When restaurateurs lunch together the conversation always, ultimately, comes down to food and the discussion of food wastage is never far off. At a shoot for mid-day recently, chefs Kelvin Cheung (Bastian), Karishma Dalal (Bombay Salad Co) and Pooja Dhingra (Le 15 Cafe) lamented the lack of composting facilities in the city. They say they have been trying hard to find an eco-friendly solution for their waste, much of which ends up being handed to the local civic body and ends up in a landfill. They have considered joining forces and starting their own composting facility, but it's early days.

Cheung, Dalal and Dhingra might find kindred spirits in other city restaurateurs who face a similar challenge. While some compost a small percentage of the garbage they generate daily, others try and reuse, some control output by cooking on a need-per-order basis, but the greater amount gets binned.

Bombay Salad Co, Bandra West
Waste generated every week: 700 kg
Waste disposed organically every week: Approx 50 kg Karishma Dalal (in pic), who runs Bandra's hip Bombay Salad Co, is waiting for someone to come up with a novel idea that could use all the organic waste her restaurant generates. "As we are a salad bar, most of our waste is made up of peels, stalks and leaves. Around 15 per cent is just cabbage!" As a restaurateur, it would be a huge economical undertaking for Dalal to send her garbage to a large composting facility, which Mumbai doesn't seem to have . "I have kept an eye out and nobody collects it on a large scale. The ones who do, in the suburbs, want me to arrange transportation."
What she is doing right: Distributing garbage to locals who compost at home
Solution: Dalal is trying to do her bit. Every week, she gives around five kg to Bandra residents who compost at home, and around 20 kg every three days to a friend from Pune who uses it in his nursery. "And, BMC comes twice a day for the rest."

Pod Supply, Andheri West (Meal prep service)
Waste generated every week: Approx 30 kg
Waste disposed organically every week: None
Chef Harsh Dixit says they follow waste management procedures including segregation as they only prep an order according to required quantities. He also says that they have never tried composting. "I have worked in three major cities - Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi - before Pod Supply, but I have never experienced restaurants composting their waste. I do believe with the changing food scene in the country; chefs and restaurant owners being more aware about practices like these, it will soon be adopted too."
What they are doing right: Achieve minimal waste by using ingredients to the maximum
Solution: "For example, we use the vegetable peels/fish bones to make stock which we use to cook rice, make soups and base for curries. Off cuts of meats and seafood are used for the kitchen staff meals. But we do land up with a lot of egg yolks as we use more of whites."

Ministry of Salad, Breach Candy
Waste generated every week: Approx 4 to 5 kg
Waste disposed organically every week: Approx 4 to 5 kg
Head Chef Akanksha Saigal says the main challenge she faces is that one day's waste is never the same as the next. It depends on the quantity of order versus what is consumed. "Luckily for us, our estimates are usually close to the benchmark," she says. She does say that in ideal conditions, they would like to compost this waste themselves or via an agency, however, as per regulations, they would need a license to do it. "At our end, we try to keep the waste down and only hope that the BMC makes good use of it."
What they are doing right: Reducing waste generated by ordering only what's necessary The restaurant works on an aggressive inventory system with the core team defining approximate sales per day. "This experience has made us almost intuitive, and we know how much to order for a particular day. Ordering right is the key here." Saigal also insists on using ingredients across dishes to ensure less wastage.

Lord of the Drinks, Andheri West
Waste generated every week: Approx 700 kg
Waste composted every week: None
At the Andheri hotspot, a majority of its waste comes from leafy greens and other vegetables since not all parts of every vegetable can be consumed. "Therefore, waste from meat is lesser," says JJ, Corporate Chef. The restaurant has tried composting, but it's not cost effective. "We use the segregation method. Due to lack of space for storing waste in Mumbai, a part of it usually gets disposed in garbage vans. I think the answer could be to install composting machines. However, these may not be cost effective for every establishment," he says.
What they are doing right: Segregating dry and wet garbage and using the former for manure, inhouse
Solution: The food waste is usually segregated between dry and wet. "Composting of dry garbage is easy at the restaurant level as most of it gets reused while gardening and makes for good manure," says JJ. But most of the wet garbage is binned. "There is hardly any government support in composting of such garbage."

Telly actor Saumya Tandon is part of a campaign to distribute reusable masks and face shields to frontline workers on the streets. The Bhabhiji Ghar Par Hai actor was spotted in Andheri distributing the kits to vegetable vendors and police personnel.

Main bhi artist

Aishwarya Sakhuja, who has taken up sketching during the lockdown, is enjoying the process. "I never thought I would be good at it, but I've surprised myself. I still have a long way to go but my friends have been loving my sketches," she adds.

Mamma mia

Jag Jaanani Maa Vaishno Devi actor Madirakshi Mundle is bonding with her mother during the lockdown. She has special plans for Mother's Day. "I plan to cook her favourite meal and refurbish an old saree to a suit with embroidery work on it."

The web game

Mere Sai actor Tushar Dalvi is set to make his digital debut on Netflix with Anurag Kashyap's Choked. He says, "Working with Anurag Kashyap is a dream come true. His films don't underplay issues."

Slambook: Parull Chaudhry

One superpower you wish to possess?
The power of illusions.

One thing you won't share?
My mom's laddoos.

Your guilty pleasure movie?
Dumb and Dumber (1994).

One thing you are guilty of?
Of unknowingly hurting my parents.

Your worst project?
Being part of an episode of supernatural show in which I played a 300-year-old witch. Wearing prosthetics was painful.

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With everything going digital amid lockdown due to Coronavirus outbreak, reality shows have found a new way to conduct auditions. Madhuri Dixit, Shashank Khaitan, and Tushar Kalia will return as judges for Dance Deewane 3.

For the show, the makers have begun virtual auditions. Madhuri Dixit kicked off her work by recording the promo for the show and asking the audience to participate by uploading their videos oh Viacom18's digital platform.

The final aspirants will be selected for the show once the film and TV bodies resume shoots. Arjun Bijlani will be returning as the show host. They'll kick off the new season after everything goes back to normal.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months and masks and face covers will be part of life while asserting that the country needs to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID -19. The remarks came during his interaction with Chief Ministers via video conferencing to discuss the emerging situation and plan ahead for tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

"The country has seen two Lockdowns till now, both different in certain aspects, and now we have to think of the way ahead. As per experts, the impact of coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months," Modi said, according to an official release.

COVID-19 impact will remain visible in coming months, need to fight it with impetus on economy: Modi

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— ANI Digital (@ani_digital) April 27, 2020

Reiterating the mantra of 'do gaz doori', he said that "masks and face covers will become part of our lives in the days ahead". "We have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID -19," Modi said. The Prime Minister underlined that the lockdown has yielded positive results as the country has managed to save thousands of lives in the past one and a half months.

"India's population is comparable to that of the combined population of several countries. The situation in many countries, including India, was almost similar at the start of March. However, due to timely measures, India has been able to protect many people," he said.

Prime Minister Modi, however, forewarned that the danger of the virus is far from over and constant vigilance is of paramount importance. "Prime Minister Modi added that under the circumstances, everyone's aim must be rapid response. He pointed out that many people are self-declaring whether they have cough and cold or symptoms, and that this is a welcome sign," the release said.

Prime Minister said that we have to give importance to the economy as well as continue the fight against COVID -19. He emphasized on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures: PMO on PM's meeting with CMs pic.twitter.com/cjk9KaY6IQ

— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2020

The Prime Minister emphasised on the importance of usage of technology as much as possible and also to utilize time to embrace reform measures and on the significance of ensuring that more people download the AarogyaSetu app to bolster the efforts of the country in the battle against COVID-19.

"We have to be brave and bring in reforms that touch the lives of common citizens. People associated with Universities can be integrated on devising ways to fight the pandemic and strengthen research as well as innovation," he said. He also highlighted the importance for states to enforce guidelines strictly in the hotspots i.e. the red zone areas. "The efforts of the states should be directed towards converting the red zones into orange and thereafter to green zones," he said.

On the issue of getting back Indians who are overseas, the Prime Minister said that this has to be done keeping in mind the fact that they don't get inconvenienced and their families are not under any risk. He also urged Chief Ministers to factor in the changes in weather - advent of summer and monsoon - and the illnesses that can potentially come in this season, while strategizing ahead. Union Home Minister Amit Shah reaffirmed the need to enforce lockdown so that maximum lives are saved.

"The Chief Ministers praised the leadership of the Prime Minister during this period of crisis, and also highlighted the efforts undertaken by them in containing the virus. They spoke about the need to keep a close vigil on international borders, and also on addressing the economic challenge and ways to further boost health infrastructure. The leaders expressed gratitude towards the police force and medical staff for the exemplary work done by them in the fight against COVID-19," read the release.

Impact of Coronavirus will remain visible in the coming months, masks & face covers will be part of our life: PM Narendra Modi in his video conference meeting with Chief Ministers pic.twitter.com/aEhVdXnuBx

— ANI (@ANI) April 27, 2020

This was the fourth such interaction of the Prime Minister with the Chief Ministers, the earlier ones had been held on March 20, April 2, and April 11. Today's meeting comes just a week ahead of the scheduled ending of the nationwide lockdown. On March 24, the Prime Minister had announced a 21-day lockdown as a precautionary measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. The lockdown was later extended till May 3.

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Researchers have found that mild Zika virus infection in fetuses can cause abnormal brain development in apparently healthy young animals this might be applicable to humans as well.

Switzerland has said that the withdrawal of the UK from the EU on January 31 will not change the relationship between Switzerland and the UK in the near future.

Switzerland has said that the withdrawal of the UK from the EU on January 31 will not change the relationship between Switzerland and the UK in the near future.

The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration has launched a campaign to monitor the employment status of individuals working in the care and construction sectors.

Kajal Aggarwal has become the first South Indian actress to get her wax statue at the Madame Tussauds in Singapore.

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Scientists and researchers across the world are working against time to find a cure for the coronavirus pandemic. In India, at least 30 coronavirus vaccines are in different stages of development and a few are going to trial stages.

Further to a meeting of its governing Council on 12 March 2014, the OECD has postponed activities related to the accession process of the Russian Federation to the OECD for the time being.

The OECD invites interested parties to send a short description of strategies that might be considered to result in the artificial avoidance of the permanent establishment status in relation to base erosion and profit shifting.

On 22 October 2013, the OECD requested interested parties to send a short description of strategies that might be considered to result in the artificial avoidance of PE status in relation to base erosion and profit shifting. The OECD has now published the only response received following that invitation.

The Committee on Fiscal Affairs (CFA) invites interested parties to send comments on this discussion draft, which includes the preliminary results of the work carried on with respect to issues related to the artificial avoidance of PE status and includes proposals for changes to the definition of permanent establishment found in the OECD Model Tax Convention.

On 31 October 2014, the OECD invited comments from interested parties on the discussion draft on Action 7 (Prevent the Artificial Avoidance of PE Status) of the BEPS Action Plan. The OECD now publishes the comments received.

A public consultation on BEPS Action 7 (Prevent the Artificial Avoidance of PE Status) is scheduled to be held in Paris at the OECD Conference Centre on 21 January 2015.

Public comments are invited on a new discussion draft which includes proposals resulting from the work on Action 7 (Prevent the Artificial Avoidance of PE Status) of the Action Plan on Base Erosion and Profit Shifting (BEPS).

On 15 May 2015, interested parties were invited to comment on a revised discussion draft on Action 7 (Prevent the Artificial Avoidance of PE Status) of the BEPS Action Plan.

Today, another important step was taken to implement Country-by-Country Reporting in accordance with the BEPS Action 13 minimum standard, through activations of automatic exchange relationships under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of CbC Reports.

Today, a further step was taken to implement Country-by-Country Reporting in accordance with the BEPS Action 13 minimum standard, through activations of automatic exchange relationships under the Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement on the Exchange of CbC Reports ("the CbC MCAA").

Productivity growth is essential for living standards to durably improve. Malaysia has reached a development stage where growth needs to be driven more by productivity gains than the sheer accumulation of capital and labour inputs.

Exports of Electrical Apparatus in Singapore increased to 774.14 SGD Million in March from 673.74 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Electrical Apparatus in Singapore averaged 622.74 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1026.42 SGD Million in August of 2018 and a record low of 295.63 SGD Million in January of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Electrical Apparatus.

Exports of Electrical Machinery & Apparatus Nes in Singapore decreased to 663.14 SGD Million in March from 737.40 SGD Million in February of 2020. Exports of Electrical Machinery & Apparatus Nes in Singapore averaged 631.89 SGD Million from 1999 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 960.38 SGD Million in March of 2017 and a record low of 249.09 SGD Million in February of 1999. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Exports of Electrical Machinery & Apparatus Nes.

Imports - Photographic Apparatus Equipment & Supplies in Singapore increased to 379.72 SGD Million in March from 365.65 SGD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Photographic Apparatus Equipment & Suppl in Singapore averaged 397.54 SGD Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 631.35 SGD Million in November of 2015 and a record low of 323.92 SGD Million in January of 2016. This page includes a chart with historical data for Singapore Imports of Photographic Apparatus Equipment & Sup.

Exports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland decreased to 55.27 CHF Million in March from 68.59 CHF Million in February of 2020. Exports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland averaged 84.68 CHF Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 140.42 CHF Million in October of 2007 and a record low of 50.54 CHF Million in January of 1998. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Exports of Household Apparatus.

Imports of Transmission Apparatus & Installation in Switzerland increased to 217.28 CHF Million in March from 190.82 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Transmission Apparatus & Installation in Switzerland averaged 261.75 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 448.64 CHF Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 190.82 CHF Million in February of 2020. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Transmission Apparatus & Installation.

Imports of Machines & Apparatus in Switzerland increased to 2870.03 CHF Million in March from 2647.11 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Machines & Apparatus in Switzerland averaged 2801.79 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 3449.72 CHF Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 2254.96 CHF Million in August of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Machines & Apparatus.

Imports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland decreased to 48.97 CHF Million in March from 52.84 CHF Million in February of 2020. Imports of Household Apparatus in Switzerland averaged 821.24 CHF Million from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 54406 CHF Million in May of 2014 and a record low of 41.55 CHF Million in May of 2015. This page includes a chart with historical data for Switzerland Imports of Household Apparatus.

Exports of Medical-surgical Instrument & Apparatus in Spain increased to 40129.06 EUR THO in February from 33998.03 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Medical-surgical Instrument & Apparatus in Spain averaged 18382.06 EUR THO from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 63540.30 EUR THO in June of 2000 and a record low of 271.30 EUR THO in March of 1981. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Medical-surgical Instrument & Apparatus.

Exports of Optical Instrument & Apparatus in Spain increased to 11912.37 EUR THO in February from 9661.40 EUR THO in January of 2020. Exports of Optical Instrument & Apparatus in Spain averaged 3385.14 EUR THO from 1981 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 13862.80 EUR THO in October of 2015 and a record low of 56.20 EUR THO in February of 1983. This page includes a chart with historical data for Spain Exports of Optical Instrument & Apparatus.

Imports - Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Apparatus in Japan increased to 49101.70 JPY Million in March from 33979.76 JPY Million in February of 2020. Imports - Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Apparat in Japan averaged 25033.77 JPY Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 56325.62 JPY Million in November of 2017 and a record low of 2340.21 JPY Million in April of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Japan Imports of Making & Breaking Elec. Circuits Appar.

Imports - Telecommunications, Sound Recording Apparatus in Australia increased to 1428 AUD Million in March from 921 AUD Million in February of 2020. Imports - Telecommunications, Sound Recording Appa in Australia averaged 689.99 AUD Million from 1988 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 2199 AUD Million in October of 2018 and a record low of 105 AUD Million in January of 1988. This page includes a chart with historical data for Australia Imports of Telecommunications, Sound Recording Ap.

Imports - Transmission Apparatus For Radiotelephony, Tv, Etc in Mexico increased to 57995 USD THO in March from 52166 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports - Transmission Apparatus For Radiotelephon in Mexico averaged 51527.49 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 74616 USD THO in October of 2014 and a record low of 36257 USD THO in January of 2017. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Transmission Apparatus For Radioteleph.

Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus in Mexico increased to 486 USD THO in March from 323 USD THO in February of 2020. Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus in Mexico averaged 577.48 USD THO from 2014 until 2020, reaching an all time high of 1464 USD THO in September of 2015 and a record low of 224 USD THO in March of 2018. This page includes a chart with historical data for Mexico Imports of Time of Day Recording Apparatus.

Plans for asylum seekers come despite state department advice to ‘reconsider travel’ due to crime

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Facebook Messenger could soon automatically tell your closest friends you’re at the gym, driving or in Tokyo. Messenger has been spotted prototyping a ported version of the Instagram close friends-only Threads app’s Auto Status option that launched in October. The unreleased Messenger feature would use your location, accelerometer and battery life to determine what you’re […]

A new report issued by the WTO on 8 May seeks to help least developed countries (LDCs) better understand the trade-related implications of graduation from LDC status. The product of a joint effort between the WTO and the Enhanced Integrated Framework (EIF), “Trade Impacts of LDC Graduation” looks at how graduation may affect LDCs’ participation in world trade, including their access to export markets, and implications for their WTO commitments.

The 22-year-old makeup mogul sported a chic Chanel suit with matching gloves after watching her daughter Stormi snowboard with ease for the very first time.

The Born to Run singer, in his run for the Emmy, faces competition from three other Netflix projects as well as CBS's Carpool Karaoke: When Corden Met McCartney Live From Liverpool.

Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly joined the race to sign Real Madrid defender Achraf Hakimi this summer.

The 20-year-old has enjoyed a fine season at the Mestalla, scoring six goals and providing seven assists in 35 outings for the La Liga side this campaign, attracting plenty of interest.

Borussia Dortmund are known as a club who buy and develop young talent and it appears that Ferran Torres could be the latest name on this conveyor belt.

Iggy Azalea has confirmed she's taking a mini hiatus, following a dramatic few months for the rapper.

It says something about her complex psychology that Katarina Johnson-Thompson arrived to a headliner's billing in an Austrian mountain town on Friday and found it all rather strange.

De Ligt became the most sought after youngster in the world after a huge breakthrough season with Ajax, and he has attracted heavy interest from the likes of Juventus and Barcelona.