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As the nine nights of devotion begin, homes fill with the aroma of incense, the sound of Garba music, and the sight of families dressed in vibrant traditional attire. Fasting during Navratri is a sacred ritual, meant to detoxify the body and purify the mind. Yet fasting doesn’t mean losing energy or skipping the fun. In fact, the ever-growing love for late-night Garba dancing...

In an age where new technology often replaces the old, cast-iron cookware continues to hold its ground even in 2025. While it may not enjoy the same widespread popularity as in the past, its timeless value keeps it relevant in today’s kitchens. For centuries, cast iron cookware has been a beloved companion in kitchens around the world. Its ability to retain heat, deliver even...

Every family recipe carries more than just ingredients—it carries memory, tradition, and often the silent support of the cookware it was made in. Think back to your grandmother’s cooking. Yes, her food tasted divine because of the love and skill she poured into every meal, but the cast iron kadai or brass handi she used played an equally important role.  Fast forward to today:...

Every home cook, from the seasoned family matriarch to the weekend experimenter, knows that the cookware you use matters. A lot.  If you’ve been exploring cookware options online or in-store, you’ve likely come across terms like SAS bottom, sandwich base, or tri-ply. SAS stands for Sandwich Bottom — and no, it doesn’t involve mayonnaise. So, what exactly is this SAS bottom, and is it...

As children, Ganesh Chaturthi meant more than just bringing Bappa home — it was ten days of joy, devotion, and of course, food that made the whole house smell like tradition. The house gleamed with brass plates and diyas. The mornings began with the fragrance of incense mixing with the aroma of steaming ukadiche modak, the sizzle of tempering for batata bhaji, and the...

We’ve all felt that righteous fury—you know, the kind that bubbles up when you discover your favourite chocolate, the one you saved to savour later, has mysteriously vanished. And of course, it was your sibling. Despite ten different warnings and every kind of threat imaginable, they devoured it behind your back. But that’s the beauty of a sibling bond—it’s equal parts love, mischief, chaos, and...