Holi is a time for colourful celebrations. Friends, families, and communities celebrate together. In most Indian cultures, people make special traditional dishes as an essential part of Holi celebration. We’ve put together a list of some special foods that Indians prepare on Holi, in different parts of the country and the globe. Expatriated Indians, who […]
Holi is one of the biggest festivals in India, its festivities rivalled only by Diwali. While people now celebrate Diwali as a mostly close-knit family festival, they look forwards to fun and frolic with the community at large on Holi. Holi celebration involves food, dancing, splashing of water and colours, and in most cultures – […]
The temperatures are already on an upward graph with the sweet Sun baking our souls almost everyday!😅 With temperatures that can soar above 40 degrees Celsius in some regions, summers in India can be quite challenging. Summers can be harsh on the skin due to the high temperatures, humidity and increased exposure to UV radiation. […]
With summers fast approaching, it is only right that you start eating light salads and raitas. The heat isn’t kind so it’s best you are kind to your own body! The following blog gives you great recipes for salads and raitas that you can make in a jiffy, without much hassle. You can also get […]
The greatest meals or snacks can sometimes be incomplete without a chatni (chutney) to accompany them. The word ‘chaatni’ or chutney actually comes from the Hindi word ‘chaat’ which means to ‘lick’ making the literal meaning of the word to be ‘something that’s finger-licking good’! We have all seen our mothers and grandmothers make fresh […]
National Women’s Day in India is celebrated on February 13th every year. It is a day to recognize and celebrate the achievements and contributions of women in India. The day marks the birth anniversary of Sarojini Naidu, a freedom fighter and poet who was also known as the “Nightingale of India”. The main aim of […]
World Cancer Day World Cancer Day is an annual observance on February 4th to raise awareness about cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection, and treatment. It is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to bring together individuals, communities, and organizations to reduce the global impact of cancer. The aim is […]
Hot chocolate is a drink we have all fallen in love with! It is one of the most delicious, luscious drinks that brings warmth, joy and unrequited comfort when you drink it. Hot chocolate is basically a hug in a mug! It can be made in so many different ways and enjoyed with an array […]
Soups, we all think of them to be a meagre meal that only has water, vegetables and salt, but they are so much more than that. Soups are comforting, hearty, thick, thin, have a variety of flavours, and have so many different ways of making the same soup. Soups are a type of liquid-based food […]
This one is not for the clean shaven! Beards have been a popular fashion trend among men for centuries, and in recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in growing and maintaining facial hair. Some men view beards as a symbol of masculinity, while others see them as a way to express their […]