The secret to a good homemade idli is all about getting the basics right.
India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.
Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.
A magnificent Krishna Janambhoomi temple in Mathura was a recurrent theme for the ruling BJP in the run-up to the assembly polls, reports Nitin Kumar.
A plain dal-chawal can be turned into a wholesome set meal bowl of veggies, seeds, lentils, rice and herbs when tweaked, suggests Radhika Iyer. Talati.
Dietician Komal Jethmalani provides expert help.
An absolutely melt-in-your-mouth potatoes steeped in a creamy yoghurt gravy.
When corruption eats into the vitals of a nation, the State structures decompose and collapse. And when the leadership loses respect of the people, the war is lost, asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who played a stellar role in beginning India's systemic dealings in Afghanistan in 1994.
Three tasty coconut-based vegetable recipes for your Onam Sadya.
One can see this recipe at dhabas, homes in villages and old restaurants, who have been passing it down from one generation to another.
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Plan to throw a Thanksgiving party this weekend? These delicious recipes from MasterChef Australia will come handy.
We bring you traditional Christmas recipes from homes across India.
Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.
Food blogger Rama Muralidharan shares 3 Indo-Chinese vegetarian recipes.
Sony Kaur can feast on burgers, rice and noodles without worrying about the calories.
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Treat yourself to this traditional preparation of mixed veggies cooked in spicy coconut gravy.
Guess the meanings of these old phrases and idioms...
We invited readers to share their food pictures and recipes. Today, we share recipes by Sheeba Joseph Samuel
On Makar Sankranti, prepare these easy-to-make delectable recipes.
The company has expanded its line-up to nine models with several variants, making it the most aggressive luxury auto player in the country.
Hitesh Harisinghani tells us how to give an interesting spin to the regular bottle gourd.
We bring you the best places in Delhi to gorge on the tastiest kebabs, alu chaat and chole.
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Reshma Aslam shares an exciting chicken recipe.
Mumbai-based culinary expert, recipe developer and food curator Gita Hari shares recipes for Kamala Harris.
Devaki Vijayaraman shares her inspiring journey from a homegrown baker to being the first winner of Masterchef India Tamil.
Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.
It goes well with chicken or mutton biryani, says Asiya Subhani
The Obamas have a packed schedule during the three days they are in India. But we still decided to go ahead and dare the most powerful man in the world to do some stuff that only Indians can endure. There are a couple of them for Michelle as well.
Scrumptious Diwali recipes from Avinash Kumar, Executive Chef, Novotel Imagica Khopoli.
'They were only chanting one slogan, "Ghar jaana hai (we want to go home)".'
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New Delhi should resist any temptation to act as spoiler and instead should cooperate with its SCO partners in reaching a regional consensus behind the formation of an interim government in Kabul, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
