Indian cuisine gets a bad rap. Anupy Singla, business reporter-turned-cookbook author and champion of Indian home cooking, gets that. “When you think of Indian food, what comes to mind?” she asks in her newly-updated cookbook, “The Indian Slow Cooker.” “Be honest.” ...

A report said that fecal matter was discovered on every McDonald’s self-service touchscreen swabbed during an investigation in the United Kingdom. Samples were taken at six McDonald’s locations in London and two in Birmingham. The samples all revealed a contamination ...

Urfa biber from Turkey, gingko vinegar from Korea, fish sauce from Vietnam, and roasted baby apricot kernels from Afghanistan—such are among the 2,000-plus items available at Snuk Foods, a newly-launched online bazaar of global ingredients and specialty foods. Founded by entrepreneurs ...

India is blessed with a vast coastline, stretching for thousands of kilometres along the eastern and western side of the mainland. This is one the reasons why the coastal recipes coming out of these regions have an amazing variety. However, ...

A cup of tea can give you a perfect start and a relaxing end to the day. This humble tumbler of leaf-potion has been one of the most popular beverages in India. Though most have tried to reinvent the drink ...

Jose, a 16-year-old food artist from Lima, Peru, has over a million followers on his Instagram page which goes by the name “Naturally.Jo.” And that is because he has a knack for turning ordinary food into colourful and vibrant pieces ...

Street food is popular all around the world and India is one country that is known for its variety of scrumptious, cheap, and easily available delights. If you love street food then Kolkata is the best destination as per a latest ...

Amaury Guichon is an award-winning international pastry chef and consultant based in Las Vegas. He has garnered fame and recognition worldwide with his unbelievable and exquisite chocolate creations. The fact that he is one of the most followed pastry chefs across ...

While the desert experiences in Dubai may pull you out of your comfort zone, the ‘city of gold’ is also home to some of the top restaurants in the world that serve the most delectable desserts. Here are some of the Instagrammable ...

While some of us love the monsoons because of the fresh air, shades of green, and muddy aroma, the others may hate it due to the power cuts, waterlogging, and traffic. But one thing we all can’t resist on a ...

We often give in to our inner wanderlust and travel to just relax and unwind, meet new people or explore different cultures. Then there are those who travel simply for the thrill of tasting delicious food. Yup, we are talking ...

Halwa is the ultimate comfort food for those Indians who have a sweet tooth. And why not? The smooth and savoury texture of this sugary goodness seems to melt in the mouth the moment you take a bite. Such a ...

Affecting millions of people of all ages, depression is a common mental disorder and has become a leading cause of disability worldwide. Depression affects us all at some point in time and while some of us get over it quickly, ...

Vitamins are essential for the body and incorporating them into your daily diet can do wonders for your health. Most of us are not even mindful of what we are eating today, and it is therefore important that we include ...

To the ancient Greeks, “everything had a purpose,” says Maria Benardis. These days, trendy superfoods bearing exotic names and origins are touted for their magical, cure-all abilities. But the ancient Greeks recognized the “super” in the everyday. All food was used ...

Why This Recipe Works Dense, moist banana bread is great. But tender, fluffy banana snack cake is something else again. And while we were working on transformations, we wanted to give our cake an interesting new flavor profile. Banana and peanut butter ...

Essentially a mixing of food cultures and cuisines, fusion cuisine is used by chefs to expand their culinary repertoire. With its richness in taste and exquisite flavours, Indian food has become popular around the world and it is no wonder that chefs have started ...

Restaurants are a place to unwind and spend quality time with your loved ones. However, there are a few that take the concept of ambience to a whole new level. Set against breathtakingly beautiful backdrops, it is guaranteed that moments spent ...

Given our tight schedules, we often don’t have the time or the energy to take care ourselves like we should. Naturally, our health deteriorates. Problems like stress, fatigue and other lifestyle diseases are now too common a phenomenon. Want a ...

The fact that our love for food transcends geographical boundaries is something we can’t deny. When it comes to street food, Indian is one country where every state, every city has its own speciality. It is no wonder that foreigners too ...

From 2010 to 2016, Seth Kugel traveled the world and penned the Frugal Traveler column for The New York Times. He’s just released a book, “Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious” (W.W. Norton & Co, $26.95), where he urges travelers ...

BANGKOK, Thailand—On a balmy Sunday in November, Nicole Jean Kennedy waits to be served lunch at the resort where she is staying. She looks out on lush tropical gardens dotted with tree-shaded villas, and the mist-fringed mountains beyond. “It’s hard ...

Spending too much time looking up for places to visit this October? We’ve got it all covered for you. Here are the top 10 suggestions of places you may visit during the month of October.  1. Kolkata lights up during ...

Travelling is something we all love to do. There is always something new to discover, experience, and learn. It also helps us to relax and rewind, thus breaking away from our usual routine. From time to time, we all feel ...

The world is full of stunning places and those who have a passion for travel will feel the urge to explore and discover something new every time. Experienced travellers look for destinations that aren’t easy to find or widely advertised. ...

Airports today are no longer places meant for just boarding a flight. With amazing restaurants, world-class spas, luxury shopping, and beyond, airports are becoming destinations in and of themselves. Let’s take a look at some of the top airports in ...

Roller coasters are not for the faint-hearted. The way they propel into the heights and zoom down in a heartbeat can send anyone into an adrenaline rush. But the biggest dive coaster called ‘The Yukon Striker’ does all that and ...

Finding the perfect home is not a cakewalk. And even if you stumble across your dream home, the surrounding landscapes also need to have their charm. When faced with a similar dilemma, Jessie Lipskin took matters into her own hands ...

The famous quote, “The Future is Now” may not be a quote any more as cutting-edge technology is already giving us a glimpse of how the future or at least futuristic cities will be. Rising populations and huge booms in ...

Vietnam is a land of numerous mesmerising natural landscapes but one man-made wonder is drawing people in with its colossal scale and whimsical feel. The golden bridge, with its breath-taking views and fairytale charm, is sure to leave you spellbound! Known ...

Karnataka is a state which truly epitomises its motto of ‘one state, many worlds’, where tourists are clearly spoilt for choice. With the mesmerising Western Ghats, pristine beaches, old forts and ruins, dense rainforests, and unusual rock formations, Karnataka with its ...

With innumerable cultures and traditions, the world where we dwell is a rich and diverse landscape. Every country boasts of its own vast heritage making it even harder to select the most historically rich countries. According to a report from US ...

Founded in 705, and officially recognised by the Guinness World Records in 2011 as the oldest hotel in the world, the Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan has been in operation for over 1,300 years. The hotel was established by Fujiwara Mahito, son of an aid ...

Visiting places that bring the world of magic to life is a blessing to avid travellers, if you are one, Goa should definitely be on your list. It brings feelings of mixed emotions, no matter your mood this place has ...

Although usually known for their partying, Thailand, a southeast Asian country is also known for their beautiful tropical beaches, ruins that bring back the importance of history, and the breathtaking temples decorated in Buddha figures. Besides being a privilege to the ...

A once in 12 years opportunity awaits you as Munnar looks more beautiful than ever wrapped in a blanket of beautiful blue blossoms.  The flower, which starts blooming later this month, blossoms only once in 12 years. Neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana), ...

Lying in the heart of India, Madhya Pradesh with its monumental heritage draws tourists from all over the world. It still houses some well-preserved remnants of monuments, forts, palaces, and temples. You will find that each of the monuments has ...

Bridges have a way of wowing us as they have made some of the wildest tracts on Earth accessible. While some of them have been crafted by nature, the others are engineering marvels and architectural wonders. The below list features ...

One thing you definitely can’t resist on your travels is street shopping. The urge to find a souvenir, pick up a gift for that someone special or to simply feel the vibes of the city is what sets us roaming ...

We often give in to our inner wanderlust and travel to just relax and unwind, meet new people or explore different cultures. Then there are those who travel simply for the thrill of tasting delicious food. Yup, we are talking ...