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Poll: Third of Indians Say They Are ‘Suffering’

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</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">A new poll finds one-third of Indians surveyed say they are “suffering” due to a poor quality of life.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">According to a Gallup survey released Monday, India's poorest and least educated are most likely to be “suffering,” while 56 percent of those surveyed were “struggling” and only 13 percent were “thriving”.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The survey found the difference in the level of suffering between the most-educated Indians – at eight percent, and the least educated Indians – at 35 percent, indicates the gap between the “haves and the have-nots may actually be widening.”<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Gallup said improving education standards is the best way for India to reduce the level of suffering among its people.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">India has been struggling with high inflation and high interest rates that have slowed the country's economic growth.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The company said the results might have been skewed because the survey was conducted before harvest time in early 2012, which meant many farmers “likely had gone without pay for several months”.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The poll was conducted between Jan. 29 and March 8 of this year. The U.S.-based research company asked roughly 5,000 Indians, age 15 or older, to rate their current lives and future expectations on a scale of 0 to 10. The poll's margin of error is 1.7 percentage points. ---VOA News<o:p></o:p></span></div></div>

Poll: Third of Indians Say They Are ‘Suffering’

A new poll finds one-third of Indians surveyed say they are “suffering” due to a poor quality of life. According to a Gallup survey rele...

Fire Up the Grill With U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6jRlTDkJRBnz40IjgicQHtMHxmz8kBzHSPTk31Jk4QDqqMeg9iMNBzd8JPud5aB5mDiahp1mFqT1MR8iwB5oBcKzl7ASOSFCdkLxloC8LfvjG-vpHFTYeMqOG-XWNQ5SPOH5zaMcCnio/s1600/GrilledCatfishAvocado.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-6jRlTDkJRBnz40IjgicQHtMHxmz8kBzHSPTk31Jk4QDqqMeg9iMNBzd8JPud5aB5mDiahp1mFqT1MR8iwB5oBcKzl7ASOSFCdkLxloC8LfvjG-vpHFTYeMqOG-XWNQ5SPOH5zaMcCnio/s1600/GrilledCatfishAvocado.jpg" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">(NewsUSA) - <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="color: red;">Want to add a little variety to your menu this grilling season? Spice up your dinner table with Grilled Catfish, Avocado Sauce and Roasted Peppers for a quick, simple solution to breaking the burger routine.</span> <o:p></o:p></i></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish, which are sustainably raised, are low in saturated fat, high in protein and a good source of heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Consumption of these types of fatty acids is thought to be associated with reduction in blood pressure and reduced risk for certain cancers, inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and even mental decline. Made in under 15 minutes, this nutritious recipe is perfect for those with busy schedules.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Grilled Catfish with Avocado Sauce and Roasted Peppers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Four 7-ounce catfish fillets<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Olive oil<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Salt and pepper<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Avocado Sauce:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/2-inch cubes<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 teaspoon mayonnaise<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1/4 teaspoon salt<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1/4 teaspoon cayenne<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 hard-boiled egg, peeled and chopped<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1 cup toasted and chopped pecans (optional)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Combine all ingredients except pecans (reserve for garnish)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Roasted Peppers: 2 red bell peppers<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1. Place peppers over hot grill or over gas flame on stove. Char the peppers on all sides. Place the peppers in a zip-top bag and let steam for 5 minutes. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">2. Remove peppers from bag, peel skin and remove inside ribs and seeds. Cut into strips. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To Serve:<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">1. Brush catfish fillets with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Preheat grill on high and oil grill surface. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">2. Grill fish for about 3 minutes per side, brushing with oil as needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">3. Place one fillet on each of 4 plates. Arrange avocado sauce and peppers over fish. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Sprinkle with reserved pecans.</span><span style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS","sans-serif";"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div>

Fire Up the Grill With U.S. Farm-Raised Catfish

(NewsUSA) - Want to add a little variety to your menu this grilling season? Spice up your dinner table with Grilled Catfish, Avocado Sauce a...