Not AC, not cold drinks: When temperatures cross 45°C in Rajasthan, people in desert areas rely on this centuries-old dish to stay naturally coolRajasthani Rabdi Recipe: Rajasthan’s desert communities are once again turning to traditional Rabdi to cope with the extreme summer heat. T...
I know what you'll be talking about while you drink this summerThe cocktail party or bar soiree is, bar none, the most cosmopolitan space where conversations fizz and sips can spill over into scripted s...
6 sattu recipes: Quick recipes to beat the heat and stay fullSattu is India's original superfood, offering a perfect blend of cooling properties and high-quality plant protein. From savory morning chi...
India reels under severe heatwave, Delhi records temperature of 44.5 degrees CelsiusIndia is experiencing intense heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring across several states, including Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, R...
No electricity, no bills. Rajasthan’s 100-year-old natural cooling system is made from clay, cow dung, and grass. It can keep food fresh even in hot summersRural India once relied on ingenious natural cooling. Rajasthan's 'desi fridge' used clay, cow dung, and grass to keep food fresh without e...
India's premium liquor boom defies global slowdownIndia's demand for premium liquor is surging. This trend defies global patterns where consumers are buying less expensive options. Despite ...
Bhagyashree’s morning bulletproof coffee recipe for energy and balanceActress Bhagyashree often shares her simple yet effective wellness tips on Instagram, and one of her favourites for sustained energy and be...
9 desi fruit drinks help you lose weight fasterExplore these 9 refreshing Indian fruit-based drinks that support natural weight loss. Packed with fiber, antioxidants, and hydration, thes...
8 desi drinks that cool your body and aid digestionBeat the heat and support your digestive health with these traditional Indian drinks. Naturally cooling and packed with gut-friendly ingred...
8 benefits of shikanji in summerShikanji, the classic Indian lemonade, isn’t just a refreshing summer drink — it’s a powerhouse of health benefits. Packed with tangy lemon...
Masala tea in Cosmopolitan and mahua in Singapore Sling: How filmi cocktails get an Indian twistJames Bond's iconic Vesper Martini, featured in Ian Fleming's Casino Royale, has inspired mixologists to give classic cocktails an Indian t...
Delicious desi drinks and their health benefitsTurmeric milk is great for your health for its anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric has antibacterial and viral properties and is conside...
View: Do not venture to have what goes under the name of idli and dosa at Berlin’s Udupi restaurantWhile walking through Potsdamer Platz in Berlin, author went to an Udupi restaurant to have idlis. To call them idlis would be wrong. To ca...
Patanjali effect: Aam panna can get to sit with Tetley and StarbucksRamdev's Patanjali Ayurved — a small pharmacy that grew into an FMCG giant in just a decade — has forced even big MNCs to sell desi brands.
Munchies Makeover: Why snack companies’ next winners will be branded desi productsDosa masala burgers, jaljeera and aam panna drinks, masala oats — these are just a few products in portfolios of snack-makers, even the mul...
From masala chai to chai latte: When desis return as international hitsIt was not at all surprising that masala chai was welcomed back to India as the more pricey foreign-returned chai latte, even blasphemously...
Haryana government directs FDA to issue notices to 19 food producersVij took a serious note of this issue during his meeting with senior officers of FDA Department here today, an official release said.