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Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
'If we can't it eat, it's not good enough,' says thriving Derby takeaway
The man behind a popular takeaway has spoken out about life behind the counter as they continue to move from strength to strength after more than 20 years in the same Derby street. Keeping with tradition seems to be the way forward for the team at Cavendish Kebabs at Stenson Road in Normanton, which opened its doors in 2005. The owner, who is known to most as just Kami, had spent a period of time working at 3 Chefs in Chaddesden, another prized Derbyshire takeaway, before realising he wanted to open a place of his own. "I've been in the industry since I was just 15, and my older brothers and family have also been in the business since they were just children as well," Kami said. "Working at 3 Chefs was great. The owner Sunny is like an older brother to me, and he started pushing me, showing me the ropes, and giving me the tools I needed to open my own place. So when we opened Cavendish, I knew I had to put everything into it to make it the best it could be." READ MORE: The longstanding Chaddesden takeaway where customers ask the boss to put the prices up READ MORE: Dozens of arts, crafts, food and drink stalls set for Denby Pottery Village event this weekend Cavendish remains traditional to what you'd expect in a classic British takeaway, with pizzas, kebabs, curries and burgers all in abundance, something Kami says is a major factor in Cavendish's success. "We've noticed a change in the way a lot of people do things," Kami added. "Nowadays, you see a lot of places do things like smash burgers and all these fancy dirty fries, which is fine, but we like to keep things traditional. Our customers who have visited us for years still love our food, so why change it? "We are always happy to here feedback if customers aren't happy, these things happen, but we always act on these things and make sure the customer is sorted out afterwards. At the end of the day, if we wouldn't eat the food, then it's not worth serving. "We are also the only place in Derby to stock authentic tubs of Mr Tee ice cream and desserts, which are a huge success, and it's far better than what you can get anywhere else in the city - but we also do old school puddings like chocolate fudge cakes and jam rolly polly." Cavendish Kebabs is one of three Derby takeaways to be on the shortlist for our inaugural Derbyshire Dines awards in the 'best takeaway' category. The Stenson Road site joins McTurk Kebabs in Derby city centre and 3 Chefs in Chaddesden to make the final three. Voting will close at midday on July 31. You can vote near the bottom of this article. Speaking on being named among the best in the county, Kami said: "It's just something I can't put into words, I'm so proud to have been voted as one of the best in the county. We don't even need to win, I'm just so grateful to be named. "Things like this show that you are doing something right. All those years putting everything into the business, all the bad days where things didn't go well, it's all worth it when we get recognised like this. "I feel like I'm the kind of person who never wins anything, so this is really special to me. But it's more than just about me, we have a brilliant team of staff who work so hard, and our customers have played a huge part in appreciating what we do and always coming back for more - a special thank you to them, without them it wouldn't be possible." You can vote for your favourite now from our shortlist using the form below. Votes left in the comments on social media or on our website will not be counted. The shortlist for the Best Takeaway category is: McTurk Kebabs, Morledge Cavendish Kebabs, Stenson Road Three Chefs Original, Chaddesden We will soon be revealing the winners for county's best cafe, restaurant and takeaway. Voting will close at midday on July 31.
IOL News
14-07-2025
- Health
- IOL News
Sesame Workshop SA marks 25 years with a bold call to put children first
This year marks a significant milestone for Takalani Sesame, as it celebrates 25 years of nurturing the minds and spirits of millions of South African children. Since its inception in 2000, Sesame Workshop South Africa, the organisation behind the beloved children's programme, has been a beacon of early education, health, and wellness, effectively reaching over 7 million households across the nation. In a forward-focused move, the organisation has announced a robust partnership with the Department of Basic Education (DBE) aimed at catalysing early childhood development (ECD) registration throughout South Africa. This collaboration forms part of the Bana Pele (Putting Children First) campaign, an initiative that aligns perfectly with Sesame's mission to ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive. For decades, Takalani Sesame has been at the forefront of transformative early childhood education, evolving from a pioneering television show into a cultural staple that has reshaped national conversations around inclusion and health. The introduction of the world's first HIV-positive Muppet, Kami, and the Peabody Award-winning 'Talk to Me' special illustrates the show's commitment to addressing crucial social issues while engaging young audiences with joy and curiosity. 'For 25 years, Takalani Sesame has stood for smarter, stronger and kinder children,' said Dr Onyinye Nwaneri, Managing Director of Sesame Workshop South Africa. 'As we celebrate this milestone, we are thrilled to join hands with the Department of Basic Education to deepen our impact.' Highlighting the urgency of their mission, Dr Nwaneri pointed out that investing in South Africa's children today paves the way for a stronger nation tomorrow. The Bana Pele campaign calls for guardians to support local ECD centres in getting registered with the DBE, unlocking free access to essential government support. This includes the newly allocated R10 billion aimed at enhancing the ECD subsidy, thereby expanding access to quality early learning environments for underserved children. Minister of Basic Education, Ms Siviwe Gwarube, echoed these sentiments in welcoming the partnership: 'Children are South Africa's greatest assets, and this collaboration aligns with our vision to put our youngest citizens first and prioritise early learning as a national imperative.' Dr Nwaneri further stressed the dual significance of early childhood development, not merely as an educational prerequisite but as an essential economic strategy. 'ECD lays the groundwork for lifelong health and learning,' she explained. 'Moreover, investing in quality early learning drives skills development, stimulates job creation, and fosters a more inclusive economy—outcomes vital for South Africa's long-term growth and prosperity.' The Bana Pele registration initiative not only enhances learning access but also establishes a compliance framework that ensures safety and quality in ECD centres. Through continuous government support and partnerships, these centres can strive for improved standards, moving from Bronze to Silver and Gold accreditation levels. As the celebration unfolds, Dr Nwaneri emphasised the initiative's wider societal call to action: 'This campaign is about much more than just celebrating 25 years of success; it's a collective challenge for everyone in the nation to ensure no child is left behind. Whether it's registering, fostering early stimulation, or simply raising awareness, there's a role for everyone in helping our children reach their fullest potential.' Saturday Star
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Who is Kami Rita? Nepalese sherpa climbs Mount Everest for the 31st time, breaks own record
Famed Nepalese Sherpa guide Kami Rita has broken his record for the most successful expeditions of the world's highest peak by scaling Mount Everest for the 31st time. According to Mingma Sherpa, chairman of the Seven Summit Treks, the expedition organiser, the 55-year-old Kami Rita stood at the top of the 8,849-meter summit at around 4 am on Tuesday under stable weather conditions. The climber was guiding a team of the Indian Army Adventure Wing Everest Expedition led by Lieutenant Colonel Manoj Joshi, The Kathmandu Post reported. 'This new feat cements his status as the record holder for the highest number of ascents to the top of the world — a record that no one else has come close to,' Mingma was quoted as saying. He further informed that Kami Rita is safe and stable after the summit, adding that the Sherpa has started his descent and is on his way back to the base camp. "As always, Kami has demonstrated his unmatched skills and professionalism on the mountain. We are immensely proud of his achievement and the legacy he continues to build," he added. In the last two years, Kami Rita has made successful ascents to Mount Everest twice each season, taking his total completed expedition tally to 30. According to The Associated Press, Kami had tried to climb to the summit a few days ago but was forced to return due to bad weather. Several hundred climbers have tried to climb Mount Everest from the Nepali side of the peak in the south this season, which will come to an end this weekend. The majority of expeditions to Everest and other nearby Himalayan peaks takes place in April and May, when the weather is most favourable. Born in the Solukumbhi region, the Sherpa community's heartland that has long powered these expeditions, Kami Rita began his mountaineering journey in 1992 when he joined an expedition group to Everest as a support staff member. He first climbed Everest in 1994 and has been returning to the world's highest peak nearly every year since. Additionally, Kami Rita's father was among the first Sherpa mountain guides. Chhang Dawa Sherpa, expedition director at Seven Summit Treks, said that Kami developed a deep sense of passion for climbing at a young age and has been scaling peaks for over two decades now. Over the years, he has grown to become one of the most famous Sherpa guides whose expertise is significant to the safety and success of foreign climbers aspiring to scale the Everest each year. According to Chhang Dawa, Kami Rita has also scaled K2 and Mt Lhotse once each, Manaslu thrice, and Cho Oyu eight times between 1994 and 2025. Kami Rita's closest competitor happens to be a fellow Sherpa guide, Pasand Dawa, who has made 29 successful ascents of Mount Everest. New Zealand-based Edmund Hillary and Nepali Sherpa Tenzing Norgay were the first ones to climb Everest in 1953.
The Advertiser
20-05-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Australia helping Vanuatu with museum collection upkeep
When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said. When the first people arrived at the National Museum of Vanuatu after the monster 7.3 magnitude earthquake that struck Port Vila in December, they were distraught. "I'd never seen something like this before. It was all mess," museum curator Kaitip Kami told AAP. "Objects had fell off from their showcases, we had 13 showcases which were destroyed ... the museum didn't even look like a museum." Museum staff began a mighty clean-up effort, given the internal damage and displacement. Housed in the Vanuatu Cultural Centre, the museum holds art, cultural artefacts and taxidermied birds in its priceless collection. While the buildings have been cleared of structural damage, some pieces have been lost, including thousands-of-years-old Lapita pottery, smashed and unsalvageable among broken glass. Fortunately, Mr Kami reported ancestral remains were held on lower shelves, so "when they fell off, they were okay". Ni-Vanuatu norms necessitate the repair of broken items to be conducted only by the tribes from which they came. "In our culture, if you want to make or fix these objects, you have to have the right," Mr Kami, who hails from Malakula, said. "Some people from my island where I come from ... we have a lot of objects that were broken, so we have to get people from that island who own those artefacts, to fly all the way from the island to Port Vila. "Once we get the funds, we'll bring some people to come to fix the objects." Funding is at the heart of the challenge facing Vanuatu's curators as they attempt to preserve the Melanesian nation's unique history. Mr Kamo's position is funded by the government of Vanuatu - which is, per capita, the poorest nation in the Pacific - but he says there is no extra money for upkeep. They are fundraising online at to help the earthquake recovery but broader challenges remain. Museums require predictable climactic environments to store wares appropriately: a difficulty enhanced by the unrelenting heat of the Pacific and the various disasters, including earthquakes and cyclones that Vanuatu faces. Counterparts at the Australian Museum are also helping, visiting this month to scope the museum's needs. "They have a huge collection, a very important and significant collection here ... and it is overcrowded," Heather Bleechmore, of the Australian Museum, said. "They're operating with limited resources and limited budgets, human resources as well as finances. The building here is very good, but the infrastructure needs updating. "So the approach is to try and help the museum get as much control over the environment within the collection stores and within the gallery space as possible." The Australian Museum's outreach comes courtesy of the US Embassy, which last year funded a year-long "Pasifika Tahui" project to undertake missions to Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Solomon Islands and Tonga to "look at cultural revitalisation and preservation in the face of climate change". However, their own funding has a cliff, given the change of direction under US President Donald Trump, who has cut or frozen the bulk of American development assistance. Melissa Sutton said the Australian Museum - which holds a significant store of Pacific treasures in its own collection - would "100 per cent" be looking for future funding, which would benefit both the Pacific and Australian museums. "We're learning a lot about how to care appropriately for these cultural artifacts and the approach. It is a reciprocal relationship where we're also learning," the museum's Pasifika collection officer said.
The Hindu
11-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
Nepali migrant children shine in SSLC: a story of grit, language and dreams
The children of a Nepali migrant couple in Kerala have achieved remarkable academic success, defying linguistic and economic challenges to secure full A+ grades in the SSLC examination. Debi Kami and Naveen Kami, children of Naribankami and Eshwari Kami, who migrated from Rukum district in Nepal nearly two decades ago, have both excelled in their Class X exams at Chattanchal Higher Secondary school. While Debi secured A+ grades in all subjects last year, her younger brother Naveen repeated the feat this year – testimonies to their resilience and Kerala's inclusive education system. The Kami family arrived in Kerala when Debi was only one-year-old, and with no knowledge of Malayalam. Settling in Panayal, the couple took up daily wage work in quarries to sustain their family. Despite financial struggles and language barrier, they remained focussed on their children's education, communicating in Nepali at home while their children gradually picked up Malayalam at school. Speaking to The Hindu, Eshwari Kami said the education in Kerala is excellent. 'When I told our family back in Nepal that Naveen scored full A+, they were thrilled. We want our children to continue their education here.' Teachers at Chattanchal school played a vital role, giving the children individual attention when they initially struggled with Malayalam. Today, the siblings speak fluent Malayalam and Nepali. Naveen's achievement is especially remarkable considering his daily routine includes walking two kilometre to reach school and fetching water from a nearby well due to a persistent water shortage at home. A recipient of both the LSS and USS scholarships, Naveen is a member of the Student Police Cadet and aspires to study Computer Science in plus two. For the past 19 years, the Kami family has lived in a rented home in Panayal village. They plan to take their children to visit their ancestral home in Rukum next year – a journey involving a full day's bus ride from Kathmandu followed by a jeep trip to their remote village. Despite the distance from their roots and daily hardships, the Kami children have turned adversity into achievement – symbolising the transformative power of education and perseverance.
