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How to remove worms and insects from cabbage safely in less than 2 minutes: Five simple kitchen hacks to carefully clean the leafy nutritious vegetableCabbage, a nutritious and leafy vegetable packed with nutrients and minerals, often has worms, insects and dirt. It becomes important to cl...
13 Feb, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Leaving palates in a pickle: Lack of familiarity is often behind food discriminationA recent incident at the University of Colorado, where Indian PhD scholars faced racist comments over the smell of palak paneer, highlights...
17 Jan, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Which winter fruits and vegetables are coated with wax and pesticides? Here’s how to clean them safely without losing taste or textureWinter produce often carries chemical residues. Apples, grapes, and strawberries are common culprits. These chemicals can harm health. Cons...
28 Oct, 2025, 12.35 PM IST
So this is how filthy lucre looks likeEach time I've ascertained that a crore is indeed 100 lakhs no matter what the dollar exchange rate is - a lakh being a unit I am personall...
30 Jul, 2022, 11.27 PM IST
Navratri diet tips: Why fasting can be the perfect opportunity to start your fitness journeyAlthough fasting is a very traditional ritual and most people fast for spiritual purification, there is no denying that if you keep yoursel...
08 Oct, 2021, 09.50 AM IST
Dinner with the Durrells: In these Covid-wracked times, escape to the Raj of Louisa’s childhood and the Corfu of Gerald’sThe cookbook is largely based on Louisa Durrell’s recipe notebook and cookbook collection.
06 Jun, 2020, 09.30 PM IST
Troubled harvest: Mismatch of demand and supply in factor markets have made this a bitter season for farmersUnseasonal rains have rendered the land soft, and mechanised harvesters can’t do the job. The lockdown has meant labourers who could manual...
17 May, 2020, 01.25 PM IST
Do you replace your meals with salads? It's not the healthiest optionNine out of 10 times the salads you order are in no way healthier than the other dishes on the menu.
04 Sep, 2018, 10.35 AM IST
The many journeys of the marvellous mashed potatoFrom Joel Robuchon to ragda pattice, it's been a big mash.
26 Aug, 2018, 11.36 AM IST
How to eat and drink like a local in Hong KongYum Cha, originally just tea in Cantonese but now connoting tea and dim sum, is Hong Kong’s favourite pastime.
10 Sep, 2017, 12.29 PM IST
- Authentic taste of the secrets of Guptipara
Guptipara is officially said to be where the baroari or community puja tradition began when 12 (baro) friends (yaar) pooled in to conduct a...
05 Jan, 2012, 05.06 PM IST
- How green was my veggie
A variety of leafy greens traditionally eaten in India are gradually dropping out of the food chain.
30 Jun, 2007, 03.49 AM IST
- Jivin’ jamaica
Before cricket fever takes over our reporter went through the paces in the West Indies.
08 Mar, 2007, 12.08 AM IST