'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary citizens face in this country.'
Time to celebrate the humble sweet potato. Extremely versatile, it lends itself for a festive dessert.
Sri Lanka stays with you not just in memory, but gently reminds you what a society can achieve when heart and heritage guide the way.
In Tamil Nadu a steamed, spicy delicacy, looking like a modak, is made for Vinayak Chaturthi.
'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'
Parliament introduces a new 'Health Menu' featuring millet-based dishes, salads, and lean protein options to promote healthier eating habits among lawmakers, officials, and visitors.
Chenna Poda translates to mean burnt cheese. That's precisely what this delightful sweet is.
The new menu, unveiled on Tuesday, includes beloved dishes such as egg biryani, pulav, dal payasam, soya dry curry, and nutri laddus.
Many of our dishes need a dash of sweetness. Choose recipes that opt for honey as the sweetener, to add more honey to your diet.
Looking for recipe which your kids would love to eat. Here are 11 meals which are easy to prepare and tasty to eat.
Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.
What can you do with common leftovers -- bread, coconut chutney, dal, rice, rotis.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.
The Circle Officer (CO) of Sambhal, Anuj Chaudhary, has been cleared of any wrongdoing regarding his controversial remarks about Holi and Jumma (Friday) prayers. Chaudhary had previously stated that those uncomfortable with Holi celebrations should stay indoors, sparking criticism from some sections of the community. The police investigation was launched following a complaint by former IPS officer Amitabh Thakur.
'We saw 581 chocolate orders per minute and 324 rose orders per minute.'
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.
Vikas Mandaliya isn't just strutting the runway -- he's owning it, with a touch of humour, confidence, and just the right amount of snail mucin.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
When the creaminess of avocado melds with the tang and spice of chilly jam and feta on toast, we have a winner.
Having friends over in the evening? Whip up a delightful starter with corn and a spicy mayonnaise sauce.
A look at the several varieties of Misal Pav you must try.
Authorities in the communally sensitive city of Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, have deployed seven companies of Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) ahead of Holi and the first Friday of Ramzan, which fall on the same day. Peace committee meetings have been held to ensure peaceful celebrations, with Hindus agreeing to play Holi till 2:30 pm and Muslims to offer Jumma namaz after that time.
The range of food at banquets at the Mughal court consisted of delicacies that commoners could not ever dream of.
Jaggery and wheat come together to make the fastest and most perfect Diwali sweet.
A police officer in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, has sparked outrage after suggesting that those uncomfortable with Holi colors should remain indoors, drawing criticism from opposition parties who accused him of bias and demanded action. The officer's remarks came during a peace committee meeting ahead of Holi, which coincides with Friday prayers during Ramzan. Opposition leaders condemned the statements, calling them "condemnable" and accusing the officer of acting as a "BJP agent." They demanded action against him for his "political statement." The incident comes after violence erupted in Sambhal last year during protests against a court-ordered survey of a Mughal-era mosque.
Celebrate Mother's Day with a scrumptious mango dessert. Or a cocktail.
Customised restaurant recreations, cafe setups, pop-ups by Michelin-star chefs, bespoke table linens with monograms and couple-themed hashtags.
A flavourful twist on traditional Indian kheer!
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
Dear Reader, do tell us how you celebrate the Karwa Chauth festival.
Welcome the God of wealth, prosperity, wisdom and knowledge with his favourite food -- sweets!
'Rava roasted in shudh desi ghee, garnished with saffron and cardamom, sweetened with sugar or jaggery is heaven on a plate' says Taruna.
The fans were constantly chanting 'Garam Garam Seera Neeraj humara heera' and 'India-India'.
Celebrate this festival season with traditional mithais.
Neeraj Chopra's foreign training stints in the last few years forced him to include non-vegetarian diet as vegetarian food was not easily available abroad.
Food in India has fled the confines of the kitchen and become a national adventure... Food shows, now even on news channels, have transformed restaurateurs from humble khansamas to courted celebrities.
Crunchy papaya salad tastes much more awesome than you could imagine.
A Pune restaurant is serving thalis named after famous Indian celebrities.
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