In 1852, Kerala's first bakery introduced mota puffs. How British influence helped popularise the flaky, egg-mutton-filled pastryKerala bakeries gained prominence due to the European community that demanded bread and baked goods. Ignatus Rozario was the first to estab...
11 Oct, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Nana Patekar farmed, helped farmers and refused to use fame to launch son Malhar: Inside actor's life beyond Bollywood who passed away at 75Nana Patekar led a life characterized by his dedication to supporting struggling farmers and maintaining his roots. He continued farming ev...
08 Oct, 2026, 09.10 AM IST
In 2024, an Australian couple pivoted their meal-planning startup; 2 years later, revenue jumped from $1.2 million to $3.5 millionThe idea for Appetise took shape during the pandemic. Toby Hilliam was already familiar with the startup world. In 2019, he founded Mutu, a...
01 Oct, 2026, 11.42 PM IST
Govt plans Rs 2,500 crore direct infra investment in Bengal tourism sectorThe West Bengal government is set to invest over Rs 2,500 crore in tourism infrastructure. Tourism Minister Shankar Ghosh highlighted this ...
01 Oct, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
UPITS: 6 partner nations, Rs 15,500 cr potential business, agro-food & mfg interest sectorsThe Uttar Pradesh International Trade Show 2026 concluded with 4,400 Memoranda of Understanding worth approximately Rs 6,500 crore. There w...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.31 PM IST
Super Powers: From Viceroy’s lavish feasts to BRICS vegetarian menus, how India’s diplomatic dining changedState banquets are a high-stakes tightrope — a table where etiquette, protocol, culture and occasionally even flavours, come together, writ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
- BRICS khichdi simmering in the global pot
BRICS is an alliance gaining traction among diverse nations with varying political ideologies and interests. Historical references to khich...
26 Sep, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Asian Games medallist Rudrankksh Patil once quit shooting because it was ‘boring’; mom lured him back with a dessert promiseIn a thrilling showdown at the Asian Games 2026, Rudrankksh Patil clinched a bronze medal in the men's 10m air rifle event. He impressed sp...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
India’s street food paradox: Cleaner cities, but where do vendors go?Street-food vendors in India are facing tighter enforcement as cities reclaim pavements and push for cleaner public spaces. But without des...
20 Sep, 2026, 08.53 PM IST
How India’s princely states promoted fusion cookingThere are several varieties of gulab jamuns. Extra-fried, baked, stuffed, soaked in coffee and even alcohol, or deconstructed into a trifle...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.15 AM IST
Personalised diet plan for weight loss: Why most diet plans fail when real life gets busyKeeping a diet steady can be tough when work, travel, family meals, and social events throw off the schedule. A real nutrition plan has to ...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.27 PM IST
Psychology says people who prefer food carts over restaurants may be chasing more than good foodA restaurant may offer air conditioning, comfortable seating and more attentive service, but a food cart can deliver a different kind of ap...
17 Sep, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Samantha Ruth Prabhu reveals South Indian snacks she gorged on during pregnancy cravings. Gut health expert Dr Pal Manickam says one of them is low-calorie and can cure your gutActress Samantha Ruth Prabhu recently admitted that, like all expecting women, she too had experienced intense food cravings during her pre...
16 Sep, 2026, 03.02 PM IST
BJP now imposing its 'deeply problematic' dietary preferences on foreign dignitaries, says Congress on BRICS dinnerCongress criticised the BJP for serving only vegetarian food at a BRICS Summit gala dinner. Rahul Gandhi noted that eighty percent of India...
13 Sep, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
'80% Indians non-vegetarian, Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious': Rahul GandhiRahul Gandhi stated eighty percent of Indians are non-vegetarian and Indian non-vegetarian food is delicious. This statement followed a BRI...
13 Sep, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
‘Khwab Ho Tum…’: Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim turns singer at BRICS gala in Delhi; Watch videoMalaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim sang a classic Kishore Kumar song at the BRICS gala dinner. This moment added a popular Indian cultu...
13 Sep, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
- Working class rice just got nice, now that it's hit the supper club circuit
Pantha bhaat, a fermented rice dish, is gaining popularity in London. This once-humble food was historically eaten by laborers in India. Di...
12 Sep, 2026, 10.24 PM IST