If You're A True Coffee Lover, Don't Miss These 7 Brews Beyond Espresso
Jul 10, 2025
A cortado is a Spanish beverage consisting of espresso mixed with a roughly equal amount of warm milk to reduce the acidity.
Brewed slowly in cold water for 12–24 hours, cold brew is less acidic and super refreshing!
Rich and full-bodied, French press coffee is made by steeping coarse grounds in hot water and pressing with a plunger.
Finely ground coffee simmered with sugar and spices. Bold, thick, and full of tradition.
A clean, crisp cup made by slowly pouring hot water over coffee grounds. Great for tasting flavor notes!
Equal parts brewed coffee and steamed milk. Milder than a latte, perfect for a cozy morning.
Cold brew infused with nitrogen for a creamy, beer-like texture. No milk needed!
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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Soon, students of select Pune ZP schools to learn German and French as extracurricular subjects
1 2 Pune: Students in Zilla Parishad schools are set to soon have access to foreign language education as an additional extracurricular subject. An agreement has been recently signed with the Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) by the Pune ZP administration to implement this initiative. In the first phase, 100 teachers from select schools in the district will receive training in the German and French languages from Aug 15 onwards this year. Each teacher will undergo 120 hours of foreign language training, conducted by expert faculty from SPPU. You Can Also Check: Pune AQI | Weather in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune Although foreign language education is currently available in some urban schools, it will now also be introduced in rural schools through this programme, for Stds VI, VII and VIII. The initiative was launched under the guidance of ZP's education department. Sanjay Naikde, primary education officer of Pune ZP, said, "The aim is to equip students with foreign language skills that will benefit them in future careers, especially in industrial sectors and research institutions, where such knowledge is valuable." Of the foreign language training for teachers selected for the first phase, interactions will mostly be online but will also include periodic in-person sessions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Seniors Are Snapping Up This TV Box, We Explain! Techno Mag Learn More Undo This training will be free of cost for teachers and ZP will bear all expenses. The trained teachers will then in turn teach these foreign languages to students in select schools. A special digital module was prepared for the same. A budget of Rs6 lakh has been allocated for the initial phase of the training. Based on its success, the programme may be expanded in future phases. Schools where students show interest will be prioritised in the selection process, informed Naikde, adding that the response has been encouraging. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Indian Express
Watched movies, read books to learn more about adoption as teen, says Alliance Française's Indian-origin director
As her car halts at Delhi's traffic signals, an oft-repeated encounter always leaves an ache in Patricia Loison's heart. 'Looking at the children selling things at these traffic signals, I often think, 'This could have been me'. So I lock my heart up and pretend that I did not see anything,' she says. Fifty-four years after she left India in July 1971 — she was adopted from a Delhi orphanage by Paris residents Gisèle and Christian Loison when she was just six months old — Loison returned to the national Capital in September last year as the first Indian-origin director of Alliance Française, the French language school. Loison, who is currently working on her third book, which is based on the street children of Delhi, says, 'I never had the chance to work in Delhi earlier. I was not ready then. But now, in my 50s, I feel ready.' Stating that she finds her role at Alliance Française fitting — 'a perfect blend of Indian origin and French identity' — says she hopes to set up a media literacy institute in France upon her return after her three-year tenure at the institute in New Delhi. Having spent her childhood in a Parisian suburb with her adoptive parents and her brother Franck, who was adopted from Lebanon, Loison is a former journalist who has authored two French books, a biographical novel, titled Je cherche encore ton nom (I'm still looking for your name), and a book on her years in Japan, titled Ceinture de soie (Silk belt). Loison, who hopes to trace her birth family some day, said she first discovered that she was adopted when she was 13 years old. 'I was so loved that I never felt the need to look for my biological family. Though we did not have the same skin colour, it took me really long to understand that though my adoptive parents were my parents, they were not the reason why I was on this Earth. Besides strangers, despite my skin colour, my peers never treated me differently,' she says, sitting in her third-floor office inside Alliance Française on Delhi's Max Muller Marg. Soon, a teenage Loison started educating herself about adoption 'by watching movies and reading books'. In 1996, she said she met her husband Gregory Claude Jamet in a night club. 'He invited me to dance with him and asked me out on a date the next day. We hung out in Saint-Malo (a port city near Paris), a very romantic place. Soon, we started dating and eventually got married in 1999,' she says. Though Loison was never at odds with her adoptive status, she said everything changed when she gave birth to her first child, her daughter Luna. 'I finally understood what it means to be a mother and the bond a child shares with their biological parents. My mental state shifted. All I felt for my adoptive mother was rejection,' she says. Confessing that she was 'very harsh' towards her adoptive mother after Luna's birth, Loison says, 'I did not recognise myself… For me, the fairy tales (of a good adoptive family) blew up soon after I gave birth. It is okay when you have a normal family tree. However, when one branch is missing, it reminds you of what is missing — your biological mother.' Though she said she spoke to her adoptive mother about it later, her question — 'Who are my parents?' — always remained unanswered. When her own daughters, Luna and Violette, asked questions about their maternal lineage, Loison said she has never had any answers. 'There was no Angelina Jolie path for me in the 1970s,' she says, referring to the American actor, who famously took her adopted children back to their native countries, taught them their mother tongue and exposed them to their culture. Talking about her adoptive parents, Loison says, 'Initially, my father was a pastry chef. He did many jobs before starting his own company that provided building supplies. My mother worked as an accountant in his company itself. My adoptive family did not have the means to fly me to Delhi and back, or help me stay connected to my roots.' Pointing to a file containing her adoption papers that she takes with her everywhere, Loison says, 'Thankfully, my mother kept all my adoption records and stayed in touch with the orphanage.' Stating that 'being abandoned is very painful', she adds, 'Adoption is a blessing. I was left here (in Delhi) at an orphanage, the lowest strata of society. It might not mean anything personally, but socially it does.' In 2016, during a sabbatical from journalism, Loison moved to Japan with her husband and two daughters. In Japan, she said she started writing about her own life and came out with her debut novel. Invited to New Delhi for 'Bonjour India', a literary festival organised by the French Embassy in the national Capital in 2022, Loison finally stepped foot in New Delhi in September last year as the director of Alliance Française. To a question on whether she feels ambivalent about Indian culture, she replies, 'I am totally French. That is both the most wonderful and the terrible thing about adoption. Being abandoned as a baby, I have no connection with my original culture. I reached France when I was six months old. It's like a sapling being uprooted from its first spot. You are lucky to grow in another place, but you cannot expect to be replanted at your original spot.'
News18
3 days ago
- News18
French Expat Says Gurgaon's Infrastructure ‘Resembles Post-War Zones'. Internet Says ‘We Agree'
Last Updated: The French woman compared the private and public infrastructure of Gurgaon, highlighting how the private spaces are thriving. A French woman living in Gurgaon has joined author and businessman Suhel Seth in criticising the poor state of the city's public infrastructure. The woman, who is married to an Indian man, shared that she loves living in the country, but is completely disappointed with the 'unlivable" conditions of the city. Taking to her X account, she reposted a video shared by Storyboard18, where the popular author was seen talking about 'urban decay." He said, 'We have led ourselves to an era of unimaginable urban decay. Look at all our major cities, they are poster boys of the worst misery that you can inflict on a city." Sharing the video, the French expat wrote, 'I couldn't agree more. I live in India and truly cherish it, but I've seen cities like #Gurugram deteriorate into near-unlivable conditions. Many of my foreign friends no longer wish to visit." She pointed out that Gurgaon has excellent private spaces, but the public infrastructure looks like it belongs in a 'post-war zone." She added, 'And yet, at the same time, India is home to incredible brands—Vistara, Oberoi, 32 Avenue….along with outstanding designers, restaurants, and beautifully curated private spaces. Unfortunately, the public infrastructure in places like Gurugram increasingly resembles that of post-war zones or underdeveloped nations." The French woman further urged the citizens to speak up and demand basic facilities that are necessary for living a healthy life. 'Citizens must demand their rightful access to clean and walkable public spaces—something that is considered a basic standard around the world, essential for both physical health and mental well-being," she mentioned. I couldn't agree more. I live in India and truly cherish it, but I've seen cities like #Gurugram deteriorate into near-unlivable conditions. Many of my foreign friends no longer wish to visit. And yet, at the same time, India is home to incredible brands—Vistara, Oberoi, 32… — mathilde R. (@MathildeRa77404) July 30, 2025 Here's How Internet Reacted A user wrote, 'It's crazy ! Like very surprising to see. It means that India can make it and has beautiful infrastructure. So why not in the streets and roads too?" Another person said, 'Absolutely agree." What Did Suhel Seth Say About India's Deteriorating Infrastructure? On the other hand, in the video, Suhel Seth, who has been vocal about Gurgaon's infrastructure, said, 'Our roads are dug up, the drainage is inadequate. Every year we know the monsoons will hit us, and every year there is flooding… it seems no one cares." He mentioned that the media raises such issues from time to time, but these conditions have become an 'annual ritual" in the country. He continued, 'Cities and their leaders must recognise the damage that this is causing. So when you see headlines in international newspapers saying that people couldn't get to work because of floods, you begin to imagine how India is talking about being the 4th largest economy, a 4 trillion dollar economy in the future, when basic hygiene, basic infrastructure is so miserable." He then called cities like Mumbai, Gurgaon, Bangalore and Madras 'hell holes", highlighting how for some the living conditions are comfortable and the rest have come to terms with the reality, without questioning the authority. The author added that this reality must change in the country, otherwise it would be a 'damage to brand India." Suhel Seth then blames the people in power, from politicians to bureaucrats, and even citizens, for accepting such miserable living conditions. view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: August 02, 2025, 08:21 IST News viral French Expat Says Gurgaon's Infrastructure 'Resembles Post-War Zones'. Internet Says 'We Agree' Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
