Garba is a truly secular tradition and goes beyond Navratri
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The all-male garba traditions in Gujarat
Exploring two all-male Garba traditions of Gujarat
Nine Navratri Dishes From My Childhood
My fondest memories of dishes that were made during Navratri at my house
The Nine Goddesses of Navratri
The nine forms of Goddess Durga worshipped during the nine days of Navratri
Rani Sipri ni Masjid
A beautiful medieval mosque in Ahmedabad near the Ashtodia Darwaza
Daulat ki Chaat
It is that time of the year again when this melt-in-the-mouth dessert makes its annual comeback
Organic Arabica Turkish Blend by Marc’s Coffees
Trying the Indian Arabica Turkish blend and learning a new way to brew coffee
My first Double-Decker BEST bus ride in Mumbai
Mumbai’s double-decker buses are getting a new lease of life that has me reminiscing about my first ride
Hiking through the jungle to Meenmutty Waterfalls, Kallar
Explore this breathtaking forest trail to picturesque cascading waterfalls
How coffee came to India?
Coffee did not originate in India, then how did it come to be cultivated in India?
What is Adhik Maas?
Hearing everyone talk about Adhik Maas but have no idea what it is? Here’s a quick guide
Indian alternatives to international ingredients
Helpful easy substitutes for popular international ingredients
My favorite desserts from Uttarakhand
Six traditional sweet treats from the Land of Gods that you must try
Church hopping through Old Goa
Let’s go church hopping across Old Goa and experience a slice of Goan history
Besan ke nimbu ka achar
Try this unique experimental pickle from the Mewar region of Rajasthan
Desi Indian cakes that are close to our heart
Cakes could be a Western innovation, but India has its own desi cakes with their own history, legacy & unique flavors
Tea from the Blue Mountains of India
What’s so special about the tea from the Nilgiri Mountains of India?
Celebrating Rishi Panchami with Rushi chi Bhaji
Learn about this traditional sattvik dish prepared on the day after Ganesh Chaturthi
Picking the right cup of Darjeeling Tea
Exploring the many hues, aromas and flavors of Darjeeling Tea
Discovering the Bombil aka Bombay Duck
Call it Bombil, call it Bombay Duck, this fish has its own fan following, which got me digging deeper to learn more about it
Bringing back the traditional Kala Bhat to our plates
A lesser known variety of rice making a comeback on our plates owing to its multiple health benefits
Know your coffee
Before you buy your next packet of coffee, ask yourself, what do you really want from your coffee?
KRSMA Estates bags a spot in World’s Best Vineyards
Congratulations to KRSMA Estate for this outstanding achievement
Exploring Khari Baoli: Asia’s largest spice market
Visiting Asia’s largest spice market is a great experience
Amrut Cask Aged Coffee by KC Roasters
Must try this outstanding coffee aged in the barrels of one of the world’s best whiskeys
The Himalayan Hisalu Berries
Try the juicy Himalayan Golden Raspberries or Hisalu berries
Did Draupadi invent pani-puri?
Can’t live without pani puri, can we? Why should we?
Tamil Nadu’s Ambur Biryani
One of Tamil Nadu’s best kept secrets is the Ambur Biryani
Exploring Chanderi beyond the Chanderi sarees
The beautiful small town of Chanderi is a lot more than just the hub of Chanderi fabric weavers
Experience Parathewali gali parathas @ Paratha Mantra, Mumbai
Experience Old Delhi’s delicious parathas, plus innovative fusion parathas in Mumbai!
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