Ganesh Puja in Alibag taluka is about simplicity and minimalism. It's about quiet devotion too.
10 recipes our readers savoured this year.
Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.
'Namaste behno aur bhaiyo, main aapka dost Ameen Sayani bol raha hoon'
If you are planning a vacation, choose from these most clicked on destinations.
Baga and Gokarna make the list of the world's top 100 beaches.
Sri Lanka players wear black armbands in memory of legendary 'Uncle' Percy during World Cup game against India
Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.
Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) filing continued to be robust in October, signifying the optimism in the initial public offer (IPO) market despite the recent turbulence in equities. In October, 17 companies filed their offer documents for IPOs. The rush in filings has made August-October 2023 the best three-month period for DRHP filings since July-September 2021.
'I was at Deepika's wedding at Lake Como, also at the receptions in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, and every moment was unforgettable.'
'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
'We are in a sweet spot.' 'Equity, on a standalone basis, will continue to remain the asset class to stay invested in.'
The Elephant God simply loves these delicacies.
Rava Ladoo, Besan Ladoo, Paneer Kheer and more. You can share yours too!
Despite the national capital recording its best air quality on Diwali day in eight years, pollution levels may rise due to low night temperatures and sporadic burning of firecrackers though there is a ban on their manufacture, storage, sale and use within the city.
Deepa Gahlot lists some 2023 movies that you need to watch if you haven't already.
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
The Bharatiya Janata Party swept Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh on Sunday inflicting a resounding defeat on the Congress to tighten its stranglehold in the Hindi heartland, in a big boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and setting the tone for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan both dated women from the costume department on My Name is Khan.
Weddings in 2020 are going to be all about originality.
A mildly-spiced, sans too much garam masala 'hotel'-style potatoes with peas in a thick gravy that goes well with butter naans.
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
Religion matters. Aspirational India is still poor. India admires strong leaders. India values decency. Shreekant Sambrani highlights the reasons why the BJP pulled off improbable victories in the Hindi heartland.
'He was always coming up with something new, which is why his sudden demise is so shocking!'
Deepa Gahlot lists 10 popular family shows and films streaming on various platforms.
The best summer foods of India
It may be Doktor Mom in Russia, or Farex in India.
Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?
With nearly 7 million subscribers, Ajey Nagar, 19, is among the most followed YouTubers in India.
Modi said this expressway will not only give speed to the vehicles, but will also accelerate the industrial progress of the entire Bundelkhand.
Every aspect of Navratri is associated with delectable dishes that are relished across the country during these divine nine days -- from lip-smacking savouries to wholesome sweets.
He also said that India was a parliamentary democracy and the decision to abrogate Article 370 provisions, which accorded special status to Jammu and Kashmir, was taken after detailed discussion in Parliament and with the support of majority of the members.
The accused, local resident Vincent D'Souza (32), was part of a group that illegally offered massage services near the Arambol beach in North Goa district, which is quite popular with international tourists, they said.
Made from sweetened gram flour and ghee, this sweet is sure to melt in your mouth.
'The dialogues and language used in this movie are indecent. In Tulasidas' Ramayana, Lord Ram was portrayed as 'Maryada Purushottam' and decent language was used. In Adipurush, dialogues of characters are of very low level'
International Tea Day is a good occasion to brew a special pot of chai.
'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'
Sarah Todd's bhel puri was a treat for the MasterChef judges's taste buds.
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