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Boston Globe
29-05-2025
- Business
- Boston Globe
The Mighty Squirrel opens a Watertown tapas taproom; Cheese Louise spreads out at Hub Hall
Cheese Louise opens at Hub Hall (80 Causeway St.), serving grilled cheese in many forms: with buffalo chicken and blue cheese; tomato soup; potatoes and chive cream cheese. It started as a New Hampshire-based food truck in 2018; now, there are locations in New Hampshire and Maine. This is the first Boston location for the brand, which joins stalls like Sullivan's Castle Island and Mike's Pastry . Advertisement In Somerville, Pound House Vietnamese Coffee (703 Broadway) has announced their grand opening, serving their namesake beverage plus spring rolls, banh mi, and toasts. Competitions : Elsewhere in carb-craving news, Cambridge's Elmendorf Baking Supplies (594 Cambridge St.) hosts their annual Le Grand Prix Elmendorf du Pain on June 8. Typically, the event spotlights professional bakers; this year, home bakers are invited to submit their best baguettes. Pros can submit croissants for consideration. If you fit neither category, don't despair: Sample wares from French-inspired food vendors instead. The event attracts heavy-hitters such as Clear Flour , Formaggio Kitchen , and Michette Bakery . The festivities commence at noon, and there will be wine. Get more details at Kara Baskin can be reached at
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Time of India
Aligarh mob attack: Buffalo meat, not beef, says FSl report
Agra: The meat being transported by four traders, brutally assaulted by a mob in Aligarh's Alahdadpur village last week, was buffalo meat, not beef, as alleged by the attackers, police confirmed on Wednesday citing a Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) report. The four men—Nadeem, Aqeel, Arbaz, and Qadeem (all in their 30s)—were carrying meat sourced from a licensed processing unit when they were waylaid by a mob on Saturday under Harduaganj police limits. Their vehicle was overturned, the meat was thrown on the road and the traders were brutally beaten with belts, rods and sticks. DSP (Atrauli) Sarjana Singh said the forensic report contradicted the vigilantes' claims that the traders were transporting beef. A complaint filed by Aqeel's father, Salim Khan, alleged the attackers also looted mobile phones and cash, and demanded ₹50,000. He said the assault intensified after the traders refused to pay up. Police registered an FIR against 13 named and 25 unnamed persons under relevant BNS sections, including 309 (attempt to murder). A separate case was filed against the four injured men under the Cow Slaughter Act. All four victims are recovering at JN Medical College. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's The Estimated Cost for a 1-day Gutter Guards Installation HomeBuddy Undo Police have so far arrested four accused—Bhanu Pratap, Vijay Bajrangi, Vijay Kumar, and Lovekush—from Monday to Wednesday, and said more arrests are likely. "As many as four accused have been identified so far. Searches are on for the rest," SP (rural) Amrit Jail told TOI. Meanwhile, several opposition leaders, including Sanjay Singh (AAP), Chandrashekhar Azad (Azad Samaj Party), Imran Masood (Congress) and Ramji Lal Suman (SP), visited the injured at the hospital. Suman said, "It is good to hear that the lab report confirmed that it was buffalo meat. All culprits should be arrested and punished; they are anti-social elements who, in the name of cow slaughter, extort money." An administrative meeting was also held to address the incident. "Arrangements are being made to prevent future misunderstandings over meat transport. Related departments have been asked to draft appropriate policies," a senior official said. END
CBC
25-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Baby bison roaming Brokenhead Ojibway Nation for 1st time in decades
Its been more than two decades since Brokenhead Ojibway Nation had a buffalo herd, but that changed in December. This calving season the community is welcoming some new hoofed neighbours.
CBC
25-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation welcomes 1st buffalo calves in decades
Brokenhead Ojibway Nation is seeing a brand new generation of buffalo born for the first time in more than two decades. "It's a big part of our culture as a people. It brings the community together. A lot of people come out and drive out here, like to look at them, talk about them," said Brokenhead Buffalo Ranch manager Jeremy Robert Chartrand-Kaysea. The reservation's lands, 75 kilometres north of Winnipeg along the Brokenhead River, fall within traditional buffalo territory. The new herd was brought to Brokenhead in late December from Sakimay First Nation in Saskatchewan. Before that, Chartrand-Kaysea and his team worked tirelessly to prepare the old buffalo pasture. Brokenhead had a herd in the 1990s that was disbanded in the early 2000s. Before working on the ranch, Chartrand-Kaysea had never seen a buffalo calf, and now he gets to watch the newborns take their first steps. "As soon as they drop from the mother, they can actually stand up and they can run right from birth, so they're born pretty strong. The first thing they do is, of course, they get their milk and just follow their mothers around." This year the herd of 22 birthed 11 healthy calves, with three or four more expected. The pasture's open grass plains and brush make the perfect nursery for the calves, Chartrand-Kaysea says. "Pretty much the mothers been taking them back and forth, walking all around the pasture, showing them everywhere to go and whatnot. And it's pretty nice." Even with the joy of their birth, tragedy also befell the herd. One of the calves showed signs of sickness soon after birth and was rushed to a veterinarian. Both the calf and its mother died days later. The community grieved along with the herd. "The one who passed away was the one that showed us mainly everything. She was the one who actually got close to us," Chantrand-Kayseas said. "With life, there's death. Sometimes there's things out here that happen that we can't control and we can't beat ourselves up about what happened. Things just happen." The Buffalo Treaty The return of buffalo to the reservation was made possible by the Buffalo Treaty, an Indigenous-led initiative that is returning buffalo to Indigenous communities across the U.S. and Canada. The treaty was signed in Montana in 2014, with several Canadian and U.S. tribes gathering to find a way to bring Indigenous communities and the buffalo together, both culturally and spiritually. All Indigenous communities that sign on to the treaty are required to create safe spaces to share the land with the buffalo. Brokenhead got involved when Chief Gordon Bluesky had a chance at a meeting in Ottawa with Chief Lynn Acoose of Sakimay First Nation, who, as a caretaker of a buffalo treaty herd, had to meet the obligation of passing a herd on to another community. Bluesky and his council had been discussing the possibility of returning the buffalo, and this chance encounter made that idea seem like a feasible reality. "I just feel like the timing was perfect," Bluesky said. A community welcoming As soon as talks got underway, the team got to work. Brokenhead's abandoned buffalo pastures were rebuilt to house the new herd and excitement began to stir in the community. Many community members fondly remember the old Brokenhead buffalo herd, including the chief. "We introduced the buffalo mid-, late '90s to the community, and at that time, the community really liked having the buffalo … here," Bluesky said. "That was one of the things that I always noticed when I came back home in '95 — I remember when the buffalo came here and I missed them as much as everyone else did." When the buffalo arrived, the community held a ceremony to welcome them to their lands. With the birth of the calves, there's been rising interest in the new arrivals. "Right now, we're just really happy to have our herd back in Brokenhead. A lot of people have been really coming out and having a look," the chief said. "The arrival of the new babies, the calves, is a great sign. It's a sign that the animals feel safe and they feel secure enough to where they will have their babies. So it's a great feeling and I know a lot of members are very happy to see that." The reintroduction aims to bring the buffalo back to their traditional lands and, in the long run, to provide healthy food options and cultural education for community members, Bluesky said. Land-based educator and Brokenhead resident Carl Smith has seen the community respond positively to the new hooved community members. He worked on the old Buffalo Ranch, which he said was more of an economic venture. "I would say, like, it's a new look this year, this time around, I think 'cause it's not there for the money, it's there for the viewing and respecting the animal," Smith said. The return could build more land-based connections for the community, he said. "That was part of our connection to the land was buffalo, all the hoof animals that we used for food and everything, tools and everything," he said. "That was respecting them." Smith sees the reintegration of the buffalo as a big step toward reconnecting with cultural perspectives surrounding the animals. Since the arrival of the buffalo, community members have been visiting the pasture to leave offerings or to conduct ceremonies. Chantrand-Kayseas said working alongside the animals has been both humbling and educational. "I never actually thought I'd actually be able to work in here, but it's been really good," he said. "It's calming. It's peaceful. We get to work in nature, and it's just a beautiful day." Baby bison roaming Brokenhead Ojibway Nation for 1st time in decades 2 minutes ago Duration 4:02 Its been more than two decades since Brokenhead Ojibway Nation had a buffalo herd, but that changed in December. This calving season the community is welcoming some new hoofed neighbours.
The Star
09-05-2025
- Business
- The Star
Imports from South Asia may be affected if tensions worsen
PETALING JAYA: The open hostilities between India and Pakistan could see Malaysia facing a food shortage. If the South Asian conflict escalates into a full-blown war, there could be a disruption in the supply of food items and other essentials here, which is worrying for many traders. Rice, especially parboiled and basmati grains, spices, onions, dhal, sugar, buffalo meat, pharmaceuticals and industrial raw materials like iron and steel are key imports from India. From Pakistan, Malaysia imports basmati rice, textiles, fruits, beef and some niche food items, says Kuala Lumpur and Selangor Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KLSICCI) president Nivas Ragavan. 'Disruptions in supply chains are likely, especially in the logistics and shipping routes between the Indian subcontinent and South-East Asia,' he said. 'Prices may spike for critical food items like rice, onions, dhal and spices, particularly from India. Alternative sourcing will not only be more expensive, it may not match the volume or quality Malaysia is used to,' he added. Traders are hoping that there can be peace soon between the two neighbours with a history of bad blood. 'We continue to hope that cooler heads will prevail in the region, and that dialogue and diplomacy will be prioritised over confrontation,' said Nivas. Although a war will definitely have an impact on business here, not all areas will be affected, said the Malaysian Indian Textiles and General Stores Association. With southern India relatively unaffected by the conflict, supplies of textiles and spices from this region will continue as usual, said association secretary-general Datin Maheswary Ramasamy. She said spices, materials, ready-made garments, sarees, prayer items, silverware, brassware, kitchen utensils, food products and statues are imported from India, while items likes carpets and clothing come from Pakistan. 'If there is war, the supply may drop, causing prices to increase,' she said. She said about 80-90% of ready-made traditional wear and 50% of sarees come from north India. 'Rice, sugar, onions, dried chilli and other condiments also come from India. Almost 40% of our rice comes from India. Also basmathi comes from Pakistan,' she added. Akbar Khan, who runs a carpet business said most of his goods are sourced from Pakistan. 'If it develops into a full blown war, I may have to look to other markets. I hope the conflict will not persist,' he said. Mydin Hypermarket's managing director Datuk Ameer Ali Mydin, however, does not see much of an impact on supply at the moment. 'I don't think there will be shortages,' he said, adding that speculation, not a real shortage, may cause prices to rise. 'For frozen buffalo, the exports are normally done on long term contracts,' he said. As for rice, he said Malaysia had multiple import sources and weak market prices. Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid said the conflict may cause traders and investors to be more cautious. 'Gold prices have stayed elevated, suggesting a flight-to-safety phenomenon. Beyond that, it could result in rising cost of doing business especially in the logistics sector, especially as airlines have to reroute flights. 'Malaysia's exports to India and Pakistan only comprise about 3.4% and 0.4% of total exports so the direct impact may seem somewhat limited,' he said. India launched Ops Sindoor on May 7 in response to a terror attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir, where 26 tourists were killed.
