'Feeling guilty': Why Pawan Kalyan doing tapasya amid Tirupati Prasadam controversyAndhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has begun an 11-day penance at Sri Dasavatara Venkateswara Swamy Temple. He is fasting to...
22 Sep, 2024, 02.52 PM IST
10 Best Rakhi Gifts: Surprise Your Loved Ones with the Perfect Rakhi Gift Hampers and CombosThis Rakshabandhan, surprise your brother or sister with a special gift that depicts your love, care, and appreciation for them. In this ar...
26 Jul, 2024, 08.54 AM IST
Lohri 2024: From Atta Laddoo to Gajak, 8 snacks to munch on during harvest seasonLohri is marked by fun activities such as lighting the ritualistic bonfire, singing folksongs, and eating delicious food items.
12 Jan, 2024, 07.59 PM IST
Asia is taking over the world’s whisky market despite hurdlesScotch whisky sales are booming in Asia, with the region surpassing the European Union as the largest buyer of the spirit. This growth come...
13 Sep, 2023, 04.28 PM IST
Irish butter may be winning hearts; but the desi 'makhan' is still the king of allIrish butter was traditionally produced from cultured cream.
17 Nov, 2019, 09.32 AM IST
An ode to the timeless asafoetidaA resin-like extract from a plant of the celery family native to Iran and Afghanistan, hing or asafoetida is an ancient spice.
24 Aug, 2019, 11.20 PM IST
A good run, 'Gayatri Mantra' keep Adrit Raha fitRaha likes to unwind by listening to Ustad Shujaat Khan, DJ Miles, who put him in a meditative state.
27 Jun, 2019, 09.15 AM IST
From khichdi to pongal: The one-pot mishmash that binds IndiaCelebration of Makar Sankranti with khichdi is a symbolic celebration of life & regeneration.
13 Jan, 2019, 10.11 AM IST
How comfort food helped people move past tragedies like 9/11, 26/11After 9/11, surveys showed that 15% of Americans ate “comfort foods.”
25 Nov, 2018, 10.49 AM IST
How India's composite culture spawned some of our best delicaciesA look at many of India’s most loved, popular, festive foods immediately brings up the idea of the composite cultures that invented these.
22 Oct, 2017, 09.09 AM IST
Monsoon cravings: From samosas to rasam, a look at the food that goes best with the rainsIt is not just the vadi and samvadi, the most significant notes — Sa and Pa in this case — that evoke the many moods associated with heavy ...
24 Jul, 2016, 05.45 AM IST
Summer diet! The lesser-known fruits and their health benefitsThe mango may hog all our attention, but there are other lesser known fruits that have dominated Indian summers .
01 May, 2016, 10.55 AM IST
Holi palate: From chaat to thandai, its food is a celebration of India's composite cultureThe Holi palate is as diverse as the Holi palette. Whether or not you have the thandai this year, the Holi platter will carry the extraordi...
20 Mar, 2016, 10.53 AM IST
What made Scotland agree to a merger with England 300 years ago? Prospects of growing rich in IndiaThe East India Company was then rapidly expanding its control in India and perhaps this persuaded Scottish leaders they needed their own co...
14 Sep, 2014, 12.49 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
- Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur
That Turkey straddles east and west with a distinct grandeur was very apparent to Subhra Ray.
14 Jul, 2011, 07.31 AM IST
- Rituals: We need to work harder to recreate the magical warm moments
Sure it could be debated whether some of the above are examples of rituals or mere accompaniments. But instead of ‘add ons’ I’d call it an ...
24 Nov, 2009, 12.27 AM IST