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More than just a side dish: From spicy mango wedges to treacly berries, exploring varieties of pickles that define Indian cuisine
When Trinculo in The Tempest asked, “How cam’st thou in this pickle?”, little did Shakespeare know that this would not be considered an undesirable...
Steak to scandal: Bengal serves humble pie to influencer who tried to stir controversy
This week, I finally paid attention to why everyone was suddenly talking about Olypub, a restaurant on Kolkata’s Park Street, opened in 1947 and...
Beyond dal baati churma: The flavours of Rajasthan’s ker sangri and safed maas
This week, I spent two days at a beautiful palace on the way to Jaipur. Patan Mahal is not only a balm for the...
From dumplings to spring rolls: How food shapes prosperity in Chinese New Year celebrations
Did you ever think that there’s a certain significance to the shape of dumplings when you bite into them? Or that there’s a specific...
What’s in a name? From rasgulla to champagne, why authenticity matters
The same outrage or scepticism that Indians feel when they read about Turmeric Latte and Chai Latte or Chai Tea and Naan Bread is...
