Every year, the holy month of fasting or Ramzan culminates in the sighting of the chand or the new moon, signalling the beginning of celebrations for the festival of Eid. It is a joyous occasion for Muslims, as it signifie...
For culinary buffs who are always short on dough, here’s a little starter for you. Four munchkins (with oodles of experience) have come together to form a venture – for the pure passion of food. Their inaugural Restaurant Week...
Come September and all eyes are on the ‘Queen of the Suburbs’. With Bandra celebrating the Mount Mary feast this fortnight, it’s the occasion to follow tradition and enjoy a week filled with devotion and merriment. Candy floss, gian...
How many times have you seen something around you that was ‘not right’ or a happening that moved you enough to want to change it? A five year old beggar soaked in the rain, running dangerously between cars for a couple of coins. Or a 70 y...
Bathrooms were always white. With white commodes and white basins. Johnson white. Showers could only be had cold. The geyser? No, it wasn’t connected to the shower. So if you wanted a hot water bath it was with a bucket. Into which you first let ...
Kerala’s harvest festival marks the homecoming of the mythological King Mahabali. Onam is celebrated over 10 days, with much merrymaking, worship, song and dance, and feas...
The predominantly vegetarian cuisine of the Palakkad area of Kerala is vibrant, creative and full of flavour! Ever since I began experimenting with South Indian cuisine in my kitchen, I have b...
Taraporewala Aquarium is one of the many jewels at Marine Drive that line up to form the beloved ‘Queen’s Necklace’. Built at a total cost of Rs. 8,00,000, the aquarium was inaugurated b...
Between the hustle-bustle of those looking for discounted utilities and the thousands of shops selling cheap-jack gadgets are hidden some of the most amazing gastronomica...
Personal pampering is an important aspect in stress management. A facial, a massage or a soothing soak in a warm water tub are a few ways to revitalise y...
The Parsi community in India is famous for its love of hard work, good living and lip-smacking food! The beauty of Parsi cuisine is that it brings together techniques and ingredients from across the world while managing to fit gracefully into India&r...
I'm so sad. My wife is dying. She is 20 years old. I hang my head in my chest and wonder… how could it happen. They're killing her. Those leeches. They suck her marrow dry. Year by year she loses her spirit.
In the mountains and forests of India, the wind whistles through the trees, and swift-flowing brooks roll over weathered stones. Whistling thrushes, minivets, barbets, partridges and cicadas join the wind and water to create an incredible symphony in a...
Stuck in a crowded 505 BEST bus crawling out of the Bandra depot, claustrophobia and annoyance were my only companions. I chanced a look outside and spotted nothing ...
Arts in Motion Dance Studio is known for staging, innovating and exploring distinctive forms of live art. This cultural hub embraces music, theatre and fitness along with dance. One of its many offerings is a captivating mode of self-expression ...
The Nehru Centre and the Nehru Planetarium, Worli were constructed in 1972; the core idea was to build an interactive science centre/museum which matched international standards. The Nehru Museum was built as an extension to Jawaharlal Nehru&rsq...
Regal is one of the few old-style theatres still standing and functioning in all its glory. The cinema hall is a stone’s throw from the grand Gateway of India. It was one of the several noteworthy cinema theatres of Mumbai that were...
The Bombay High Court is one of the most ‘striking ornaments’ of Mumbai. The majestic building stands tall and fully functional, despite its existence of over 125 years. It is an architectural delight that has withstood the te...
Amidst the looming skyscrapers within the concrete jungle that is Mumbai rests the Bombay Castle – one of the first structures to mark Mumbai as a commercial centre. A remnant of the colonial (and prior to that, the Portuguese) conquest of Mum...
Surprise your guests at your next party – serve something different. Guacamole is a dip served with tortilla chips, and is immensely popular the world over. It is easy to cook up and makes for great party fare. The main ingredient o...
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