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NEWS HIGHLIGHTIndia to set up IT centre in Egypt's Al Azhar University;India Offers Cancer Treatment Training; Haldiram emerges as India’s largest snack company after two decades; TCS wins $2.25 billion Nielsen outsourcing contract; India ahead in instant digital payments.

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After a hiatus of more than two decades, Haldiram became India’s largest snack company after overtaking international food and beverages major PepsiCo in sales. Haldiram finished the year ended September with sales of around Rs 4,225 crore, compared to PepsiCo’s Rs 3,991 crore. Last year, it posted sales of Rs 3,262 crore, while PepsiCo posted Rs 3,617 crore in sales. The spike in sales that Haldiram witnessed this year was because of a growing trend of people preferring packaged namkeen over western packaged snacks like potato chips and nachos. (Source: www.moneycontrol.com)

HALDIRAM EMERGES AS INDIA’S LARGEST SNACK

COMPANY AFTER TWO DECADES

INDIA TO SET UP IT CENTRE IN EGYPT'S AL

AZHAR UNIVERSITY India will be establishing a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) at Al Azhar University, Egypt's highest religious authority and one of the world's most eminent seats of Sunni Muslim learning, officials have said. All the equipment and course material has reached Egypt and premises are being prepared for CIET, which will provide high-tech education and skills to the country's youth. (Source: The Economic Times)

INDIA OFFERS CANCER TREATMENT TRAINING

An Indian specialised cancer hospital has offered to retrain Zambian doctors thatspecialise in the treatment of cancer, at no cost to government. Cytecare Cancer Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Suresh Ramu says the hospital is ready to immediately start liaising with the Cancer Diseases Hospital in Zambia, over the matter.He said this when he led Zambia’s High Commissioner to India, Judith Kapijimpanga on a tour of the health facility in India’s Bangalore, in the state of Karnataka. And Mrs. Kapijimpanga said Zambia is looking forward to a time when the number of patients travelling to India to seek medical attention, would reduce. (Source: www.znbc.co.zm)

TCS WINS $2.25 BILLIONNIELSEN OUTSOURCING

CONTRACT Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has won a $2.25 billion outsourcing contract, the largest ever bagged by an Indian information technology firm, from television ratings measurement company Nielsen. The outsourcing contract is for five year period from 2020 to 2025. Nielsen has committed to spend more on buying services offered by TCS for the remaining four years of the earlier contract. (Source: Economic Times)



INDIA AHEAD IN INSTANT DIGITAL PAYMENTS India has the most advanced digital payments system among 25 countries including the US, China and Japan, which were surveyed on parameters such as round-the-clock availability, adoption, and immediacy of payments, said a report titled ‘Flavors of Fast – 2017’ released on 21 December 2017 by FIS, a US-based banking technology-provider. The report uses Faster Payments Innovation Index (FPII) to rank different payments systems on a scale of 1-5, where level 5 payments systems have most evolved features for maximizing customer value. India’s Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), was the only system across the world performing at level 5. The IMPS launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in November 2010, is an instant interbank electronic fund transfer service that is available through mobile phones and internet banking applications. NPCI is the umbrella organization for all retail payments in the country. (Source: Livemint)


Ambassador met Mr. Made Mangku Pastika, Governor of Bali. They discussed ways of furthering cooperation in fields of education, culture & economy & strengthening the close traditional ties between India & Bali. the Ambassador also took the opportunity to thank theGovernor & his administration for the help rendered to the Consulate during theairport closure last month,in assisting in the evacuation of Indians.

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Ambassador met the members of the Rajawali group, a prominent company in Bali owner by PIOs, with interests in cellular technology, jewellery, tourism etc. They discussed ways to enhance Indian business presence in Bali.

Ambassador met Chairman of DPRD, Bali Mr. Nyoman Adi Wiryatama. Apart from discussing means to further cooperation between Bali & India, the Ambassador also extended an invitation to the Chairman, on behalf of the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, to visit India on a mutually convenient date.

Ambassador visited the Anand Ashram in Ubud and met Shri Anand Krishna, who explained the various facilities offered by them in promoting multi- cultural dialogues between civilizations.


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Dabeli, a spicy potato mixture combined with onions, garlic chutney, meetha chutney, spiced masala peanuts and fruits like pomegranates and grapes… how can the equation go wrong! serve plain or smeared with butter and grilled on a tava! since dabeli masala is easily available, you can easily recreate the roadside experience Preparation Time: 10 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins Total Time: 30 mins Makes 4 dabeli

DABELI – A KUTCHI AND MUMBAI STREET

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Other Ingredients: 4 dabeli pavs 4 tsp lehsun ki chutney 2 tbsp meethi chutney 4 tsp finely chopped onions 4 tsp masala peanuts , readily available 4 tsp nylon sev 2 tbsp butter for cooking For The Garnish 2 tbsp nylon sev Method For the stuffing 1. Combine the dabeli masala, meethi chutney and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) in a bowl and mix well. 2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. 3. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and a little water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. 4. Remove from the flame, transfer it to a plate and press well with the back of a spoon. 5. Sprinkle the coriander, coconut and pomegranate on top. Keep aside. How to proceed1. Take a pav and slit it on two sides at right angle (keeping them joined at the remaining 2 ends). 2. Apply 1 tsp of geeli lehsun ki chutney and 1/2 tbsp of meethi chutney evenly on the inner sides of the pav. 3. Stuff with 2 tbsp of the stuffing and top with 1 tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of sev. 4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more dabelis. 5. Just before serving, cook each dabeli on a hot tava (griddle) for a minute using a little butter. 6. Serve immediately garnished with sev.

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Ingredients: For The Stuffing: 1 1/2 tbsp dabeli masala , readily available 2 tbsp meethi chutney 1 tbsp oil 1 1/4 cups boiled , peeled and mashed potatoes salt to taste 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) 2 tbsp grated coconut 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate (anar)

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Parliament House in New Delhi – Represents hopes and aspirations of more than billion people of India

Delhi has been an important political centre of India. It is one of the longest serving Capitals and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The city has been built, destroyed and rebuilt several times. The remnants of seven medieval cities are spread across Delhi. From ancient Indraprastha of Mahabharata to the present New Delhi, it has grown into a mega metropolis. State: Delhi Area: 1484 sq.kms Population (as per 2011 census): 16,787,941 Official Language: Hindi Additional Official Language: Punjabi, Urdu Literacy rate: 89.21% Time: GMT + 5.30 International Airport: Indira Gandhi InternationalAirport Website: delhi.gov .in Tourism website: www.delhitourism.gov.in



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Purana Qila Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers. The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun. Purana Quila is the venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening.

HUMAYUN’S TOMB It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome. This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India.

INDIA GATE The India Gate is located at the heart of India’s capital city, New Delhi. India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to honor the soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who died during World War I between 1914 and 1921. Delhiites and tourists alike throng the India Gate Lawns surrounding the monument for a leisurely evening, enjoying the light show at the fountains along with snacking on street food.



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AKSHARDHAM MANDIR Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom an d bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. Heralded by the GuinnessWorld Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, the complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.

GARDEN OF FIVE SENSES The Garden of Five Senses is a spectacular twenty-acre site, located close to the Mehrauli heritagearea in New Delhi. The Garden is designed to stimulate one's sensory responses to theenvironment. An amalgamation of color and fragrance, texture and form evokes the awareness oftouch, smell, sight, sound and taste. Most of the works of art are dynamic, making it moreinteractive to the visitors. About 25 different sculptures and murals have been set up in theGarden making it one of the largest collection of public art in the country.

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DILLI HAAT The Dilli haat, is an open air craft bazaar cum food plaza situated in Delhi and run by Delhi tourism and transportation development corporation (DTTDC). Dilli haat covers a vast area of 6 acre. It serves as a single destination to shop for arts and crafts product as well as enjoy delicious dishes along with cultural activities conducted here. Dilli Haat attracts many international and national tourists and visitors throughout the year.

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HIGHLIGHT NEWS INDIA'S LATEST...adoption, and immediacy of payments, said a report titled ‘Flavors of Fast – 2017’ released on 21 December 2017 by FIS, a US-based banking technology-provider