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 – […]

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its potential health benefits. It is made by adding a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast (referred to as a “SCOBY”) to sweetened black or green tea, and allowing the mixture to ferment for about a week. During […]

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 […]

We know what we love best about Guacamole, right? It’s pasty, fresh, crunchy, sour and salty, all at the same time. Paired with the right corn chip tortilla, or spread on a thin crispy toast, it makes for a perfect snack. So, here’s an easy guacamole dip recipe that is satisfying to make and tastes […]

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 […]

Wake up and smell the blueberries! Today is National Blueberry Pancake Day! National Blueberry Pancake Day is a food holiday celebrated annually on January 28th in the United States. The holiday is dedicated to the beloved breakfast dish of blueberry pancakes, a staple of American cuisine. The day is a chance for people to enjoy […]

India’s Republic Day is a national holiday celebrated on January 26th every year to commemorate the adoption of the Constitution of India. It’s a day to honor the democratic values of the country and remember the sacrifices made by the freedom fighters. The main event takes place in the heart of the country, New Delhi, […]