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?.
'Don't be scared of the people who are trying to make a fool of you, those people who trying to pull you down...it is their insecurities that make them behave the way they do.'
Easter celebrations in north Indian Christian households are special in their own way. The reflective period of Lent is followed by joyful, food-rich celebrations with strong community and family bonding.
Priyanka Chopra embarked on a spiritual journey to the Golden Temple in Amritsar, where she offered prayers, participated in selfless service, and shared a glimpse of the traditional Punjabi cuisine.
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Mumbai hotels and restaurants are facing potential closures due to a critical shortage of commercial LPG cylinders, with similar disruptions reported across India. The crisis stems from revised government priorities for domestically produced natural gas, impacting the hospitality sector and potentially affecting tourism.
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The multi-generational ensemble of world-class musicians dedicated to the masterful compositions and enduring legacy of the legendary sitar-musician.
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'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'
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'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'
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'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
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'It should be considered one of the primary cuisines on Earth,' Zorawar Kalra tells Avantika Bhuyan.
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
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'The aim is to have curated datasets that create cultural and historical nuances that help us make our models understand these better.'
Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.
This start-up connects diners with regional cuisines that restaurants do not serve.
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'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.
In a list of the world's top 100 cuisines for 2024-2025, India earned spot No 12 in Taste Atlas awards.
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This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.
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