GBBO winner Nadiya Hussain reveals she's been asked to bake the Queen's 90th birthday cake (but she's so nervous she can't even look at an oven)

Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain today announced that she has been given the special privilege of creating the Queen's 90th birthday cake this year.

The 31-year-old baker, from Luton, excitedly revealed she has been given the honour as she returned to the panel on Loose Women this morning.

Nadiya told Jane Moore, Andrea McLean and Nadia Sawalha revealed she would be preparing an orange drizzle cake with orange curd and orange buttercream and fondant.

Her fellow presenters were left completely astounded when she let slip the secret that she had been keeping quiet for three long weeks.

However she added that she was so nervous about baking Her Majesty's special milestone cake that she couldn't even 'look at the oven'.

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The Leaning Tower of Birthday Cake That Became a Family Legend

The coral-red confection stood—well, teetered a bit, actually—almost a foot tall and had my name across the top in bright blue decorator frosting. An overenthusiastic “e” was filled in to look like an “o” and the “l” was a bit shaky, but who could criticize such a gift?

I mean, he could have just bought a birthday cake, right? But at some point before my birthday, I had told my then-boyfriend, now-husband about a revered family tradition in the Hulin household.

For each birthday-person in the family (including, eventually, each in-law and grandchild), my mother would make the specific cake requested by the birthday boy or girl. This may seem like a small thing, but there were seven of us: five kids, a stay-at-home mom, and a dad who supported us all on a college professor’s salary. So, we were the kids whose birthday parties involved playing pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey, rather than miniature donkey rides in the front yard.

That was fine with us, because our parents managed to make each of us feel celebrated and cherished on our birthdays.

A Birthday to Remember
One component was the aforementioned cakes. Over the years, we enjoyed dozens of different variations: German chocolate cake and lemon meringue; angel food and devil’s food, fresh coconut cake and carrot cake; cookie cakes, checkerboard cakes, and a butterfly-shaped orange cake.

My personal favorite, which Mom made every year that I was home to enjoy it, was a luscious affair with both red velvet and vanilla-almond layers, coconut filling, and fluffy white buttercream frosting. She decorated the edges with piped red frosting and artfully wrote my name in blue. The candles were a mix of red, white, and blue. The cake had five thin layers: red, white, red, white, and red.

When I confessed to my beau Jim that I was sad that I wouldn’t be going home to Louisiana for my birthday that year, he hatched a plan. He called my mother and got the many recipes required to make my cake. She explained that each cake flavor had to be made separately, and that the batters had to be well-beaten. She detailed that the cake had to be five layers of red-and-white stripes, and that he should portion the batter accordingly.

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Indiagift Offers Express Delivery of Mothers Day Gifts to Major Cities in India

(GuruObserver Editorial):- Gurgaon, Feb 28, 2019 (Issuewire.com) – Mothers day brings with itself the bright may sunshine that reminds you of those radiant motherly smiles that light up your day. You can make your mother smile the same way this upcoming Mothers day with a special gift delivery from Indiagift. On this special day that celebrates mothers all over, Indiagift has not only come up with special mothers day collection but also offers express delivery of gifts to all the major cities in India.

Indiagift is an e-commerce gifting website that has made quite a reputation for being the largest online gifts delivery in India. Catering gifts items and delivery services to almost all cities in India, the motto behind their venture is to promote love. For the upcoming celebration of mothers day that falls on Sunday, the 12th of May, the website has come up with a special collection of online mothers day gifts. This special collection features gifts that are specially curated for young moms, old moms, and even matriarchs. These gifts pay special tribute to all those moms who make the world a better place for their children by making sacrifices that only a mother can make. Along with these special gifts online the website offers express delivery or orders gifts online in major cities in India


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Unique Gifts to Make Your Girlfriend Feel Special on Her Birthday

A birthday is always a memorable occasion in everyone’s life. It is one of the most awaited events on which all close ones pray for the well being and happiness of the birthday boy or girl. When it is your girlfriend’s birthday, then you should plan some unforgettable celebration ideas for her. You may find the most specific gifts to delight her on a memorable occasion. Her birthday is a great time to impress her with some fantastic gifts and hampers to make her feel special. You can even get some romantic ideas to accentuate your love for her through the internet.

Following are the perfect gifts to make her feel pampered and loved on birthday.

Basket of Goodies and Cosmetic Items:

Gifts selection for girls is not an easy task for everyone. It takes time to get the perfect items to amaze them. You can also show your care for her by dedicating a basket of her favorite goodies and beauty products on birthday. There are also different platforms which provide online gifts delivery in many cities. Make a list of items that she loves to use for her daily makeover. Get some essential things like lipstick, facewash, eyeliners, and many more to make her feel special on this memorable day. Don’t compromise in brands of the products that suit her skin. She will surely feel fantastic to have such a beautiful basket of her daily needs.

Heart Designed Accessories:

Your girlfriend’s birthday is a memorable day for you to show your deep affection for her. The best way to adorn her beauty is to dedicate gifts that suit her personality. You can even make some heart shaped items to make her feel special. It can be her favorite jewellery items like pendant, rings, and bracelet, etc. to surprise her on birthday. She will love to keep such beautiful accessories in the collection. If you want to give your personal touch, then engrave your initials on her unique accessories. It will be a token of your deep love in her life forever.

Create Flowers Aroma:

When it comes to commemorating your beloved one’s occasion, then you should show your creativity. You can go with exotic flowers to spread your love and affection beautifully. It can be a unique way to reciprocate your deep emotions for her. The best option is to arrange floral delights in beautiful packing. If you want to express your romantic feelings, then you can even surprise her with a heart-shaped bouquet of roses. Make an attractive decoration with colorful flowers in her living room to give some unforgettable moments of the day. It will be one of the most beautiful approaches to show your love for your beloved partner.

Designer Cake for Birthday:

A cake is always a famous dessert to delight everyone on a memorable occasion. You can also surprise your girlfriend with a designer cake on her most awaited birthday. The best approach is to go with an online cake delivery service provider in your city. You can select a lovely cake according to your requirement to commemorate her birthday. Before ordering the cake, you need to ensure about its size, shape and flavors or ingredients. A delicious cake will surely help to make her birthday memorable.

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Movingsolutions.in Ccnnects credible packers and movers in India

Moving home or office to a new place is a biggie and can be a stressful hard time for folks, whether it a local move, intercity move, long-distance move, interstate relocation or an international move. There are lots of challenges, hitches and snags involved in the process of relocating home or office from one place to another. The process can be time-consuming too; and make people stressed out. So what is the solution to simplify the process of shifting? We cannot deny the difficulties we face while we relocate. But there are certainly some ways by which relocation stress can be minimized or completely eradicated. Proper planning is the key for a successful relocation. Proper plan helps in staying organized during relocation and minimizing the stress level. Getting professional assistance on a move is another way to simplify the relocating process and turn the circumstance into an easygoing and smooth affair.

There can be numerous professional packers and movers in India companies in all the cities and towns of India to choose from. They can offer you same services at similar charges. How will you decide that a particular service provider would be the best choice for you? Would you like to let an inexperienced moving company handle your precious belongings? I think you will never want so. So how will you find out the right professional movers and packers in your city at your preferred budget? This is where an online relocation portal like Movingsolutions.in can help you significantly.

Movingsolutions.in is a trusted online directory of packers and movers companies in India that can connect you some of the best Packers and Movers in Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chandigarh, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, and other cities and towns of India. It is credible online destination trusted by many folks looking for professional relocation services in different cities and towns of India. On this portal you can get free quotations from some of the best matching moving companies to compare and make decision to pick the best suited one.

Speaking about professional Packers and Movers in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and other cities and towns of India, Mr. Dipesh Kumar, the founder and managing director of Movingsolutions.in said, “The trend of hiring services of professional packers and movers in India have been opted for over the years. At Moving Solutions, We are connecting individuals, families and businesses with some of the top rated insured, licensed, experienced and competent movers and packers companies from different Indian cities. Being associated with pre-verified and licensed moving companies across the country, we have emerged as one of a reliable name in Indian relocation industry. We are letting folks collect free quotes from pre-verified and insured moving companies so that they can compare different prices and services of different companies and make decision to hire the right service provider for the move.”

“There can be several types of relocation needs such as residential relocation, commercial shifting and corporate relocation within or across the country. And choosing the right professional moving company is the key to have completely tension-free relocation experience and peace of mind. Moving Solutions helps people find out the right type of and competent service provider depending on different and specific moving needs,” said Mr. Kumar. “At Movingsolutions.in folks can also find valuable resources such as moving tips, packing guidelines, information of non-transportable items, relocation guide, estimated shifting charges and many more.”

“We are very proud of being one of the most trusted name in relocation industry of India. We are also planning to make our presence very soon in some other small cities where currently we are not serving folks on relocation needs. We would like to render our hearties thanks to all of those people including our associated moving companies and consumers for making a big name in Indian relocation industry,” concluded Mr. Dipesh. 
About Movingsolutions.in

Movingoslutions.in is a trusted relocation portal that connects people from different cities and towns of India with some of the best packers and movers companies in their own respective cities. It offers an array of services for different relocation needs like residential relocation, local household goods shifting, commercial shifting, corporate relocation, office shifting, car transportation, warehousing & storage, pet relocation and furniture moving. This online relocation portal helps individuals, families and businesses when they need for hiring services of professional Packers and Movers in Delhi, Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chandigarh, and other cities and towns of India.

Website: https://www.movingsolutions.in/
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What’s the best way to ship your belongings when leaving the UAE?

Moving is often considered one of the most stressful life events. It can also be very expensive.

A new report from ServiceMarket, a UAE-based online home services marketplace, found the average international shipping cost for a two-bedroom apartment ranged from a low of Dh10,000 to relocate your belongings to Egypt to a high of Dh22,000 to the US.

Nobody compromises on their margin. The moment they give a discount, that means they are compromising on the cost.

Chirantan Joshi, managing director of E-Movers

However, it is a big mistake to cut corners to keep costs down, say well-established shipping companies and industry experts.

“Since there are so many international movers and packers in the UAE, and the quality and range of services varies from company to company, you shouldn’t just go with the cheapest or the first option you come across,” says Bana Shomali, founder and chief executive of ServiceMarket.

While it is important to get comparison quotes from a few moving companies, the initial filter is key, including checking international accreditation, looking at the company’s experience and reading reviews. Purchasing insurance, being aware of custom charges and making wise packing decisions can also help save headaches and additional costs.

Here is The National's guide to finding the best moving company for your money and ensuring your belongings make it safely to the next destination.

Choose an internationally accredited company
ServiceMarket strongly recommends choosing a company accredited by Fidi (Federation Internationale des Demenageurs Internationaux), the largest umbrella organisation of professional international moving and relocation companies.

“Doing so is the easiest way to ensure your belongings reach their destination in good condition and avoid hassles,” says Ms Shomali. “Fidi-accredited companies have the resources and know-how to handle your belongings properly at every stage of the moving process.”

Established in 1950, Fidi represents over 600 quality-certified companies in more than 100 countries. Companies with the FAIM (Fidi Accredited International Mover) label must meet strict standards and go through a rigorous auditing process every three years.

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“It basically means the company is following all the international moving industry standards first and the company is financially stable,” says Chirantan Joshi, managing director of Fidi-accredited E-Movers, which has been operating in the UAE since 2003.

For example, “we don’t come into your building and damage a third party property and you end up paying for it,” says Mr Joshi. “We actually cover the third party liability, because it’s part of our certification.”

There are only three accredited companies in Abu Dhabi and 10 in Dubai, according to the Fidi website. These include Delight International Movers and Gulf Agency Company in Abu Dhabi and AFL Relocations and Dasa International Movers in Dubai, as well as Allied Pickfords in both emirates.

Using a Fidi-accredited mover does come at a higher cost — about 10 to 15 per cent more expensive than another company in the “organised sector” and even higher when compared to the “unorganised sector”, says Mr Joshi. But he says customers should be wary of discounts that might mean companies are cutting costs elsewhere.

“Everybody is earning 10 per cent. Nobody compromises on their margin. The moment they give a discount, that means they are compromising on the cost,” Mr Joshi says.

While Fidi is the most important accreditation to look for, other organisations also accredit international moving companies, says Ms Shomali. These include the International Association of Movers, the British Association of Removers, the American Moving and Storage Association, the Canadian Association of Movers and the International Air Transport Association.

source - https://www.thenational.ae/business/money/what-s-the-best-way-to-ship-your-belongings-when-leaving-the-uae-1.936025

GMR Hyderabad International Airport introduces FASTag Car Park facility

India’s first FASTag Car Park, which enables quick entry and exit from parking spots, has been launched at the GMR led Hyderabad International Airport.

In collaboration with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), dedicated lanes have been created at the entry and exit points at the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Shamshabad. It will ensure zero wait time, claims a GMR statement.

Initially, the facility has been launched with ICICI FASTag. It will be rolled out through other banks gradually. Passengers and visitors will be able to experience this new feature, which is in line with the Government’s mission “ One nation One Tag=FASTag”, and signature programme of “Passenger is Prime”.


The new parking system provides for hassle free and quick movement in the parking zone and promotes environment sustainability too, says SGK Kishore, CEO of the Airport.

Non FASTag vehicles will continue to use the existing parking system.

The FASTag solution is based on a simple to use, reloadable electronic RFID tag which enables automatic deduction of applicable parking charges, while one drives through the car Park without stopping for any cash transaction.

This automated system entails a customer buying the FASTag, which is linked to a prepaid account. The tag employs Radio-frequency Identification (RFID) technology and needs to be affixed on the vehicle's windscreen after the tag account is active.

The RFID Tag is mapped with NPCI by the issuer bank(s). The subscriber of this system can use the parking without any manual intervention, such as waiting for a parking receipt at the entry or making cash/credit card payment at the exit. There is no additional cost to customers with respect to the parking fee. One has to just purchase a onetime tag which does away with the wait time at entry and exit. An sms alert is sent after every transaction.

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