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Eric Soubeiran feels that the vibrant Indian ethos holds a magnetic charm

Interesting India offers plenty of options

Eric Soubeiran, Business Managing director, Rexam Pharma came to Bangalore three years ago from France and has been fascinated by the energy and vibrancy that the country and the city offers. “It has been an amazing experience. India is a youngcountry and the benefits of liberalisation and the opening up of the economy are being seen. It is gradually reaching all sections of society. In spite of recession, India has registered growth in all economic parameters, which is impressive. I also like the superb weather that Bangalore provides.”

He feels, “I come from France, which is more formal than India. I like the work culture here, which is very different from Europe. I also like the fact that people like to spendtime with their families , unlike most of Europe, which is highly individualistic.”

Eric likes travelling and has toured India extensively.

He quips: “I have been to Kerala, Tripura, Rajastan, Manipur and many other places. I am quite amazed by the changes in landscape, culture, food habits etc. The diversities India offers makes it much more beautiful and interesting.”

Eric has been awed by the development in Bangalore over the past couple of years, but feels that the government must step in to sort out infrastructure problems.

“I feel that even as the city grows at an exponential pace, infrastructure has been ignored. The traffic jams, problem of broken roads and the electricity crisis must be resolved soon, if Bangalore must make a mark as a world city.” He states: “I have been in the city for three years and can feel the transformation. It is necessary that the government takes some action, before the facilities collapse.”

Eric is also a great fan of Indian food. “I love palak paneer, black dal, tandoori items and Punjabi food a…More

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People around the globe will join the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and its major corporate partners, TNT, Unilever and DSM, in a walk to raise awareness and money to feed hungry school children in some of the poorest countries in the world. “End Hunger: Walk the World”, an annual event, will begin in Australia. There will be a walk in Bangalore as well.

Date: June 7

Time: 8 a.m.

Venue: From TNT Head office, Richmond Road to Cubbon Park.

Contact: 9901599664

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Tasty Tangles offers a ginormous spread of South Asian delicacies

DELECTABLE Every dish has a distinct taste

Tasty Tangles is located on the second floor of the UB City mall, and is flanked by a host of other restaurants that share the food court area. The interiors of the restaurant are well done and reassemble a bistro, with a hint of an East Asian setting. Long chandeliers add a great deal to the overall décor of the place. The eating area is close to the live kitchen, where the chefs dish out the culinary delights from South East Asia.

The manager says: “To get a better idea of the dishes and the flavouring, you must try out the entire helping.”

The menu concept is quite innovative. You tick the items you want from the rather long and exhaustive menu list. We start with the crispy fried vegetable spring rolls, which provide a distinct taste and is not very heavy on oil. The vegetables are cooked well and have a nice crunchy feeling. The prawn bag and sweet chilli sauce is cooked well; the prawns are tender, and taste superb with the tangy chilli sauce.

We try out the tom yam gung with straw mushrooms and prawns. The soup is prepared with a hint of coconut milk, providing a wonderful flavour. The soup provides an interesting play of flavours and whets the appetite. The prawn and mushrooms complement the preparation and adds to the taste and flavouring a great deal.

Moving on to the main course, we sample the nasi goreng kampong, a type of Malaysian spicy fried rice that exudes a spicy taste and is high on flavouring.

It serves as a good combination with Singaporean black pepper lamb. The spiciness of the preparation and the soft, tender lamb pieces make this dish a definite must-try.

The egg fried rice is also a fine and simple preparation that…More

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“The Essence of Buddhism” will be taught by Khensur Rinpoche at Choe Khor Sum Ling meditation. The teaching is free.

Venue: Choe Khor Sum Ling Centre, Ashwini, No. 24, First Floor, 3rd Main Street, Domlur Layout

Date: June 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contact: 41486497/ 99869 44153

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The Hindu : CHEF EICHELE

Serves oneIngredients

Prawn medium size: 6

Tempura flour: 50 gm

Refined oil: 200 ml

Tobiko: 2 gm

Sesame seeds (roasted):

2 gm

Radish (shredded): 100

gm

Wasabi mayo sauce: 25

gm

Spicy mayo sauce: 25 gm

Lettuce for garnish

Mayo wasabi sauce

Wasabi paste: 5 gm

Japanese mayonnaise: 15

gm

Sugar: 2 gm

White pepper powder: 1

gm

Lemon juice: 2 ml

Spicy mayo sauce

Japanese mayonnaise: 15 gm

Gochujang paste: 6 gm

Lemon juice: 2 ml

Sugar: 2 gmMethod

Clean prawn and dry.

Coat prawn with tempura batter. Deep fry prawn till golden brown, set aside.

Take half the prawns and add wasabi mayo sauce and put tobiko on top.

Chef Rudolf Friedrich Eichele, Executive Chef of The Leela palace Kempenski, was born in Munich. His culinary journey began 26 years ago and has spanned three continents and eight countries. Chef Eichele is excited to return to India “a country with warmth, great flavours and spices”. He says: “I have greatest respect for my ingredients and the art of preparation. Cooking is my life not a job, for which I have developed a natural fondness.” Chef Eichele attended the famous Cornell University at Ithaca, New York

To the other half, add spicy mayo sauce and add sesame seeds on top.

Take a plate, put lettuce. Make a mountain of radish and carrots and arrange the prawns on top, serve warm.

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A discussion with Nizar Ahmed and Sundar Sarukkai (philosopher), Lata Mani (cultural critic), and Vivek Dhareshwar (cultural theorist), Life After Secularism.

Venue: Casa Andree, Shanti Nagar

Date: June 6

Time: 6 p.m.

Contact: 41124556

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Converse, the brand associated with today’s youth free style, has announced a contest on Facebook called “Fun Unlimited by Converse”.

The contest is for all Converse fans and is live on Facebook. “It helps customers to reach out to its fans and consumers in a much more interactive way,” say the organisers.

All a Converse fan has to do is upload the picture of the funniest or memorable incidents of his/her life, while indulging in some music, art, fashion, sport activity.

The images that collect the highest number of votes wins the contest. Even people voting can also win prizes by Converse, and so does the wittiest comment. Friends and family can vote for their people, say the organisers.

The rules and regulations for the contest are mentioned on Facebook. Log on tohttp://www.facebook.com/ for details.

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Natya Degula Cultural Association presents a Bharatanatya rangapravesha by Sanjana Prabhu, a student of M. Swamy

Venue: A.D.A. Rangamandira, J.C. Road

Date: June 7

Time: 6 p.m.

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Student designers display their creative academic works

Photo: Sampath Kumar G.P.INVENTIVE The designs are inspired by nature

“Go green” is the theme. And, the graphic designs are stunning. On display at “Anti Pretty” the annual design exhibition of WLC College India, the designs are inspired from Nature. So, you have floral patterns, plant life, water splashes, butterflies, rain drops and abstract themes, all in the form of graphic art, created by students as part of a competition.

The top three graphics from this contest, conducted by REVA with WLC, will be used to deck the environmental-friendly REVA car. This is just one of the initiatives of what the students call “designing with conscience”.

You will find lots more. There are art works on surfboards, all to convey a message. Students Diana and Sumeena have designed a surfboard with an image of an elephant and the story is “Once upon a time there lived an elephant. The End”. Diana Saldanha has taken brand logos that use animal images as their mascots to send across the message “Be animal conscious”.

First year students Bharath Ganesh, Sumita Nanda and Avinash Mishra take me through the academic works of students done in art, photography, advertising and graphic designs. Sharing space with photographs of ‘junk sculptures’ (created from wires and bulbs) are the photographs of students manipulated in Photoshop giving them a surrealistic feel. Sumita has added images of crows (one of them eating up her image) to get the effect.

In one of the advertisement posters, Gods and goddesses get a modern look and sport a green symbol on their hands to advertise for eco-friendly bags. Avinash uses images of ordinary men imitating Bollywood stars to convey the impact of the programmes of a FM radio channel.

Students have created social campaigns too. The one on “Don’t throw garbage, when you dirty your environment you end up dirtying yourself”…More

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Writer Shefali Tripathi Mehta will read from the works of Ruskin Bond’s easy prose and enchanting tales at a programme called “Read On”. Entry is free.

CVenue: Easy Lib, Koramangala

Date: June 7

Time: 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

Contact: 41102231

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