'Modi's charisma may have weakened as last year's Lok Sabha poll results showed but in the eyes of the Sangh Parivar, it has not waned.' 'Minus a strong BJP government at the Centre for another decade and more, there is apprehension that an anti-Hindutva government could reverse many of the ideological gains that the Modi dispensation has achieved through its three terms,' points out N Sathiya Moorthy.
'Languages should be introduced when the brain is ready, not when it's most vulnerable.'
A fanciful air envelopes Aap Jaisa Koi's modest drama, of a story lost in its own bubble that's only burst by villains in the form of judgemental jerks and heroes in need of rescuing, observes Sukanya Verma..
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Durga Puja celebrations cannot be complete without serving this traditional Bengali mutton dish.
Panta Bhaat, which is eaten every morning for breakfast, seems to be taking over the world!
Drizzle some chilly sauce or tomato ketchup for added flavour.
Just 30 minutes and some basic ingredients are all you need to get this awesome basa capsicum dish, says reader Jayati Saha.
Swap your regular dosas for a healthier option that's nutritious.
Sharjah-based food blogger Bethica Das shares her recipe for the classic Rajasthani rice-based dessert.
Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.
Nothing is more sumptuous in its taste than fresh oranges added to a milky sweet pudding.
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
Why opt for processed rava when you have a healthy, diabetic and heart-friendly recipe onn hand?
Bite into these alu croquettes and experience the wee explosion of pickle and creaminess.
Welcome the king of fruits with an unusual cake.
Broccoli can make a yum starter when marinated and baked.
Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee has said the current situation in Bangladesh is unlikely to trigger a fresh round of exodus of minority Hindus into India. He believes that migration is primarily driven by social networks and economic opportunities rather than persecution. Banerjee, known for his work in poverty alleviation, further emphasized that India's overt preference for Hindu migrants from Bangladesh in the past has been a significant factor in their migration, rather than attacks on the community.
Presenting two Bengali recipes to drool over. You can share yours too!
A traditional homemade Bengali sweet, Rosh Bora is rarely found in sweet shops.
The star ingredient of many a delicious preparation is, of course, cheese!
A simple recipe for Bengali-style began bharta.
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.
Green Tomato Days are here. Make the most of them.
Say hello to these delightful foodies from Kolkata!
Prawns cooked inside a tender coconut is a favourite among Bengalis.
This Bengali-style steamed mango and mustard prawn curry makes for top class weekend khana.
Chitrita Banerji's new book, Bengali Cooking, takes readers into the kitchens of West Bengal and Bangladesh through the changing seasons. And if it starts to rain, nothing matters more to the Bengali palate than the hilsa fish and the many ways it can be consumed.
A few basic ingredients are all you need to make this traditional dish.
These deep-fried kebabs are best served with mint chutney and lachha pyaz.
A rainy day recipe to keep you warm and cosy.
A parval or pointed gourd dish that's tangy and mustardy.
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.
Two Indian sweets magically combined into one.
A sweetened khoya-filled flaky pastry, folded into a square envelope and sealed with a clove. Then the little pocket is deep-fried in ghee and steeped in a saffron-infused sugar syrup.
It is comfort food that's perfect for wet, cosy day indoors.
There are several more innovative ways to eat fries.
Try an alternative to the traditional pudding.
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