Dia Mehta Bhupal created a paper-mache public toilet with photo-prints at the Aspinwall House in Fort Kochi. The creation from recycled paper, and photo prints of her other paper-mache structures are life-like installation by artist Dia Metha Bhupal. Her other creations includes the waiting room of a clinic, a bookstore, inside of a airplane,…
In Kochi, South India, e-rickshaws (tuktuk) the three wheeler Hybrid powered by solar energy and electric, manufactured by a consortium by Goenco Electric Motor Vehicles Ltd and Lohia Autos. The solar autos cost £1600 (Rs1.5lakhs). The vehicle combine the benefits of solar and electric motor, and efficiently use the automatic transmission continuously variable transmission (CVT),…
Om Puri, OBE, and recipient of Padma Shri award winner, a versatile actor known for his roles in Hollywood, British, Indian and Pakistani films died of a heart attack at his residence in Mumbai early Friday 6th January 2106. His illustrious film career spanning four decades in which he acted in both mainstream and art…
Message from Pope Francis “There is no perfect family. We don’t have perfect parents, we are not perfect, we don’t get married, with a perfect person nor do we have perfect kids. We have complaints of each other. We were disappointed to each other. Therefore, there is no healthy marriage or healthy family without…
WhatApp announced that it was phasing out compatibility with older phones in a technology upgrade. WhatsApp will stop working on some old generation phones, and many users of the older version of iPhones and Android handsets are about to find themselves cut off from using the chap app. However, it is extending support for BlackBerry…
Across UK celebration took place at popular city locations including London, the mass at Hogmanay events in Edinburgh attended by 75, 000 people, under tight security. New Year fireworks in London, sending the message to the world that “London is open” particularly post-Brexit. Big Ben heralded the start of the new year 2017, with 12,…
Crispy pancakes made from fermented rice and lentil are one of south India’s most celebrated national treasures. To make it you have to soak overnight, 275g of rice and 60g split urad dal white lentils, 1 tablespoon of salt, 280 gm of warm water. Twelve hours later drain the rice and lentils and blend…
Sir Andy Murray and Sir Mo Farah are among the several Team GB stars who dominate the New Year Honours list. Ken Dodd, and Tv presenter Philbin made OBE. A total of 1, 197 people have been recognised for their achievements in the New Year Honours list. Andy Murray, British Tennis Star who…
Learner drivers will be allowed to drive on motorways for the first time in the UK from 2018, under plans revealed by the Government. The proposed changes mean learner drivers can have lessons on motorways with an approved driving instructor in a dual controlled car. There are also changes to rules on new motorcycle riders, who will now…