Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.
Do you know the Indian names of these Indian fruits, veggies and nuts?
Rohini Iyer sends neer dosas for the Skipper and his missus.
'I had the Indian American community fully supportive from day one when I ran and they said, Yes.' 'I ran again, I lost and they said, Yes.' 'I came back to them again, and they said, Yes, every time.'
Some of these items of consumption include ultraviolet disinfectants and sanitising boxes, free-finger touch devices, do-it-yourself grooming kits, self-cleaning water bottles, smart tiffin boxes, hand-sanitizer wearables, antiviral fabrics, tiles, flooring and mattresses, and anti-fogging glasses.
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.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.
Suhani Sheshodia shares her amazing weight loss journey.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
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.
Want to eat healthy, but don't know how to do it right? Trailblazing chef Kelvin Cheung will teach you a thing or two about healthy eating.
Protein helps you build muscle, improve metabolism, and keeps you satiated for longer.
'We all grew around our mom's love for cooking and obviously we took it for granted. But now, I really miss it... I miss her.'
Readers share their foodgasm moments.
The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.
Celebrated chef Gaggan Anand answered readers' queries on June 9. For those who missed the live chat, here is the unedited chat transcript.
Hint: The Leela houses the actor's favourite Italian restaurant.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
A die-hard foodie, he stuck to oats and boiled veggies to achieve that feat.
Tonight is not about taking risks; keep it simple!
Yet another Sicilian masterpiece, this rice salad features capers, which give it a nice, sharp edge.
Consuming uncooked or contaminated food may put you at high risk of a tapeworm infection.
'So South Indian, it would be idli with... a really good sambar, and then north Indian -- probably any kind of tikka.' Hmm. You can take a girl out her mom's country, but you can't take the country out of the girl!'
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
TV moghuls are ramping up the home shopping segment as it sees 35 per cent annual growth. While shopping on TV has been available for years now, a majority of Indian shoppers still prefer to touch and feel before buying a product.
With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.
Germany-born Indian model Sheela Tiruchi talks about the most struggling days of her career and tells us why the profession deserves it due.
This is another wonderful dish that uses just tomatoes, cheese and eggplant and makes it into something utterly delicious.
Chef Ritu Dalmia offers a simple, tasty recipe for cauliflower penne that won't have the family turning up their noses.
Surprise your loved one with these simple and healthy meals.
Our body needs hydration both inside out. But our water intake tends to reduce during the winter season, thus resulting in lifeless skin, says Vandana Luthra.
'She didn't eat beans, disliked spinach, abhorred peas, but mostly she wouldn't eat things the name of which she didn't know, which seemed to consist of the entire vegetable kingdom.' 'For some reason, she finds even dahi unpalatable,' sighs Kishore Singh.
Don't make these basic mistakes while cooking Western or continental food.
What has your experience been like? Did you have to wait hours trying to get money from an ATM or bank teller? Did the cash run out before your turn arrived? Did you need to wait hours to exchange your Rs 500/Rs 1,000 notes, only to be told you had insufficient documentation?
'You cannot implement such a huge exercise, which is bound to cause misery to millions, without studying every aspect of its consequences, economic and social,' notes Sherna Gandhy.
Shreya was the only Indian-American to have been invited by the US First Lady.
Want to shed the calories you gained during the festive season? One glass of bottle gourd juice is all you need!
Here's how to create a healthy relationship with your food.
Incidents like the Dadri lynching "damage" the image of the National Democratic Alliance government, and the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has nothing to do with them, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said.
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