With the biggest festival of the year just around the corner, we all want to look and feel our best. However, after two weeks of indulgence and broken weight-loss promises, how do we achieve this? You’ve likely come across various dos and don’ts for a healthy lifestyle, which can lead to a glowing you, both…
Diwali 2024: Indians everywhere are gearing up for Diwali on October 31, 2024! It’s that time of the year when gifts fly back and forth, and everyone’s bonding over endless rounds of festive food. And let’s be realno Diwali spread is complete without a rainbow of traditional sweets! We’ve all been there: the moment you…
Diwali, the festival of lights, is just around the corner, and the country is all set to celebrate it with much enthusiasm and fervour. Diwali celebrations last for five days, starting with Dhanteras and ending with Bhai Dooj. Diwali will begin this year on October 31, 2024. Let’s just accept the fact that festivals and…
After the vibrant celebrations of Navratri and Dussehra, our focus will shift to the upcoming festival of Diwali. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is a time for joy, celebration, and deep-rooted traditions. Diwali, or Deepavali, is one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India, encompassing a five-day festive period that begins with…
Hosting a Diwali party at home is not as easy as it seems. From sending out invitations and decorating the house to deciding what snacks to serve, there are many arrangements to make. Among them all, deciding the snack menu is usually the most challenging. During a Diwali party, guests are often busy playing cards…
With frequent headlines about food adulteration to cut costs or outbreaks of infections from contaminated ingredients, ensuring food safety and quality has become a critical concern. By purchasing prepared food or raw ingredients from trusted sources, we can minimise our risk of consuming contaminated foods. Additionally, it is important to follow hygienic cooking, eating, and…
About 77 per cent of children in India aged 6-23 months lack diversity in diet as suggested by the WHO, with the country’s central region showing the highest prevalence of minimum dietary failure, a study has found. The states of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh reported the highest levels of inadequate diversity…
Chicken Takatak (Tak-a-Tak or Taka-Tak) is a popular street food dish in Lahore, Pakistan. In this flavourful dish, chicken is prepared in a thick gravy with the addition of Lahori spice mix and served with lachcha paratha, naan, tandoori roti or roomali roti. The chicken has a thick, keema-like consistency which is achieved not from…
Whenever I get a chance, I love to go for a quick getaway with my family during the weekends. Luckily, there are plenty of options near Delhi that offer both luxury and relaxation… but not all of them also offer a peek into the culture of our country. This time, I wanted to immerse myself…
Dahi tadka toast is one of the most loved recipes out there. Crispy bread slices topped with spiced yoghurt and crackling tadka – it’s a dish we can never get tired of eating. It is easy to make, packed with flavour, and extremely wholesome. What’s not to love about it? However, as much as we…
