Tuesday, April 11, 2017

Radisson Blu Kaushambi Delhi NCR features ‘Punjabi Food Festival’ @ Kama on till 23rd April' 2017

Radisson Blu Kaushambi is all set to tantalize your taste buds with the rich and sumptuous flavours of Punjabi Cuisine during ‘Punjabi Food Festival’ from 8th -23rd April , at Kama over dinner only. The Punjabi Food Festival has been organized to mark the Baisakhi festival and also an ode to rich culture of Punjab. Price of Meal for two: A la carte.


An elaborate menu, comprising of authentic Punjabi specialties has been designed for a delightful dining experience. Embark upon the culinary journey with traditional drinks like Mattha(buttermilk flavoured with cumin)Zafrani Badam wali Thandai ( Saffron & Almond flavoured milk)..followed by starters like Badshahi Kebab ( cottage cheese stuffed with vegetables and fruits),Chingari Chaap (lamb chops marinated with Indian spices cooked in clay oven) Sarson fish tikka (Mustard marinated sole fillet, cooked in clay oven) and more. Must try soups like Bhutteda shorba ( Corn cooked with whole spices and Indian spices on slow fire) and Murg Yakhni shorba(chicken soup finished with saffron)



The main course offers a wide choice of vegetarian and non- vegetarian dishes, to name a few, Aloo Amritsari Vadi (potato and lentils cooked with onion and tomato gravy)Baigan te matar da Bharta (clay oven roasted Aubergine cooked with peas, spicy onion and tomato masala) Murg Methi Malai( fresh fenugreek flavoured chicken curry) Machli Pudina Masala(mint flavoured fish curry)….The sweet temptations include Malai Rabdi Falooda (glass noodles with reduced milk and cream), Punjabi Aam Khand (mango cooked with dry fruits and milk) ….



To gel with Punjabi spirit, the staff will be dressed in traditional Punjabi attire with the restaurant resplendent in a Punjab like ambience created especially for the festival. Get set for a scrumptious dining experience of flavours from Punjab in a true Punjabi style at Radisson Blu Kaushambi.

Friday, February 10, 2017

Betty- The new product for Home Automation solutions




We often forget to turn off A/C, geyser, refrigerator or water motor pump before rushing to work. And the punishment comes in the form of heavy power bills at the end of every month. While there are many IoT applications to manage energy and monitor consumption at large enterprises, there is none for the common man.

A Gurgaon-based startup has come up with a solution to address this. The company, Beyond Evolution, has developed a smart plug under its new IoT platform BeConnected that enables you to control electric devices remotely and on the go.

There are many IoT-based energy management and monitoring solutions available in the market, but most of them are catering to the affluent and the rich, as well as large enterprises. We are however targeting people like you and me with our smart plug Betty,” its Co-founder-CEO Saurabh Sharma says.

The startup was founded in 2013 by Sharma, an Engineer and MBA graduate and “entrepreneur by passion”. Beyond Evolution is a mobile apps development and IT solutions company that develops end consumer app solutions for telcos and enterprises.



























Betty is a smart plug-cum-mobile app that lets you remotely control and monitor your household appliances from anywhere, anytime and on the go. Betty can be used to switch on/off your appliances, monitor electricity usage and cost, and secure your home when you’re away. The user can connect multiple devices into the plug and leave for work without having to worry about the energy wastage and exorbitant power energy consumption.

“In addition to tracking the usage and consumption, the plug also has a feature to schedule your routine activities on the appliances, so that the appliance automatically turns on/off at the set time and send alerts to all users when done,” added Sharma.

Betty comes equipped with many other unique features, including an intruder alert. The user will receive an alert if there is an intruder detected by the motion sensor, coming with the device. Betty can detect movements within 30 feet of its proximity to notify you and your emergency contacts via text and email when there is an intrusion.

So go ahead and get all the information. Buy now at www.Beconnected.in

Thursday, January 5, 2017

Delhi Food Lovers “Lighten Up” for Diwali with Canola Oil


The who’s who of food bloggers and culinary enthusiasts were “enlightened” today about canola oil in honor of Diwali by CanolaInfo and Chef Surjan (“Jolly”) Singh. The event, featuring a cooking demo by this celebrated chef and high tea, gave guests a first-hand experience with versatile and healthy canola oil. It was held at the Indian Women’s Press Club in New Delhi.

“Canola oil is a staple in my kitchen because it is one of the most versatile oils that makes every dish healthier and more delicious,” says Chef Singh. “Its light texture makes it great for sautéing and stir-frying; its high smoke point is perfect for deep-frying and its neutral taste makes it the ideal partner for traditional Indian dishes with their characteristic spices and flavors. You can even use canola oil for baking cakes and muffins as it reduces their overall fat content while maintaining moistness.”


Guests at the Diwali high tea discovered for themselves how well canola oil works in Indian snacks and sweets. Chef Jolly prepared Patties (Akhrot Nadru Anjeer Tikki) and Chicken Sukka in a demo and served other snacks cooked in canola oil, such as Shami Kebab, Paneer Tikka, Chole Bhature and Jalebi.

Canola oil is free of trans fat and cholesterol but is high in monounsaturated and omega-3 fats. It is the third most consumed cooking oil globally and has been making steady inroads in the Indian market. Consumers here are becoming increasingly aware that the contemporary urban lifestyle contributes to the growing burden of diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

“More and more Indian consumers are choosing canola oil because of its health benefits and suitability for any cuisine and any type of cooking,” notes Bruce Jowett, vice president of market development at the Canola Council of Canada. “In fact, recent findings from an Indian consumer survey show people want the attributes of canola oil in cooking oil. Events like today’s Diwali celebration are a great way to spread the word about canola oil and encourage people to make it a regular item in their grocery lists.”

CanolaInfo.org has a great database of recipes made with canola oil, including soups, salads, appetizers, main courses, side dishes and desserts. There are also diabetes-friendly and heart-smart recipes on the website.

CanolaInfo is the information source about canola oil for consumers, health professionals, chefs, media, educators – everyone who wants to know more about one of the world's healthiest oils. The CanolaInfo team is supported by Canada's canola growers, crop input suppliers, exporters, processors, food manufacturers and governments.

Sunday, October 23, 2016

India win Kabaddi World Cup 2016


The revamped and refurbished Kabaddi World Cup had a grand finale in Ahmedabad on Saturday night, after a thrilling final that saw hosts India produce top class kabaddi to overcome Iran 38-29. Far from the four-day subdued affairs that the previous Kabaddi World Cups used to be, the 2016 edition was a new 16-day extravaganza.

However, some things never change, and India's kabaddi supremacy is certainly one of these. Anup Kumar's side, considered overwhelming favourites to lift their third World Cup, did so in emphatic fashion. However, doing so against an Iran side that played the match of their lifetimes has an astonishing feel about it. Anup, at his wily best, led India from 21-20 at the 30-minute mark to an eventual 38-29, earning him the biggest title of his life. He got most of the above things right, discreetly controlling the match and making his in-form raider Ajay Thakur the star of the show.


Despite facing such a daunting task, the Iranians did their bit and gave more than 100 percent, for which they deserve all the credit in the world. Iran'sams of lifting their maiden World Cup were as much dependent on India having an off day as on their players playing out of their skin. The superior technique of the Indians meant that Iran's best foot forward may not have been enough.

India were in the lead at the 30-minute mark, but more importantly, they had momentum and crowd support after having trailed Iran 13-19 in a tough first half where the physically stronger Iranians overpowered the finest of our men, including Manjeet Chhillar.
In the final 10 minutes, Anup ticked most of the boxes and emerged victorious. With his trusted weapon Pardeep Narwal not firing, he sent in fresher legs in the form of Rahul Chaudhari and Nitin Tomar to raid and while they were at it, he wouldn't stop talking to his boys or while returning from his own raid. He used India's review opportunity too, although unsuccessfully. That the desperate Iranians, many of whom had tasted last-minute defeat at the hands of these very men at the Incheon Asian Games in 2014, began to make errors only helped India.

Saturday, October 22, 2016

Royal Stag promotes Short films at Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival




Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is proud to associate with the Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star by providing a platform within the short films category. The Mumbai Film Festival is the biggest movie feast in India showcasing the latest cutting-edge, independent cinema from across the world. The association will help to promote new trends in the cinema space -the short film category.

Speaking about the association, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President, Marketing, Pernod Ricard India, said “We are extremely proud of our association with JIO MAMI. Short Films has evolved as a category in India in the last few years and the advent of the digital space has played a significant role in this growth. Not only are short films emerging as powerful as long feature films attracting great audience online, but are also attracting great talent from the mainstream film industry. Keeping pace with the changing times, Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is happy to own the short film category at Mumbai Film Festival. This association will be a significant milestone for Royal Stag Barrel Select Large short films in its journey to become the destination platform for short films.”


Anupama Chopra, Festival Director, Jio MAMI with Star said,”In an article titled Does Cinema need Short Films, New Yorker film critic Richard Brody wrote: The short film doesn’t supplant the feature; it nourishes it. It doesn’t make a filmmaker’s career, but it augments it, just as a brief visit to a friend may bring a wise word that may stick with a person for a lifetime. Or, to put it another way, movie theatres are like restaurants, which offer a chance for a good long talk; but there are also cafés for a chat, and the cinema needs those, too. I absolutely agree. Which is why I’m thrilled that Jio MAMI with Star is partnering with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large short films for this category. We hope that something wonderful will emerge.”


Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films and Jio MAMI with Star are united in their commitment to the short film genre which is why they have co-created a unique contest for aspiring filmmakers. It will inspire young film-makers across the country to create original short films and provide them the right platform to showcase their work. The winning short film will screen at the festival and the director will get an opportunity to intern with VCF. The contest will be judged by an eminent jury comprising Actor Tisca Chopra, renowned film critic Anupama Chopra and festival Creative Director Smriti Kiran.

Smriti Kiran, Creative Director, Jio MAMI with Star, said, “This association opens up the short film piece at the festival and that is very exciting. We are glad to be partners with Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films which has built its credibility and created a solid place in the short films space.”
Themed on the objective of “keep perfecting”, the Royal Stag Barrel Select Large Short Films is a platform for aspiring directors to feature along with mainstream Bollywood directors and chase their creative energy to establish themselves in the industry. The platform gives a stage to storytellers to showcase their artistic creativity and reach out to their target audience through the online world as the brand urges them to push for perfection when it comes to filmmaking.