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An Ode to Shikanji, The ‘Desi’ Street Drink That Is Also a Cultural Gem!
The explosion of humour on Twitter after Rahul Gandhi’s comment that Coca-Cola was started by a shikanji seller tickled the neurons of my brains, evoking a plethora of fond memories of this summer...
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Attention Travellers! Check Out 15 Must-Have Ethnic Souvenirs From Across India!
What makes India unlike any other country in the world is its vibrant amalgamation of culture and ethnicities. Every state has a unique and illustrious heritage and traditions that have captivated...
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Butterflies, Brains, Turbans & Trains: India’s Many Museums All On One Website!
Museums perform a unique public service—allowing citizens to creatively engage with different cultures and their history. Careful documentation and artefact preservation, the preserve of any...
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These Forgotten Tales From Arunachal Balance Community, Culture & Conservation!
“You must have seen an unfinished concrete structure there. Last year, we started constructing a temple inside the forest. But we think we displeased our deity; and our village was hit by an...
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Pune Duo Makes Eco-Alternatives to Plastic, Thermocol Decor For Ganpati...
Ganesh Chaturthi is a little over two months away, but preparations have already started in Pune. The festival has always been very special to Punekars, and the energy begins to slowly envelop the city...
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6 Desi Hacks for Everyday Life That Will Help You Live Green!
Sustainability underscores many traditional practices in India. It is not an uncommon sight in an Indian household to witness a torn old cloth being used as a duster or old utensils being sold off to a...
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India Has 95% of World’s Handwoven Fabric: How We Can Save This Heritage!
It was 7th August 1905, when leaders of the freedom movement like Aurobindo Ghosh, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, Lala Lajpat Rai and several others started a Swadeshi Movement asking Indians...
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Saving Lives For Years: This Ancient ‘Snake’ Tribe Makes Most of India’s...
The Irula tribe, one of India’s oldest indigenous communities, lives along the borders of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Irulas are specialists in traditional herbal medicine and healing practices, and Irula...
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A Celebration Of Weavers Made This IRS Couple’s Wedding An Unforgettable Affair
Irrespective of which part of the country you hail from, you would agree that weddings in India are nothing short of an extravaganza and are celebrated with much aplomb and festivities. The betrothed...
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Not Just Rolls & Roshogolla: 10 Delectable Dishes Kolkata Folks Will Vouch For!
A Bengali’s identity is defined by the enthusiasm they exhibit while debating their choices and affiliations. This is true when it comes to differences in origin—Bangal (East Bengal) or Ghoti (West...
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The Hebbars: This Karnataka Couple Set Up One of India’s Biggest Recipe Empires!
It wasn’t until I got married two years ago that I really began cooking—dals, different kinds of sabzis and rotis—for daily sustenance. Everyday cooking with greens and veggies like bhindi, lauki and...
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How a Bengali Merchant Defied The British Through This Swadeshi Antiseptic...
‘The miracle cure for any ailment’- has been the undisputed tagline for Boroline. From cuts, cracks, burns, swellings, to winter-induced dry skin–the answer to all skin problems has been Boroline, for...
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How Tagore’s Love For Strange Food Paved The Path For the Modern-Day Adda!
The rising steam from earthen cups of tea intermingles with the sweet fragrance of onion and banana blossom chops, as conversations escalate in exhilarated shrieks, arguments and laughter An annual...
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How a British Sea Cadet Set Up India’s Oldest Surviving Bookstore
The name ‘Higginbothams’ shakes up a lot of memories for all old-timers residing in Chennai, whether it was where they bought their first book or the classic chequered flooring, its high arches or the...
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King of Lemons: How the Gondhoraj Lebu Literally Remains True to Its Roots!
A big dollop of snow-white rice lands on the plate. The steam swirls up into the air, only to be doused by a few drops of lime. A slight poke to release the heat, and a blast of one-of-a-kind citrusy...
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Rice Flour With Dollops of History: Beautiful Pics Of Bengal’s Ancient Alpona...
For us, a day before any festival was always the worst. Chaos ensued as my mother single-handedly made all the arrangements. From shopping, cleaning, decoration to food, everything seemed like a mess,...
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With Children’s Books & Bamboo Mugs, Arunachal Village Preserves Ancient Wisdom
It was sometime in the second half of 2018 that I read about a community-run library called Garung Thuk in the tiny village of Shergaon in Arunachal Pradesh. While I usually spend many months of...
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NRI Couple Rediscover Their Roots Through Food, Now Run Viral YouTube Channel!
As a boy, Saptarshi Chakraborty loved festivals, especially Lakshmi Puja. Like many Bangal (East Bengali) families, this was a grand affair in the Chakraborty household, not just because of the...
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Wild Fruits to Sea Shells: Durga Puja Pandals Across India Are Going...
Maa Eshe Geche (Ma has arrived). The wait is over for the millions of devotees who look forward to the festival of Navratri spanning nine days. The fervour and excitement that one feels upon entering a...
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Queen of Pickles: Why Bengal’s Explosive Kasundi Is The Stuff of Food Legends
On a damp Sunday, with the sun shrouded under a sky full of humongous grey-tinted clouds, a gloom spreads through the air. Even a hot, piping cup of tea with onion fritters doesn’t seem to do the...
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