TRENDS
Best Diwali mithai to buy across India, from classics to version 2.0
Ghee-laden, glistening motichoor laddoos and crumbly besan laddoos still spell Diwali, but artisanal sweet brands are now making mithai contemporary and fashionable, even infused with alcohol.
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Not just jalebi - fafda, these are the most popular Dussehra dishes to eat around India
Shrikhand-Puri, Mysore Pak, Sandesh — sweets reign supreme on Dussehra, yet some dishes and ingredients, are synonymous with the occasion — some steeped in history, others in tradition.
TRENDS
Best places to get good coffee in Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Goa
Here are some of the best brews and places to get your caffeine fix across India.
TRAVEL
9 places to see the biggest Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations across India
Ganesh Chaturthi, in the Bhadrapada month of the Hindu calendar, marks the elephant-God, Lord Ganesha’s birthday and is celebrated with fervour in several parts of India, especially in Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
TRENDS
Why is cucumber eaten during Janmashtami?
Hindu god Lord Krishna was fond of it, it is said. Touted to be light and easily digestible, rich in potassium and fibre, and easily available during this season, cucumbers are part of various religious food traditions and offerings.
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Onam 2023: All you need to know about the 10 celebratory days of Kerala's harvest festival
Celebrated in the first month of the Malayalam calendar - Chingam - Onam, the 10-day harvest festival of Kerala, commemorates the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali.
FOOD
Restaurant review | Barfly, Goa's first Agave bar is all about sharing plates and timelessness
Housed in a 150-year-old Portuguese home, embellished with modern flair and utterly inviting, Barfly in Assagao is the perfect place to celebrate global cuisine, Agave spirits and camaraderie.
FOOD
Parsi New Year 2023: What does the Bhonu look like this Nowruz for chefs?
Parsi New Year or Nowruz is being celebrated on August 16. This day, Sagan nu Bhonu or Nowruz Bhonu, the lavish Parsi festive meal is enjoyed in each home, with minor variations. Here's what Parsi chefs are planning to dish on the day.
TRENDS
5 khichdis for monsoon, and restaurants that serve them in Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Goa and Bangalore
Usually easy to make and digest, and flavourful as well as wholesome, khichdi can be the perfect meal for rainy days when you are craving something hot and comforting.
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Bawri restaurant review: Chef Amninder Sandhu's new Goa outpost brings back old Indian cooking techniques
At Bawri in Goa, Chef Amninder Sandhu has set out to rekindle the romance of traditional Indian cooking, with a menu that is an ode to age-old recipes and forgotten cooking techniques.
TRAVEL
5 top palaces-turned-hotels offer experiences of a bygone era
Increasingly travellers are seeking a break from monotony, identical hotel rooms and prefer experience over mere stay. Here are top five hotels and homestays, with standout characters, most of these are restored palaces.
TRENDS
World Gin Day 2023 | 10 gins to add to your home bar
Gins from India, Australia, Kenya, New Zealand, US, Italy and Japan - for your home bar.
FOOD
5 must-try Kolhapuri dishes
Ever tried Kolhapuri cuisine? Here is a recommendation for five fiery, palate-tickling and flavourful dishes from the once-princely-state of Kohlapur that sets it apart from the other regions of Maharashtra.
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Goa’s latest cultural hub used to be a jail complex: A short history & what to expect now
Once a Goan jail, Aguad now comprises heritage museums and venues for performance arts, live music, eateries and festivals; it is positioned as a tribute to the unique story of Goa.
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Why top chefs from Gary Mehigan to Massimo Bottura are making a beeline for India
Is the Indian appetite for new (often expensive) food experiences insatiable or are hotels using the travelling chef as a selling point?
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What the Eid-ul-Fitr tradition is
Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of the month of Ramzan, while Eid-Al-Adha or Bakra Eid, is synonymous with sacrifice. Celebrations for both, pivot around food, albeit with variations
TRENDS
Vegan alternatives for Easter favourites, from Simnel cake to pot pies
After the austere period of Lent, Easter is all about good food. And with dairy-free and plant-based options, now even Vegans can savour indulgent treats.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Healthy eating tips for sehri this Ramadan: Stick to rice, eggs or fruits to delay hunger pangs
The holy month of Ramzan, or Ramadan, entails fasting. Yet, food is central to its observance and healthy choices must be made for sehri, the meal before day-break, to sustain oneself
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable travel: Are ecologically constructed hotels the future?
The hospitality industry is obviously affected by climate change and increasing natural disasters, but it is also a major contributor to global warming. Are sustainable green hotel buildings, the answer?
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Not a Dal moment: With prices of pulses soaring, what protein alternatives to consume
Protein powerhouses and an integral part of the Indian diet, dals have been the most cost-effective, pocket-friendly source of protein. But with dals becoming expensive what are the other affordable alternatives?
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Vagator, Goa’s newest hot spot is here to stay
Is it the stunning views from hill-top restaurants overlooking the Vagator beach or real-estate growth bandwagon coupled with commercialisation that is fast converting Goa’s Anjuna-Vagator belt into a hot spot?
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Honey wants money: Valentine’s Day and the Business of Love
While couples pull out the stops to make Valentine’s Day memorable, it is the retailers laughing their way to the banks. Has the Valentine’s Day been reduced to a business, where brands exploit our need for romantic validation?
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Know the difference: What Indians have been eating as Mexican is Tex-Mex
Who doesn’t love a plateful of tortilla chips or nachos, heaped with salsa, guacamole and jalapeños, smothered in gooey cheese? But is that even the real Mexican food?
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Varanasi Goojha and 25 more dishes rooted in India, to try this Republic Day
Combos like Litti Chokha and Dal Baati Churma; forgotten Indian recipes; fermented foods; classics from Biryani to Dal Makhni; and jowar and bajra dishes to try in the Year of Millets.
