Highly skilled foreign workers (and the investment that follows them) are drawn to Australia because of the lifestyle. Joel Carrett/AAP One of the biggest turnoffs for US investment and workers is also the biggest pet peeve for locals – housing affordability. Our research finds lifestyle factors are what makes Australia stand out from other international destinations. We combined 13 in-depth case studies of Read More

Six people from Santa Clara, California have been arrested and charged with selling arcade cabinets full of “counterfeit games”, which they are alleged to have been profiting off to live like rock stars. As the San Francisco Chronicle report, a woman, her son, ex-husband and three others were arrested on Thursday and accused of “forging” and selling arcade cabinets that “played classics Read More

The beauty of your cutlery comes from the fine material it is moulded from and these sensitive metals often react with free radicals of oxygen. Avoid use of abrasive cloth for drying the cutlery and apply white vinegar to maintain lustre, suggest experts. Bhavna Goenka, CEO at Memoire and Filippo Ricci, creative director of Stefano Ricci, suggest ways: * Keep Read More

  It is that time of the year when you sweat a lot. Watermelon is almost 92% of water and is rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Also, it prevents you from dehydration. Presenting the recipe of this yummy frozen dessert Watermelon Sorbet to refresh your senses. Watermelon Sorbet Serves 6 Ingredients ½ watermelon (tarbuz) ¾ cup powdered sugar 2 tsp Read More

Have leftover idlis but don’t know what to do with it? You can make an interesting snack with it and team it with your evening tea. Ingredients Idli – 6 to 7 Chaat masala – 1 tsp Oil – for frying idli   Method * Take one idli and cut it into four parts. Likewise cut all the idlis. * Read More

You cannot go wrong with strawberry ice-cream. An evergreen frozen dessert which can be served on all occasions. And it’s especially a hit among kids. Serves 6 Ingredients 200-250 gm fresh ripe strawberries 250 gm fresh cream, 6 tbsp powdered sugar 1 tsp gelatine, 2-3 tbsp strawberry crush ½ tsp strawberry essence a few drops of red food colour (optional) Read More

  Kaju Korma is something you would love to make on a special occasion as it has a royal feel to it. The luscious and flavourful preparation will definitely add a zing to your party menu and it’s quite easy to prepare; takes only 25 minutes. For 4 to 5 members Time – 25 minutes Ingredients Cashews – 50 grams Read More

Rich in sweetness, flavour and succulent texture, we bring 5 exotic mango dishes for you. #1 Sticky Rice with Fresh Mango By Masterchef Chef Kanchit Vong Vi Chai, Dao Ingredients 1 1/2 cups uncooked short-grain white rice 2 cups water 1 1/2 cups coconut milk 1 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon tapioca starch 3 mangos, peeled and sliced 1 Read More

  Overlooking Green Park and Hauz Khas is the somewhat curiously named Backyard. Curious, because it resembles the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, draped over two upper stories and replete with plants, quirky objet d’ art, and those mist sprayers, so necessary in Delhi outdoors in the summer. The menu is essentially comfort food, with a twist. The salads come in Read More

We are back on the breakfast menu! And why should we not? Breakfast has to be the most important and nutritious meal to kickstart your day with. Today we bring you the recipe of banana pancakes. The basic pancakes are very easy and simple to do and while I have added banana here, (mainly because I had some over-ripe bananas Read More