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 […]
Have you always wanted a first hand account of Indian culture, traditions and the beautiful landscape – as witnessed by an American? There also have expert advice on leveraging the myriad aspects that influence communication, to grow and be successful. Another expert, on parenting, emphasizes on love as an integral part of raising kids. The […]
Until a month ago, Neelam would spend Rs.70 on travelling in a cycle-rickshaw to get her blood sugar checked at a diagnostic centre five km away from her place of residence for Rs 50. Now, she can get the test done for free at Delhi’s first Mohalla (neighbourhood) Clinic – a two-room modern basic healthcare […]
Khadi, which has seen a rise in its sales since Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal for its greater use last year, would now have Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan as its brand ambassador. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) Chief Executive Officer Arun Kumar Jha told IANS in an interview here that Bachchan had given his […]