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Recent bans in Singapore and Hong Kong target Indian spice brands like MDH Pvt. and Everest Food Products Pvt. due to ethylene oxide contamination. Spice mixes pose health risks, as ethylene oxide is a Group 1 carcinogen. So,  what does it mean for NRIs and Indian Diaspora living overseas? When it comes to savoury dishes, spice mixes play a key role  and brands like MDH and Everest have made it convenient to quickly whip up Indian cuisine.  After some varieties of MDH and Everest masala were banned from Singapore and Hong Kong due to quality concerns, the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday sought details from the food safety regulators of the two countries to determine the 'root cause of rejection'.  The ministry has directed Indian embassies in both Singapore and Hong Kong to send a detailed report on the cause of ban. It has also sought details from MDH and Everest, whose products have been banned.

The other day while cleaning an old shelf, my son came across a medallion and he asked me about it.  “Oh, it’s your grandpa’s Raksha Medal from 1965,” I said. “Did Krishnamoorthy  thata  actually fight the Chinese in that war?” He asked. “Was he issued a gun when he was in the Air Force?” he continued excitedly recalling scenes from the Bollywood movies. Yes and no, I hummed and hawed. I tried explaining that my dad was indeed posted at an Air Base that provided Air support to our troops facing the enemy. And for this service, he and other servicemen were awarded the Raksha Medal. And then I went on to reflect on the real reason he was my hero and role model. Born in Batalagundu, a small town in South India that might just have been the inspiration for RK Narayan’s Malgudi, he grew up in a rather large brahmin agrarian family. When he did exceptionally well at school, he was offered a scholarship to study at a college in a nearby district and a ticket out of the small town. While study

The recent news of the horrific death of Vivek Saini, a 25-year-old Indian student sent shockwaves across the tightly connected Indian student community in America. The incident captured on the store’s CCTV camera shows him being bludgeoned by a homeless man at a convenience store in US's Georgia where Vivek was working part-time.  This incident raises question of safety of Indian students who travel half-way across the globe in pursuit of their American dream. It also raises question about the legality of their actions in taking up work outside their universities .  The American Dream The United States has long been a magnet for international students seeking world-class education and diverse cultural experiences. While many foreign students adhere to the rules and regulations governing their stay, a concerning trend has emerged – some students are engaging in illegal employment. This practice, though providing financial relief for students facing economic pressures, raises comple

The pursuit of higher education beyond one's home country offers a myriad of opportunities for personal and academic growth. By some accounts, over 500,000 Indian Students study in Universities across America. Amidst the excitement of studying abroad, it is essential for students to prioritize their safety and well-being. "Staying safe while studying abroad" is a critical aspect of the international student experience that requires proactive measures, cultural awareness, and a commitment to personal security. Mohan Krishnamoorthy , a Tech Executive who has lived and worked in a dozen countries across three continents and has done an MBA in the US shares his opinion on the recent incidents of death of Indian student abroad  Know your surroundings and neighborhood – talk to locals for tips  Share your tips and experiences with fellow students   Do not be desperate for that extra dollar  If you really must work outside campus, take safety precautions  Mental health is a

Vijay Mohan and team perform Yoga for Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Sri Sri Award Ceremony 2024 -  Vijay Mohan and team perform Yoga in front Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar - Sri Sri Awards Ceremony 2024 | SSRVM | Art of Living Event on 27 Jan 2024 at Art of Living center in Kanakapura, Bengaluru

 A recent survey on "Employee Engagement" by  Gallup  measures employee engagement  "Employee engagement is the involvement and enthusiasm of employees in both their work and workplace. Highly engaged teams outperform the rest in business outcomes critical to the success of your organization." The survey highlights that o nly 1 in 3 American workers say they are engaged with their job. Less than half say they know what is expected of them at work. Let's look at the challenges of being in middle management in the corporate world. In the recent Youtube post, Tech executive Mohan Krishnamoorthy shares his views on Middle Management  Being a middle manager comes with its own set of challenges. Here are some common challenges that individuals in middle management positions often face: Balancing Act: Middle managers are caught in the middle of the organizational hierarchy, responsible for implementing higher-level decisions from top management while also addressing t