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Buying vs Renting – Which is a better option?

Raghunandan Saraf, Founder, and CEO, of Saraf Furniture, help you decide whether to rent or buy furniture for your home, So you’ve already made the decision to move into a new space. You’ve chosen the ideal location for your property and finished with all the necessary paperwork. What’s the next step? Doing up your home with beautiful and useful furniture and accessories, right? Mind you, furniture these days can cost a bomb. To counter this problem, you could go with the recent and popular trend of renting furniture. The world of renting furniture is much simpler now. At affordable pricing packages, you can walk home with furniture pieces that not only look beautiful but are ergonomic and functional. Before you arrive at your decision, here are some of the most important points that could affect your decision in the aforementioned debate: SPOILT FOR CHOICE Renting furniture can be disappointing at times. You may not always find the furniture that suits your space, style and budget. This could happen because of the vendor’s limited furniture range. In such cases, you might have to work with furniture that is currently available from the vendor. But in case, when you decide to purchase furniture, your choices are endless. You can always set a budget for your furniture depending on the look, style and functionality. You could also either pick furniture sets from a particular brand that could be cost-effective or mix and match furniture pieces across different brands to match your style and budget. IS IT WORTH EVERY PENNY? While the expense of claiming furniture can be fanned out through EMIs, this can gouge one’s funds, particularly with regard to fittings and installations, which have a short life expectancy. Rather than paying heavy EMIs for furniture that might just go out of fashion in the next few years, simple month-to-month rentals or rentals could be an educated choice, monetarily. Unlike other investments such as gold and realty, the value of your furniture will depreciate with each passing year. Remember, the day you choose to sell your furniture, you will end up getting nothing more than an insignificant part of the cash you actually spent on buying it. PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE In the event that you rent furniture and choose to move, you always have the option to return the furniture that you paid for. You no longer have to go through the hassle of moving your furniture to your new home. This option is only viable if you are moving far away and don’t have any desire to relocate to the same city or country. Mind you, you’ll not have anything to show for all the cash you paid over months towards the furniture you are leasing. The world of renting furniture is much simpler now. At affordable pricing packages, you can walk home with furniture pieces that not only look beautiful but are ergonomic and functional And finally, owning your furniture will give you the option of an option moving your furniture to your new residence. From one viewpoint, this implies you will have to pay the packers and movers. However, then again, you will not need to spend more cash buying new furnishings. Assuming you planned well and picked furniture pieces that will stand the test of time and will last you through your several relocations. Buying and renting furniture, both have their fair share of pros and cons. Depending upon one’s personal choice, you make a conscious decision to pick one. INPUTS BY: Raghunandan Saraf, Founder, and CEO, Saraf Furniture

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Which Indian breakfast is best for weight loss?

The first meal of the day can be used as a tool for weight loss. Therefore, choosing nutritious options for breakfast is important for optimal health. Here are some protein breakfast ideas for you. Trying to cut down on the calories and lose the extra weight gained this festive season, we have a list of recipes with are low-calorie and also gluten-free. Having these for breakfast or dinner helps you stay full and not crave anything junk. Hummus toast Grind overnight soaked oats in a blender and add some olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Spread the hummus on a slice of bread and toast it. Panner and vegetable paniyaram finely chop carrot, onions, capsicum, and panner. Add ½ cup dosa batter and ½ cup Rava. Pour the batter into the paniyaram pan and let it cook and serve it hot. Oats chia pudding To a jar add ¼ cup rolled oats, 1 tablespoon of chia seeds, 2/3 cup of milk, 1 tablespoon of honey, ¼ teaspoon of cinnamon powder and leave in the fridge overnight and serve it with mashed banana and any other fruit. Besan chilla To one cup of gram flour add ¼ cup of finely chopped onions, tomatoes, coriander, capsicum each. Add chopped chilli, ginger, turmeric powder, red chilli powder add some water, give it a mix and pour the batter into the pan and let it cook on both sides and serve hot. Omelette sandwich layer omelette with brown bread and cheese. Toast or grill the sandwich and enjoy the delicious treat. Panner paratha Crumble panner with salt, chilli powder, garam masala. Flatten chappati dough and stuff the panner and seal it and flatten it again and cook it in a hot pan on both sides. Sprouts salad To finely chopped onions, tomatoes, cucumber, carrot, raw mango, boiled peanuts and add any sprout of your choice. Add lemon juice, salt, chat masala and green chilies. Mix everything together and top it with

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How to make Creamy Japan chicken recipe

Creamy chicken is all time favourite recipe, without the regular use of Indian spices. Creamy Chicken is made with white sauce and cashew paste. This is easy to cook a recipe that is so delicious and the best starter to be made at home. This is also known as Murgh Malai Chicken in the north or Erode Style Japan Chicken. This quick recipe is easy to make and lip-smacking. The process is similar to as that of making pasta with a slight variation of the ingredients. Ingredients 400 grams of chicken 50 grams of butter 3 tablespoons of maida 3 tablespoons of corn flour 1 bay leaf 1 inch cinnamon Stone flower 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon of salt 20 cashews – powdered 2 green chilies 1 cup of milk Salt Pepper powder Method Mix maida, cornflour, salt and pepper together with water and add the chicken. Deep fry or air fry the chicken on both sides. To a hot pan add butter, followed by bay leaf, cinnamon and stone flower, chopped garlic, green chillies, and a spoon of maida. Add milk and let it boil. Add salt and powdered cashew Let the sauce thicken and add the fried chicken. Cook until the sauce and chicken come together. Garnish with coriander and serve hot. This white chicken recipe is a great starter. It is also kid’s favourite recipe as it creamy and delicious without the use of regular chili powder and spices. Try this recipe and enjoy with your family and friends.

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Top Winter Festivals In India

Makarsankranti and Gujarat Kite Fest Due to the aerial contests and kite battles that take place in many towns, kite flying is regarded as an energising activity. However, many will claim it is far more than that. Anecdotal evidence suggests that the gods emerge from their six-month slumber during the Gujarati holiday of Uttarayan, and homemade kites are flown as an expression of appreciation to them for bringing luck and prosperity. Many people also dedicate the event to the Sun God and go outside to the roofs to get vitamin D blessings. Hornbill Festival, Kohima, Nagaland Indian tribes from Kohima, Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival serve as a proxy for the real Indian culture, which is present in the nation’s forests and other far-flung, off-the-beaten-path locales. Every December, the tribes of Nagaland come together to give the population exquisite cultural presents. Given the display of arts, music, crafts, and culture, it is not unexpected that this festival is attracting visitors from all over the world. Jaisalmer Desert Festival, Rajasthan The Jaisalmer Desert Festival is the place to go if you want to see how Rajasthanis have lived in the desert for centuries. It lasts for three days in February each year. You could perceive the desert ship in a variety of shapes as a result of the experience. Fur cutting, camel polo, and camel decoration are all available to you. It also features dancing in formation with camels and camel gymnastics. Rajasthan’s musical and cultural show will enchant you. Manali Winter Festival, Himachal Pradesh The Winter Carnival in Manali is another event that takes place in India in January. The first occasion for this festival of Himachali culture occurred in 1977. This event’s highlights include folk performances, cultural competitions, and local food. Additionally, Solang Valley, where one may participate in winter sports like skiing and snowboarding, is one of the most popular tourist spots in Manali. Rann Utsav, Kutch, Gujarat Rann Utsav, one of the liveliest winter festivals in India, takes place every year in the White Desert of the Kutch state of Gujarat. Rann of Kutch, one of the largest salt deserts in the world, is a must-visit location in Gujarat. Over a three-month period, from October 28 to February 23, this holiday is observed. During the event, the neighbourhood comes to life with traditional dances, live music, artisan and food stalls, camel rides, and even adventure sports.

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Movie screening for the underprivileged kids by Rotary Neithal

Rotary Neithal organized and sponsored the movie “Ponniyan Selvam” screening for underprivileged children and families of Pink Auto Group (the only women’s auto drivers organization) to support their families on the next day of the launch in Escape, Chennai. It was indeed a visual treat for the kids to experience the astonishing marvel on screen. PINKAUTO was launched by the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal. Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal has previously given 8 nos. of autos to underprivileged women to help run their family a daily basis. Taking this forward, the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal organized a special movie screening for the kids and families of the women who have benefited from this project. The movie was screened in Escape, Express Avenue, Chennai. More than 50 kids along with their families enjoyed the visual extravaganza. It was an amazing experience to watch the marvellous periodic visual treat on the big screen. In fact, it was their first time at the mall for most of the kids. It was a great time for the kids to experience the visit to the mall and enjoy the movie. Thanks to the Rotary Club of Chennai Neithal for such a generous gesture.

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Southern Railway’s famed heritage structures and lines

Explore the remarkably famed heritage structures and rail lines fabricated by the Southern Railway of India. These massive structures are standing tall adding meaning and beauty to our nation. Soon after India’s Independence, the Government under took a programme of regrouping the rail system into smaller number of sufficiently large and administratively viable divisions. Thus, Southern Railway became one of the first Railway zones to come into existence on 14th April 1951. It has 6 Divisions located at Chennai, Madurai, Tiruchchirappalli, Salem, Palakkad and Thiruvananthapuram. Southern Railway was formed on 14th April 1951 by merging the Railway systems administered by the erstwhile Madras and Southern Mahratta, South Indian and Mysore State Railways. Subsequently in 1966, with the formation of South Central Railway a portion of Southern Railway was transferred to South Central Railway. Again in 2003 South Western Railway was formed transferring two divisions, viz., Bangalore and Mysore Divisions, from Southern Railway. Now, Southern Railway serves the entire states of Tamil Nadu, Kerala & Pondicherry and a small part of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Important Heritage structures Southern Railway Headquarters A massive Heritage Structure in present day Chennai, the Southern Railway Headquarters building situated next to Chennai Central was designed by N.Grayson, an architect of the erstwhile Madras and Southern Mahratta Railway. The Foundation of the palatial headquarters building was laid on 8 February 1915 by Lord Pentland, the then Governor of Madras. Based on the Dravidian style of classic architecture the foundation of the Indo – Sarcenic type structure consists of a reinforced concrete raft from 5 to 8 feet below the ground level set upon a stratum of pure sand, nearly 20 feet deep. It took nearly 7½ months to lay the foundation structure consisting of 500 tons of steel bars embedded on 10,000 tons of granite concrete. Built of stock brick with Porbundar stone, the central towers rise to a height of 125 feet 6 inches above the roadway. The corner towers house the water tanks with a total capacity of about 35,000 gallons. After nine nine long years of intensive labour and a massive investment of Rs.30,76,400 the building was opened on 11 December 1922 by Lady Willington, the wife of the then Governor of Madras. A Special postal cover marking the launch of Centenary Celebrations of Southern Railway Headquarters was released on 27th January 2022. Dr M.G.Ramachandran Central Railway Station The heritage structure of Dr M.G.Ramachandran Central Railway Station (Erstwhile Chennai Central/ Madras Central) was built in the Romanesque revivalist style with round arched arcading and coloured windows with an imposing roof was originally built by the Old Madras Railway Company and opened on on 7April 1873. Chennai Egmore The Oriental Style of architecture with Mughal style domed towers and minarets have characterized the Heritage Station of Chennai Egmore since its opening in 1908. Royapuram Another historic Railway Structure, the Royapuram Railway Station is the oldest Railway station in the country that still survives, displaying the vestiges of its former splendour. Though India’s first railway line opened from Bori Bunder, Bombay to Thane, neither Bori Bunder nor Thane stations have retained their original structure. The Royapuram Station building, that resembled a regency mansion, was declared open by the then Governor Lord Harris on 28 June 1856. In his speech he congratulated the Madras Railway Company, its Manager Major Jenkins and all who had worked on the railway, Lord Harris said that the project was worth the investment and looked forward to equally expeditious completion of additional miles of track up to the west coast. Two trains, each with coaches made by Simpson & Co., the leading coach builders of the day, inaugurated the service. One carried the Governor and 300 Europeans and another train, with the Indian invitees followed. These were widely covered by the Press. “The Illustrated London News” gave a graphic description of the inaugural train passing across the arid plain of the Carnatic, frightening the herdsmen and the cattle. Kozhikkode The railway line to Calicut (now Kozhikkode) was opened on 2nd January 1888. The station was then the western terminus of Madras Railway. The station houses vintage fixtures such as Railway Institute built by British in 1888 which served as a recreation for employees and a cast iron mechanical pump set imported from England to pump water into steam engines. Kozhikkode railway station celebrated its 125th Anniversary on 2nd January 2013. A special postal cover was released by Kerala Circle in commemoration of the 125th Anniversary of Kozhikkode Railway Station. Nilgiri Mountain Railway The Nilgiri Mountain Railway which was declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, is a show-piece of Railway technology using the rack and pinion system. To this day, the Southern Railway maintains this century old Mountain Railway stretch between Mettupalayam – Coonoor – Ooty with great pride and panache. The Great Pamban (old) Bridge Celebrated as one of the iconic structures built in the erstwhile era, the great Pamban cantilever bridge was commissioned in 1914. Bridging peninsular India and the Gulf on Mannar, this vintage structure interconnects Mandapam inRameswaram mainland with Rameswaram Island. Located in the state of Tamilnadu, the bridge falls under the jurisdiction of Madurai division of Southern Railway. The Great Pamban Bridge attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. Offering a visual feast to the onlookers, the Scherzer rolling spans beautifully expand and allow cruisers and ships to pass through. The bridge transports scores of pilgrims visiting the famed Ramanathaswamy Temple. This century old engineering marvel has stood the test of times amidst highly corrosive seas.

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