1
RS Recommends: This Top-Rated Touchless Digital Thermometer Is Just $25
The touchless thermometer delivers a more accurate reading than a standard mercury thermometer (it’s lot more comfortable and less intrusive too since you don’t need to insert it anywhere). A touchless thermometer is also more hygienic and easier to clean — just wipe down with a damp cloth. The battery-powered design means no wires or charging cables to get tangled up in either. … [Read more...] about RS Recommends: This Top-Rated Touchless Digital Thermometer Is Just $25