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Hindustan Times
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- Hindustan Times
Ludhiana native shot dead by assailants in Canada's Edmonton
Inderpal Singh, a native of Ludhiana's Jand village was shot dead by unidentified assailants in Edmonton, Canada on June 4. Singh leaves behind a pregnant wife and an eight-year-old daughter. A pall of gloom descended on the village with the deceased kin and friends describing him as a decent man with no enemies. The incident occurred late at night in the Edmonton city's southwest area. According to the initial police report, Inderpal, who had moved to Canada from Hong Kong about 18 months ago, had been working as an Uber taxi driver. 'On the night of the tragedy, he parked his cab outside his home when an unknown man approached and fired four bullets at him from close range. He succumbed to his injuries on the spot. Local residents who heard the gunshots immediately alerted the authorities,' police said. Medical officials later confirmed that Singh died instantly after being shot multiple times. While investigations are ongoing, police are not ruling out the possibility of a personal rivalry or gang-related involvement behind the murder. No arrests have been made so far. As of now, the motive behind the killing remains unclear. According to the family members, he had recently brought his wife to Canada on a work permit. The couple was expecting their second child and had hoped to build a better life overseas. The news has devastated the family. Just months earlier, Singh's father had passed away during a visit to Canada on a temporary visa. The victim's close friend Harry confirmed that Inderpal had no known enemies. 'The family's financial condition is dire, and efforts are being made through fundraising platforms like GoFundMe to assist his kin,' Harry said. The Indian community in Edmonton has expressed outrage over the incident, demanding swift action from law enforcement agencies. Local advocacy groups have also called for better protection of immigrants and delivery workers who are often exposed to high-risk environments. The family is now seeking support from both Indian and Canadian authorities to ensure justice is delivered and his body is brought back home for final rites.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Meh'r: Masterchef S4 winner's inside-out chicken rice & nasi padang surprises at 1st restaurant
Reigning MasterChef Singapore Inderpal Singh does things with deliberate ease. After winning Season 4 of the popular reality TV show in 2023, he didn't jump headlong into the field, opting to travel the world instead. The time, the experiences and the inspiration he gleaned has culminated in fun contemporary dining establishment Meh'r on South Bridge Road. Named after his daughter, Meh'r celebrates modern interpretations of Southeast Asian street food. Influences from Bali, Thailand, Malaysia and India abound; there are hints of lessons from the pop-ups he did across India, as well as the finesse of his time as a private dining chef. Above the 30-seat restaurant is intimate rooftop bar Phool House with its pleasant views of MBS. Our journey began with an Amuse Bouche of watermelon, honeydew and dragon fruit tossed in dehydrated basil alongside laksa and curry leaves. It is presented as a dry paani-poori inside delicate puffed semolina shells. As a paani-poori fan, I was happily surprised by this dry incarnation of my favourite Indian street food. Despite it being 'dry', the use of water-rich fruits manifested an on-the-go juice that was perkily enhanced by the basil and curry leaves. It was a wonderfully creative way to start our experience at Meh'r. That emphasis on creativity – extracting something extraordinary from something common – reared its pretty head with the Nasi Padang that followed. Our first clue was that there was no nasi to begin with; we were presented with what resembled a nicely browned slice of potato dauphinoise. If that was a surprise, shock followed. Somehow, Chef Inderpal infuses the essential flavours of nasi padang into something that looks nothing like that dish. At the heart of this creation is a plant-based mushroom rendang accompanied by sambal ijo aioli. I regard this a must-order not just for how the taste and texture are so accurately reproduced, but also for the imagination that drives it. That imagination extends to the Bak Bak Wings, Chef's take on Hainanese Chicken Rice. The concept is turned somewhat inside-out, with the rice presented within a 'pocket' of a chicken wing. A few soft, fragrant grains of rice tumbled out of their home as the dish was presented, regaling me with notes of sweet, earthy garlic tempered by the telltale nutty umami of the chicken. Also making an olfactory appearance was Chef's Signature Hainan Banana Chilli with its rich, zesty essence. Pung Pung Kitchen: Youngest Master Chef opens new West Coast zi char outlet All that promise was fulfilled when I took a mouthful. Tender rice and the crispy hand-torched chicken skin played well together, and the banana chilli filled the spaces in between with creamy ease. After a soursop sorbet Palate Cleanser served with hot honey and shaved chocolate– which I thoroughly enjoyed– came the highlight of the meal, the Lamb . The succulent Australian lamb rack came glistening atop its bed of coconut biryani while sprawled alongside were a small serving each of eggplant pachidi and burnt cucumber raita. It was a medley of fragrances with Chef Inderpal's self-roasted and -blended spice mix dominating but the lamb and pickled eggplant adding their own opinions. Slow-cooked before being finished on the grill, the lamb was mesmerisingly tender. Bits of cranberry lent an inviting tartness to the affair while the nutty crunch of pistachio peppered the mouthfeel with addictive aplomb. Meh'r was an interesting experience gastronomically and visually. I still smile recalling how the Nasi Padang tasted so familiar despite looking nothing like the traditional version. The Bak Bak Wings inspire the same wonder for the same reason. You have to try at least one of them at Meh'r. Chef Inderpal's vision is to elevate Asian street food, creating experiences of discovery along paths most of us would never imagine. I see it becoming popular with both locals and tourists. The former will see creativity transforming tastes they already know while the latter may perhaps see dishes that look visually familiar but regale them with a taste of Asia. Ex-fine dining chef opens hawker stall selling customisable rice bowls The post Meh'r: Masterchef S4 winner's inside-out chicken rice & nasi padang surprises at 1st restaurant appeared first on
