Books, pictures and paintings on walls, a gramophone , a bed, a chair and a study table. No, this is not a drawing room of a house but the welcoming lounge of a restaurant. On entering the dining hall, paintings and poetry in the wall, an exhibition space showcasing work of budding artists and the […]
Where is Manipur located? It’s a question often thrown at Manipuris by other citizens of India. In a bid to make the northeastern state popular, Wanglen Khundongbam, who has studied in Bangkok and London, chose to go back to his roots and make films. A diploma holder in Digital Filmmaking from SAE Bangkok and a […]
Indian restaurant owners in Britain have called on the government to introduce short-term work visas in order to plug the shortage of curry chefs across the country, a media report said on Sunday. The owners are preparing a submission to Prime Minister David Cameron and cabinet members, which warns that 90 percent of Indian curry […]
Banana chips, ‘ariyunda’, ‘avalose podi’ (savouries made of rice powder) and many more popular Onam delicacies are now available at the click of a mouse. All one has to do is, visit www.essentialspices.in and place the order using debit or credit card and it will reach at ones doorstep in two days in attractively designed […]
The tunes of classical instrument sitar led Emmy-nominated music composer Kevin Kiner into the world of Indian music. The American composer says Indian music is not only alluring but has a wave of freshness in each of its composition, a quality that musicians in the West lack. “Indian music is exotic and is unpredictable unlike […]
Historic revisiting seems to be the flavour of the season. Embark on a trip to the early 20th century Paris, the war times and the sense of idealism among the young men of that time. Also to read is a story of a man called Ove, who is certainly the grumpiest possible, but makes readers […]
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time,” said American author and humourist Mark Twain. Is your fear of losing life becoming a kill-joy? If we listen to experts, more and more Indians are finding themselves in the grip of death […]
Savour the delicious ‘ronga mota kukura aru sandoh guri’ or chicken cooked with rice powder and herbs and relish the mouth-watering ‘hahor logot dohi kosu fong’ – duck meat cooked with yam – at the hugely popular Heritage Khorika restaurant here that marries the modern outlook on food with the traditional Assamese recipes straight from […]
A three-day-cultural initiative titled Shaan-e-Pakistan is all set to showcase some of the top-notch Pakistani designers and brands as well as Indian names having expertise in bridal and high street fashion as well. The event, starting from September 10, is intended to strengthen relations between India and Pakistan and create further awareness about the fashion […]
The sugary, soft, spongy balls of Indian cottage cheese, the rosogollas, have virtually unleashed a war of words between two Indian states. Both Odisha and West Bengal have entered the fray to stake their claim to this delectable dessert and to its legacy. It’s a sweet that is identifiable with the warmth and hospitality of […]