Indian-origin woman shortlisted for 'best job in world'

One for the taste buds! An Indian-origin woman in the UK has been shortlisted out of 600,000 applicants for the post of Western Australia taste master, described as one of the "best jobs in the world".


Asha Patel, who grew up in Rushey Mead, Leicester, has been shortlisted along with 24 other people for the job that involves "eating your way round the state, foraging out the finest produce and uncovering the best bars and restaurants".

The Australian state's tourism website has described it as "one of the best jobs in the world".

Patel said, landing the job would be "a dream come true". For a self-confessed food addict and travel lover, being paid to research the finest produce and best eateries on the other side of the world must be the absolute dream job.

So Asha is more than a little excited after being shortlisted for the role.

More than 600,000 applicants from across the world applied for six positions and just 25 people have now been shortlisted for each role, the Leicester Mercury newspaper