Shrimp with Herb Pasta April 03, 2012 18:34
Ingredients 1 package Pasta 1-1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning mix 3 teaspoons olive oil, divided 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and rinsed 3/4 cup dry white wine, reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth 1/4 cup…
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Hyderabad Airport turns 'Green' April 03, 2012 18:15
The international Airport at Hyderabad is well acknowledged by globe trotters as an airport at par with its international likes. Now this airport gets acknowledged for its 'Green' initiatives. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA) gets ISO 14064 certification. This certification was issued after an independent audit conducted by Bureau Veritas. An official communiqué from the GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which operates the Airport, was issued on Monday at Hyderabad. With this new feather in its cap, the RGIA can now boast of being the second airport in the country appreciated for the ‘Green’ initiative. Hyderabad becomes the second international airport in India and the third in Asia to get this certification. The Release states that the airport successfully accredited its greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory including greenhouse gas emissions and removals for reporting years 2009 to 2011, according to the ISO 14064-1:2006 specification. Bureau Veritas conducted independent audit and issued the verification statement. The verification of GHG inventories helps RGIA in reducing its carbon intensity, which is carbon footprint per passenger or per tonne of cargo handled, cost of energy and meet GHG accounting international norms in aviation sector. RGIA is not just a Greenfield airport but a green airport primarily developed on eco-friendly concepts, said the statement.
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Welcome to Hyderabad the most inexpensive metro March 31, 2012 15:32
A comparative analysis was done on the different cities and metros in India by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The report suggests that Hyderabad has a huge cost advantage over Bangalore and other Indian cities. Welcome to Hyderabad, the second most inexpensive metro in India after Delhi. A comparative analysis of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in RBI’s monthly bulletin shows that Bengaluru is costlier than the other metros, namely Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai and Hyderabad. While Delhi is the cheapest thanks to Central government subsidies, Hyderabad fares better than others due to lower power costs, house rents, etc. Even food items in the City of Pearls are cheaper than the other cities. However, the cost of living in overall urban Andhra Pradesh is higher than Hyderabad if one takes into account local income and expenditure levels. Compiled by the Shimla-based Labour Bureau, the CPI is used to measure cost of living and rise in retail prices. Hyderabad, however, does not fare very well when it comes to price rises. According to CPI numbers, in January 2012, prices in the city were 5.2 per cent higher than those in July 2011. The only other top city where the prices rose higher was Chennai with a consumer price inflation of 11.3 per cent. During the same period, prices went down by 1 per cent in Kolkata while they rose by 1.7 per cent in Delhi, 2.3 per cent in Bengaluru and 2.6 per cent in Mumbai. City-Wise Index: METROS Delhi: 181Hyderabad: 182Kolkata: 184Chennai: 187Mumbai: 199Bengaluru: 200 COSTLIEST CITIES Nagpur: 229Jamshedpur: 221Asansol: 217Solapur: 212Rourkela: 211Bhopal: 211
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Raj Bhavan jubilant UGADI celebrations March 23, 2012 16:35
The Governor’s residence, Raj Bhavan lights up for Ugadi celebrations today in the state capital. The celebrations that started from Thursday extended till the wee hours of the day. The celebrations included a variety of cultural programs extravaganza. Prominent from all walks of life participated in the celebrations. Sri E.S.L. Narasimhan H.E. the Governor of AP hosted a High Tea on the occasion of Nandana nama Ugadi followed by Bhakti Sangeet at Raj Bhavan on 22-03-2012. The first couple of the state welcomed the guests and enjoyed the celebrations with the distinguished audience. It was a sight to watch the Raj Bhavan's open air facade filled with luminaries who gathered to celebrate the Nandana nama UGADI. The beeline of prominent guests included notable film stars and political leaders. The VVIPS Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy, PCC Chief Botsa Satyanarayana and the Congress party Leader K Chiranjeevi spent the evening with their families at the celebrations. The Governor’s palace was decorated to the occasion and the decorations left the visitors enthralled. Noted singer and Indian idol fame, Sri Ramachandra rendered his voice to some famous divine songs. Speaking on the occasion his Excellency Governor Narasimhan said `Shakthi come with Bhakkthi for a man-or in other words, man derives power only after surrendering to God.’(With inputs from internet- AarKay)
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Sweet Corn Vegetable Soup Recipe March 21, 2012 12:00
A comforting, thick and filling vegetarian soup without being heavy. Delicately flavored broth that has carrots, corn kernels, cabbage and beans going into it. Extremely easy to prepare provided you have cream style corn on…
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85 held for drunken driving March 20, 2012 18:47
As many as 85 drunken drivers were arrested and their vehicles were detained during the enforcement against drunken driving conducted between 10 pm and 1 am on the intervening nights of March 16 and 17. Additional commissioner of traffic police C V Anand said in a release that the detained vehicles include 25 four wheelers, 56 two wheelers and one autorickshaw. The drivers were later produced before the III Metropolitan Magistrate.
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Potatoes Gangochi March 15, 2012 16:56
1. Pick a potato based on its shape. Oval are best for baking and smashing, round for roasting and boiling, and longer ones for frying.2. Always cook potatoes starting from cold water. This will heat…
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Southwest Shrimp Tacos March 03, 2012 13:52
Serve with hot sauce, Mexican crema or regular sour cream, and chopped radishes. Ingredients 10 to 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers 2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp (21/25 count) Vegetable cooking spray 2 tablespoons hot sauce…
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Bean-and-Beef Enchilada Casserole February 18, 2012 19:19
Mexican-inspired dishes are a classic dinner favorite and so are fuss-free casseroles. This hearty casserole has all the great taste of traditional enchiladas, including cumin, chiles, and sour cream, without all of the frying, filling,…
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Chocolate Bourbon Truffles February 16, 2012 16:52
Sweetened condensed milk make these truffles quick and easy to prepare, and they can be made with a little more bourbon and less vanilla, if desired. Ingredients: 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk3 cups…
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Chewy Coconut Chocolate Chunk Blondies January 31, 2012 15:46
Coconut and chocolate chunks or chips team up in these delicious chewy blondies. Take these bars to a party or potluck and get lots of smiles. Ingredients: 1 cup flour1/8 teaspoon salt4 ounces unsalted butter,…
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Cube Steak Milanese January 25, 2012 17:31
The economical cube steak is elevated to new heights in this recipe. The salad, with chopped arugula, basil, tomatoes, onion and sharp Italian cheese, is the picture of summer simplicity; all it needs is olive…
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How To Make a Basic White Sauce January 23, 2012 19:05
White sauce, also known as Béchamel, is used in a variety of dishes and is the base for many sauces. Here are the steps for a basic medium white sauce, with adjustments for other thicknesses.…
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Zero Oil Cabbage Recipe January 11, 2012 10:15
Even though it’s entering the mainstream now, the concept of half your plate being fruits and vegetables is a very important lesson in healthy living. One thing to remember though is how you cook those…
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