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The Hindu
14 minutes ago
- Business
- The Hindu
New 75kWp solar plant to power Akshaya Patra's kitchen in city
A 75 kWh rooftop solar power plant has been installed by Maanaveeya Development & Finance Private Limited at The Akshaya Patra Foundation's Gambeeram kitchen, at a cost of ₹52.82 lakhs. The initiative is part of Maanaveeya's continued commitment to support impactful social development projects across India. The solar plant, inaugurated on Monday, is expected to generate 90,000 units of clean energy annually, resulting in significant savings that will directly enable Akshaya Patra to serve an additional 528 nutritious mid-day meals every year to school children. Over a period of three years, this initiative will help support over 1,500 additional meals, contributing both to environmental conservation and child nourishment. MD of Maanaveeya Gouri Sankar said that the group was committed to make an impact on the lives of children from economically disadvantaged communities by providing midday meals and education. He said: 'The company had partnered with The Akshaya Patra Foundation over the past five years through our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative. Our group has funded several key projects, including the installation of 180 kWp rooftop solar power systems across The Akshaya Patra Foundation's kitchens in Hyderabad (Kandi and Narsingi kitchen) and Visakhapatnam (Gambeeram Kitchen). This green energy initiative saves Akshaya Patra approximately ₹16.62 lakhs annually in electricity costs, freeing up resources to feed 1,100 children yearly. It also significantly reduces environmental impact by cutting carbon emissions by around 100 tons annually.' General manager of The Akshaya Patra Foundation, Visakhapatnam, Ambarisha Dasa, expressed gratitude to Maanaveeya for their gesture. Avinash, regional lead, corporate partnership, The Akshaya Patra Foundation, K. Praveen Kumar, operation manager, Gambheeram Kitchen and K. Rammohan, regional operations manager of the foundation were among those present.
STV News
4 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Dishoom confirms opening date for Glasgow restaurant
A popular Indian restaurant chain is set to open its second Scottish location next month. Dishoom, which has venues in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and London, has confirmed the doors to its Glasgow café will open on Friday, August 29. The new restaurant will take over a 7,000 sq ft Grade A listed building on Nelson Mandela Place, which was once home to the city's stock exchange. Its menu is described as capturing the 'spirit and soul' of Bombay's cafés, grills, and street stalls, with dishes such as bacon naan rolls and house black daal among the favourites. Dishoom has also announced the continuation of its Meal for a Meal initiative, where a meal will be donated to a child in need through partnerships with Magic Breakfast in the UK and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India. Chef Arun Tilak, Dishoom's executive chef, said: 'Bringing Dishoom to Glasgow has long been a dream of ours. The team has worked hard to create a space and a menu that feels authentic to Bombay while celebrating the character of Glasgow and the heritage of its South Asian community. 'We cannot wait to welcome our first guests through the door for shared stories and leisurely feasts. 'Every Dishoom tells a Bombay story which comes to life when people sit, eat and share together. 'That sense of warmth and welcome is at the heart of what we do, and we're so looking forward to seeing it in Glasgow. We invite people to make this café their own – whether they're grabbing breakfast before work or settling in for a big evening feast with friends and family.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
STV News
4 days ago
- Business
- STV News
Dishoom confirms opening date for Glasgow restuarant
A popular Indian restaurant chain is set to open its second Scottish location next month. Dishoom, which has venues in Edinburgh, Birmingham, Manchester and London, has confirmed the doors to its Glasgow café will open on Friday, August 29. The new restaurant will take over a 7,000 sq ft Grade A listed building on Nelson Mandela Place, which was once home to the city's stock exchange. Its menu is described as capturing the 'spirit and soul' of Bombay's cafés, grills, and street stalls, with dishes such as bacon naan rolls and house black daal among the favourites. Dishoom has also announced the continuation of its Meal for a Meal initiative, where a meal will be donated to a child in need through partnerships with Magic Breakfast in the UK and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India. Chef Arun Tilak, Dishoom's executive chef, said: 'Bringing Dishoom to Glasgow has long been a dream of ours. The team has worked hard to create a space and a menu that feels authentic to Bombay while celebrating the character of Glasgow and the heritage of its South Asian community. 'We cannot wait to welcome our first guests through the door for shared stories and leisurely feasts. 'Every Dishoom tells a Bombay story which comes to life when people sit, eat and share together. 'That sense of warmth and welcome is at the heart of what we do, and we're so looking forward to seeing it in Glasgow. We invite people to make this café their own – whether they're grabbing breakfast before work or settling in for a big evening feast with friends and family.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Dishoom confirms details of first Glasgow restaurant ahead of opening
Now it will launch in a Grade A listed building on Nelson Mandela Place. Dishoom focuses on its own history or culture from Bombay in its restaurants and its Glasgow look is centred around a fictional narrative about Miss X, a former covert agent from Bombay who now runs a bustling Irani café at the bottom of the Glasgow stock exchange. The restaurant will be open from morning to night with a menu that includes much-loved dishes including Bacon Naan Rolls and House Black Daal. Read More It will also bring its Meal for a Meal initiative where a meal is donated to a child who might go without through partnerships in the UK with Magic Breakfast and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India. Chef Arun Tilak, Dishoom's Executive Chef and part of the team since 2012 where he began his journey as Head Chef at Dishoom Covent Garden, said: 'Bringing Dishoom to Glasgow has long been a dream of ours. "The team has worked hard to create a space and a menu that feels authentic to Bombay while celebrating the character of Glasgow and the heritage of its South Asian community. We cannot wait to welcome our first guests through the door for shared stories and leisurely feasts. 'Every Dishoom tells a Bombay story which comes to life when people sit, eat and share together. That sense of warmth and welcome is at the heart of what we do, and we're so looking forward to seeing it in Glasgow. We invite people to make this café their own – whether they're grabbing breakfast before work or settling in for a big evening feast with friends and family.'
The National
4 days ago
- Business
- The National
Award-winning Indian restaurant reveals date of first Glasgow opening
At the former stock exchange building on Nelson Mandela Place, Dishoom will open the doors to its long-awaited cafe on Friday, August 29. This will be Dishoom's second Scottish location, with the chain previously opening a site on St Andrews Square in Edinburgh in 2017. It was previously estimated that the restaurant would create around 30 to 40 full-time equivalent jobs. READ MORE: What items are banned from Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh? All to know For every meal ordered, a meal will be donated to a child who might otherwise go without – through partnerships with Magic Breakfast in the UK and The Akshaya Patra Foundation in India as part of Dishoom's Meal for a Meal initiative. To date, more than 20 million meals have been given through Dishoom's 10 other UK cafes in Edinburgh, London, Birmingham and Manchester. Each Dishoom restaurant uses a specific moment from Bombay's history or culture to inspire the design. In Glasgow, the look is rooted in a fictional narrative centred around Miss X, a former covert agent from Bombay, who now runs a bustling Irani cafe at the bottom of the Glasgow Stock Exchange. Reservations will be available for breakfast and lunch, and for groups of six or more at dinner, and walk-ins are welcome at any time, according to management. Chef Arun Tilak, Dishoom's executive chef, said: 'Bringing Dishoom to Glasgow has long been a dream of ours. The team has worked hard to create a space and a menu that feels authentic to Bombay while celebrating the character of Glasgow and the heritage of its South Asian community. "We cannot wait to welcome our first guests through the door for shared stories and leisurely feasts. 'Every Dishoom tells a Bombay story which comes to life when people sit, eat and share together. That sense of warmth and welcome is at the heart of what we do, and we're so looking forward to seeing it in Glasgow. "We invite people to make this cafe their own – whether they're grabbing breakfast before work or settling in for a big evening feast with friends and family.'
