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Gone are the days when we were just learning about global warming and greenhouse gases. Sustainability is not merely a global buzzword; We have reached the melting point where it is a critical practice that must be embraced at the grassroots level – within our own homes. In a country like India, where the population density is high, and resources are often strained, practicing...

It is pretty easy to make kids feel special. You can incorporate some fun elements into mundane things and they will smile and hop around all day. Children's Day is a joyous occasion, celebrating the spirit and innocence of childhood; it's an opportunity to express love and care through thoughtful gestures like preparing a special lunch box. Here’s a specially curated menu that will...

It’s the time of the year when homes are dusted clean, glowing with fairy lights, windows adorned with colourful lanterns, the verandas are lit with diyas, and homes are filled with laughter. The kitchen comes alive with enticing aromas of traditional sweets, snacks, and savoury dishes. Diwali, the festival of lights, is not just a festival celebrated by lighting oil lamps, and exchanging gifts,...

‘Mast Tadka Marke’ is probably one of the most popular phrases to describe Indian Cuisine. Most of the Indian dishes start and end with a ‘tadka’. Tadka means tempering. Tempering is extremely important to bring out the flavour and flavour is everything in Indian cuisine. Have you watched Frant Herbet’s Dune?  There is a dialogue, ‘He who controls the spice controls the universe’ and...

Food has transcended borders and geographic restrictions. There are so many food items that we eat on a regular basis but are not native to India like samosas and jalebis come from the Middle East, dal chawal from Nepal, chicken tikka masala from Glasgow. The beloved biryani has its origin in Persia. The only thing to do justice to these years of amalgamation is...

Navratri is one of the most vibrant and significant Hindu festivals celebrated across India. It spans 9 nights and 10 days, where devotees worship goddess Durga, fast, and engage in cultural festivities. Navratri is celebrated in different ways across the country. Even with these diverse ways of celebration, the one thing that connects the whole country is delicious food. People in various Indian states...