'As we enter 2025, it must be acknowledged that there is a convergence of capital, influential people (from business and politics) and technology deciding the destiny of others in the name of pride, patriotism, nationalism, nation building, all of it thinly veiled disguises for personal profit and glory,' asserts Shyam G Menon.
You would be surprised how wonderful homemade Pav Bhaji tastes and you can monitor the salt and butter.
The love-affair between kappa and meen gets a fresh twist.
Two South Indian recipes to be served with rice.
A simple recipe made without onion and garlic.
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.
If Yashasvi Jaiswal is happy slamming his first Test double hundred in only his sixth match, he is happier just being able to sleep, wake up, and work.
Nutritious, warming broth, ideal for cold weather or chilly, rainy days.
Share your special recipes for the festival season.
'I had got some offers from the South and most of them were negative roles.' 'I used to think that whatever I would play, the character would stay inside me and corrupt my value system.' 'So I was very scared of getting out of character, especially negative roles.'
The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.
Flavoured with mangoes, this dish is filled with nutrients.
This sweetened flatbread is made during festivals or as a weekend snack/breakfast.
10 recipes our readers savoured this year.
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Drinks perfect for a hot summer day.
Always a winner, BBQ fare can be served with lime wedges and a side of green salad or Indian breads.
This Dusshera treat your loved ones to wonderful Indian treats flavoured with chocolate or strawberry.
This recipe is made with low-fat yoghurt and garnished with chopped nuts, saffron and dry rose petals.
Maharaj Jodharam Choudhary of the Khandani Rajdhani has special Holi recipes for you.
A comforting soup with bold flavours.
Why should the festival add to your calories?
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A delicious traditional recipe using ripe jackfruit.
MasterChef Australia contestant Sarah Todd's overnight Goan Pork vindaloo is perfect for an indulgent weekend meal.
The best summer foods of India
A healthy soup with the creaminess of coconut milk and walnuts.
Chef Shantanu Gupte presents an intriguing dessert.
A traditional drink for mercury impossible days.
Treat your mommy to breakfast in bed or a yummy nashta of Kairi Makai Dhokla and a tall glass of Mango Lassi or Mango Thandai.
Have a tricolour recipe? It's time you shared it with us.
The hint of saltiness about these delightful cupcakes make them an instant draw.
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Make summer fun with these simple recipes.
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