'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.
The National Security Strategy document should flag all major issues concerning security strategy and provide guidelines to concerned departments to work out suitable action plans. Since the global and regional geopolitical canvas is dynamic, the NSS document should be deliberated at length before formulation and should be reviewed periodically, recommends Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
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Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon.
Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
The scion of the former royal family of Tripura said many leaders have deserted him without understanding his feeling for putting up a fight for protecting the rights of poor people
Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.
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.
2023 has seen some beautiful performances in films that released on OTT as well as in theatres.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
Biryani, appam, dosa, upma, vada pav...name it and you'll find it here.
A simple recipe for Bengali-style began bharta.
'A lot of actors auditioned for Wagle Ki Duniya, but R K Laxman rejected them all.' 'He was the decision-maker, as the serial was based on his Common Man.' 'He wanted a natural, who looked like a common man.'
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Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
These bloggers are adding fresh flavours to India's vibrant street-food scene.
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Poacher neither minces words in condemning these self-seeking slaughterers nor leaves any stone unturned in highlighting the hard work put in by friends of the forest, notes Sukanya Verma.
Imaad Shah's Tuesday's Women, Haoban Paban Kumar's Iron Women of Manipur, Shivam Singh Rajput's Ladakh 470 and Samman Roy's The Exile are among 10 titles to watch out for at the 17th edition of the Film Bazaar.
None of R D Burman's collaborations was as rewarding and resplendent as with Gulzar, who turns 89 today, August 18, 2023, says Subhash K Jha.
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
The couple shared an adorable clip on social media and wrote, 'With utmost gratitude, we welcome our BABY GIRL into this world.'
Indians are becoming much more spendy and discerning travellers and look for places that can offer them a 'new' kind of experience.
Be prepared to bump into some special people at the pandal.
Jazz up your dinner menu with Kerala-style nethili or anchovies fish fry which goes well with steamed rice and a comforting bowl of dal.
A traditional homemade Bengali sweet, Rosh Bora is rarely found in sweet shops.
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Assam government to provide extensive data, including those on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, while taking note of pleas that illegal immigration has impacted demography and cultural fabric of the border state.
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The best summer foods of India
The present Puja is as much about having fun as it is tied in with bowing to the Mother Goddess.
'People coming from the slightly upper section of Palestinian society want to fight and I see vengeance in their eyes.'
'Dada is a living legend, not just here but around the world. The biopic on him will be very special.'
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'He's one of the actors I've seen who, compared to so many younger people that we get to work with, doesn't have any tantrums.'
'Till a cheque comes into my account, I don't feel like a professional actor.'
Badla, bhoots and a barrage of detective dramas bombard the streaming platforms this week. Sukanya Verma lists everything you can see or skip.
A great way to end an Indian meal, it's usually had during summer. But with mangoes still available in the market and raw mangoes usually available year round, you can give this refreshing drink a try.
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