New York hot dogs under fire: $5 tiny snack gone in 3 bites, limited toppings and lack of napkins spark debateNew York City's reign as the hot dog capital is challenged as a viral debate erupts online. Travelers now compare NYC's $5 dogs, often serv...
10 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
From 17 to 43: FIFA World Cup 2026 set for football's biggest generation clashThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest ever. It will also feature the widest age range of players, from 17-year-old G...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Community spirit, sharing food, desi jugaads: Delhi CA compares India vs abroad lifestyle. Shares 3 simple things Indians do betterContent creator and chartered accountant Visha Khandelwal shared insights on what India does better than foreign countries. She highlighted...
06 Jun, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
In 1937, a chemistry student tasted something sweet on a cigarette, and this led to a sweetener that changed diet foods industryA lab accident in 1937 led to the discovery of cyclamate, an artificial sweetener. It quickly became popular for low-calorie products. Late...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.36 PM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
In 1908, a woman frustrated with gritty coffee led to the paper filter that changed global morning brewing routines foreverMelitta Bentz sought to improve her personal coffee experience, leading to the invention of the paper coffee filter. This simple yet effect...
26 May, 2026, 02.52 PM IST
'Europeans have developed taste for Indian mangoes': Why London is going crazy over Gujarat’s kesar keri & paying any price for itIndian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes are becoming hugely popular across the UK and Europe, thanks to their rich sweetness and unmistakable aro...
24 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
21 May, 2026, 12.59 PM IST
‘People from my town came to see me off’: Pune's 'Poddar uncle' recalls his first international trip to Germany in 1982Kamalakar Potdar, a middle-class boy from Kolhapur, achieved a lifelong dream by traveling to Germany in 1982, becoming the first in his fa...
18 May, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
A matter of tasteOn World Whisky Day Stephanie Macleod, master blender at Dewars, muses about everything whisky — from her favourite cask to her journey in ...
16 May, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
From Royalty to Retail: The Cultural Renaissance of the Indian DiamondIndia's diamond legacy began with the legendary Golconda mines, once the world's primary source, yielding stones that adorned royalty and f...
08 May, 2026, 09.05 AM IST
Fossil fuels no longer offer security. Clean energy canWhile historical energy crises spurred renewable adoption, current economic conditions like inflation and high interest rates pose investme...
02 May, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
French Word of the Day: ExigeantExigeant, a French term permeating English luxury and professional circles, defines a standard of uncompromising excellence. This explorati...
27 Apr, 2026, 05.31 PM IST
Why Putting a Spoon in Your Freezer Could Save Your FoodKitchen cooks are finding a simple trick to reduce food waste: freezing a steel spoon. This method, backed by science, leverages thermal co...
23 Apr, 2026, 05.06 PM IST
Beijing auto show: Chinese EV makers target Europe’s luxury car turfChinese car makers are now targeting premium customers. Brands like Geely and Nio are launching advanced electric and hybrid vehicles. Thes...
21 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
French-style ‘geeli omelette’ on Kolkata streets underlines culinary melting potKolkata's food scene reflects a rich history of foreign influences. From Greek dolma to British chops, the city embraced diverse cuisines. ...
18 Apr, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
Does it matter if Narendra Modi has not heard of guacamole?Nehru could hold his own in the department of refined European tastes. So could Indira. Narendra Modi probably can't. But does it matter at...
12 Jun, 2016, 12.38 PM IST