The best summer foods of India
A glass of well-made gazpacho is more refreshing than a Bloody Mary or a lassi.
Raised in the slums, Ankita Singh's breakthrough came when she was crowned Miss Kolkata in 2018.
Why settle for the ordinary, when you can try out something traditional on Makar Sankranti?
Enjoy your summer hols at these chill places.
Do you know the Indian names of these Indian fruits, veggies and nuts?
Rohini Iyer sends neer dosas for the Skipper and his missus.
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.
'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.'
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.
Suhani Sheshodia shares her amazing weight loss journey.
'Our recipes come from our real-life experiences and have a story behind them.'
The perfect roast chicken for a gourmet weekend.
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.
Some of the easily digestible spices during monsoon are garlic, asafetida, pepper, ginger, turmeric, cumin and coriander. They also provide excellent nutrition.
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.
Readers share their foodgasm moments.
'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.'
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.
Tonight is not about taking risks; keep it simple!
A die-hard foodie, he stuck to oats and boiled veggies to achieve that feat.
In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.
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.
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.
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
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.
'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!'
Chef Ritu Dalmia offers a simple, tasty recipe for cauliflower penne that won't have the family turning up their noses.
With Gudi Padwa on March 25, Chef Irfan Sayyed shares the the recipe of the Indian sweet flatbread.
Surprise your loved one with these simple and healthy meals.
'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.
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.
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.
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