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Psychology of eating spicy food: People who chase the hottest wings on the menu aren't just showing off; researchers call it “benign masochism,” the brain enjoys a scary signal it knows can't actually hurt youBenign masochism describes enjoying sensations perceived as threats when safety is assured. This phenomenon explains liking spicy foods, sa...
Fresh fruits, creamy buffalo milk, no preservatives: This 55-year-old Mumbai shop sells handmade ice creams with over 50 flavours. How two brothers kept a family legacy alive through innovation and traditionApsara Ice Creams, founded in Mumbai in 1971, crafts over 50 hand-churned ice cream varieties. Using fresh buffalo milk and real ingredient...
Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
Horoscope Tomorrow, 14 June 2026: Major Professional Wins Ahead but Emotional and Spending Discipline Is EssentialHoroscope tomorrow, 14 June 2026, brings a mix of financial opportunities, career recognition, emotional growth, and family harmony. Tomorr...
Golgappas can be bad for your heart too but here's how to enjoy pani-puris safelyGolgappa, a popular Indian street food, poses hidden cardiovascular risks due to high sodium content, reused oils, and synthetic additives....
Ananya Panday orders her go-to cheat meal from Kareena Kapoor’s favourite Chinese restaurant in Mumbai. Guess which one?Bollywood actress Ananya Panday enjoys this one dish from Royal China, which is her cheat meal. The restaurant is also a favourite of many ...
Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope, June 2025: Partnerships deepen, career aligns, and inner growth gains momentumMonthly Horoscope - Sagittarius: June 2025 brings numerous changes for Sagittarius. Jupiter, your Lagna Lord. It remains in the Gemini sign...
Putting on perfumePerfume is a magical ritual that transforms the mundane into the extraordinary. With a delicate spray or dab, you're transported to a world...
Eating churmurAt the heart of this delight on a plate lies the crumbly shell of the phuchka, or pani puri, but here churmur-ed - literally smashed to smi...
Eating hot, chilli snacksSpicy hot snacks like chilli pakoras and jhaal muri are more than foods, they give the person an experience. Each food item has their own s...
Having golgappasIndulging in the delightful experience of eating golgappas/paani puris/phuchkas brings immense pleasure to both the rich and the not-so-ric...
What happens when wine connoisseurs lose their sense of smell or taste due to coronavirusFor some sommeliers, the experience of pleasure and desire without senses is amputated.
Women's Day: Rohini Nilekani says her 20th century-born grandmother was modern in best sense of the termNilekani's grandmother occasional visited them, and those are among the most-prized memories of her childhood.
Why Papad's popularity in Indian cuisine won't fade awayWe may no longer dry papads at home in summer, but this uniquely Indian product deserves to be celebrated.
There has been an increase in demand for bespoke dining in India, says the man behind Hakkasan MumbaiChef Charles heads one of Mumbai's most refined and sophisticated dining space.
Get, set, go! Meet Aditya Patel, Indian-subcontinent’s fastest record-breaking racerThe 28-year-old broke the record set by Formula 1 Spanish driver Jaime Alguersuari. Patel drove an Audi R8 v10 Plus at 332.2kph in Hyderaba...
David Cameron orders Indian spicy food for 'last supper' as UK PMKennington Tandoori in central London tweeted last evening that it had delivered the soon-to-be-former-prime-minister's "last supper".
The spicy Goa-inspired meal chef Floyd Cardoz cooked for Barack ObamaThe Mumbai-born chef, ecstatic about cooking for Obama, had also cooked for the President at his inauguration.
Pakistan's Shan Spices taste success in IndiaSpices for shahi haleem mix, Bombay Biryani, chappli kebab mix, Lahori fish and nihari are some of Shan's products that have found their wa...
World on a plate: world’s top culinary destinations for food connoisseursET-Travel recommends world’s top culinary destinations for food connoisseurs to indulge in. Don’t forget to carry your appetite!