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Down To Business: What If Major League Baseball Had H-1B Caps? -- IT Careers -- InformationWeek

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TeamAIDAsha

Running a marathon is one of the most exhilarating experiences that one can endure. Asha and AID have trained many first-time runners to complete marathons and in the process have raised funds for education and sustainable development projects in India.

The TeamAIDAsha Marathon program trains runners with beginner to veteran level of experience to complete their marathon while raising funds for educational, social and economic development in India. The training program starts in spring every year and targets the fall marathon and half marathons (Chicago, Lowell Bay state). With over 100 runners and over $300,000 raised over the past seven years, the marathon program is our largest fundraiser event for AID and Asha for Education, Boston/MIT chapters
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Asha for Education YouTube Channel

Asha for Education is a volunteer run, non-profit, secular organization dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change.

http://www.youtube.com/ashaforeducation

Tagdi Kabab - Sanjeev Kapoor Istyle

Ingredients

Chicken drumsticks (skinless chicken legs without) 8 Lemon juice 1 tablespoon Ginger 1 inch piece Garlic 6 cloves Green chillies 4-6 Skimmed milk yogurt 1 cup Gram flour (besan) 2 tablespoons Turmeric powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon Salt to taste Chaat masala 2 teaspoons Lemon and onion (cut) for garnishing Oil 3 tablespoons

Method

1. Clean and trim excess fat and skin from the drumsticks. Dry them with a clean and absorbent kitchen towel. Make three to four long deep incisions. Apply lemon juice and keep aside. 2. Peel ginger and garlic, wash and grind them to a paste. 3. Wash green chillies, remove stem and chop finely. 4. Roast gram flour in a pan till it gets a little color. Can be done even in a microwave bowl on Microwave LOW (50%) for five minutes stirring twice in between. Cool and mix with yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, red chilli powder, salt and chopped green chillies. Too much yogurt will drain off all the masala from the chicken. 5. Marinate chicken drumsticks in above mixture and refrigerate for one to two hours. 6. Preheat oven to 425F. 6. Place marinated chicken drumsticks on a flat dish and roast for five minutes in the preheated oven. Reduce oven temperature to Convection 350F and further cook for ten or fifteen minutes or till little cooked. Turn drumsticks couple of times to ensure even cooking and color. 7. Roast them on a pan for the tandoor taste. If they are kept in the microwave for too long it taste dry and the tandoor flavor is not obtained. 8.Serve hot sprinkled with chaat masala, lemon wedges and onion.

Matki chi Usal

Ingredients

• 2 cups Matki sprouts (soaked)
• 1 potato cut
• 1 ½ Onion chopped
• 1 ½ Tomatoes chopped
• ½ tsp Chili powder
• ½ tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Maharashtrian Goda Masala OR Garam Masala
• 3 tsp Cilantro chopped
• 2 green chillies chopped
• 3 tbsp Oil
• Jeera
• Salt to taste

Method

• Heat oil in a wok
• Add jeera & green chillies
• Add chopped onion
• Reduce to medium heat once hot and add potatoes
• Fry onions till translucent, tender and brown on edges
• Add chili, turmeric and goda/garam masala and allow it to cook for a minute or two
• Add potatoes
• Add matki and water and cook in cooker (1 whistle) OR Allow it to boil for a few minutes with a lid on till matki is cooked
• Add cilantro and salt and allow it to cook for a few minutes
• If you desire some sauce, add a cup of water
• Serve with hot chapati or rice and yogurt

Tuka Mhane..

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Anda Bhurji

I found some crazy recipes of Anda Bhurji online that I decided to write the simplest of them all. Here it goes..

Ingredients (1 serving):
1 small onion chopped 1 tsp Goda masala 1 green chilli jeera Oil for frying Chopped Coriander Leaves Salt as per taste Bread
How to make Anda Bhurji (Egg Bhurji): Chop the onions finely Heat a non-stick pan on medium heat and add the oil. Add jeera Add the chopped onion (chopped tomatoes if used) and saute until it turns translucent. (red chilli powder, turmeric powder if needed) Break the Eggs and pour into the pan directly. Stir briskly. Add the coriander leaves to garnish. Remove from heat and serve warm with toasted bread. Additional Ingredients : Tomato Turmeric Pepper

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Recession or not, it is always a good idea to invest your money and keep track of where it is allocated and if it needs to be re-adjusted. I used to do that on a spead sheet but these tools amaze me!
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Kala Ghoda Festival 09

Very nice pictures and article. The Kala Ghoda Arts Festival is an annual festival, usually around nine days long, held in late January or early February, in the Kala Ghoda area of South Mumbai, India.

Aloo Chat

Ingredients:
• 3 Potatoes (half boiled and peeled) • 1 tsp Chaat masala • 1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder • 1 tbsp Tamarind Chutney • 1/2 tbsp Mint Chutney • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder • Oil for frying • Chopped Coriander Leaves • Salt as per taste
How to make Aloo Chaat:
• Chop half boiled potatoes into small cubes. • Deep-fry the potatoes in oil in a wok till golden brown and well cooked. • You may add onion when frying. • Put the fried potatoes in a bowl with cumin powder, red chilli powder, salt, chaat masala and mix thoroughly. • Add lots of tamarind chutney and mint chutney according to taste and mix properly. • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.

Goan with the Wind

In the early 1990s, Air India printed a calendar showcasing people from different states in their traditional costumes. The Goa portrait had a couple at a church wedding in bridal finery: the lady in a flowing gown, her partner in a jacket and tie. The publication sparked off protests within the Goan community, who accused the national carrier of portraying a flawed image of the state.

Spring @ Andover, MA

Gambhir- Another one match GOD!

Gambhir has a long way to go. Let us not create another hype

Ganpati celebrations in Goa

Shirfod, Curchorem, Quepem, Goa

Missouri Botanical Garden