Food and drink Guides

Soup - A Healthy Appetizer
Soup - A Healthy Appetizer

Soups are an important part of a meal all over the world. In India the trend is not so common though. But now the Indian households have started including the soups in their daily meals and have given the traditional soups an Indian touch by adding some of their own ingredients and masalas. ? Lets have a look at some of such Indianised versions of Soup. Read more »

Samosas: Fried Indian Vegetable Pastries
Samosas: Fried Indian Vegetable Pastries

In India, street pushcarts and roadside vendors sell their delicious samosas to passersby who enjoy immediate gratification from these satisfying snacks. Samosas are fried, triangular pastries that may be filled with vegetables or meat or a combination of both. In the United States, these delicious packages are most often served as appetizers in East Indian restaurants. Are you a samosa lover? Have you ever wondered about the origins of this triangular piece of magic? Would you like to know if the samosa is as ubiquitious in countries outside India? Does it go by a different name in differ... Read more »


Fabindia - The Success Story

Fabindia - The Success Story

In 1958, well before American companies were sourcing from India, John Bissell left his position as a buyer for Macy’s New York to...


Til (sesame seed) Based Sweets for Sankranti

Til (sesame seed) Based Sweets for Sankranti

In India festival means delicious food. They both go hand in hand. No celebration is complete without some delicious, moth watering, yumm...

Must See Winter Destinations in India

Must See Winter Destinations in India

Winter destinations in India are perfect holidaying options for people looking for some adventure, excitement, trill and chill. Indian wi...

India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations around the World

India Independence Day '08 - Celebrations aroun...

India celebrates its 62nd Independance Day on 15th August 2008. Half a century and more than decade later, India has come a long way. Thi...

10 Rajasthani Dishes to best sample Rajasthani Cuisine

10 Rajasthani Dishes to best sample Rajasthani ...

Rajasthani Cuisine influenced by the Rajput inhabitants as well as the desert aspect of this region has remained unchanged over the centu...

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Beauty Parlours in Koregaon Park, Pune

Koregaon park in Pune has always topped the list of places to visit when in Pune. He is the most happening place in the cultural capital ...

Kerala Seafood Culture

Kerala Seafood Culture

The Land of coconuts, Kathakali and Mohini Aattum, exquisite beaches and serene backwaters with house boats, Kerala is also home to some ...

Different types of Sarees from West India

Different types of Sarees from West India

There is a wide variety of sarees worn across India. The difference is in terms of fabric, style of wearing and the pattern of the saree....

Top 5 Shopping Malls in Pune

Top 5 Shopping Malls in Pune

Malls in Pune have become the perfect hangout places in recent times. Shop shop until you drop that is the mantra behind all the shoppin...

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Terms & Dishes (Part-I)

A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: Indian Menu Te...

In my previous post- A Guide to Ordering Indian Food: What You Need to Know Before You Order I started you off with the basics of Orderi...

What attracts tourists to Goa?

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...

Jog Waterfalls -The Tallest in India

Jog Waterfalls -The Tallest in India

Jog waterfalls are the tallest waterfalls in India and in Asia as well. These waterfalls are situated about 380kms away from Bangalore, K...

Top 5 Sea Forts in India

Top 5 Sea Forts in India

Jal durg, forts surrounded by water. These forts of India were built either on Islands or off the sea. India has a vast coastline. The gr...

Major Airports in India

Major Airports in India

Flying in India offers a relatively quick way and convenient way to travel around the country. There are airports in almost all major cit...

Varanasi: The Oldest Continuously Populated City

Varanasi: The Oldest Continuously Populated City

Varanasi which is also known as Banaras, Benaras, and Kashi is one of the oldest continuously populated cities in the world. It is also r...

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