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NDTV
02-06-2025
- General
- NDTV
The Ultimate Tomato Guide: 7 Popular Types Of Tomatoes You Should Know About
Tomatoes are one of the most used fruits in our kitchens. We use them for adding them to our salads, curries and sabzis. Their tangy flavour instantly enhances the taste of any dish, doesn't it? While you may be using them on a regular basis, did you know there's not just one, but several different varieties of tomatoes that exist out there? From cherry tomatoes and Roma tomatoes to grape tomatoes and more - each of these is unique in its own way and offers distinct characteristics. If you're a tomato lover, discover eight of the most popular varieties of tomatoes you should know about and try. Here Are 7 Different Types of Tomatoes You Should Know About: 1. Cherry Tomatoes Cherry tomatoes are the most common type you'll spot at sabzi mandis and grocery stores. These bite-sized tomatoes are sweet and juicy, perfect for adding to salads or pasta dishes. You can also enjoy them on their own with a dip of your choice. Also Read: Desi vs Hybrid Tomatoes: What Are The Key Differences? 2. Roma Tomatoes Also known as Italian tomatoes, Romas are recognised by their egg-like shape and thick flesh. They have fewer seeds, making them ideal for making sauces and pastes. When cooked, Roma tomatoes retain their rich flavour. 3. Heirloom Tomatoes Heirloom tomatoes are open-pollinated, meaning they are created naturally through insect pollination. Their seeds are saved and replanted, allowing the variety to be passed down through generations. They are valued for their unique flavour but are not ideal for commercial production. 4. Grape Tomatoes Another popular type of tomato you should know about is grape tomatoes. They are somewhat similar to cherry tomatoes but differ in size, taste and texture. Grape tomatoes are more elongated than round and also less sweet than cherry tomatoes. 5. Pear Tomatoes Shaped like tiny teardrops, pear tomatoes come in red, yellow and orange varieties. Their mild, slightly tangy flavour pairs well with cheese platters or salads. They can also be used as a colourful addition to dishes. 6. Green Tomatoes As the name suggests, these tomatoes are the ones that haven't fully ripened. They are firm in texture and known for their tart flavour. Green tomatoes are perfect for pickling and adding to sauces and chutneys. Also Read: Sugar-Free Tomato Ketchup Recipe - Healthy And So, So Tasty 7. Beefsteak Tomatoes Big, juicy, and meaty, beefsteak tomatoes are perfect for burgers and sandwiches. Their thick slices and bold flavour make them a summer favourite. They have a relatively small number of seeds and often weigh over a pound.
Daily Record
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Daily Record
Bathgate-based veteran's charity visit Auschwitz and see horrors of the Holocaust
Those attended described learning more about the horrific treatment of Jews, Poles, Romas and others during the Holocaust as being 'absolutely brutal'. Members of Bathgate-based veteran's charity ASA Scotland visited Auschwitz-Birkenau, Schindler's factory and the Ghetto in Krakov, Poland. Those attended described learning more about the horrific treatment of Jews, Poles, Romas and others during the Holocaust as being 'absolutely brutal'. Nazis removed all personal possessions from prisoners, then their clothes, cutting off their hair, taking away their shoes and suitcases. Thousands of shoes and cases, as well as hair are all displayed for the world to view. Those at the camps also took away disabled people's walking sticks and cosmetic limbs before being murdered. Their walking aids have all been kept to show the world what the Nazi's did. ASA members also described standing on the railway line where the trains carrying those arriving as emotional. At the end of the concentration camp, there was two huge gas chambers. They had been blown up by the Nazis to try and hide evidence from the world. Tommy Davidson, secretary of ASA Scotland forces charity, said: 'This educational visit was difficult, but to truly understand the Holocaust and what took place just 80 years ago, we did it. 'You have so many mixed emotions walking through these museums, how can anyone try and deny the Holocaust never took place, the evidence is all there. 'The Nazis were evil, history is repeating across the World, we must to teach our past and learn from it. 'I urge every politician to take the journey to Poland to learn from the Holocaust, because political speeches every day breed hatred and division and it needs to stop right now. 'We need leadership across Scotland, the United Kingdom and across the world. 'We will aim to organise a display and share our experiences with young people and communities.'
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussies jobs at risk as 2,240 per cent jump in controversial tax pushes business to verge of collapse
An Australian small business owner is fearing the worst after copping a horrendous price hike. The Victorian land tax has attracted criticism from property owners big and small as the levy has been hiked significantly in recent years to help the southern state get on top of its debts. Angie Romas had to pay $8,700 in land tax 10 years ago for the four-acre block in Dandenong South where his sandblasting and painting business sits. Fast forward to now, and that bill for DH Corrosion & DPC Coatings has shot up to $203,600. That's an increase of 2,240 per cent in a decade, and he said the bill will increase by $50,000 every year going forward. Infuriating tax the 'final straw' for Aussie landlords: 'From $307 to $3,096' Centrelink issues urgent Age Pension eligibility change warning: 'Double check' Dad with no savings reveals surprising money message for struggling Aussies: 'Living pay to pay' "We're being punished for just being here," he told A Current Affair. "We don't mind paying a nominal land tax. Everybody does, but this is become out of bounds now. Increasing by 23 times in 10 years. It's crazy." His business has been involved in getting huge support beams and structures installed for state projects like highways and stadiums like the has been doing this job for 23 years and said if nothing is done about the tax, they have two options. He could either move his warehouse to a different area where the tax could be smaller, or he would shut up shop for good. If he chooses the latter option, more than a dozen people will lose their jobs and Romas fears the work he does for the state government will eventually be outsourced overseas to Asia or the Middle East. Victoria's Treasurer Jaclyn Symes wasn't swayed when confronted with Romas' story and his 2,240 per cent increase in his bill. She said while the land tax can put a squeeze on some businesses and property owners, it's for the good of the state. 'We want to ensure that we get the balance right in relation to the levies and taxes that people pay, we want to ensure that we have the revenue for the services that Victorians rely on to be delivered,' she said. 'We don't want impacts on those that are suffering cost of living pressures, ordinary households and the like, that's why we set our tax settings with consideration of those that have the greater capacity to pay.' The state government pulled in $5.2 billion in the 2022-23 year from land tax. The controversial levy is predicted to bring in $9.3 billion for the 2027-28 year. It's the state's mission to curtail its growing debt problem, which is expected to reach $187.8 billion in June 2028. The Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is pleading with the state government to address taxes that are hurting businesses like Romas'. It feared taxing small enterprises, especially ones doing work for the Victorian government, is "dampening" their growth and investment. "The business community is already wearing both the mental health levy and the Covid debt levy, both of which have had a significant financial impact," the Chamber said in a submission. Chamber's chief executive, Paul Guerra, added that the land tax was 'pushing costs to unsustainable levels, stalling investment, slowing transactions and choking growth". It's not just business groups affected by the land tax either. Property investors like Garry Salathiel also cop the controversial levy and he told Yahoo Finance it almost makes it impossible to keep up. In three years, his tax bill went from $397 to $3,096, which "absolutely floored" him when it came in the mail. He said he would have no choice but to pass on those costs to his tenants and could even be forced to sell at least one of his two homes to ensure he had enough money to retire. 'I'm just giving heaps and heaps and heaps of it away to the government for nothing," he said. "I'm paying a real estate agent, I'm paying the council, I'm paying insurance, I'm paying the land tax. There's nothing left." Figures were released late last year showing that one in three unpaid land tax bills were more than 12 months overdue, indicating some were struggling to keep up with the levies or were outright refusing to pay. "It should be no surprise that so many Victorians are under extreme financial pressure and struggling to pay on time," Nationals' Member for Mildura, Jade Benham, said. 'This data provided by Department of Treasury and Finance highlights the unachievable financial expectations from the government when they are taxing Victorians to the max."Sign in to access your portfolio
