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Mumbai: 10 fun things to do this weekend
Make the most of your weekend with our top picks of things to do. From a beer and wine festival, bowling in UV lit alleys, to a Nikkei food and drinks pop up and a cute cat show - all this and more in Maximum City this weekend.
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India heritage tours | Unusual things to do in Mumbai
From lip smacking street food to art deco buildings that functioned as war offices during World War II, mysterious palaces and haunted homes…some unusual Mumbai tours.
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World Cocktail Day 2022 | How to ace your cocktail game: Tips from top bartenders
May 13 is World Cocktail Day. Celebrate by trying out these iconic cocktails. Plus, tips and tricks to show off your cocktail-making skills at home.
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Mother's Day 2022: When is it celebrated, where did it come from?
Mother's Day is celebrated in many countries. Here’s the origin story, plus some Mother's Day traditions from Ethiopia to Israel.
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Decoding the original biskoot - naan khatai, an Eid special
The story of modern Indian biscuit can be traced back to the naan khatai, a shortbread cookie introduced to India by the Dutch and made popular by an enterprising Parsi.
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Best Indian mango varieties: Beyond the Hapus and the Dussehri, there exists another world of mangoes
From wild mangoes to historic mango varieties saved from the brink of extinction and exotic variants made possible by ingenious grafting experiments.
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Doha street food: Must-eats in Qatar, which is hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November
Nosh your way around Doha with street eats that range from the familiar to the fabulous.
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Is hard seltzer beer, and other questions about this mildly alcoholic fizzy drink - answered
Though the process to make them is similar, hard seltzer is not the same as beer. It is gluten-free, has fewer calories and has become quite social media-friendly of late.
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From mahua, makhana, moringa to banana blossoms and teeta phool - the evergreen flowers of Indian cuisine
Indians’ love affair with flowers is seeing both traditional and experimental flowers being used in cooking, and to flavour drinks.
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Holi 2022: From Rajasthan to Odisha, and Punjab to Kerala, how India celebrates the festival of colours
'Moon dance', display of martial skill, rock concert, smearing pyre ash on one another and women playfully hitting the men - Holi traditions beyond playing with colours, water and water balloons.
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Weird ice cream flavours: Move over coriander sundae, you've got competition
McDonald's China’s coriander ice-cream isn't the only one. Other bizarre experiments with ice-cream include spiciest chillies ice-cream, lobster ice-cream, and breast milk ice-cream.
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Heading to Goa for a break? Here are the hottest restaurants to eat and be seen at
This fresh crop of restaurants in Goa is quickly redefining Goa’s dining experience. Get ready to feast your heart out at some of the most visually stunning hot spots in the city.
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In search of Someplace Else in Mumbai
Kolkata’s iconic pub Someplace Else is now in Mumbai.
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Nutritionists recommend: Best foods to eat before the winter ends
Why our grandmothers made gond ladoos in the winter months. Plus, benefits of amla (and amla achaar), and other foods to boost immunity and add variety to the dinner plate.
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Has our tolerance for chillies changed over the decades?
From the relatively innocuous Kashmiri lal mirch to the dangerously hot bhut jolokia – the low down on the flavour and pain of the chillies.
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World Nutella Day 2022: All about the world's favourite hazelnut spread
On World Nutella Day 2022, a quick look at the story of the much loved hazelnut spread.
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Instant guide to gourmet pizza
What you need to know about the different styles of pizza, including how to successfully distinguish between a Neapolitan, Sicilian, deep dish and a New York slice.
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What's feeding the kombucha culture?
Kombucha, a sweet and tart fermented beverage, is said to fight infections and help lose that pesky belly fat. Is this drink worth the hype?
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Pandemic hobbies we aren't prepared to let go of
When everything seemed a little out of control, hobbies provided structure and helped us de-stress. They ended up doing a lot more.
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Review: Mumbai, bring out the LBD and dancing shoes for Toy Room is in town
Expect an energetic crowd, banging hip-hop tunes, sparklers and a lovable, party-lovin' mascot called Frank The Bear at the Toy Room nightclub.
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Interview | Social media sensation Kili Paul on his Bollywood connect and walking 2 hours daily to charge his phone
Tanzanian brother-sister duo Kili and Neema Paul shot to fame here after lip-syncing to the song Raataan Lambiyan from 'Shershaah'. Now they have a Bollywood song deal on the horizon.
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Bangalore's Café Noir has a new outpost in Lower Parel, and it's just the spot for a good breakfast
Mumbai's Café Noir is a mix of Parisian aesthetics and classic French food, not too fancy but quite well prepared. Excellent people-watching prospects, too.
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Big ferment: This ancient food preparation technique has won over food scientists, too
From the ragi-based ambali to purple-carrot kanji and endhuri pitha, these probiotic-rich foods for winter are excellent for gut health, digestion and immunity. Not to mention delicious too.
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Mumbai restaurant review: Asian food restaurant Foo opens its newest outlet in Andheri
Top tip: Visit for dinner and park up under the cherry blossom tree for what might just be the most romantic experience you’ll have in 2021.
