Here's a video shot by a GA reader on how to drape a sari the Maharashtrian way. Take a look.
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.
Sameera Reddy and mother-in-law Manjri Varde share a cute bond; here's how that came about.
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.
Ira Khan and Nupur Shikhare are all set to get married on January 3.
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 flavourful mutton curry marries the flavours of Mangalore, Karnataka and Maharashtra.
Soft on the inside, crisp on the outside, falafels taste divine eaten piping hot, dipped in hummus or rolled in pita or a flatbread.
This classic Maharashtrian dish is made without onions.
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.
With Ganesh Chaturthi just around the corner, it's time for the shringaar that will make you an Insta star.
'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 bonhomie that once characterised the Shiv Sena and BJP was clearly missing this time. Is there a deeper divide than what was apparent?'
These styles will bring out the Marathi mulgi in you on Gudi Padwa.
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.
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.
'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.'
Sameera Reddy tied the knot to longtime boyfriend Akshai Varde in a low-key affair on January 21.
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.
Priyanka Chopra talks about her new film, Kaminey.
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.
The Web series sees 10 gorgeous brides and grooms get ready for their big day, and make it look so spectacular and fashionable!
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.
Ajinkya Rahane tied the knot with Radhika Dhopvkar in traditional Maharashtrian style on Friday.
Executive Chef Amit Kocharekar at The Resort, Mumbai shares his recipe.
These delicious food pix will make you rethink your New Year resolution!
'The sari is the most comfortable attire for curvy Indian women, who are all bust and butt.'
A khatta-meetha amti with fresh coconut milk and undertones of garlic.
Shobhaa De recalls the splendid glowing Diwalis of her childhood.
A flavourful, very simple Maharashtrian meal that's easy to make.
Wear it around your neck or team it with fitted trousers -- what's your style?
'The world needs Gandhi now more than any other time in history.'
B-Town's memorable fashion moments this week.
You can have a traditional Diwali celebration with your family at these special spots.
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