Embassy of India 20 - 26 December 2017 Jakarta INDIA'S LATEST NEWS AMBASSADOR'S ACTIVITIES NEWS HIGHLIGHT India to set up IT centre in Egypt's Al Azhar University; India Offers Cancer Treatment Training; Haldiram emerges as India’s largest snack company after two decades; TCS wins $2.25 billion Nielsen outsourcing contract; India ahead in instant digital payments. TRAVEL TO INDIA Delhi CULTURE & CULINARY Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 1 INDIA TO SET UP IT HALDIRAM EMERGES AS CENTRE IN EGYPT'S AL INDIA’S LARGEST SNACK AZHAR UNIVERSITY COMPANY AFTER TWO India will be establishing a Centre of DECADES Excellence in Information Technology After a hiatus of more than two decades, (CEIT) at Al Azhar University, Egypt's Haldiram became India’s largest snack company highest religious authority and one of the after overtaking international food and world's most eminent seats of Sunni Muslim beverages major PepsiCo in sales. Haldiram learning, officials have said. All the finished the year ended September with sales of equipment and course material has reached around Rs 4,225 crore, compared to PepsiCo’s Rs Egypt and premises are being prepared for 3,991 crore. Last year, it posted sales of Rs 3,262 CIET, which will provide high-tech crore, while PepsiCo posted Rs 3,617 crore in education and skills to the country's youth. sales. The spike in sales that Haldiram witnessed (Source: The Economic Times) this year was because of a growing trend of people preferring packaged namkeen over INDIA OFFERS CANCER western packaged snacks like potato chips and TREATMENT TRAINING nachos. An Indian specialised cancer hospital has (Source: www.moneycontrol.com) offered to retrain Zambian doctors that TCS WINS $2.25 BILLION specialise in the treatment of cancer, at no cost to government. Cytecare Cancer NIELSEN OUTSOURCING Hospital Chief Executive Officer, Suresh CONTRACT Ramu says the hospital is ready to Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) has won a immediately start liaising with the Cancer $2.25 billion outsourcing contract, the largest Diseases Hospital in Zambia, over the ever bagged by an Indian information technology matter.He said this when he led Zambia’s firm, from television ratings measurement High Commissioner to India, Judith company Nielsen. The outsourcing contract is Kapijimpanga on a tour of the health facility for five year period from 2020 to 2025. Nielsen in India’s Bangalore, in the state of has committed to spend more on buying services Karnataka. And Mrs. Kapijimpanga said offered by TCS for the remaining four years of Zambia is looking forward to a time when the earlier contract. the number of patients travelling to India to (Source: Economic Times) seek medical attention, would reduce. (Source: www.znbc.co.zm) Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 2 INDIA AHEAD IN INSTANT DIGITAL PAYMENTS India has the most advanced digital payments system among 25 countries including the US, China and Japan, which were surveyed on parameters such as round-the-clock availability, adoption, and immediacy of payments, said a report titled ‘Flavors of Fast – 2017’ released on 21 December 2017 by FIS, a US-based banking technology-provider. The report uses Faster Payments Innovation Index (FPII) to rank different payments systems on a scale of 1-5, where level 5 payments systems have most evolved features for maximizing customer value. India’s Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), was the only system across the world performing at level 5. The IMPS launched by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) in November 2010, is an instant interbank electronic fund transfer service that is available through mobile phones and internet banking applications. NPCI is the umbrella organization for all retail payments in the country. (Source: Livemint) AMBASSADOR'S ACTIVITIES Ambassador met Mr. Made Mangku Pastika, Governor of Bali. They discussed ways of furthering cooperation in fields of education, culture & economy & strengthening the close traditional ties between India & Bali. the Ambassador also took the opportunity to thank the Governor & his administration for the help rendered to the Consulate during the airport closure last month,in assisting in the evacuation of Indians. Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 3 AMBASSADOR'S ACTIVITIES Ambassador met Chairman of DPRD, Bali Mr. Nyoman Adi Wiryatama. Apart from discussing means to further cooperation between Bali & India, the Ambassador also extended an invitation to the Chairman, on behalf of the Speaker of the Delhi Legislative Assembly, to visit India on a mutually convenient date. Ambassador met the members of the Rajawali group, a prominent company in Bali owner by PIOs, with interests in cellular technology, jewellery, tourism etc. They discussed ways to enhance Indian business presence in Bali. Ambassador visited the Anand Ashram in Ubud and met Shri Anand Krishna, who explained the various facilities offered by them in promoting multi- cultural dialogues between civilizations. Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 4 Other Ingredients: 4 dabeli pavs 4 tsp lehsun ki chutney 2 tbsp meethi chutney 4 tsp finely chopped onions 4 tsp masala peanuts , readily available 4 tsp nylon sev 2 tbsp butter for cooking For The Garnish 2 tbsp nylon sev Method For the stuffing FLAVORS OF INDIA 1. Combine the dabeli masala, meethi chutney DABELI – and a little water (approx. 1 tbsp) in a bowl and A KUTCHI AND MUMBAI STREET mix well. FOOD 2. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the Dabeli, a spicy potato mixture combined prepared dabeli masala mixture, mix well and with onions, garlic chutney, meetha cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while chutney, spiced masala peanuts and stirring continuously. fruits like pomegranates and grapes… 3. Add the mashed potatoes, salt and a little how can the equation go wrong! serve water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for plain or smeared with butter and grilled another 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring on a tava! since dabeli masala is easily continuously. available, you can easily recreate the 4. Remove from the flame, transfer it to a plate roadside experience and press well with the back of a spoon. Preparation Time: 10 mins 5. Sprinkle the coriander, coconut and Cooking Time: 20 mins pomegranate on top. Keep aside. Total Time: 30 mins How to proceed Makes 4 dabeli 1. Take a pav and slit it on two sides at right Ingredients: angle (keeping them joined at the remaining 2 For The Stuffing: ends). 1 1/2 tbsp dabeli masala , readily available 2. Apply 1 tsp of geeli lehsun ki chutney and 1/2 2 tbsp meethi chutney tbsp of meethi chutney evenly on the inner sides 1 tbsp oil of the pav. 1 1/4 cups boiled , peeled and mashed 3. Stuff with 2 tbsp of the stuffing and top with 1 potatoes tsp of onions, 1 tsp of masala peanuts and 1 tsp of salt to taste sev. 2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) 4. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to 2 tbsp grated coconut make 3 more dabelis. 2 tbsp fresh pomegranate (anar) 5. Just before serving, cook each dabeli on a hot tava (griddle) for a minute using a little butter. 6. Serve immediately garnished with sev. Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt 5 Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt DELHI TOURISM Parliament House in New Delhi – Represents hopes and aspirations of more than billion people of India Delhi has been an important political centre of India. It is one of the longest serving Capitals and one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. The city has been built, destroyed and rebuilt several times. The remnants of seven medieval cities are spread across Delhi. From ancient Indraprastha of Mahabharata to the present New Delhi, it has grown into a mega metropolis. State: Delhi Area: 1484 sq.kms Population (as per 2011 census): 16,787,941 Official Language: Hindi Additional Official Language: Punjabi, Urdu Literacy rate: 89.21% Time: GMT + 5.30 International Airport: Indira Gandhi International Airport Website: delhi.gov .in Tourism website: www.delhitourism.gov.in Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 6 Purana Qila Built on the site of the most ancient of the numerous cities of Delhi, Indraprastha, Purana Quila is roughly rectangular in shape having a circuit of nearly two kilometers. The massive gateway and walls of Purana Quila were built by Humayun. Purana Quila is the venue for the spectacular sound and light show held every evening. HUMAYUN’S TOMB It was built in 1565 A.D. nine years after the death of Humayun, by his senior widow Bega Begam. \ Inside the walled enclosure the most notable features are the garden squares (chaharbagh) with pathways water channels, centrally located well proportional mausoleum topped by double dome. This magnificent garden tomb is the first substantial example of Mughal architecture in India. INDIA GATE The India Gate is located at the heart of India’s capital city, New Delhi. India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to honor the soldiers of the Undivided Indian Army who died during World War I between 1914 and 1921. Delhiites and tourists alike throng the India Gate Lawns surrounding the monument for a leisurely evening, enjoying the light show at the fountains along with snacking on street food. Website: indianembassyjakarta.com Twitter: IndianEmbJkt Facebook: IndiaInIndonesia Youtube: IndianEmbJkt 7 AKSHARDHAM MANDIR Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Delhi epitomizes 10,000 years of Indian culture in all its breathtaking grandeur, beauty, wisdom an d bliss. It brilliantly showcases the essence of India’s ancient architecture, traditions and timeless spiritual messages. Heralded by the Guinness World Record as the World’s Largest Comprehensive Hindu Temple, the complex was inaugurated on 6 November, 2005.