Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
Captain Cerruti, Lieutenant Russell, Lieutenant Brown and Lieutenant Hack became the first four US army officers to be promoted in the Himalayas, near Nanda Devi, during Yudh Abhyas, the 18th edition of the India-US joint military exercise, November 28, 2022.
'Under his regime, where I also played, he will pick a squad of 15. The same squad of 15 and the XI will play throughput the year. That sense of security is very important for a player.'
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
Tejasswi parties with Sussanne... Amala explores London... Mallika celebrates her birthday...
A steaming bowl of soup that's bursting with flavours.
Meet all the folks who showed up to blow seetis at the Manish Malhotra show.
The Kapoors have more than one reason to cheer but then again, they don't need a reason to party.
Take the Split Frock poll and let us know.
'People understand Hitlershahi, tanashahi and now Modishahi.'
How can one resist the enduring appeal of her elegant smart casuals?
After her saffron bikini in Pathaan courted controversy in India, she found herself in a bigger fashion pickle on the global arena.
Home chef Suresh Moopanar tells us how to make a good drumstick curry.
Kebabs can also be healthy, gluten-free and vegan.
The Indian squad is packed with quality players but either wrist spinner Yuzvendra Chahal or Washington Sundar should have found place in the home team's line-up, reckons 2011 World Cup hero Yuvraj Singh.
An interesting version of the classic puran poli.
She's Inspiration Central if you plan to start the week on a laid-back but chic note.
Tasty bites and snacks for those planning to binge watch Netflix over the weekend. Or on a weekday :)
Prep and marinate the paneer overnight or a day in advance so that you can whip this dish up in just 30 minutes before your guests arrive.
'A large portion of youngsters who aspire to join the civil services are not motivated by the spirit of public service and idealism of which the civil services offer in abundance.' 'When they join the mandarin club they look for the loaves and fishes of office, rather than make a difference and wipe what Mahatma Gandhi called 'every tear from every Indian',' points out Rup Narayan Das.
Ajay Devgn and Tabu promote Drishyam 2 on the dance reality show Jhalak Dikhla Jaa 10.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.
Images from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday night.
Brad Pitt's as-yet untitled Formula One movie starts filming at Silverstone against the race backdrop at this weekend's British Grand Prix.
From ring to reel, a sneak peek into celebrity kickboxer Ritika Singh's wardrobe.
While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
This version of the Indian dessert features rose petals and gulkand or rose petal jam.
Gather your friends at home and cook up yum pasta as you celebrate Friendship Day.
Make a batch of these fabulous rolls on Christmas for your family.
Ditch your plain cauliflower sabji for gorgeous Gobi Musallam this weekend.
Try this traditional recipe with a delicious raw mango and coconut chutney.
'Crazy nights with the perfect dress make the best memories'.
Kerala Kootu is best enjoyed with steamed rice, but also goes well with rotis or crisp dosas.
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