Parliament canteen may soon go fully vegIRCTC, a subsidiary of the Indian Railways, may soon be told to pack up as caterers to the Parliament canteen. The race for its replacement...
14 Jan, 2020, 10.57 AM IST
How Kolkata's street food comes alive in full glory during Durga Puja celebrationsThe air is redolent with the fragrance of incense and fresh blooms. But the most delectable sound of all is of alur chop.
14 Oct, 2018, 04.04 PM IST
MPEDA starts mobile kiosk for ready-to-eat fish productsThe mobile kiosk has been developed to empower women by providing them a means for their livelihood improvement.
06 Oct, 2018, 07.09 PM IST
Why the veg/non-veg debate during Durga Puja is wrong to engage inBengali caterers in cities are in huge demand to set up their stalls within pandals to sell fish fry, kobiraji cutlet and plethora of chops.
24 Sep, 2017, 10.29 AM IST
Goa is not just about the sun, sand and the beaches! Do not miss the exotic cuisine it has to offerThe legend behind the creation of the Konkan coastline was depicted by Bishubabu, an ex-schoolteacher, who was fascinated by his favourite ...
23 Jul, 2017, 11.23 AM IST
Blog: An ode to the humble chutneySalman Rushdie gave it his own spin when he wrote in Midnight’s Children of the ‘chutnification of history’.
03 Aug, 2016, 01.53 PM IST
Four things to do in Mumbai this festive seasonThe festival of lights is here! We list four things that you can do, while in Mumbai.
12 Nov, 2015, 02.56 PM IST
Parliament committee should pay attention to canteen subsidies: Venkaiah NaiduAmid a debate over the whopping subsidy given to Parliament canteens serving MPs, government said parliamentary committees involved with th...
24 Jun, 2015, 12.28 PM IST
'Bambaiyya' cuisine enthrals BangaloreA new cuisine is trending the food-scape of Bengaluru. It's called Bambaiyya or the cuisine of the city of Mumbai.
21 May, 2015, 01.51 PM IST
Aussie chef gives street snack 'panipuri' a makeoverThe modern panipuri is one of the items on the menu of celebrity chef Adam D'Sylva's restaurants in Melbourne and reflects his "deep love" ...
14 Jan, 2015, 05.01 PM IST
Who’s my neighbour and what is my neighbourhood?In India it is a true mix of buyers. Much of their home buying depends upon the profile of buyers in the locality! The larger question is c...
31 Dec, 2014, 06.06 PM IST
Restaurants gearing up to serve Bengali food during Durga PujaThe Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi is offering bhaja Bengali muger dal from east India. A meal for two here is upwards of Rs4,000 plus taxes.
25 Sep, 2014, 04.04 AM IST
Vallabhdas Kanji buys Keya brand from Amalgam GroupThe frozen food division comprising of parathas, samosas, cutlets, fish fillet etc. has been retained by the Kochi-based Amalgam Group.
13 May, 2014, 06.12 PM IST
Indian Railways to bring back its forgotten flavoursRailways has been known for its bland food, shabby coaches and erratic schedule - in that order. But the 160-year-old institution is set fo...
05 Mar, 2014, 09.26 AM IST
- NRI actor Shauvik Kundagrami in film on Indian diaspora
Mirroring the Indian diaspora in the US, and how home struck Bengalis cope with contradicting realities back home in his character 'Maach M...
06 Jan, 2013, 10.09 PM IST
- Organic farm and spice estate in backwaters of Kerala
Rupali Dean was treated to a traditional Syrian Christian feast when she visited an organic farm and spice estate in the backwaters of Kera...
15 Apr, 2010, 07.08 AM IST
- Star of the east
Bengalis have always been the most intrepid travellers. Their cuisine, however, stayed at home. Finally, Bengali food is stepping out.
07 Sep, 2006, 12.00 AM IST