Wine to bring in the much needed warmth this winter

November 21, 2020

With the festive season on, people are happy to celebrate whatever opportunity they get, especially after the dank Navratri and Durga Puja, which is usually a grand affair for many. The winters have come early this year with temperatures dipping steadily, along with the smog in the city, which is...

Celebrations take a new avatar this festive season

November 7, 2020

The festive season is upon us and, even with all the pollution and effects of the pandemic, the city is all geared up to make the most of it. However, even with markets and malls laden with goods and offers, and online retailers bringing in huge discounts, binge buying is...

Community cuisines: Not just another passing fad

October 10, 2020

Dining out has never been about the meal itself. It is an experience to remember through social interaction, be it with friends, family or colleagues. People are now trying to replace going out to eat with a special experience at home with various wonderful dining in options. The Internet has...

The go-getters of the pandemic

October 8, 2020

The pandemic has seen many things: Failures, job losses, depression on one side, and skill upgradations, entrepreneurship, value of things and self-reflection on the other. With most industries hitting a rock bottom at global level, revival is slow and cautious for many. However, all is not lost. Chef Sabyasachi Gorai...

A novelist who never wanted a career in writing

September 25, 2020

A writer, editor, publisher, bookstore manager, storekeeper… you name it and Anuradha Roy has done it all. She has also inspired thousands of others in the process and reminded us that the quality of writing can never be compromised on. Each of her books is not just amazing reads but...

Sagging spirits: Is it the time to raise the bar?

September 12, 2020

The world has been reeling under the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic with economies hitting rock bottom, people losing jobs in hordes, businesses shutting down, and so on. The impact on the F&B and tourism industries has been the maximum with people having completely stopped eating out and travelling. At...

Restaurant-style sadhya recipes for making Onam special

August 29, 2020

Ever wondered what makes Onam so special for all of us across the country? You guessed it right. Apart from the festivities attached to it, it is the Onam sadhya, which literally means a feast or a banquet, and is something that we look forward to the most, not only...