From Flying Dosa to Bahubali Dosa, social media has made us witness many variations of this South Indian delight that tastes best with sambhar and coconut chutney. The concept of fusion food has also made us witness Chocolate Dosa and Schezwan Dosa, which are far away from the traditional taste of this delicacy that is …
01/6What is Dragon Stalk Yam and why is it good for you Seasonal local fruits and vegetables are no less than a powerhouse of nutrients that help boost immune system and metabolism during the changing weather. Recently, celebrity nutritionist and author Rujuta Diwekar talked about one such seasonal vegetable of Maharashtra that is enjoyed during …
Against the backdrop of the ongoing pandemic, it’s more important than ever to keep tabs on our health, diet and lifestyle. Supporting and building our immune systems by tweaking our diets and ensuring we get a good night’s sleep can help them stay strong – whatever your current health is like, the best defence weapon against …
Weighted blankets have become a bedroom staple for those who struggle to fall or stay asleep. According to a recent study in the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, 42% of people with sleep issues can benefit from a weighted blanket. A natural alternative to over-the-counter sleep aids, weighted blankets help ease anxiety by applying deep …
The summer food celebration is incomplete without mangoes and when everyone is relishing something interesting made with this seasonal delight, Lucknow’s famous and iconic sweets and snacks shop Chhappan Bhog decided to break the monotony of regular mango desserts and made Mango Jalebi. Nearly three decades old shop is known for making interesting desserts and …
Credit: Kate Sears Are you celebrating a health-conscious dad this year? These 22 recipes are sure to delight him, and each will prove that the grill is one of your greatest allies when it comes to smart eating. Start Slideshow Credit: Christopher Testani Healthy eating is such a large category that it’s best to break …
01/5What is Banana Gulab Jamun? Cooking is an art and experimentation works as the backbone of this art form, where various permutations and combinations result in lip-smacking flavours that have a lasting impression on our taste buds. Once such experimentation began taking shape in Athikatte village of Karnataka’s Tumkur district, where 43-year-old Nayana Anand, an …
I’m not really one for virtual exercise classes, partly because the lack of atmosphere puts me off, partly because you’re not actually obliged to show up. However, last year forced everyone’s hand when it came to keeping up with regular exercise classes, and gyms and trainers had to adapt quickly to catering to clients remotely. …
After a long, exhausting year, studies show we’re more stressed than we’ve ever been, and since many of us aren’t taking a real break, it’s high time we turned to some small, day-to-day activities to help us summon calm incrementally, rather than in one big holiday-sized go. Mindfulness is one such tool, which has been …
The Spanish call it síndrome de la cabaña (cabin syndrome). The French prefer syndrome de l’escargo (snail syndrome). In English, we favour the less poetic ‘re-entry syndrome’, or ‘reverse culture shock’. Whatever the name, feeling anxious as we emerge from our shells or cabins to re-enter the Covid-19 world is very real. At first, this …