Food Tales
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Is golgappa better than paani puri and phuchka? That is the wrong question to ask
Instead what we should be asking is: when and how did the golgappa lose its sophistication?
Anoothi Vishal
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A centuries-old kebab tells the story of the richness of Lucknow’s Awadhi food
When cooks couldn’t shape individual kebabs for enormous groups of people, they came up with a solution: a kebab that is a paste.
Priyali Prakash
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Pinch of irony: As Indian restaurants embrace home food, home cooks are recreating restaurant dishes
A new cooking culture is simmering in India.
Anoothi Vishal
Trending
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‘The bell-eared demon’: When Swami Vivekananda warned how worship could become fanaticism
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Opinion: Why is Modi the only prime minister who is haunted by Nehru’s ghost?
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In Varanasi, worried Muslims flock to Gyanvapi mosque in greater numbers after part of it is sealed
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The big news: Hyderabad gangrape accused deliberately shot dead, says panel, and 9 other top stories
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Badminton, Thailand Open, SF as it happened: PV Sindhu loses against Olympic champ Chen Yufei
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How ‘Indian curry’ became Japan’s favourite dish
According to one unlikely story, a starving Japanese stowaway discovered curry on a British ship. But what is the truth?
Sita Kuratomi Bhaumik
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The coronavirus pandemic has robbed us of one of the greatest joys of food: companionship
Conviviality is one of life’s charms. But how does one sate this urge during socially isolated circumstances?
Sona Bahadur
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In the popularity of Delhi food, the far superior Dehli food is being forgotten
The lockdown has spurred an interest in examinations of our culinary heritage. But few people are looking at the food of the old Dilliwallas.
Anoothi Vishal
Video
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‘A topic that should be discussed freely’: Singer Selena Gomez advocates for mental health support
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Eco India Episode 183: How young eco warriors are saying yes to a sustainable, plastic-free world
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‘William Bowery’: Actor Joe Alwyn reveals why he used a pseudonym to write songs with Taylor Swift
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Watch: Dog cannot contain her excitement on meeting her favourite character at Disneyland
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‘How may I help you?’: This robot is assisting commuters at Bengaluru airport
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What a photograph of naada pakkoda told me about my relationship with my son
A post on the popular South Indian crisps started me a train of thought that led to the question: who are the new custodians of our culinary knowledge?
Rakesh Raghunathan
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American sandwiches tell the story of immigration, class and capitalism
Five food historians offer a deep dive into different sandwiches.
Paul Freedman, The Conversation, Andrew P Haley, The Conversation, Imogene L Lim, The Conversation, Ken Albala, The Conversation & Megan Elias, The Conversation
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A Pakistani villager’s cooking channel on YouTube has made him a food celebrity
Mubashir Saddique’s first video taught how to make mooli parathas. He has come a long way since then.
Zofeen T Ebrahim
The Reel
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‘Stranger Things’ season 4: Watch the first eight minutes
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‘Escaype Live’ review: A cautionary tale of the desperate pursuit of fame and success
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‘Baymax!’ trailer: ‘Big Hero 6’ spin-off follows the adventures of the friendly healthcare companion
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Watch: ‘Mad Max’ director George Miller returns with fantasy film ‘Three Thousand Years of Longing’
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‘12th Man’ review: Oversharing between friends is overrated (it can lead to murder)
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‘Asking the why’: Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar on Sony BBC Earth series ‘Secrets Behind Food’
‘Secrets Behind Food’ will be aired on Sony BBC Earth in India on July 23.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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Keeping them sweet: Three bakers in Mumbai reveal their bill of fare for this Christmas
From modest requests for traditional cakes to a rising demand for internet-inspired creations, clients’ hearty appetites keep bakers working overtime.
Sruthi Ganapathy Raman
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A calendar is protecting India’s fish by reminding us when to eat which species
A campaign called Know Your Fish helps consumers avoid eating seafood caught during critical breeding and spawning times.
Kim Smuga-Otto
The Field
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IPL 2022: Mumbai Indians knock Delhi Capitals out of playoffs race, RCB qualify
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French Open: From Djokovic, Nadal to Swiatek, Osaka – who's saying what ahead of Roland Garros 2022
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Hockey: Rajani Etimarpu to lead Indian women’s team in inaugural edition of FIH Hockey 5s
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Hockey, FIH Pro League: Savita Punia to lead India, Rani Rampal set for a comeback in Europe leg
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Badminton, Thailand Open Super 500: PV Sindhu loses to Chen Yufei in semis, India’s campaign ends