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Sonal Ved’s ‘India Local’ delves into India’s chaat scene

From Burmese atho to crispy lamb bhel, Sonal Ved has documented India’s classic chaat and street food in her new book India Local, with recipes from chefs and home kitchens




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In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products

The cafes will serve millet-based food products and also have these on sale, says Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad




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The history of the Navratri vrat thali

The Navratri thali evolved in the 1970s, reflecting changing cultural trends and diversifying across India. Today, it’s adapting to urban dining preferences with restaurants offering inventive options




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Halo Cocktail bar and kitchen opens in Hyderabad




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Saraam Chocolates uses falsa, ber, bael and kokum in their bars

The bean-to-bar chocolate brand from Udaipur focuses on using indigenous Indian fruits and berries




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Korma, bada gosht, biryani: Here’s what to order at The Ambur Canteen in Chennai

The Ambur Canteen serves a variety of flavours that its founders grew up on, including recipes from their mothers, grandmothers and cooks




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Mumbai’s Salt Water Café makes way for Bandra Born, a 12-week popup

Grunge interiors, quirky graffiti and flavour-driven dishes are the highlights of Gresham Fernandes’s new popup, Bandra Born, in Mumbai




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Two Canada-based Malayali friends launch artisanal arrack brand

Two Canada-based Malayali friends brew Taika, an artisanal arrack using fruits, spices, dates and jaggery Their ‘naadan charayam’ label bears the image of an elephant and a Kerala bus




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An Indian restaurant in Tashkent celebrates Uzbekistan’s love for Bollywood

Housed in the Le Grande Hotel in Tashkent, the restaurant is a definite stopover for tourist groups from India and is popular for its Bollywood nights




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Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains 




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Popular wedding caterers of Chennai are setting up kitchens for selling traditional sweets for Deepavali

Popular wedding caterers are setting up kitchens for Deepavali, enabling customers to try, buy and post traditional sweets. We travel to each festive outpost, sampling the coffee and ladoos




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Pay for the time you spend at this ‘time cafe’ in Kerala

GVQ Time Cafe in Kochi, derives from the anti-café movement where customers pay for the time they spend there




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A food spot near Sholinganallur junction that caters to IT Corridor in Chennai




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Watch | Organic farming is catching on in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiris

Sales of organic vegetable is gradually picking up in the Nilgiris owing to the changing mindset of people towards healthy eating.




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Tiruchi’s eateries turn the page on newspapers as food packaging material

FSSAI ban on using newspapers to serve, wrap or store food has made many look for food-grade alternatives; affordability and rising cost is one of the key factors for food sellers using newspapers




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Kora Karnival is a pit stop for fun games and lip-smacking food in Chennai




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How Baghdadi Jews with ties to India are preserving their culinary history

Their numbers in India may be dwindling, but the Baghdadi Jews who emigrated from Bombay and Calcutta are holding on to their history with aloo makala and holiday favourite chicken chitarnee




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Column | Kolkata’s Western fantasy Christmas may be a tad tacky — but I always feel homesick for the city this season

In Kolkata, there’s always room for you at the Christmas party. And a slice of rich plum cake




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Hosting a festive party? Bring the chef home

This festive season, bring the party home. From plating meals created by celebrated chefs to laying out the table and serving impressive cocktails, we tell you how to do it




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Nine women in Thiruvananthapuram curate gift hampers with handmade products to welcome the New Year

The hampers will have handmade, homemade products made by the women entrepreneurs in Thiruvananthapuram



  • Life & Style

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At Chennai’s new rooftop bar, catch sunsets and sip on innovative cocktails like shiitake-infused whisky

Located on the 10th floor in Egmore, and spread across 4,500 square feet, Irida Skky Lounge focusses on technique-driven dishes and cocktails




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Tiruchi cloud kitchen K Noms gives people food for thought with tasty diet menu

Cloud kitchen K Noms, the brainchild of former weightlifter Abirami S Shakthivel, aims to provide nutritionally balanced food for the calorie-conscious in Tiruchi




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Eating regenerative grown food at Mumbai’s Araku




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Taste a slice of Amritsar in Chennai




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In Chandigarh, a popular three-year-old Pizza ATM is up for renewal

The Pizza ATM at Chandigarh’s Sukhna Lake is popular for it’s ready-in-three-minutes pizza. Rohit Shekhar Sharma tells us how he built it, and why he wants to keep it running




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How India’s mixologists are curating history-inspired cocktail menus

The menus delve into different aspects of history — the heritage of a city, of a place, ingredients that have stood the test of time, and even, classic drinks




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Why India loves gobi manchurian

It may be banned in Goa, but the batter fried cauliflower is part of Indo-Chinese cuisine’s rich history, harking back to the British Raj. And it has plenty of fans




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Chennai’s kulambu kadais | Popular spots for affordable, home-style gravies

Convenient, affordable and prepared in home kitchens, gravy carts or kulambu kadais in Chennai offer a variety of dishes, with the option of customisations and even customisation is possible. These vendors serve authentic Tamil Nadu flavours and generally functions in busy localities for limited hours. As the rates are pocket-friend, they have a good patronage in the neighbourhoods they operate.




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This Ramzan, Chennai offers Arabian, Hyderabadi and Vegan Iftar boxes

There is a wide range of affordable Iftar take away boxes including vegan, and special Arabian and Hyderabadi dishes are made available on the menu in some restaurants in Chennai throughout the month of fasting




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Have you tried the ‘palooda,’ which is served for Iftar?

Palooda and Paalum Pazhavum are just two of the many traditional drinks that are served for Iftar




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Rampyari Chaiwala Netaji Bhajiawala brings a taste of the East to Bengaluru

Rampyari Chaiwala Netaji Bhajiawala dishes out snacks such as litti chokha and Kashmiri bondas, uncommon in South India




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A culinary adventure in Auroville: Explore authentic Korean cuisine at Nowana




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Dubai’s Michelin starred Avatara, an Indian vegetarian restaurant launches in Mumbai




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Ladies’ night out in Coimbatore: Food, drinks, and more at Sherlock’s Lounge




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Egypt's Sudanese refugees using rich cuisine to build new lives

Sudanese entrepreneur brings Sudan’s culinary traditions to Egypt, aiming to introduce Egyptian palates to Sudanese culture




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Award-winning Idaaya premium sipping rum set to make a mark in Indian markets

Rooted in Indian culture, the homegrown dark sipping rum is created and bottled in Jammu and will soon be available in bars and restaurants across the country




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Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours




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Meet Chennai’s Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory as city-based Cheers Chocolates launches its first store




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At The Madras Taproom, Chennai’s new resto bar, take on a challenge to demolish fiery chicken wings or a mammoth slice of cake

The menu, featuring 100 dishes, is a diverse mix of cuisines with dishes like spanakopita, Thai curry, muttai 65 and avakkai urulai




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A collaboration to make Mumbai green this Independence Day

The Bombay Canteen, as part of its their annual Independence Day Daawat, has collaborated with Nature:re [Nature Rebalance], an RPG Foundation initiative to transforming Mahalaxmi’s Captain Namdev Lotankar Park into an ecologically-driven urban oasis.




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Chennai’s iconic Woodlands Drive-in relaunches after 18 years

The popular restaurant has re-launched in Arumbakkam serving highlights from the old menu, including masala dosas, chole bhatura and carrot halwa. And yes, you can still order from the car




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Watch: Hyderabad’s Chika Cafe serves coffee-infused gulab jamun 




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Karnataka government wants sugar content in beer capped at 25% of weight of malt of grain and declared on bottle label

Brewers have taken exception to the draft notification on it and demanded its withdrawal




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Head to Bengaluru’s Ishtaa to relish tried and tested comfort food




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Celebrated Chennai cook, Mountbatten Mani Iyer, no more

The legendary wedding caterer Mountbatten Mani Iyer who was known for cooking memorable traditional wedding feasts passed away peacefully on September 22 in Chennai




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Circars Bistro: A new hub for American and continental cuisine in Visakhapatnam

Circars Bistro, Visakhapatnam’s newest American and continental dining space, offers a smorgasbord of offerings for the palate




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Resolutions

Why do we set resolutions for improving our life only in January? God designed us to be constantly renewed and constantly growing and reflecting on who we are versus who we could become. In this inaugural radio show, Fr. Nicholas and Pres. Roxanne talk about how to make changes in our life that last. From shifting our perspectives to gathering the right tools, we hope to shed light on the preparation involved in making changes that last, thereby nourishing Healthy Minds and Healthy Souls.




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Healthy Connections

Valentine's Day is almost here, and many people are thinking about the important relationships in their lives. Fr. Nicholas and Presvytera Roxanne chatted and took calls on Healthy Minds, Healthy Souls! "Healthy Connections" was the theme of this week's show. The second one is "Conflict Resolution", coming up on February 28.




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Heathy Connections - Part 2: Conflicts

In part 2 of their 2 part series on healthy relationships, Fr. Nick and Dr. Roxanne help us learn how to fight fairly. How do we best solve conflicts in our relationships?




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Fasting From Unhealthy Thoughts

What role do our thoughts play in being the people God wants us to be? Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne give some practical advise on controlling our thoughts and submitting them to Christ.