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New Indian Express
2 days ago
- New Indian Express
Ponneri lake to turn tourist destination
CHENNAI: Chief Minister MK Stalin on Tuesday announced major renovation works for Ponneri alias Cholagangam lake in Ariyalur district to mark the birth anniversary of Rajendra Chola. These works would be carried out at an expenditure of Rs 12 crore. In addition, to promote this lake as a tourist destination, infrastructure upgrades will be done at a cost of Rs 7.25 crore. An official release here said to commemmorate 1,000 years since Rajendra Chola's victorious expedition across South East Asian countries including Kadaram, the CM has made the above announcements. Aadi Thiruvathirai celebrations in honour of Rajendra Chola will commence on Wednesday. Already, to honour the legacy of Rajendra Chola, the state government is establishing a new museum on 10 acres at an outlay of Rs 22.1 crore.
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Perth chef reveals secret to perfecting Asian bbq staple
Chef Alex De Leon of Miss Mi in the CBD grew up among the fresh aromatics of Philippino street food, and is on a mission to replicate authentic South East Asian flavours in Perth. Moving to Australia in 2006, Chef Alex has worked in some of the city's most prestigious kitchens, including Low Key Chow House, and Apple Daily. He even spent years cooking Italian food before returning to his roots, now specialising in wowing locals with his skill on the Asian grill. With one of his personal favourite dishes the humble Gai Yang chicken skewer, a Thai classic, Chef Alex has offered tips for preparing the most succulent version of dish at home. To begin, he 'pounds and grinds' a variety of sauces and spices to properly infuse them into a paste before marinating his chicken thighs, cutting them into generously sized pieces. Chef Alex De Leon from Miss Mi cooks their Chicken Skewers. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian 'Of course, sufficient marinating time. It needs at least four hours, ideally overnight, to absorb the flavours,' he told PerthNow. As to the optimum number of pieces to affix to one stick, well, that depends on how loudly your stomach rumbles. The flavour master says five pieces might be considered a snack back home, but 'it depends on the appetite'. One step people often get wrong is the grill's heat, believing a maximum heat is required to form a crisp skin. He said, often, 'The flame is too high, because high heat burns the outside while leaving the inside uncooked. Especially if using bony pieces'. Chef Alex De Leon from Miss Mi cooks their Chicken Skewers. Credit: Michael Wilson / The West Australian Typically, flipping occurs once the chicken begins to brown, after four or five minutes. Finally, don't forget to continue to baste it with a brush each time the chicken is turned to ensure the moisture is not lost. And serve with a fresh salad, of course. Led by Chef Alex, Miss Mi, in the Novotel Perth Murray Street, prides itself on merging near and far worlds through locally sourced ingredients. But don't even think about calling it 'Asian Fusion'. 'There is no 'Asian fusion' or muddling going on here. Something much more special is afoot,' his restaurant's website reads.
Scotsman
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Top 8 shows by global majority artists
The Edinburgh Fringe (running 2 to 26 August) is the largest festival in the world, bringing artists from across the globe into one big celebration of theatre, music, dance and comedy. These 8 shows should be on your radar to immerse yourself in the impressive work from South East Asian and Afro-Carribean artists at this year's festival. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... A Small Town Northern Tale Iron Belly at Underbelly, Cowgate, 31 July – 24 Aug 2025 (not 11 Aug), 12.40 – 1.40pm Inspired by his experiences growing up mixed heritage in Manchester and relocating to a small working-class Northern town in the early 2000s, Nathan Jonathan writes and performs a nostalgic love letter to working-class life and cultural identity. The story follows David, a 13-year-old boy whose mother uproots their family from Manchester to escape his violent, drug-dealing father. In the small Northern town, David struggles to fit in as a Jamaican-English kid navigating a predominantly white community. As he contends with dodgy noughties fashion, Myspace, and Nokia phones, he slowly begins to lose touch with his Jamaican heritage. A Small Town Northern Tale is a high energy, solo-comedy that explores identity, belonging and cultural erasure, all told with humour and poignancy. Blending music, movement, and myth, Rock Hard – A Theatrical A Cappella Adventure is a wordless vocal journey through Hong Kong's past, present, and future. Strangers & Revelations Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Theatre 3 at theSpace@ Surgeons' Hall, 1–23 Aug 2025 (not 10 & 17), 12.05–12.55pm Two London-based Zimbabweans meet for their first date in an unconventional location, with the unexpected intimacy and shared cultural heritage leading them to reveal more about themselves than they were intending in an emotionally charged drama. Strangers & Revelations follows Zodwa into Malcolm's house after a last-minute change of plan for their first meeting. As they connect through shared experiences of their roots and romantic mishaps, they reveal more about themselves and start to uncover deeper truths and shared griefs. Grounded in mythology and trauma, this production is an exploration of identity and the power dynamics between men and women through an African lens. MILES. English Ako is inspired by the lived experience of being born in the Philippines and raised in the UK Tech Cube 0 at Summerhall, 31 Jul – 25 Aug 2025 (not 12), 6 - 6.55pm Delving into the creative chaos behind the making of Kind of Blue, the best-selling jazz album of all time, MILES. fuses live jazz and multi-rolling performance to explore the life and legacy of jazz icon Miles Davis. Accompanied by a live underscore from the UK's leading jazz trumpeter Jay Phelps (Wynton Marsalis, Shabaka Hutchings, Amy Winehouse, Wizkid), actor Benjamin Akintuyosi—making his professional debut—portrays a host of characters including Davis, as the production moves fluidly through time, memory, and influence, capturing the sound, pressure, and innovation of an artist who redefined modern music. Created using Davis's autobiography and never-before-heard recordings, the piece unfolds as a hypnotic, smoke-laced fever dream: an exploration of addiction, reinvention, and the explosive cost of genius. English Ako Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad theSpaceUK @ Surgeons' Hall (Theatre 2), 1 – 23 Aug 2025 (not 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 & 18), 9pm (9.45) Inspired by the lived experience of being born in the Philippines and raised in the UK, writer-performer Jules Chan's solo semi-autobiographical play explores the complexities of growing up between physical comedy, honest storytelling and character multi-rolling, English Ako follows Boy, a young working-class migrant born in Manila and raised in England, on a search for his estranged brother and, ultimately, for a version of home where both his Britishness and Asian-ness can coexist. Set against the backdrop of coming-of-age encounters – from playground racism and awkward Hinge dates to tense universal credit meetings – Boy transforms people in his life into beloved Shakespearean characters like Tybalt and Malvolio in a nod to British culture. The play offers an unfiltered account of identity, self-acceptance, and cultural survival, candidly exploring the challenges and contradictions faced by those navigating dual heritage in contemporary Britain. Cantonese Opera x Children's Interactive Theatre: Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground The Space at Surgeon's Hall, 1-9 Aug, 1.10pm (2.10) In an adventure to defeat the Boring King that combines drama, live music and audience interaction, Dic Dic Chang Chang Playground is a lively introduction to Cantonese opera for children and families. On stage, two young guardians of Cantonese Opera Land, Captain Dic Dic and Chang Chang - named after the distinctive sounds of the Muyu and Gong instruments in the show - must protect their magical world from the Boring King, a puppet villain determined to make everything dull. With help from the Cantonese Opera Fairy, they learn traditional performance techniques including gesture, song, and symbolic staging. The audience is invited to take part in simple routines, speak key Cantonese opera phrases, and join the mission as secret agents. Recognised for its inventive blend of storytelling and cultural education, this interactive production brings Cantonese opera to life in a playful, accessible way. No Sugar No Milk (Prototyping) Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Assembly George Square Studios, Studio 2, 8 – 17 Aug 2025 (not 12), 12.15pm (1.15) In a physical theatre and martial arts performance that intertwines dance, street art and circus influences, Hong Kong Soul headline company TS Crew transports audiences to the nostalgic, vibrant heart of a Hong Kong Cha Chaan Teng – a quintessential diner. In these iconic eateries, a cornerstone of Hong Kong's cultural tapestry, stories of struggle, dreams, and belonging are shared over quick, affordable meals. No Sugar No Milk (Prototyping) transforms one of these humble diners – with its clink of ceramic cups, and aroma of milky tea and buttery pineapple buns – into a dynamic stage for an exploration of home, identity, and the restless drift of life, reflecting the city's blend of East and West, tradition, and modernity. Returning to the Fringe following their Asian Arts Award-winning No Dragon No Lion, the company pushes the boundaries of their signature style with dynamic choreography and vibrant street art aesthetics. No Sugar No Milk merges physical prowess with heartfelt storytelling, drawing from Hong Kong's cinematic daring and street-level grit. Rock Hard - A Theatrical A Cappella Adventure Assembly George Square Studios, Studio 2, 8 – 17 Aug 2025 (not 12), 12.15pm (1.15) Blending music, movement, and myth, Rock Hard – A Theatrical A Cappella Adventure is a wordless vocal journey through Hong Kong's past, present, and future. Performed by six singers and a clarinettist, the show follows a group of scouts embarking on a hiking trip, their harmonies echoing through time. From Hong Kong's first professional a cappella choral theatre company, Yat Po Singers, this inventive production merges tradition with innovation, offering a fresh perspective on the city's history. Waves of Tradition: A New Horizon in Scottish-Chinese Music Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Theatre 2 at theSpace @ Surgeon's Hall, 19 - 23 Aug 2025 (not 12), 6pm (6.45) This cross-cultural music performance brings together the Chinese Zheng, and Celtic harp and Scottish Bodhrán in a contemporary concert setting that explores connection through sound. Three musicians – Zheng virtuoso Wan Xing, and Glasgow-based harp and percussion duo Eleanor Dunsdon and Gregor Black – blend traditional techniques with modern improvisation. Waves of Tradition: A New Horizon in Scottish-Chinese Music features reimagined folk melodies, rhythmic dialogues, and moments of spontaneous interplay, highlighting each instrument's unique timbre while building a shared musical language.
New Indian Express
17-07-2025
- Business
- New Indian Express
Don at it again on India deal
NEW DELHI: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a trade deal with India would soon be sealed under which American firms would get greater access to Indian markets. According to Trump, the trade pact with India will be on the lines of the US-Indonesia deal announced early in the day. 'They are going to pay 19% and we are going to pay nothing … we will have full access into Indonesia, and we have a couple of those deals that are going to be announced,' Trump said, adding that the deal with India will be on the same line. India has not formally reacted to Trump's claims, but officials say that the US president has the habit of making tall claims in public, which are far from reality. They cite the example of the Vietnam deal; Trump had claimed the South East Asian country had agreed to a 20% tariff, but Hanoi rejected the claim.
Business Upturn
16-07-2025
- Business
- Business Upturn
K-Tech Solutions Company Limited Announces Pricing of US$6.4 Million Initial Public Offering
Hong Kong, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — K-Tech Solutions Company Limited ('KMRK' or the 'Company') is an established toy products design house specialized in the development of infant and pre-school educational toys and learning kits. The Company is headquartered in Hong Kong to provide full-fledged product development solutions to toy brands throughout the entire development stage of toy products from design, prototype testing, production management, quality control to after-sales services. K-Tech Solutions Company Limited today announced the pricing of its firm commitment initial public offering of an aggregate 1,600,000 Class A Shares (the 'Offering') priced at US$4.00 per share (the 'Offering Price'). In addition, the Company has granted the underwriter a 30-day option ('Overallotment') to purchase up to an additional 240,000 Class A Shares at the initial public offering price, less underwriting discounts and commissions. The gross proceeds to the Company from the Offering (assuming that the Overallotment is not exercised), before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses payable by the Company, is expected to be approximately US$6,400,000. The Company has granted the underwriter warrants, exercisable from the date of closing of the Offering and for a term of three years to purchase up to an additional 80,000 Class A Shares at 125% of the Offering Price, representing 5% of the Class A Shares issued in the Offering and the Over-allotment (the 'Underwriters' Warrants'). Assuming that the Over-allotment is exercised, the Company may receive gross proceeds amounting up to US$7.36 million, before deducting underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses. The shares are expected to begin trading on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol 'KMRK' on July 16, 2025. The Offering is expected to close on or about 17, 2025, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of customary closing conditions. The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Offering towards potential investments and/or acquisition of a factory in Vietnam and/or other South East Asian countries, expansion and recruitment of product designers and engineers, to obtain licensed rights to international IP, working capital, and other general corporate purposes. American Trust Investment Services, Inc. ('ATIS'), a full-service broker/dealer, acted as the representative of the underwriters and sole book-running manager for the Offering. Loeb & Loeb LLP, CLKW Lawyers LLP, Beijing Dacheng Law Offices, LLP (Shenzhen) and Harney Westwood & Riegels are acting as U.S., Hong Kong, PRC and BVI legal counsels to the Company, respectively. Audit Alliance LLP is acting as the reporting accountants of the Company. DeMint Law, PLLC is acting as U.S. legal counsel to ATIS for the Offering. The Offering is being conducted pursuant to the Company's registration statement on Form F-1 (File No. 333-287391), as amended, previously filed with, and subsequently declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC') on June 30, 2025. The Offering is being made only by means of a prospectus, forming part of the registration statement. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus and other documents the Company has filed or will file with the SEC for more information about the Company and the Offering. Copies of the final prospectus related to the Offering may be obtained, when available, from American Trust Investment Services, Inc., 910 S. El Camino Real, Suite 200, San Clemente, California 92672, by phone at 949-347-5222 or by email at [email protected]. In addition, a copy of the final prospectus, when available, relating to the Offering may be obtained via the SEC's website at This press release has been prepared for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any of the Company's securities, nor shall such securities be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration, nor shall there be any offer, solicitation or sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or other jurisdiction. About K-Tech Solutions Company Limited We are principally engaged in the design, development, testing and sale of a diverse portfolio of toy products ranging from simple plastic toy products to more complex electromechanical toy products. Our solution services span across the entire development stage of toy products from design, prototype testing, production management, quality control to after-sales services. We specialize in the development of infant and pre-school educational toys and learning kits. We started our operation in 2016 and have developed relationships with our customers mainly located in European and North American countries which possess renowned brands and intellectual properties in toy products. We have strong capability in product innovation, design and project management which allow us to provide product development solution to transform conceptual design into prototypes and further into commercialization of toy products. For more information, please visit FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS Certain statements contained in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects, as well as any other statements regarding matters that are not historical facts, may constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements relating to the expected trading commencement and closing dates. The words 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'continue,' 'could,' 'estimate,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'may,' 'plan,' 'potential,' 'predict,' 'project,' 'should,' 'target,' 'would' and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements as a result of various important factors, including: the uncertainties related to market conditions and the completion of the public offering on the anticipated terms or at all, and other factors discussed in the 'Risk Factors' section of the preliminary prospectus filed with the SEC. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Any forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof, and K-Tech Solutions Company Limited specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. For more information, please contact: K-Tech Solutions Company Limited Investor Relations Contact: Unit A, 7/F, Mai On Industrial Building17-21 Kung Yip Street, Kwai ChungNew Territories, Hong Kong Phone: (+852) 2741 3165 Email: [email protected]
