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.
The traditional kitchen with its focus on healthy food finally gets some attention in a new book.
Your mornings are made if you start them with this spiced vermicelli dish.
A staple in most Mangalorean households, you don't need a special occasion to enjoy this dish.
Two unsual Indian desserts to brighten up your Holi celebration.
It's hard to believe that something as nutritious as Sai Bhaji can taste so good.
Here are interesting variations you can try.
Two wonderful recipes from Pratibha Karan's The Book Of Dals.
On Saturday's episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, Jr NTR and Janhvi revealed some fun anecdotes and behind-the-scene tidbits about Devara.
The US is currently Earth's most powerful country and a certain latitude of understanding -- a world view -- is popularly expected from its leadership. From a country identified with freedom, constitution, debate, democracy and the likes of Abraham Lincoln even as it had the most powerful military around, the US, following Trump's actions, seemed repositioned as militarily powerful with other qualities secondary, observes Shyam G Menon.
A rice cooked with dahi kadhi is a soothing evening or weekend meal.
Perk up your weekend with a very different Malaysian-inspired dish.
Rasam is my Amma's go-to solution for all ailments, be they a cold, cough, fever or a headache.
Home chef Suresh Moopanar tells us how to make a good drumstick curry.
Cubes of cottage cheese dunked in a thick gravy of tomatoes, onion, walnuts and Indian masala.
Everyone must sample these tiny pan-fried idlis stuffed with onions or vegetables once before they die.
Chef Abinas Nayak uses rice and walnut in his recipe for Rice Coconut Laddoos to give this Indian sweet a special new taste.
Rajma makes far better kebabs than you imagined.
A wonderful addition to your weekend spread.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
The emperor of pasta dishes is lasagne with its layers and layers of richness and taste.
Audrey Crasto's Guava Cheese and Rose Cookies make Christmas a treat!
Bhutte Ka Kees or stir-fried grated corn is a healthy, fast snack for tiffins, for after school or after work.
Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.
A simple recipe for Bengali-style began bharta.
A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.
Christmas is coming and since we'd rather tuck into a fat gujjia than a fat goose, help us celebrate with some tasty Indian recipes!
Make this treat a part of your Republic Day celebration.
Like a kulcha or a baida roti, this Turkish street food is made from maida and may have a variety of stuffings.
This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.
Dig into soft Chef Saby's soft Dahi Vadas for Raksha Bandhan.
Treat yourself to Mumbai's favourite street food with a simple homemade recipe by Nadiya Sarguroh.
Any vegetable, when stuffed in a wheat covering and fried crisp with ghee and served with a dab of white butter, becomes fit for a king's banquet.
The lowly kadu is promoted to an awesome pumpkin soup.
Dress up any fresh seasonal greens with an imli-dal-coconut koottu-style preparation.
An interesting version of the classic puran poli.
Guilt-free millet modaks are a wholesome addition to your festivities.
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