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Different Ways to Drape a Sari
SIX YARDS of sheer grace and elegance is what the sari is all about. A Sari is one of the most elegant attires a woman can adorn. It is essentially an un-stitched long piece of fabric which needs to be draped in a particular way to achieve the fully dressed effect. Draping a sari is an art. The saree is worn in in different ways in different states of India. However, the most common method is wrapping the cloth around the waist, making pleats in the front and draping the final length around the shoulder. The remaining fabric that is draped over her blouse and shoulder, falling behind her is... Read more »
The Colorful Indian Delicacies
Most of you would agree with me if I say that Cooking is an Art, and Indian cooking is something like a canvas painted by an artist in bright and aromatic colors of spices. Indian cuisines are very colorful and tastes delicious. The look of the dish is superb. The moment you look at them you feel hungry. These dishes make you drool and go crazy. India is a land of "Unity in Diversity", so is the case with food. Here you'll find various regional delicacies which are all on the "Must have menu" if you are in India. If you miss any of these then you missed a lot. Here we have listed some o... Read more »
Kheers and Payasams
Kheers are like Puddings. It's rice pudding typically made by boiling rice with milk and sugar. It is often flavored with cardamoms, saffron, pistachios or almonds. While the dish is traditionally made with rice, it can also be made with other ingredients such as vermicelli (sayviah) which is a thin noodle. Kheer is known as Payasam in the South of India. They tend to use coconut milk instead or regular milk.There are many versions of this dessert dish in both the south as well as North of India. It's an essential dish in many Hindu and Muslim feasts and celebrations. Payasams are served ... Read more »
Roti Ki Tokri - A Guide to Different Indian Breads
Like all things in India, Indian cuisine even just it?s bread shows diversity and variety. You will be spoilt by choice when it comes to ordering Indian Breads to accompany your meal at any Indian restaurant and some times in just an average home. There is more to Indian breads than the usual chapatti, rotis and naans. Stuffed, puffed,steamed, fried and cooked over direct heat, discover what?s in the ?Roti ki Tokri? (Bread Basket) with the assorted Indian Breads on offer. ? Read more »
India's Crunchy Appetizer- The Papad (Papadums)
The Indian Papad or Papadum as it's also known can best be described as a type of tortilla, wafer or flat bread. Made from lentil, chickpea, black gram or rice flour the papadum or papad as is it known in the North is a very popular appetizer or snack among most Indian. ? The crispy thin crackers Papadums are a crucial accompaniment in most South Indian meals and is eaten mostly as a snack or appetizer in the North. They can come in a variety of types- spices flavored, plain or made of different lentils. Here?s a closer look at the Indian Papad and how to cook them.?? Read more »
Pune Eat Outs- Restaurants in Aundh and Baner Pune
Pune is the place for all food lovers with its huge number of restaurants. Puneites love food and are always game to travel half way across the city to try out a new joint. The restaurant business is thriving and even with new one's popping all over the City, you'll still almost never get a place at any of the old favorites without waiting or a reservation.? ? While Koregaon Park or KP as it's called by locals still remains a major hot spot for dinning and eating out in Pune. (Read: Pune's Koregaon Park: A Foodie's Delight )Areas like Aundh and Baner are also very popular not only... Read more »
10 Rajasthani Dishes to best sample Rajasthani Cuisine
Rajasthani Cuisine influenced by the Rajput inhabitants as well as the desert aspect of this region has remained unchanged over the centuries. The ingredients most used in Rajasthani Recipes have been chosen, more out of hard geographical compulsion than out of fetish for the taste. With scarce water resources and few fresh vegetable growing in the region, the people devised dishes that required the minimum use of water and that would last days in the hot weather without the need to be reheated. Rajasthani Cuisine sees the use of yogurt, buttermilk, milk and ghee (clarified butter) quite ... Read more »
Top 10 Five Star Hotels in Pune
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What attracts tourists to Goa?
Goa is place with a perfect mix of traditional and modern aspects of life. You have plush beaches and at the same time we have natural la...
The New Road Zappers from Yamaha
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd. is a two-wheeler manufacturer giant focusing on delivering high quality machines with cult designs, class-ap...
Interesting Facts about Indian Films and Indian...
The Indian Film Industry is the largest film industry in the world. Out of the various film industries in the country Bollywood alone (Mu...
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee also known as Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay was one of the greatest novelists and poets of India. He is famous a...
Arranged Marriages in India
The concept of arranged marriage may sound impractical to the Western world, but in India, it is a usual norm. No matter how westernized ...
Audi Car Prices in India
Audi Cars in India are among the super luxury cars that every Indian dreams to own. Audi is one of the most admired car maker around the ...
Monsoons : The Best Time to Getaway
But it surely is the time for long drives, sipping steaming 'cutting chai' by the roadside,indulging in piping hot 'bhajias' and roasted ...
World Heritage Sites in India
India is a land of beautiful people, diverse cultures and rich heritage. India is the largest democratic country in the world where its c...
India Travel Guide101: Obtaining a Visa for India
So one of the first steps in planning a trip to India is getting a Visa. All visitors across the globe need a visa to plan a trip. Only t...
Best of Indian Wines: Top 10 Indian Red Wines
About 10 years ago Indian wines and Indian wineries were almost unheard of. They were existent, but didn't have a presence or show any pr...
Raita - A Curd (Yoghurt) Based Indian Condiment
Raita is yoghurt (curd) based Indian condiment and is often used as sauce or a dip. There are various ways to make raita. You can also ex...
The Khans of Bollywood
Introducing the only folks in the Indian Film Industry (Bollywood) who really matter…The KHANS! Shahrukh, Aamir, Salman, Saif Ali K...
The Holy Pool of Nectar - Amritsar
Amritsar which means the Pool of Nectar. The name is derived from the sacred pool around the Golden Temple. The city was founded in the y...
