Maharashtra Day isn't just about pride, it's about celebrating a culture that shows up so strongly through its fashion.
New beginnings call for fresh fits and what better way to ring in Gudi Padwa than in outfits that celebrate colour, culture and a whole lot of glam?
Here's a video shot by a GA reader on how to drape a sari the Maharashtrian way. Take a look.
The scorching summer heat is frying these Indian towns and cities.
Recipes that we learned from our Mothers are almost sacred for us, especially when we no longer have them with us anymore. Here are 14 wonderful Mummy recipes Our Mummies often don't write their recipes down but every time our Ammas make a particular dish, it's more spectacular than the last time they made it! Without doubt, right? We were fortunate to get a few of our Ammis to jot down how she made a certain oh-so-yummy preparation
A simple, flavoursome Maharashtrian meal that Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor Khan tucked into.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan is all set to tie the knot with long-time boyfriend Nupur Shikhare on January 3.
During the Ganpati festival, you can look every inch the Marathi mulgi.
Sameera Reddy and mother-in-law Manjri Varde share a cute bond; here's how that came about.
Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare are all set to get married on January 3.
This flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Rajbaris are a link to Bengal's rich past, of grand mansions, classical fine dining, and allow guests to be pretend zamindars for those few hours or days that they stay.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, it's time for the shringaar that will make you an Insta star.
The length and drape of the sari varies; some may be less than the traditional six yards, like the half sari, while others like the Maharashtrian Nnauvari or the Tamilian Madisar is be nine yards. Kodagu saris too can be nine yards long.
'The bonhomie that once characterised the Shiv Sena and BJP was clearly missing this time. Is there a deeper divide than what was apparent?'
'There are certain characters that, when you get the opportunity to play them, you feel scared, wondering if you will be able to do justice to them.' 'That fear comes from knowing how deeply sentiments and faith are attached to such roles.'
'When honest, wealthy people come forward to serve India, people should feel proud and welcome them.'
The newlyweds were greeted by Bollywood stars, politicos and industrialists.
It should have been much easier to find this farsan maker's premises given the number of two-wheelers that stream up to this address the day before Ganesh Chaturthi to collect armfuls of bags of laddus, chuda and other kind of chatpata namkeen stuff.
These styles will bring out the Marathi mulgi in you on Gudi Padwa.
Sameera Reddy tied the knot to longtime boyfriend Akshai Varde in a low-key affair on January 21.
Anjali quickly decided not to pursue her career in medicine. If she had worked in a government hospital, she would have had to do her fair share of nights and weekends in hospital, which would have been tough when Sachin was back in Bombay between tours. Had she worked in private practice as Dr Anjali Tendulkar, she reckoned she would be consulted for her name rather than her expertise. Anjali is an all-or nothing person and she couldn't have just dabbled in doctoring. Moreover, she wanted to devote herself to keeping her husband in the right frame of mind to play his best cricket. A fascinating excerpt from Annabel Mehta and Georgina Brown's book, My Passage to India.
Priyanka Chopra talks about her new film, Kaminey.
'In Mumbai, isolation is a very different isolation.' 'It's not about actual physical loneliness.' 'It's the loneliness in the company of others, and I felt that that is a very Mumbai thing.' 'You can be travelling in the ladies compartment squashed against everybody's armpits and still be really, really sad and alone.'
Ajinkya Rahane tied the knot with Radhika Dhopvkar in traditional Maharashtrian style on Friday.
From start to finish, Dharmaveer 2 feels less like a biopic and more like propaganda crafted for Eknath Shinde's political gain, observes Prasanna D Zore.
Chennai Super Kings batter Ruturaj Gaikwad and his wife Utkarsha Pawar paid tribute to CSK and the Whistle Podu fans with a traditional South Indian engagement ceremony last month.
The Web series sees 10 gorgeous brides and grooms get ready for their big day, and make it look so spectacular and fashionable!
Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.
These delicious food pix will make you rethink your New Year resolution!
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
Wear it around your neck or team it with fitted trousers -- what's your style?
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
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