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Time of India
11 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
MCH seeks govt advice on Japanese scholar's med bill
Kolkata: The Medical College Hospital Kolkata (MCHK) wrote to the state health department seeking guidance on issues concerning a Japanese researcher, who fell severely ill on a visit to Kolkata to deliver lecture at J Krishnamurthy Foundation about a month ago. The MCHK, where Micihihiro Kata (75) is being treated for various ailments, including stomach cancer, cited issues related to medical expense, dietary preferences and communication, said an official. Even as treatment is free in govt health facilities in Bengal for patients in the state, it is not for foreign nationals. Kata was first admitted to Manipal Dhakuria on June 25 and put on ventilation. With no one coming forward to foot the treatment bill, Kata—reportedly cash-strapped—was shifted to MCHK last Thursday. At the state-run hospital, he was also diagnosed with stomach cancer. Even as doctors at the hospital are giving him all required support in its ICU, those tending to him said the food habits and language barrier are posing issues. For the hospital administration, it is the piling up of medical expenses. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Sources said Kata refuses to eat the hospital food. The hospital formed a five-member medical board to oversee his medical care. Officials said cops have contacted the Japanese Embassy in Delhi but there has been no response to take his responsibility.
Time of India
25-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
No help from home, ailing Japan scholar shifted from pvt hosp to MCH after a month
1 2 3 Kolkata: A Japanese national fell severely ill while on a visit to Kolkata to deliver a lecture at an institute a month ago. He was admitted to a private hospital where he was treated for a month before being shifted to Medical College Kolkata on Thursday after repeated attempts to contact his kin in Japan failed. Seventy-five-year-old Micihihiro Kata, a writer and researcher, has multiple complications and was transferred from the private hospital after no one came forward either to foot his bill or travel to Kolkata to be with him. It was revealed that Kata lives alone. On June 25, Kata was admitted to Manipal Hospital Dhakuria with complaints of shortness of breath. He visited Kolkata to deliver a lecture at an event in J Krishnamurthy Foundation. The patient was initially put on non-invasive ventilation, later intubated electively, and put on mechanical ventilation. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata Kata then underwent a sustained low-efficiency dialysis after consultation with a nephrologist. He had issues with his kidney and Besides dialysis, the septuagenarian was also given blood transfusions as his haemoglobin count was persistently low. An endoscopy revealed narrowing of the second part of the duodenum due to 'extrinsic compression noted with nodular mucosa and metallic stent noted coming out of the papilla'. Kata was taken off ventilation on June 28 and underwent dialysis on July 1. He was advised alternate day dialysis, which he initially refused but agreed to after counselling. "He remains anuric. He also is having abdominal pain, for which he underwent tomography of the whole abdomen on July 21 followed by a session of haemodialysis. He is maintaining his vitals and having no requirement of supplemental oxygen," said a statement from the hospital. Efforts to contact his family, however, revealed that there was no one in his family to fly down and be with Kata. The Kolkata chapter of J Krishnamurthy Foundation wrote several emails to the Japanese consulate in Kolkata, the Japanese embassy in New Delhi, and the state govt seeking help for Kata but got no response. "We have heard that consulate officials visited him in hospital but we are not aware if they have taken charge of his treatment or are making arrangements to send him back to Japan," said Kamal Thacker, in charge of the Kolkata chapter. Manipal informed the West Bengal Clinical Establishment Regulatory Commission (WBCERC) before Kata was eventually moved to Medical College Kolkata. "The hospital has informed us about the move," said a WBCERC functionary.
Eater
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Eater
How the Lychee Martini Made a Full-Blown Comeback in D.C.
What's fun, flirty, and decidedly filling up cocktail menus again? You haven't gotten in a time machine, and your eyes (and tastebuds) do not deceive you — the lychee martini is back, and this time, it's better than ever. The comeback cocktail starring the bobbing fruit from East Asia made its first appearance in the early 1990s – around the same time fusion cuisine seemed to be all the rage in big metropolitan cities. For a time, the lychee martini was almost as ubiquitous as the Cosmopolitan — a not-so-distant cousin popularized not by a cooking trend, but rather, Sex and the City. The lychee martini itself, however, often bordered on the overly sweet or overly artificial, especially with additions of flavored liqueurs during its early-aughts rise to fame. 'In the late '90s and early-2000s, the lychee martini was the cocktail that stood out for its originality — lightly floral, elegantly sweet, and visually striking, it was the choice for those seeking something different from the usual offerings,' says John Burns, managing partner at Kata. The months-old supper club in Chinatown devotes an entire menu section to the lychee martini, and even hosted a June workshop on constructing the classic. Chef Nobu Matsuhisa's original namesake restaurant in Tribeca, for instance, opened in 1994 with a lychee martini. More than three decades and over 50 international Nobus later, the cocktail remains a constant classic. (Its current $21 price tag in the West End is a bit higher, however.) Nobu's top-selling lychee martini. Steven Joyce/Nobu But what is old can become new again, and at restaurants across the DMV, you'll find cocktails and mocktails paying homage to a beverage that once may have seemed to be a mere vestige of the past. 'I think the original appeal of the lychee martini is the fruit itself … that's versatile, floral, tropical and refreshing,' says Alahin Mentado, bar lead at downtown's multi-part Love, Makoto, which recently introduced a lychee martini to its cocktail lineup. And while early versions of the drink may have played up the sugar content of the lychee, more modern interpretations are instead looking to balance the fruit with complimentary flavor profiles and ingredients. Love, Makoto's lychee martini. Love, Makoto The beverage is fundamentally very simple; the version at SPIN DC is perhaps the truest to the original: your choice of Grey Goose La Poire or Bombay Premier Cru, plus lychee, St-Germain elderflower, and vermouth. The quality of ingredients is crucial, as is the 'right amount of citrus – because the lychee itself is already very sweet, the best way to create balance is to play with the level of citrus,' Mentado says. For example, at Kata, the Lycheetini combines HAIKEN Lychee Vodka with freshly squeezed lemon and a dash of dry vermouth to keep the cocktail tart and fresh. Perry's DC also leverages HAIKEN Lychee Vodka, but adds Nigori Sake, Daiyame shochu, and lemon for a boozier take on the beverage. Modan also has a stronger version, introducing lychee to a Vesper variation featuring Nikka vodka, Roku gin, Giffard lichi-li, St. German, and verjus. At Nobu, the lychee martini has withstood the test of time, having been a mainstay on the menu since its first appearance in 1994. But that doesn't mean the recipe hasn't changed to reflect imbiber preferences. 'More recently, we blend the lychee fruit with the lychee juice, which adds an aromatic quality that highlights the floral characteristics of the cocktail,' says Ray Perrin, assistant beverage director at Nobu DC. The same floral notes are prioritized at Silver Lyan, with a 'Press Gang Daisy' begins with a base of Roku gin, 'which brings soft notes of Sakura blossom,' says Sam Nellis, Silver Lyan's senior bartender. 'We then support that with a little elderflower liqueur and Aperol to offer depth and character without betraying the spirit of a traditional lychee martini, while a touch of shochu adds a bright minerality,' he adds. Meanwhile, at Dupont's new Press Club, the Paris, Tokyo cocktail marries vodka with lychee, yuzu sake, lemon, and bergamot for a decidedly botanical finish. Still other institutions are opting for a more savory take on the cocktail. At chef Tim Ma's new Lucky Danger in Penn Quarter, the Dirty Lychee Martini adds papaya salad brine – which contains fish sauce, sugar, and citric acid – to its blend of lychee and vodka. Meanwhile, nearby Vietnamese restaurant Moon Rabbit offers the 'Ant, Are You Okay?' cocktail takes Siete Misterios mezcal and introduces pink peppercorn alongside lychee shrub (with the option to add ant salt). The lychee martini at Kata. Kata Surprisingly, across the board, beverage teams cite popular demand as the primary reason for introducing a lychee martini to the menu. 'Initially, I wanted to avoid having lychee martinis on the menu because they're notoriously too sweet, but we were met with such a demand from our guests that we had to add something unique and fun,' says Sunny Vanavichai, beverage director at Lucky Danger. And increasingly, the lycheetini seems to be hitting modern classic status, with a nostalgic appeal upped by reimagined sophistication. 'The lychee martini [at KATA] reflects our global influences and desire to offer something distinctive,' says Burns. 'Our goal to turn a familiar cocktail into something unexpected—like a passport stamp in a glass. When our guests leave saying, 'That's the best lychee martini I've ever had,' we know we've accomplished what we set out to do.' Eater DC All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Daily Express
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
10 Sabah karatekas attending programme
10 Sabah karatekas attending programme Kota Kinabalu: Ten karatekas from the State are currently taking part in the Malaysian Karate Academy Series 1 programme which started yesterday (Friday) at the Kompleks MSN Saujana Asahan in Melaka. The one-week programme is organised by the Talent Development Division, National Sports Council (NSC) through the talent branch in collaboration with the Malaysian Karate Association (Makaf). Advertisement Its aim is to gather the best athletes from each state in the country and then provide an opportunity for them and the coaches to attend intensive training sessions that will be conducted by national coaches. It also serves as a medium for national coaches to identify talents that can be promoted to a higher level. SPONSORED CONTENT Each state was allowed to nominate six names (3 males, 3 females) aged 13 to 16 years for the Kumite event and four (2 males, 2 females) aged 13 to 15 years for the Kata event with two coaches (one for each event) under the State runner-up and talent programme. The athletes selected by Sabah Karate Association (SKA) are Chrisbella Wong Wei San, Danish Rayyan Rajis, Mohd Afiq Hazriq Sedry and Destiny Denise Pasqual in Kata, and Amirah Syahindah Azkan, Lim Leyca, Arthur Braxton Eusebius, Evanno Wee Elwi, Al-Zovainz Zurizal, Leonard Vresley Ajen in kumite, while the coaches are Clevelence Carlos and Roney Boy.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
AP aims Rs. 25,000 cr private investment in tourism sector
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) managing Director and Vice-Chairperson Amrapali Kata announced that the state government aims to transform Andhra Pradesh into a global tourism hub, focusing on religious, spiritual, coastal, ecological, and wellness experiences while empowering local communities and promoting sustainable development. Speaking at the two-day Andhra Pradesh Tourism Conclave Tech AI 2.0, which began on Thursday at a city hotel, Kata addressed investors from across India who discussed investment prospects and tourism development strategies for the state. She outlined the AP Tourism Mission to attract Rs 25,000 crore in private investments by 2029. Kata highlighted Andhra Pradesh's tourism achievements, noting its 4th rank in domestic tourist arrivals with a 32 per cent increase from 2022 to 2023, 2nd rank in backwater resources, and 3rd longest coastline in India. The state also boasts 13 wildlife sanctuaries, three national parks, and one of India's largest tiger reserves. Quoting Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, she said, 'All isms — Capitalism, Communism, Socialism — will become insignificant; the only relevant 'ism' is tourism.' APTDC chairman N Balaji emphasised the state's new tourism policy, describing it as innovative and progressive, aimed at developing world-class tourism by leveraging Andhra Pradesh's rich cultural heritage and natural beauty. He highlighted plans to promote ecological, adventure, and spiritual tourism while adopting eco-friendly practices, including avoiding single-use plastics at tourist destinations. Balaji stressed the adoption of best practices, fast-tracked permissions, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence and digital services to enhance Andhra Pradesh's tourism branding. He underscored the importance of private sector partnerships and MoUs with national and international organizations to boost infrastructure development. 'Collaboration is the catalyst for transformation, and building infrastructure is our top priority,' he said, emphasising the need to integrate local communities to promote rural tourism and hospitality excellence. The first day of the conclave featured panel discussions on key tourism drivers, Creative Economy, Products & Projects, Investments, Capacity Building, Branding and Communications, and Technology in Tourism. The state signed MoUs with nearly 80 leading investors, committing over Rs 10,140 crore to transform tourism infrastructure. These projects are expected to create over 22,325 direct and indirect jobs and add approximately 7,439 hotel rooms across Andhra Pradesh in the next four years, significantly enhancing the state's capacity to become a premier tourism destination. The MoUs also include partnerships in homestays, cruises, adventure sports, and water professionals and stakeholders from various tourism sub-sectors, along with prominent national and international brands, participated to shape a robust tourism development strategy for the state. Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu will attend the concluding day of the conclave to provide further guidance to the tourism sector.
