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?.
However, international fast-food chains have had to change this business model completely, to adapt to Indian preferences.
'Being financially independent is crucial.' 'This spares women a lot of grief if the marriage, especially in large business families, breaks down.'
This interesting Mangalorean dish can be eaten with coconut chutney, Fish Gassi or Chicken Gassi.
'When I was rejected last year, I told myself I won't give up.'
Besides his strategic and tactical acumen, it was his amazing personality, quick wit and ability to remain unflustered under any circumstances that stood him apart from almost any leader one has read about or known, recalls Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).
Check out good blogger Ramapriya Suresh's simple version of shahi chicken korma.
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.
The jewel-encrusted Topkapi dagger and the enormous Spoonmaker's Diamond set amongst two more rows of diamonds were truly gape-worthy!, Letika Saran tells us after a fascinating encounter with Istanbul.
Dangerous messaging punctuates every ounce of its storyline wherein dowry is normalised, the kidney is a small price to pay for it, observes Sukanya Verma.
The so-called high networth individual portion saw 620x more demand than shares on offer.
Did you know Turmeric Latte or Haldi Doodh is trending abroad?
'Have ghee with rice, roti or dal, and remember to enjoy and cherish its impact on your life and the life of your child.'
Public bicycle-sharing systems are entering this untapped market.
Have you heard of the 'chillow' that can cool your pillow? Or the 'bedroom plant'?
After beverages and chips, the US major is now betting big on the biscuits market in India.
Make modern meals from ancient grains.
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Gujarat's Amul bagged the top slot with 7.2 per cent share, followed by Mother Dairy and Britannia Industries.
The US State Department and other lobbies who denied Modi a visa when he was chief minister of Gujarat, says one organiser of the Madison Square Garden event, will get a clear idea of what kind of "force" is behind Modi in America. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com meets the people behind the event in New York and finds out what's in store for Sunday's show.
'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'
Great chefs are alchemists. They put ingredients and flavours together in ways that are sometimes unfathomable, says Rahul Jacob.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.
Have you tasted Besan ke ladoo cookies?
'The intentions are clear as day! Let India build the infrastructure, then they will claim the land and use the infrastructure to their benefit.' Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) speaks to IAF veterans who have flown in the Galwan Valley long before it became today's headlines.
Kanika Datta reflects on Indians and our relationship with snaking queues from the license raj to demonetisation.
This burst of flavours is as much a delight to eat as for the chefs to dish out a perfect pot of biryani.
His rags-to-riches story would make a film. Meet Musthafa P C, the man behind ready-to-use breakfast foods that countless Indians trust.
The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.
Some food historians believe idli was derived from some steamed rice preparations from Indonesia.
There's more to the cuisine than just vada pav and kanda poha.
'For a working actor in Bollywood, it is nearly impossible to criticise its reigning deities.' 'Besides, due care ought to be taken when speaking of the dead too.'
'According national security and higher defence management empathetic political attention they warrant is critical. Will Prime Minister Modi pick up this gauntlet?' asks C Uday Bhaskar.
'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'
'In one mansion we visited, I was told the doors in the back courtyard had to be kept closed because to have the front and back doors open at the same time would result in Chettiar wealth flowing away,' notes Rahul Jacob after a memorable visit to Karaikudi.
The IPL has the potential to make cricketers among the best paid athletes in the world if you look at what they will earn per hour.change that.
Rashme Sehgal took a ride on the Gatimaan Express for you.
Harnoor Channy Tiwari tells you just where you should be heading if you're in the Capital.
Vishu invokes fond memories of childhood writes Divya Nair/Rediff.com
Apart from its sight-seeing grandeurs, the city boasts a unique shopping and gastronomical experience.
The government chose moral persuasion to make people give up subsidies, notes Rahul Khullar.
