Vidhya Pant remembers the Diwalis celebrated in her home in Shillong in the 1960s.
She stars in Kota Factory season 3 that airs on Netflix this month.
Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.
The prime ingredient in Nannari Sherbat is sarsaparilla syrup, made from a tropical root or vine,
Queenie Hallegua, who passed away at 89 in August, was almost the last of the Sephardi Jews in Fort Kochi. Her son Dr David Hallegua reflects on his mother's death and of his life growing up in Kerala.
Nirma Ltd informed the Bombay Stock Exchange that it would purchase Searles Valley Minerals Operations and Searles Valley Minerals Inc (collectively known as SVM) from US-based private investment firm Sun Capital Partners Inc and other minority shareholders. HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Pvt Ltd advised Nirma on the acquisition of the natural soda ash manufacturer, while J P Morgan Securities Inc was advisor to SVM.
Excessive sugar intake has been linked to brain inflammation, which can affect cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and decision-making, warns Pankaj Prakash Sharma, founder, Happa Foods.
Serve them as a teatime or cocktail snack or a yummy side to a special meal.
'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'
'The government has put in a lot of effort to provide infrastructure for the industry.'
The protein-rich dal goes well with baafle that's deep-fried in ghee.
From the Himalayan Butter Tea to Hyderabad's dessert-like Irani Chai, the many varieties of Indian tea are truly surprising!
Though physically distant, the spirit of gaonwali diwali keeps her connected to the mystic hills of Uttarakhand
Time to indulge in something sweet yet traditional.
Nirma has roped in BCG and KPMG to advise it on the fundraising options for the acquisition. The company had earlier informed banks that it would raise Rs 5,000 crore to Rs 7,000 crore in the current financial year for the acquisition. Bankers said the company will rely on its funds and future GLS dividend to repay its debt for acquisition.
Images from the US Open men's singles semi-finals at Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.
Take time to bake a simple cake that is a good accompaniment to an afternoon cuppa.
On the night of July 5, the Tigers launched their first kamikaze operation. Miller took the wheels of the explosive-packed truck, smiled at everyone as he turned the ignition key and drove it slowly towards the Sri Lankan military camp. A few moments later all of Jaffna heard a thunderous explosion that brought the complex crashing down in clouds of dust. Miller had given birth to a deadly tactic that Prabhakaran would employ time and again with devastating consequences to Sri Lanka -- and India. A fascinating excerpt from M R Narayan Swamy's must read new book, The Rout Of Prabhakaran.
It is important to be wary of sunburn, dizziness, heatstroke, stomach issues and other heat-related illnesses, advises Dr Vidhe Sharma.
Til and gud is the quintessential Sankrant combo and can be made into delicious cookies.
This favourite Holi dish can be made without deep frying the baras or bhalles.
Temple festivals, Christmas mass, sunrise prayers for the new year at Vivekananda Rock -- Tamil Nadu's southern districts are the place to be.
Tricolour cupcakes on Independence Day for the fam.
The fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector has underperformed the Nifty over the past year as its 20 per cent return is trumped by 29 per cent of the benchmark index. The FMCG index saw a 2.2 per cent drop in the last session, while the Nifty lost 1 per cent. FMCG is seen as a defensive segment. The demand for staples like personal care products, groceries and snacks tend to be stable. FMCG companies are consistent dividend-payers.
You can add it to your kid's lunchbox or have with your chai.
There will be a complete ban on gathering, processions or rallies and entry of tractor trolleys carrying people in the national capital as the Delhi Police has imposed Section 144 for a month in the view of intended widespread tension and 'social unrest' due to the farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March' on Tuesday.
Spongy, light mawa cake that will leave you asking for more.
The recipe to achieve super-smooth, creamy homemade hummus.
Even a few servings of ultra-processed foods can contribute significantly to your daily calorie intake, warns dietician Rachel Anthony.
A traditional recipe from Gujarat, this savoury cake makes a great breakfast or an addition to a light dinner.
The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.
Moist, fluffy, delicious muffins made with heathy, wholesome ingredients.
Treat yourself to Mumbai's favourite street food with a simple homemade recipe by Nadiya Sarguroh.
By incorporating creativity into academics using items you already have at home and encouraging exploration, you can make the learning journey not only enjoyable but also memorable.
New Yorker Aseem Chhabra is entranced by two Dilli restaurants, one a landmark, the other a new eatery in town.
Nirma's tryst with the pharmaceutical space started in 2006 when it acquired the ailing Core Healthcare in a deal reported to be worth Rs 300 crore. The Ahmedabad-based manufacturer of intravenous fluids was subsequently renamed Nirlife. Pharma industry insiders say Nirma, which broke open the detergent market in the 1990s with low prices and massive advertising, tried an encore of the low-price strategy in pharma, but with mixed results.
Regular consumption of fried, junk and packaged food will have minor to severe health implications, warns dietician Bhakti Adkar.
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