2013-08-12T15:27:00.000-07:00

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· << BUSINESS - CORNER >>

India

's forex reserves down $2.99 billion:

India's foreign exchange (forex) reserves decreased by $2.99 billion to $277.16 billion for the week ended Aug 2, according to data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

2.Gold under-performing stocks in 2013:

The gold prices have fallen by nearly 8.5 per cent since the beginning of 2013, while the stock market benchmark Sensex has dipped by about 4 per cent.

3.Skoda to roll out new Octavia in India

| The company, which had stopped selling the Octavia since October 2010, said it will re-introduce model in India during the upcoming festival season.

4.Wall St Wk Ahead: US investors pin hopes on retail therapy

Good news on the shopping front could provide some potential catalysts for a stock market that has stumbled a bit of late.

5.Samsung Electronics infringes Apple patents: US trade panel

A U.S. trade panel ruled that South Korea's Samsung Electronics Co Ltd infringes on portions of two Apple Inc patents on digital mobile devices.

6.Want to put your career in fast lane? Go for offbeat courses

HR experts say mining, geology, metallurgy and ceramics offer great career options, akin to popular domains.

· << SPORTS - CORNER >>

1.Cricket :Australia exposed the shortcomings of England's frail batting lineup to take command of the fourth Ashes Test, reducing the hosts to 238/9 on Day 1 at stumps.

2.FootBall: Pep Guardiola began his reign as Bayern Munich coach in the Bundesliga with a 3-1 win over Gladbach as the new German league season kicked-off.

3.Tennis: Li Na battled through a tight first set then coasted to a 7-6 (7/1), 6-2 victory over Dominika Cibulkova to reach the semifinals of the WTA Toronto tournament.

4.Golf: Adam Scott seized the second-round lead at the PGA Championship on Friday, but strong rounds by Justin Rose and Webb Simpson kept him from pulling away.

5.Hockey: Shahbad Hockey Academy, is a nursery for hockey stars right from the men's national team, the women's team and the present junior women's hockey team.

· << STYLE - CORNER >>

1.History
Sunhats are as old as mankind. Evidence suggests that before the invention of the clothe, women would shade themselves from the harshness of the sun with leaves. Later, women started wearing capes. Mostly reserved for peasants, capes protected them from the sun during farming. Boys wore hats, and middle-aged men wore bonnets. Reinvented today as the sun hat, it is the ultimate accessory for the stylish women who don't want shun the sun.

2.Fashion Reminders

Designer Ralph Lauren did an exclusive collection of sunhats in his SS collection in year 2008. There have been numerous brands liek Zara, Mango, Forever New etc who have reinvented the hat and used it in some way or the other as part of their collection.
3..How to wear

Femine and daring, a sunhat is the best way to experiment. Wear huge floppy hats to the beach or cute medium-rimmed variety with your daily wear. A hat can seamlessly transform your look from bohemian to a beach diva. Let it flirt with a feminine dress, or pair it with a fitted dress to add to the glamour quotient. Don't even think about hiding under a sunhat, because its look-at-me factor will only get you noticed.

· << FOOD - CORNER >>

1.Crispy smoked chicken and peppered Quesadillas recipe :-

Roti Quesadillas are Mexican tortillas, stuffed with a chilli and cheese filling and then fried over high heat until the cheese melts and glues the two sides together. It is also easy to make them with normal rotis. Here is a simple and healthy recipe.

Quesadillas or tortillas stuffed with cheese, folded and then grilled are a simple dish often served with beans or a little salad at Mexican restaurants. They make a great nutritious meal. So, get creative and play with a combination of vegetables, cooked meats and a good quality melting cheese to hold them together.

Time 20 minutes; Serve 2-4

Ingredients:

8 tortillas

2 smoked chicken breasts, sliced

150g Peppadew sweet peppers, drained and roughly chopped

1 onion, finely sliced

1/3 cup spinach leaves

200g Gruyere or comte cheese, grated

Method:

Spread 4 tortillas on a clean surface. Sprinkle evenly with all the ingredients and cover with the remaining 4 tortillas. Heat a non-stick frying pan and cook each quesadilla for 3-4 minutes until the cheese begins to melt and stick together, and the tortilla browns and crisps up on the outside. Carefully flip over and brown the other side. Cut each into 4 quarter wedges and serve.

(Recipe Courtesy: Godrej Nature's Basket food consultant, Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal)

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2.Recipe: Chicken Rogan Josh :

Here's how you can make Chicken Rogan Josh at home.

Ingredients

5 Tablespoons ground nut oil or ghee (Indian clarified butter)

3-5 cloves garlic

2 heaped teaspoons cumin seeds / ground cumin if you can't find

1 inch root ginger, finely chopped/grated. shopping list

4-6 fresh chillies, finely chopped (depends on taste)

300-500g chicken breast - or lamb - whatever, cut into srips

2 teaspoons of garam masala. (will add recipe later)

1 teaspoon paprika

2 teaspoons of medium/mild/hot curry powder (depends on taste)

2 large onions, finely chopped

1/2 tin tomatoes - chopped

1 -2 tablespoon of tomato puree

1 large/beef tomato - sliced

Chapatis (Indian/traditional bread to eat with) [will add recipe later]

2 tablespoons of chopped corriander leaves

Dash of lemon or lime juice

2 large tablespoons of Greek natural yoghurt or creme freshe

2 tablespoons of sweet chilli dip-in sauce

Method

- Heat 2 tablespoons of nut oil in the wok, fry garlic for 1 min.

- Add cumin, fry further 1 min.

- Add chopped ginger, fry further 1 min.

- Add chillies. Fry 1 min.

- Add chicken, and stir fry for minimum 5 mins.

- Remove chcken with slotted spoon and put to one side, leaving the oil etc in the wok.

- Add rest of oil & spices & fry for 1 min.

- Add chopped onions. Add more oil if required. Stir for 10 mins on low heat. Add water if you feel it is drying out.

- Add half tin tomatos.

- Add tomato puree.

- Add most of corriander leaves (leave some to serve as garnish). Mix well.

- Add Sweet Chilli dip-in sauce to taste (Optional)

- Add large tomato slices, cook for 5 mins.

Serve - with rice or chapatis, or both. garnish with sme corriander leaves. Quick squirt of lemon or lime juice.

3.Restro Review: The Black Pearl:

This multi-cuisine eatery in Koramangala is the only theme-based restaurant in Bangalore.

Decor

The Black Pearl, a one-of-its-kind themed restaurant in the city, is inspired by pirates, and the management seems to have left no sails unfurled to make you feel that. From the waiters to the stewards and bartenders, everyone is dressed just right and fit the theme perfectly. The restaurant is designed to look like a ship, with two service levels — an enclosed hall and an alfresco — and a captain's deck. The lower level is popular and is designed with ropes, nets and sails. The upper deck is an intimate open air space, perfect for couples and smaller groups.

Food

For foodies, there are two options to pick from, a concise (thankfully) a la carte menu with, what else, pirate-themed dishes, and an extensive buffet spread. We recommend the California Potato Skins, Oliver Labouche Drumstyks with mint mayo and Angry Red Beard's Chicken Strips. The buffet spread is quite elaborate, with a mix of Indian, Chinese and continental preparations. Appetizers like Lamb Chops in rosemary sauce and Jack sparrow's Secret Chicks are the clear standouts in the buffet. Vegetarians also have several options to choose from, and we strongly recommend the Cajun Baked Potatoes and Aloo Mint Tikka. The main course comprises of all the usual favourites, but we liked the Dal-e-Dum, Kashmiri Pulao and the Chicken Dum Biryani. The desserts section has a mix of Indian and internationals sweet treats such as Jalebi with Rabri and Phirni and pastries. While the Indian sweets were delicious, the pastries were okay.

Plus and Minus

It's always a good sign if a restaurant is full even on weekdays. The theme is popular and is clearly what draws people here. Black Pearl does not serve up gourmet food, so tone down your expectations accordingly. Go there to have a good time with friends or family; the pirate servers and decor will ensure that your kids will love this place. The buffet is priced between `499 and `699, with weekday and weekend options. But the restaurant fails to hit the mark with its food. The a la carte menu could include a few more specials, ensuring the dishes are tasty instead of just sounding wacky.

Venue: The Black Pearl, 105, 1st A Cross Road, Jyothi Nivas College Road, 5th Block, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560095
Meal for two: `1,200
Timings: 12 pm-3.30 pm (lunch), 7 pm- 11.30 pm (dinner)

Rating
Food: 3.5
Service: 3.5
Decor: 3.5

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