By the end of this year, the equity capital market in the UAE will get a boost through new fund-raising as well as increased trading values, a senior investment banker told Zawya. “There are a few candidates for IPO by the end of the year,” Mohammed Ali Yasin, managing director at NBAD Securities , said … Continue reading
The telecommuters’ top six smarts to stop procrastinating
Till we get into the zone, most telecommuters procrastinate. By reading ‘how to’ articles like this one (caught you). Transcribing and then whipping up a financier cake with salted caramel icing http://wp.me/pY1Bb-5V (guilty). Researching and playing phone shrink to a friend who will turn awkward if you land up unexpectedly at his/her office/home. After all … Continue reading
A photo-poetic journey of Sikka Art Fair, Bastakiya, Dubai 2013
When the Nomad Urbanista decided to take a walk … for the rest of the photo poem http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.511628202229224.1073741825.231374570254590&type=1
Financier cake with salted caramel icing
Parisian pastry chef Lasne will turn in his grave. Yesterday, I decided to recreate his financier and investigate on how to make a full-fledged cake. But that is not the issue. My recipe tells you how to add a sinful caramel frosting that will leave you licking the icing and crumbs on your fingers.. If … Continue reading
Aiyyaa or plot ki avial-poha – the movie review
In 2009, Sachin Kundalkar directed a movie titled Gandh (the Marathi word for smell) – featuring a triptych of three short films exploring the connection of the olfactory senses with the lives of everyday people. Kundalkar dedicated the film to two of his favourite directors – Wong Kar Wai (known for a genre of film … Continue reading
The Marrakech Diaries : a travel guide
As the waiter removed the lid with a flourish, he unveiled a platter of tender and semi-browned delicately spiced chicken tagine, which was deftly carved up into seven portions and simply melted in the mouth. We ate till we could not ingest a sliver more.. The Dar Yacout restaurant is a foodie’s delight and claims … Continue reading
