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A pint sized look at Oktoberfest’s beer soaked history
Plus, the best places for overflowing cold beer and hearty German delicacies in your city.
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Top 10 buffets in Mumbai for a family dinner this Dussehra
Best buffets in Mumbai in two price brackets: Rs 500-1,000 and Rs 1,001-2,500.
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Trans Bhutan Trail: How to get there and what to expect along the 403 km trekking trail
Bhutan’s 403 km pilgrimage route has been reopened for trekkers after nearly 60 years. Along the way are high mountain passes, lush river valleys, waterfalls and Himalayan villages soaked in history.
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World Tourism Day 2022: Why the world needs to rethink tourism
How September 27 came to be observed as tourism day, and in what ways can one celebrate.
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MasterChef Australia 2014 finalist Sarah Todd: “Learning is key in the restaurant business”
Antares Goa owner Sarah Todd on travelling through 20 Indian states, picking up cooking techniques and knowhow on the use of spices in regional cooking.
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Best breads of Goa, beyond pao and poiee
The Portuguese introduced the art of baking bread to Goa. Since then, Goans have been baking a variety of breads that are not just rooted in tradition but also distinct in taste.
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The Game Ranch review: Smash some pins while you eat and drink
Located in Powai, Mumbai, The Game Ranch is the brainchild of serial restaurateur Prasuk Jain, and combines bowling and dining in a ranch-like setup.
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Onam Sadhya: What to expect on the plate, in what order and where to get the best Sadhya
Onam celebrations go on for 10 days. This year the festival is from August 30 to September 8 (Thiruvonam). Here's what you need to know about the Onam feast, which can have 12 to 64 dishes.
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MC Travel Special | Chef Ranveer Brar's next big vacay...
He's planning to visit Finland. "Not in summer, though, more towards fall."
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MC Travel Special | Dessert lovers' guide to Paris, with Pooja Dhingra
Founder of Le15 Patisserie Pooja Dhingra wants to go back to Paris for Diwali. Here's why
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Behind the scenes: The rakhi makers of India
The manufacturing units are mostly dominated by women who start collecting raw materials to make rakhis in December; production gathers pace after April.
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International Beer Day 2022: 9 must-try Indian craft beers
There’s a beer storm brewing in India, and International Beer Day is the perfect time to fill your glasses with these homegrown brews.
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MC Travel Special | 48 hours in Dubai: R&R, away from choked airports and cancelled flights
A glimpse into the future, cruising down a canal in an 85-foot luxe liner, aqua theatre, and some of the best hotels in the world - there's never a dull day in Dubai for tourists.
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How to crack and eat real crab meat, how to cook it and best places to eat crab in Mumbai
From fritters and butter garlic crab to Singapore chilli crabs, the best places to eat this pricey crustaceans - get that bib and claw-cracker ready, things are going to get messy!
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10 must-try Mumbai vegetarian restaurants
The tastiest meat-free fare in Mumbai, from fast casual to fine dining experiences.
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Puri bhaji: Food for the Gods and commoners in Haridwar
Puri and aloo sabzi is a favourite for bhogs and bhandaras. And among locals who like a hearty breakfast, and pilgrims who want a quick, inexpensive and filling lunch.
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First look: Inside Mumbai’s newest Japanese restaurant Akina
Plus, a primer on Japanese cooking techniques. Including warayaki, or the traditional Japanese straw-fired cooking technique that is used at Akina, Bandra.
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Meet Chintan Pandya: 'Unapologetic Indian' and the best chef in New York State
In conversation with Mumbai native Chintan Pandya, who won the title of Best Chef in New York State at the 2022 James Beard Foundation Awards.
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MC Travel Special | People watching on a cruise
From photo-crazy honeymooners to passengers 'saving' poolside chairs and parents who unleash tantrum-throwing children on unsuspecting fellow passengers - cruise ships offer many people-watching opportunities.
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MC Travel Special | Around Doha with an Olympic cyclist
Pia Sundstedt, who now calls Qatar home, has been guiding tourists to some of the hidden gems of this tiny desert nation.
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Mumbai: Bookmark these events and venues for an exciting weekend
From sailing in a plush ferry to indulging in award-wining cocktails, a heritage walk, a trek to a secret pond and a speakeasy bar… you’re in for a busy and brilliant weekend.
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The complicated history of Bunny Chow, the marvellously messy South African street food
Travelling to South Africa for the cricket? Don't miss this fiery curry-and-bread dish steeped in history - it has a significant Indian connection too.
ENVIRONMENT
50th World Environment Day: History and theme for 2022
Only One Earth was the theme for the first climate conference in Stockholm. Adopted again 50 years on, the theme reiterates that this planet is our only home, and humanity must safeguard its finite resources.
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Koishii review: Peruvian food with a Japanese touch, at Mumbai's St Regis Hotel
Built on the 37th floor of St Regis Hotel, Mumbai, Koishii has 72 dishes on its menu, including interesting options for vegetarians.
