Any kind of nutty flavouring, at least in India, is incomplete without little slivers of almonds. You cannot enter a halwai ki dukan and not see trays upon trays of sweets layered with shards of dry fruit with almonds and pistachios most often taking centre stage. These beautiful golden brown oval nuts hold a place of esteem in Indian cooking and with good reason. Full …
A rained out day demands some chai, bhajiya and of course great tunes and if Bollywood has anything, it has the most sublime, slow songs perfect for a rainy day. Check out this list of soothing songs that aren’t necessarily about the rains but make for great listening when you’re indoors and enjoying the rains. Whether it is chai, wine, hot chocolate or good ol’ …
The 90s and early 2000s were a time when Indipop was at its peak as was Bollywood. Some of the best films were made during this time and millennials were lucky to be old enough to watch them. Check out these 90s movies that are just the first lot in what looks to be a long running series! 1942: A Love Story (1994) There was …
The start of a new school year is chock full of mixed feelings – from parents and children alike. Each school year starts with its own set of challenges but having a smooth transition is not difficult if you have your ducks in a row. Check out this simple list from uniform to tiffin to ensure the anticipation and excitement of the first day of …
What do you do on social media? Laugh at the memes? Join a trend? Enjoy the comments more than the post? Have a fight in the comments section? Troll celebrities? Share excessively? Scroll endlessly? Get inspired? Make new friends? All of the above? Whatever you do on social media, you need to avoid getting suckered into believing “influencers”. There are four things you need to …
Who knew that a 1938 play would shock the world into introspecting one of the most covert forms of mental abuse and manipulation? Eventually the name of the play became the term for a sort of psychological and emotional abuse that has seen a lot of attention in recent times, thanks to a number of social factors. You already know what we’re talking about and …
The word dessert makes your mind wander to a luscious and glistening bowl of moong dal halwa, or a cool matki of phirni, or some warm malpuas. While those images linger on, are you counting the calories that go along with them? Or wondering if you could opt for something less extravagant to tackle that craving for a bit of sweet? The term ‘healthy dessert’ …
Chicken meals are go-to meals when you’re looking for something wholesome, healthy and filling. And because chicken is so versatile it’s so easy to adapt to whatever your palate is craving that day. Whether it’s Indian, Chinese, American, Mediterranean, Middle-Eastern, there’s a special place for chicken in all of these cuisines. Curry, grilled, roasted, fried – chicken is comfort food all the way and if …
If you haven’t spent at least one summer afternoon in your childhood sucking down chaunsa mangoes, we suggest you go buy some, take the day off, and treat yourself to some cold delight while staring into the distance thinking of nothing else but the next mango. It’s mango season! All hail the king of fruits. We are one of the world’s largest mango exporters and …
Mumbai weather just can’t seem to make up its mind and we’re to remind you that even if you don’t feel hot or parched you could totally suffer from silent dehydration. This state of dehydration can be very tricky as the symptoms may not be noticeable. Unlike typical dehydration, which may cause symptoms such as thirst, dry mouth, dark urine, fatigue, and dizziness, silent dehydration …
