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QCourt Food Trail: Refuel Yourself amidst Pujo Shopping at Quest Mall Food Court!
QCourt Food Trail: Refuel Yourself amidst Pujo Shopping at Quest Mall Food Court!
When I plan to go out, my first questions are always about food. Where will I eat? What will I eat? How much will I spend? Particularly when I have to go for the tiresome job of shopping, food is essential for replenishing my energy and enthusiasm. And honestly, with all the shopping apps on my phone, I hate to pain my legs while running around aimlessly in a mall. Food is the only thing that gets me going.
But, I think most will agree that they don't enjoy eating at the food courts in a mall. With South City Mall's reopening delayed, I'm guessing Quest Mall will pull the entire crowd. My visits to this mall have almost always been because of food; I love Serafina, Irish House, Chili's, and Yauatcha. Plus, there's Haagen-Dazs! But, recently, I decided to check out the Quest Mall food court. I generally have little expectations from mall food. But, my experience at Q-Court turned out to be quite a surprise.
QCourt Food Trail: Refuel Yourself amidst Pujo Shopping at Quest Mall Food Court!
My QCourt Food Trail
I was at the Quest Mall food court with my blogger friends, to attend the invitation by First Idea PR; I thought that it would be a good idea to find out about the roundly snubbed food court. Our food trail took us to Masala Kitchen, Desi Streat, Mezze and China South, all part of the QCourt.
Masala Kitchen
My journey here started with Masala Kitchen, a part of QCourt, and is one of the most dependable stalls of any food court that I have ever been to. The place offers North Indian delights, and is quite an affordable option if you're looking for something in the middle of your shopping spree. And their Chhola Bhatura is a must have. The huge, puffed up bhatura was nice and crispy, and once inside the mouth, it felt deliciously glutinous. The spicy chole went perfectly with it. The pickles and onions pulled the whole dish together. This is a great option for veg food lovers.
Desi Streat
Next, my food trail took me to Desi Streat, which, as the name suggests, promises some the most delicious treats from the streets of India. I tried their Raj Kachori, which was impressive. Usually, I avoid Raj Kachori because of all the curd. But thankfully, these guys did a good job, creating a good balance of tastes, and cutting the tartness to the right level. I also had a Rava Onion Dosa. Considering this place is all about street food, this dosa was quite good in comparison to the regular road-side dosas we get. It was crisp and large, and the sambhar and chutney were tasty.
Next came the Mezze splatter from Mezze, the only Lebanese option in the Quest Mall food court. The chicken Mezze platter was served here. It came with pieces of soft, light pita bread pieces, to be eaten with succulent chicken pieces, along with kibbeh, fattoush, muhammara, labneh, tabbouleh, hummus, and baba ganoush, all included in the platter. If you're confused about what those names might be – well, they're dips and salads that add a gamut of flavours, textures and tastes to every bite that you take! I found the dish quite light, despite so many components!
China South
My food journey would not have been complete if I had not stepped into China South, because, let's face it, everyone loves Chinese food, which is why every food court has one. At this kiosk, I dug into a plate of Pan Fried Noodles. It tasted very different from the "gravy chow mein" that we are used to. The noodles were coated in gravy with subtle flavours, and the dish was loaded with diced chicken and exotic veggies. I also tried the Chicken Momos, which were quite meaty, and served with two dips. Overall, the food here is not the typical ketchup-dipped Indian Chinese mess.
Final Verdict
Altogether, my experience at the Quest Mall food court was so much better than those at other food courts in other malls that I can't help recommending this place to anyone who is looking to eat at an affordable place here. Whether you're looking for a full meal or just a filling bite, QCourt has it all for you. I can promise that your pujo shopping at Quest Mall will not have to be interrupted by hunger pangs. Drop in at the food court, and take your pick to refuel yourself, before you return to shopping, till you drop.


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Nada Chronicles, Volume 9
Running Fox Home
Hans Brockhuis
- 2002
hungry and lonely he was hiding from the torrential rains under
his little shelter. It was a rain that seemed endless and in
spite of it being summer, whined downward and drenched the earth
with a dampness that was unparalleled. This year would undoubtedly
be remembered forever as 'The Year of the Soaked Summer.'
was now on the eve of his initiation as a brave, to search for
his man name. Before that he had been exposed to the usual trials
that had the function to prove that he would be able to contain
himself and not get exposed to the scorn of his fellow tribe
members like a frightened hare. But he had endured everything,
and was hungry now because of two days of fasting. Clad only
in a loincloth, he had been sent into the prairie to search
for the vision quest that would confirm at last he was a man.
means of the few berries that were not decayed, he had been able to eat
a bit. Yet because of the rain that kept pouring down, which coated the
big plain in a shroud of expecting atmosphere, nothing had come of his
quest thus far. The weather was doglike and even the coyotes were not
visible. Only now and then a mouse or a squirrel appeared, but he had
not succeeded in catching one so far. He would have had to eat it raw,
though, because he wasn't allowed to make fire during the journey. If
there would be fire, it would find him and not the other way around, the
Elders had said.
was afternoon, which he could tell because of a spot where the heaven
appeared slightly brighter than everywhere else. In order not to die of
the cold, he decided to run in the direction of the light and see what
was going to happen.
hours he jogged, always following the sun. When it became dark he was
branched off in a large curve to the west. He had not seen a living
soul. Even the birds seemed to have disappeared. Only he was there, on
this plain prairie, attired only with his boys name Pride. Nevertheless
he felt a bit warmer. Soon he found the ground went down toward a
shallow valley where a small river sought its way downward, meandering
through small thickets. Here would be enough space for him to build a
shelter for the night.
prayed to the Great Spirit and dreamed of roasted buffalo meat and of
Spring Blossom, the attractive daughter of the great Chief. At first
light he awoke shivering and realized that today was the day, because
something had to happen and he certainly would not want to go back to
the tribe empty handed. That would be a disgrace that he did not want to
bestow upon himself.
it started to rain and far away he heard thunder. For a few minutes it
hailed stones, and he could clearly see that the thunderstorm was on its
way to him. Slowly he walked downstream in the rain, sheltering himself
from time to time under a large tree. He walked on because he knew that
if he were to stay in one spot, nothing would come out of his quest.
at once he experienced a huge lightning and almost immediately he heard
the thundering noise of the natural forces. It was very close to him and
unexpectedly he saw that a blackberry bush, less than a hundred yards
away, was aflame. Then he saw a shadow that took to it's heels out of
the danger. It was a red fox that chose to run away. Passion and power
were the positive qualities of this appearance, while anger, aggression
and impulsivity were the negative aspects, he knew. Above all, while it
was only one animal, it could be explained (through the spiritual belief
system he was taught), as a sign of originality and leadership.
Above all, while it was only one animal, it could be explained as
originality and leadership. Things like this he had learned from his
father, the Shaman and while he possessed a huge interest in things like
these pieces of wisdom; he was able to, as soon as these things
happened, to remember them.
ran after the fox, considering that the fire indeed did arrive despite
the many waters of the rains. Water and Fire. Two extremes, but both of
them indispensable for the well being of his people. Could this fox be
his totem animal, he wondered? Would he in the future be known as
Running Fox? This chance meeting was not enough, he realized. He had to
come up with something better.
a streak of light in the heavens as the lightning struck simultaneously
with the thunder into the tree he was just passing by. He was struck
down and passed out immediately.
Pride, wake up!" Slowly he opened his eyes and looked into the
worried face of Morning Thaw, his mother. He shook his head to rid his
foggy sight and gather his wits. On and on it became a bit clearer. He
saw a circle of faces around him. Prominently there was the tall figure
of Grey Eagle, his father and shaman of the tribe, who stood there
considering the situation with an inscrutable face and crossed arms.
name is not Pride any more, father. I will be called 'Running Fox'
now." Pride heard himself say proudly. "You will have to tell
your story to the Council of Elders, son. Get up." With some effort
and supported by his mother, he was brought to the Grand Standing Stone
where the Council always met.
walking he felt his left side burning, and he discovered that that part
of his body was blackened. Furthermore he still felt a bit shaky on his
legs, and the fingers of his left hand were quite tingly. All in all one
could say that he had endured his meeting with the Ghosts of Thunder
remarkably well.
before the Council of Elders he told the story that was given to him
while unconscious. Following his narration about his dash behind the fox
in the hope that he could find his fate in that way, he told about the
dreams he had dreamt before his mother awakened him.
first thing I saw was a tall young woman, who was clad in an off-white
long dress with light blue flowers. She had a light skin and wore long
waving peculiarly colored yellow like hair with dark eyebrows. The color
of her almond shaped eyes were light blue, like the flowers on her garb.
She radiated love and happiness and peace and although she did not say
anything, I knew that she was happy with this brief meeting.
few moments later the vision disappeared but the powerful joyful and
warm feelings stayed with me for a long time. I was happy and I realized
that the fox had brought me to a place of Love, Joy and Abundance. But
the feelings disappeared gradually and again I felt cold, hungry and
"Again an apparition materialized. Now it was a squirrel that
hopped joyfully to me. Right in front of me he buried a few nuts. At
last he looked up to me and said: 'You are never alone. Your Guidance is
so much a part of you that they could never leave you if you wanted them
to. You speak with Spirit regularly. And yet, you quite often look
outside of yourself for the answers. Trust yourself. You are completely
whole within yourself. Think about the running fox that brought you here
and consider that Spirit once asked you to honour the Divine Spark
within yourself and to go on to the fulfilment of that which is really
important for the advancement of your soul.'
was so happy with this statement, but everything seemed a bit puzzling
and I felt light in the head. When all that subsided eventually I still
felt alone and I fiery wished for warmth. I knew that Mother Earth
sheltered me and that the Spirits of the Heavens gave me air, but I new
that my search had not yet come to an end.
again an image appeared. This time it was a grey eagle who talked to me
solemnly." (His People worshipped the grey eagle. Not for nothing
had his father, the medicine man, taken on the name of Grey Eagle. The
eagle represented the symbols of the soul that taught the tribe to reach
for a new level of consciousness).
home, Running Fox,' the eagle said. 'This is a story about peace within
yourself, through which it will become possible to come to peace with
others. During your young life you often have been in discord with
yourself and others. You did not realize that your life has been and
will be a learning process to become equipped for a day like today.
Often you have taken yourself, and others, much too serious and then you
did not realize that life is a game. You also watched the warfare
between your tribe and the 'others'. And you were hoping that when you
would have come of age, to go with them and battle. But you did not
realize that these wars have had their function. It created a chance for
all to learn to listen with their heart and thus attain inner peace and
be able to grow toward Love towards one another. Because Love is the
keyword for all.
this is also about Love, Wisdom and Forgiveness. It is about the Bond
between the here and now and about communion with the Great Spirit.
There is a golden pillar of light beaming out of your crown, far away
into the universe, where it can be caught by many souls. The seeds of
courage, power, trust and love that you are conveying can be felt from
great distances in the universe. The running fox has been the herald
that you will be, and be called. In a few moments your mother will find
you and then you will tell your tribe about your meeting with the three
of us, and then it will be time for you to voice your own tale. Within
the tribe first, and later on to others and to the strange white
coloured people that will enter your world very soon.
"'But always remember to keep the peace and the love within your
heart, because you and they are one. And despite the fact that those
others seem to think differently about this, you, Running Fox, will be
capable to propagate this message of peace, sowing seeds everywhere that
will bide their time to germinate. I wish you Good Luck, Running Fox,
and I know that you will be worthy of this task…"

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Samsung has officially launched its first 360-degree VR camera, Gear 360, today in Korea. The device which was first showcased at MWC event in March sports two fish-eye camera lens placed opposite each other, having 15-megapixel image sensors that can record high-resolution video of 3840x1920 and capture large still image of up to 25.9MP.
Each camera lens can capture 180-degrees horizontally and vertically to create a complete 360-degree footage. To further help capture beautifully in low-light environment, the cameras are equipped with f/2.0 aperture. The Gear 360 can be pair with supported Samsung smartphones such as Galaxy S7, S7 Edge, S6, S6 Edge, and Note5 via Bluetooth, and then using the WiFi Direct feature of the connected smartphone to transfer files. When connected, the phone can also be use as a remote viewfinder.
The Gear 360 is waterproof and dustproof certified with IP53 rating, and includes a MicroSD expansion slot with support of up to 128GB. It is powered by a 1,350mAh battery.
Samsung first 360-degree VR camera is priced at KRW 399,300 ($350 USD) and is available in Korea via the company online store. It will be available globally starting from May.