Chickpeas, darkened with tea leaves and spiced up with cinnamon, bay leaves and other spices is a fine accompaniment to puris, bhature, rotis or even rice.
Asrani may have never been a marquee name up in sparkling lights or on outsized posters but the sheer proficiency with which he realised his characters has unleashed gales of laughter over five decades and made a significant contribution to several landmark films. Dinesh Raheja salutes the iconic actor.
Study abroad experts explain how Canada, Australia, Germany, France and Dubai are redefining global education.
Agent Ching Attacks boasts of sleek visuals and starry appeal rare to see in a commercial. Ranveer Singh returns as Captain Ching, joined by Bobby Deol and Southern sensation Sreeleela.
Does your mom or mother-in-law rustle up an exquisite sambar. Hemant Waje's does. Here is her recipe.
We ask chefs and home cooks for their rainy season specials.
'Vivek Vaswani came over to discuss Raju Ban Gaya Gentleman which he was producing with Aziz Mirza as the director.' 'When I asked who was playing the lead, Raju, he said it was an actor called Shah Rukh Khan. "He looks just like Aamir Khan," Vivek added.' 'It was a shock when I met Shah Rukh on the first day of the shoot.' 'He was thin and tanned, with a fat nose and thick lips.'
Amid the impending rejig in the goods and services tax (GST) rates, an association representing the country's beverages industry has appealed to the Centre to not classify aerated beverages as sin/demerit good and bring it under the 18 per cent slab while citing their "mass consumption" as a reason.
Soya chunks and peas, in a spicy gravy, with rice or rotis is wonderful midday meal.
Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
The comedy is unfunny, the emotional bits are dubious and the music forgettable in Heer Express, observes Deepa Gahlot.
The conversation between the two made for an interesting watch as they spoke about the importance of Test cricket, staying in the zone and talking of the knocks one enjoyed of the other.
While Nishaanchi is not a homerun for Kashyap, there's enough joy in this audience pleaser, notes Mayur Sanap.
TasteAtlas released a list of the 100 best egg dishes in the world --India's masala omelette made it to 22.
September is going to be an exciting month in theatres.
'I owe what Shakti became as much to Mr Bachchan as Salim-Javed.'
'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'
A finger-licking dish of crabs and moringa leaves.
Squid lovers, you need to try your hand at this classic Mangalorean recipe.
'States should be compensated for the revenue loss for at least five years or beyond till the revenue stabilises.'
Michelin-star Chef Hemant Mathur, who helms SAAR Indian Bistro at Times Square, New York City, conjures a chai-time soybean-lentil snack with pepper and garam masala accents. It's vegan too and served with his take on tomato salsa.
Vijay Sethupathi and Nithya Menen's electrifying performances hold Thalaivan Thalaivii together, notes Arjun Menon.
Simplifying GST rates, removing exemptions, easing disputes, and speeding up refunds can boost investment in India and offer the best reply to Trump's tariffs, observes V S Krishnan, former member, Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs.
After comedies like Bhool Chuk Maaf and Stree, National Award-winning actor Rajkummar Rao tries hard core action in the gangster film, Maalik.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Plenty of adrenaline-packed action to catch on OTT this week.
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.
Cook your meat simply and don't overdo the spices. A little extra ghee works miracles.
'They were born stars the day they were selected for this film.'
Saiyaara has emerged as a blockbuster, and it's time to welcome the two newcomers, Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, to Bollywood.
Chef de Cuisine Shadab Ahmed of Sofitel Mumbai BKC shares two simple and delectable recipes.
If the GST on paneer is 5% and the GST on butter is 12% and the GST on masala is 5%...
A daughter's ode to her mom's love for cooking.
This useful paste should always be at striking distance in your kitchen.
Gouri Venugopal's sambar is unparalleled as far her daughter Durga and granddaughter Maya are concerned.
The dark green fleshy Malabar spinach adds special flavour to a Mangalorean crab curry.
'Only a fool would put his life savings into a restaurant at 59... but I did'
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