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Is it pasta-de Nadal — a pasta liked by the tennis maestro? I started reading the phrase 'Pastel de Nata' in a couple of British food columns. I still wasn't paying attention, so I continued to think this PdN was a) Spanish, b) a savoury. Then I read some descriptions that identified it as 'a sweedish item', as my school mess manager used to call desserts and puddings. Finally, I understood that this 'Swedish' item was Portuguese. Last year in Oxford, I saw something called a pasteleria — Portuguese for bakery — had opened, and there was a long queue outside. Walking past it one day, I saw the queue wasn't there so I leapt in. 'Hi, can I please have one of those...?'

₹2-3 crore (are) where high single digit rates can be offered for long-term deposits." The interest rate deregulation means the RBI cannot direct banks to make deposits more attractive. However, a senior economist suggested that the RBI can look at tweaking system liquidity, which would have an impact.

Indian politics doesn't even take tea breaks. The latest parliamental drama is a squabble over who sat where at the 15th August bash at Red Fort.

metro projects in Bengaluru, Pune, and Thane, aiming to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance transportation efficiency.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved airport projects at Bagdgora in West Bengal and Bihta in Bihar for an estimate cost of Rs 1549 crore and Rs 1413 crore respectively. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said that Bagdgora Airport's project also includes construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321-type aircraft while the Bihar project includes the construction of an apron capable of accommodating 10 parking bays suitable for A-321/B-737-800/A-320 type aircraft. The Bagdogra project will feature a new terminal building spanning 70,390 sqm, designed to handle 10 million passengers annually and 3,000 peak hour passengers, as per the government.

Lawyers for Walt Disney World are attempting to dismiss a wrongful death lawsuit over claims that the husband of a woman who died as a result of an allergic reaction cannot sue the company because he signed up for a free trial of Disney+.

A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers the importance of reading the fine print when signing up for a streaming service or smartphone app

Katy Perry pretends in her new music video to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on on Spain’s Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, on Thursday said that the Indian forces will not allow the neighbouring country to revive militancy in Jammu region as efforts have been intensified to crush militancy. Sinha hoisted the tricolor at Bakshi stadium in Srinagar and addressed the gathering. The administration also opened Balidan Stambh, a memorial dedicated to government forces personnel who died in the line of duty, at Partap Park in Srinagar. Sinha urged people in Jammu region that witnessed a spike in high casualty militant attacks and violence over the past two months, to stay united and help the forces to put an end to militancy in the region.

video showing a tense standoff between two dogs and two lions at a cowshed in Savarkundla, Gujarat, has gone viral. The encounter occurred late Sunday night and was captured by CCTV. The cowshed is located about 70 kilometers from Gir National Park, known for its population of Asiatic lions. The footage shows the two lions approaching the cowshed gates, only to be met by the two dogs on the other side. Separated by an iron gate, the animals could not harm each other and began slamming against it. Moments later, the lions retreated into nearby bushes just as a man exited the cowshed to investigate the commotion. Shining a torch into the bushes, he then returned to lock the gate. The lions appeared to have wandered out of a nearby reserve forest area. There has been no official statement regarding the incident.

LightShed Ventures partner Rich Greenfield unpacks the amusement parks earnings on The Claman Countdown.

Katy Perry has found himself in the midst of a brewing controversy after Spanish government authorities launched an inquest into the allegedly unauthorised Ibiza shoot. The regional government is investigating the video for her latest song, 'Lifetimes', for the clips in which the 39-year-old American singer and songwriter appears jumping and running across dunes of the Ses Salines Natural Park, a protected area on the islands of Ibiza and Formentera, apparently without permission. In her new music video, Katy Perry pretends to be one of the thousands of tourists having the time of their lives on Spain's Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean. But some parts, filmed in a protected natural enclave, could get her into trouble.

RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on Thursday morning, hours after unidentified miscreants vandalised a part of the medical establishment where a woman doctor was found dead last week, police said. The vandalism took place amid midnight protests by women in various parts of the state against the alleged rape and murder of the doctor in the seminar hall of the hospital. «The goons entered the campus and beat up agitating doctors. This was an attempt to break our morale so that we back out from the protest. But such incidents have only strengthened our resolve to fight till the end,» said one of the protesting doctors. According to the police, nearly 40 people, masquerading as protestors, entered the hospital premises, vandalized property, and pelted the police personnel present with stones, prompting the force to burst tear gas shells to disperse the crowd.

BEIJING — China's latest efforts to stem a bond market rally reveals wider worries among authorities about financial stability, analysts said.

Bengaluru traffic police have issued an advisory to companies along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) to implement work-from-home (WFH) arrangements on August 14. The recommendation comes in anticipation of heavy traffic congestion due to a long weekend and predicted heavy rainfall. On August 13, the Bengaluru traffic police issued this advisory through a letter addressed to the Outer Ring Road Companies Association (ORRCA). Joint Commissioner of Police (Bengaluru traffic) MN Anucheth stated, «This is to bring to your attention that heavy traffic congestion is expected on August 14, 2024, due to the upcoming long weekend coupled with the predicted heavy rainfall.» ORRCA represents technology parks, IT/ITeS companies, and software development and research centres on the Central Silk Board-KR Pura section of ORR. The advisory further explained, «To minimize disruptions and avoid undue delays, it is requested that member companies consider allowing WFH for their employees on August 14. This measure will not only reduce the number of vehicles on the road but also ensure a smoother commute for those who need to travel.»

A planned community for about 55,000 residents in Toronto will include the usual playgrounds, bike paths and shops. It will also feature 11 airplane hangars and more than a mile of airport runway. That is because the C$30 billion, equivalent to about $22 billion, development will be located at the Canadian city’s former Downsview Airport.

The company will acquire a 55% stake in the US-based global private credit manager, in exchange for cash and company stock in a deal. Janus Henderson CEO Dibadj on leveraging acquisitions to 'fill in the gaps' Janus Henderson CEO Ali Dibadj spoke to Investment Week earlier this month about how he wanted to utilise acquisitions to fill in the «gaps across the organisation», which has recently focused on privates. The company purchased private credit business NBK Wealth back in May and with the deal set to complete before the end of the year, the VCP acquisition is the latest expansi...

European vacations are gaining traction among Indians. As per a report by the European Commission, Schengen visa applications from Indian nationals surged by 43 per cent in 2023 as compared to 2022. India maintained the third position in Schengen visa applications for 2023, with a total of 9,66,687 filings. The European Commission last month introduced a new visa «cascade» regime for Indian nationals seeking Schengen visas, allowing for more straightforward access to multiple entry visas with extended validity periods.

The company will acquire a 55% stake in the US-based global private credit manager, in exchange for cash and company stock in a $6bn deal. Janus Henderson CEO Dibadj on leveraging acquisitions to 'fill in the gaps' Janus Henderson CEO Ali Dibadj spoke to Investment Week earlier this month about how he wanted to utilise acquisitions to fill in the «gaps across the organisation», which has recently focused on privates. The company purchased private credit business NBK Wealth back in May and with the deal set to complete before the end of the year, the VCP acquisition is the latest ex...

People who were forced to flee Jasper National Park three weeks ago due to wildfires will be allowed to return home this Friday.

Squid Game Season 2, offering a glimpse into the next chapter of the globally popular series. The teaser introduces new players and hints at the return of familiar faces, setting the stage for another round of deadly competition. With Squid Game Season 2 set to premiere on December 26, 2024, fans are eager to see how the story unfolds and who will survive the dangerous games.