A menu with memories: Remembering the departed through their favourite foodWhen many mourners gather, often from far, they get hungry. Since the immediate family may be too grief-stricken to cook, food is brought b...
02 May, 2021, 08.49 AM IST
Racism in food? US, North European cuisines enjoy a privileged status, while others are named 'ethnic'In NYC and most of the US even today, non-northern European foods termed are 'ethnic'.
15 Sep, 2019, 08.53 AM IST
Cultural landmarks, culinary flavours, natural diversity: The quaint Malaysian town of Kuching is a must-see tourist destinationThe Kuching Riverwalk is among the prettiest in South-East Asia.
11 Aug, 2019, 10.12 AM IST
Don't worry about the visa: Make last-minute international travel plans to Laos, Fuji & JordanAs 2018 marks it concluding weeks, make sure you travel to these easy-to-reach international spots.
29 Nov, 2018, 07.22 AM IST
Take the off-beaten path: A visit to Henan in China promises a unique experienceDeemed as the 'Cradle of Chinese Civilization', the remains of some of the earliest human settlements have been unearthed here.
12 Apr, 2018, 05.20 AM IST
How startup 48East is bringing Asian delicacies straight to your homeNabhojit Ghosh and Joseph Cherian, Founders, 48East, a Bengaluru-based food startup, started operations in August 2016.
23 Oct, 2017, 02.48 PM IST
From Lima, the city of balconies, to the majestic Machu Picchu, Peru is an endless revelationIt takes 24 hours to fly from Mumbai to Peru. But every hour, believe us, is worth it!
05 Sep, 2017, 05.46 PM IST
Holiday guide for newly-weds: France, Cairo & Mauritius can be your ideal honeymoon destinationTaking some time out to know each other in a luxurious destination is what every couple dreams about.
20 Oct, 2016, 11.36 AM IST
Crowne Plaza's House of Han restaurant in Jaipur is an unique tea houseI had stepped in into Jaipur’s newest Chinese restaurant all braced to become a kung fu master with the perfect teapot performance.
17 Jan, 2016, 04.00 AM IST
Kolkata: Welcome to the city where non-vegetarian food is quite a way of lifeThe chef explains that the traits of a commercially-viable cuisine are that the dishes cook fast, are easily made and need inexpensive ingr...
11 Oct, 2015, 06.37 AM IST
China's Tianjin: What makes the modern yet medieval city so alluringThe charming eastern city of Tianjin is teeming with diverse experiences.
07 Jun, 2015, 04.17 AM IST
Korea beyond Kimchi: Popularity of Korean food in India on the riseThis was kvass, a mildly fermented drink made from bread soaked in water that had all the appeal of mouldy smelling soda water.
05 Oct, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
China rolls out red carpet for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with exotic dishes and Bollywood musicRolling out the red carpet for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the Chinese leadership today conveyed a message of friendship, serving him so...
23 Oct, 2013, 03.19 PM IST
Destination China: What makes Indian companies, traders hit Chinese shoresRIL, Infosys, TCS, Aptech, SBI, Mahindras, Tata Group, Bajaj and Raymond Group are expanding operations in China and assigning Indians in k...
01 Aug, 2011, 01.46 PM IST
- Pasta connections
Roman-era habitations also dot the Indian coast but it is a measure, perhaps, of our cultural resilience that pasta only colonised the Indi...
23 Nov, 2010, 06.58 AM IST
- Ayutthaya, Thailand's historic city
A visit to the ancient Ayutthaya'’s grand temples in Thailand is a moveable feast.
31 Jul, 2008, 01.31 AM IST
- Tastes of Latin America
What do you associate with Peru? Macchu Picchu and the great Inca civilisation destroyed by the Spanish. Bookworms may think of Mario Varga...
13 Sep, 2007, 04.14 AM IST