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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.
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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.
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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
TRAVEL
5 top palaces-turned-hotels offer experiences of a bygone era
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World Gin Day 2023 | 10 gins to add to your home bar
FOOD
5 must-try Kolhapuri dishes
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Goa’s latest cultural hub used to be a jail complex: A short history & what to expect now
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Why top chefs from Gary Mehigan to Massimo Bottura are making a beeline for India
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What the Eid-ul-Fitr tradition is
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Vegan alternatives for Easter favourites, from Simnel cake to pot pies
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
Healthy eating tips for sehri this Ramadan: Stick to rice, eggs or fruits to delay hunger pangs
ENVIRONMENT
Sustainable travel: Are ecologically constructed hotels the future?
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Not a Dal moment: With prices of pulses soaring, what protein alternatives to consume
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Vagator, Goa’s newest hot spot is here to stay
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Honey wants money: Valentine’s Day and the Business of Love
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Know the difference: What Indians have been eating as Mexican is Tex-Mex
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Varanasi Goojha and 25 more dishes rooted in India, to try this Republic Day
