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NDTV
3 days ago
- Business
- NDTV
Indian-Origin Owner Suffers Heart Attack After Goan Restaurant In Dubai Shuts Down: "She Was Shattered"
Gemma Mascarenhas, the Indian-origin founder of Grubshack, a popular Goan restaurant in Dubai, suffered a heart attack after her eatery closed down due to financial difficulties. Ms Mascarenhas had poured her heart and soul into Grubshack, which was launched in 2012 as a small 12-seater in Sharjah and later expanded to Dubai's Health Care City neighbourhood. According to her daughter, Marushka Coelho, Ms Mascarenhas was "shattered" by the closure, which was not just a business but her legacy and dream. Ms Coelho stated that her mother had been carrying the weight of the restaurant's struggles on her shoulders, particularly over the last month. "My mum suffered a heart attack and was rushed into emergency surgery. By God's grace, she's stable now, but it was a frightening reminder of how much she's been carrying on her shoulders — especially over the last month," Ms Coelho told Gulf News. Fortunately, she is now stable after undergoing emergency surgery. Ms Coelho has vowed to revive Grubshack, expressing her desire to bring back the beloved eatery not for profit but for purpose. The family is open to collaborations or investments to make this happen. "As her daughter, I just can't watch it all fade away. We want to bring Grubshack back — not for profit, but for purpose. This is our heart project now. We're open to investment, collaborations, or simply anyone who believes in what Grubshack stands for, "Ms Coelho added. Notably, the restaurant's closure was a result of pandemic-related losses and a bad business deal that left the family with significant financial burdens. Despite efforts to keep the business afloat, the restaurant was forced to shut down Grubshack on June 30, after nearly a decade of operation. About Grubshack Gemma Mascarenhas launched Grubshack in 2012, promising a culinary journey from Bombay to Goa. Initially, the restaurant was a small 12-seater in Sharjah serving Goan cuisine. Despite its humble beginnings, Grubshack quickly gained popularity, with customers driving down from Abu Dhabi just for takeaway orders. The restaurant was often full, with diners waiting outside for over an hour, but they kept coming back because the food tasted like home. Ms Mascarenhas was the driving force behind Grubshack, pouring her heart and soul into every aspect of the restaurant. She single-handedly ran the kitchen, preparing nearly every dish with love and care. Her dedication to quality was evident in the small details, such as hand-picking fresh fish on weekends and grinding her masalas at home. Ms Grubshack later moved to Dubai's Health Care City neighbourhood in 2016, where it became a cult favourite for its soul food and nostalgic charm. "This wasn't a commercial setup. It was our mother's home, just extended to the public. Everything inside — from the mismatched furniture and old Bombay-style window frames to the guitars on the wall — was hers. People felt like they were stepping into someone's living room. That was the whole point," Ms Coelho explained.
TimesLIVE
11-07-2025
- Business
- TimesLIVE
Five ways to improve saving strategies
As July is national savings month, RCS chief risk officer Myles Coelho has shared savings strategies to help South Africans build their financial resilience to cope with unexpected financial challenges in the future. Consumer confidence dropped to its lowest in two years in the first quarter of 2025, from -6 to -20 index points, fuelling concern about making ends meet due to the high cost of living. Coelho urged consumers to turn the economic uncertainty into an opportunity to build clear savings plans. 'Every South African should be taking a moment to assess whether their approach to savings is working and, if it isn't, how it could be improved for their own benefit,' he said. Here are five simple savings strategies: Budget with intent and flexibility This means changing small habits such as making coffee at home or cooking meals at home instead of buying. To achieve this, Coelho suggests doing a daily and weekly audit of your spending to identify 'leakage'. 'Those small, often unnoticed expenses that add up. Could you pack a lunch rather than purchasing one? Even cutting out one unnecessary purchase a week — perhaps a cold drink or a snack — and redirecting that money into a dedicated savings jar or a low-fee savings account can create a tangible starting point.' Make savings non-negotiable Coelho recommends having automated savings such as debit orders to go to a savings account, no matter how small. 'Make your savings contribution as non-negotiable as your rent or electricity bill. Over time, these small efforts build a financial safety net that gives you options when times get tough.' Beware of the future cost of instant gratification Before considering withdrawing your 'two pot' or retirement savings, Coelho warned South Africans to weigh in the true cost. 'Are you sacrificing your future financial security for immediate gratification? Instead of using these funds for discretionary spending, consider prioritising debt reduction, investing in essential skills or education to improve earning potential, or building a genuine emergency fund that doesn't compromise your retirement nest egg. Use the right tools Coelho suggests the RCS credit gateway tool, which gives consumers free access to their credit reports and scores. 'This tool offers insight into your financial standing and provides personalised budgeting tips and support services, helping you take control of your finances while working towards financial wellness.' Be prepared for the unexpected While it's impossible to predict every financial challenge around the corner, having a savings plan ensures we won't get knocked off our feet, Coelho said. This is about spending smarter such as buying in bulk or opting for generic brands. 'National Savings Month reminds us that saving is a necessity for anyone managing rising costs and limited income.'
The Citizen
22-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Molweni project makes visible impact
TWO years since it was established in July 2023, the Mend the Molweni (MtM) project has made a visible impact in the Hillcrest area through its voluntary work, which includes monitoring sewer spills and planting community gardens. Project manager Luci Coelho of the Hillcrest Conservancy said this initiative was started after a massive sewer spill across Old Main Road caused by a blocked sewer line. The area's conservancy then decided that it needed to take drastic action, said Coelho. 'Not only were the escalating sewer spill problems affecting quality of life in the area, but all the sewer was landing up in the Molweni River headwaters that are in Springside Nature Reserve. Partnering with Kloof and Everton Conservancies, which are both also on the Molweni River, a project approach and methodology was designed to address the problem,' said Coelho. Coelho said the aim of the project is to use a partnership-based and collaborative strategy to: Reduce the impact of the sewer on the quality of life of the Hillcrest community (business and residential). Prevent the extremely negative environmental impact on the Molweni River catchment. Pilot and model an approach and methodology based on collaboration and co-responsibility, which could be replicated in other areas facing similar problems. Contribute to the municipal project that aims to fix all waterways in eThekwini known as the Transformative Riverine Management Programme. She said the project methodology entails: Getting a baseline understanding of the infrastructure systems of sewer and stormwater in the area, and what the primary problem causes are. Employing an envirochamp to monitor 26 hotspot sites twice daily. Developing a stakeholder engagement process to encourage sewer users to manage fats, oils and grease (FOGs) better, and a communication system to educate and inform the public about the issues. Engaging proactively with the municipality to improve infrastructure management and maintenance and to speed up repair response times. Building a technical team to assist in multiple ways to address technical problems with the infrastructure. Also read: Westville Girls' receives green donation 'Two years later, the successes have made us proud and have validated the huge amount of volunteer time that has gone into the process. The incidence of sewer spill days has reduced drastically over the past 22 months. While it is not yet perfect, it is getting better by the month,' said Coelho. She said key to the success are the co-operative relationships that have been slowly built up between civil society, the business community and the eThekwini Water & Sanitation department. 'This has been based on continuous engagement by the MtM team and these stakeholders. Many of the sewer users have come on board to support the effort through improving their waste management practices. The municipality is responsive when we request their teams to fix surcharging manholes and malfunctioning pumps – often on the same day,' said Coelho. The MtM envirochamp, Hlengiwe Magwaza, plays a key role in the project, monitoring 26 'hotspots' twice daily. 'This means that when there are leaks, she is able to report these immediately to the municipality, enabling the radical reduction of the impact of sewer, by quick repair responses,' said Coelho. Magwaza said: 'I have seen so much improvement. When I started, I was chasing leaks all over the place, three or four times a week. Now three or four weeks can go past without even one leak.' Coelho said the success of the MtM project has also led to a similar one being started in Kloof. 'Under the stewardship of Steve Hobbs and Anele Mbanjwa, the uMbilo Headwaters Project will do similar work to reduce sewer ingress into the headwaters of the uMbilo River catchment,' said Coelho. She added that critical to these projects that are managed by conservancy volunteers are the donations received to cover the costs. 'The main costs are salaries for the envirochamps, education materials, and stakeholder engagement costs. The MtM has received help from local business owners for the past two years, but the funds are currently dangerously low, threatening the sustainability of the project,' said Coelho. For more from the Highway Mail, follow us on Facebook , X and Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tiger Group and Asset Remarketing International Announce Major Cut and Sew, Textile-Embellishment Auction on June 10
-- Timed online auction of assets from high-production facility in Mexico's Sonora state includes embroidery, screen printing, cut and sew and other machinery and equipment; sale also features state-of-the art, U.S.-based Polaris Stryker DTG printing systems and M&R Sprint dryer AGUA PRIETA, Mexico, May 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hundreds of lots of embroidery, screen printing, cut and sew, industrial washing and drying and related assets will go to auction on June 10 in a major textile-embellishment sale by Tiger Group and Asset Remarketing International. The machinery and equipment (M&E) and inventory come from a 90,000-square-foot textile and apparel embellishment facility in Mexico's northeastern Sonora state across from Douglas, Arizona, on the Mexico-U.S. border. Additionally, Tiger consigned to the auction three 2021 M&R high-speed, direct-to-garment (DTG) POLARIS™ Stryker printing systems, as well as a 2021 M&R Sprint 3000 dryer—all located in the United States. Situated in North Carolina and Arizona, the Stryker systems include white print engines, pretreat engines, color print engines and scan flashers. The 20-ft. x 6-ft. Sprint dryer in Kentucky includes a special drone panel cleanout. The timed, online auction closes on Tuesday, June 10, at 10:30 a.m. (PT). Bidding opens Tuesday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. (PT) at "This complete, high-capacity maquiladora is packed with M&E that is already triggering strong interest from cut-and-sew and textile-embellishment operations on both sides of the border," said John Coelho, Senior Director of Tiger Commercial & Industrial. "It is a fantastic opportunity." The offer includes 175 industrial sewing machines by the likes of Juki, Jack, Maaxsew and Pegasus, as well as highly popular carousel screen printing machines such as the Sabre Workhorse, M&R Sportsman, M&R Alpha 8 and M&R Gauntlet. Twenty-five automatic screen-printing presses are available in the sale, including digital Kornit Avalanche HD6 printers. The assets include needle positioners, auto sleeve hemmers, auto thread trimmers, needle machine control boxes, slitters, fabric inspection and spreading tables, webbing and textile cutting machines and cutting and straight knives. "It's everything a cut-and-sewing operation would need for a new or expanded facility," Coelho said. Bidders will also find single- and multi-head embroidery machines, some of which are unused, from Tajima (TFMX-IIC1506) and CamFive EMB (oversized, 20 head). Additional highlights of the sale include: Screen printing and direct-to-garment equipment modular gas dryers laser printer for screenprint frames direct laser image exposure unit flash cures quartz flash RapidTag LP-1 automatic tag printer textile spot cleaning guns flood bars brush supports tunnel dryers paddles drying and screen developing systems from ROQ, Saati, Graphic Parts International (G.P.I.), Interchange Equipment Inc., Ranar Industries, A.S.P.E., Practix (OK-16CP) Sign Display Cutter Summa F Series F1612 Flatbed Cutter Industrial washers and dryers assets from Pellerin Milnor Corporation-Unimac, PMC, Consolidated Laundry Machinery, MSI Apparel and blanks tens of thousands of T-shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts and hoodies, bikinis, bottle openers, cup holders, cardigans, both printed and blank General plant support equipment water heating systems, compressors, air dryers and transformers The sale comes at a time when Tiger and its sale partners are increasingly assisting textile-embellishment and cut-and-sewing operators seeking secondary-market M&E, Coelho noted. "The assets becoming available are extraordinary," he said, adding that the digital, state-of-the-art U.S. equipment now included in the sale "can expand your capabilities dramatically and are highly coveted in the industry." For asset photos, descriptions, and other information, visit: Inspections are available on Monday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT). To arrange an inspection or obtain other information, email: auctions@ or call (805) 497-4999. For more information and to explore a turnkey opportunity, contact John Coelho via Email: jcoelho@ or call (617) 797-0430. Media Contacts: At Tiger Group, Maria Hoang, (805) 497-4999 395776@ At Jaffe Communications, Elisa Krantz, (908) 789-0700, 395776@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tiger Group
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lynnwood City councilmember under review after social media posts resurface
The Lynnwood City Council will hold a special meeting tonight to discuss the possible reversal of an appointment of a new member when some of her social media posts came to light. Jessica Roberts was unanimously appointed to a council position on Monday, but about less than an hour after her appointment, councilmembers were made aware of potentially concerning social media posts. City Council was made aware of Reddit, TikTok and OnlyFans accounts allegedly belonging to Roberts that discussed graphic sexual fantasies. It appears some of the posts are from a few years ago. Council President Nick Coelho acknowledged that Roberts has not done anything illegal, but said having that information beforehand may have impacted some councilmembers' votes. On the appointment process and this latest information, Coelho said: 'The process has gotten a little wacky, and that's just what happens in these processes. It's a little ugly, it's not perfect... but it's moving as it's supposed to. I want people to know that as part of a fair process, we don't go through social media and troll through what any applicants have to say.' Regarding tonight's meeting, Roberts said: 'The Lynwood City Council's decision to meet on Thursday is the members doing their due diligence. While I appreciate and understand the concern regarding my revelations around my personal life, this would now impact my ability to do the job I was appointed to do or my ability to serve my fellow residents.' Roberts was appointed to the Lynnwood City Council on March 10 to fill the vacancy left by Dr. Julieta Altamirano-Crosby after her appointment to the Snohomish County PUD Commission. Coelho said it has been a long process to find someone to fill the spot. Their first pick withdrew an hour before taking oath, causing a scramble to find someone new again. The special board meeting will be held at 7 p.m. It is not open to the public.
