1+ hour, 38+ min ago   (745+ words) IRCTC has seized 8,349 bottles of unapproved packaged drinking water during inspections across 168 trains in the Lucknow and Chandigarh regions. Here’s what “unapproved” means and what passengers should check before buying water or food onboard. The biggest seizure came from two…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (476+ words) Amp up your Raksha Bandhan celebrations this year by donning the mixological apron. If your sibling adores a good cocktail, then it is high time to try these unique desi concoctions that reflect your bond. Raksha Bandhan is traditionally associated…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (833+ words) From McDonald’s Shravan burgers without onion and garlic to Burger King’s Onam meals on banana leaves and Starbucks’ jackfruit coffee, global food chains are giving their menus a distinctly Indian festive twist. Starbucks has gone an extra step into Kerala’s…...

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (913+ words) With sugar prices rising ahead of the festive season, Indian kitchens can look beyond refined sugar for mithai. From date-coconut laddoos to anjeer barfi, these festive sweets use dates, figs and jaggery for sweetness and flavour. Sweets in India are…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago   (738+ words) Maharashtra FDA has banned the sale of loose edible oil across the state, requiring oil to be sold in sealed and labelled packs. Here’s what the new enforcement order means for consumers, retailers and everyday cooking oil purchases. The order…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (363+ words) Raksha Bandhan is a time for indulgence and nostalgia, especially if you have a sibling. So, this year, satisfy your sweet-toothed brother by making a unique and tasty edible rakhi at home. Ingredients (Makes 4 small rakhis) Also read: Raksha Bandhan…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (167+ words) A sadhya feast is incomplete without all its essential flavours and textures. So, this Thiruvonam 2026, indulge your taste buds by savouring these crisp traditional fried accompaniments. Yet before the rice and curries take over the leaf, there is another category…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (526+ words) What happens when the pillowy bao meets Indian flavours? Explore five restaurants across India serving creative takes on the classic bun, from butter chicken and chilli chicken to chicken ghee roast and cottage cheese bao. And now, that simple formula…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (363+ words) During Onasadhya, fried foods, curries, and payasam mostly steal the culinary thunder. But relish-like preparations and pickles play a major role, despite their minuscule presence. During the festive banquet, while rice, avial, sambar and payasam may receive most of the…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (834+ words) Narali Purnima 2026 marks an important seasonal and cultural moment for Maharashtra’s Koli community. Explore why coconuts are offered to the sea, how fishing traditions shape the festival and the coconut-rich foods prepared for the occasion. For Mumbai’s Koli community, Narali…...