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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Expelled BJP Minority Morcha leader Usman Ghani arrested in Rajasthan
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Canada: Amid anti-immigration rhetoric, curbing international students is a knee-jerk reaction
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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Why Calcutta HC struck down 25,000 teachers’ appointments and how it could impact the election
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‘Be freed from what holds you back’: Poems by Buddhist women from the Murty Classical Library
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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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Watch: K-Pop singer Aoora sings in Assamese as he collaborates with Nilotpal Bora in a new folk song
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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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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Aditi Rao Hydari on playing diverse characters: ‘I want the audience to take me home with them’
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The story of India’s unique ‘Milk Revolution’ is going to the Cannes Film Festival
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The story behind the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ title track: ‘Just write very simple poetry’
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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‘Late Night with the Devil’ review: A deft satire on the price of success
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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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Badminton, Thomas and Uber Cup 2024: Indian men beat Thailand in campaign opener; women beat Canada
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IPL 2024: Jake Fraser-McGurk’s whirlwind knock powers Delhi Capitals to win over Mumbai Indians
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Athletics, Asian U20 C’ships: Harshit Kumar wins hammer throw gold as India’s medal tally increases
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Archery, World Cup Shanghai: Indian compound archers sweep all three team event gold medals
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IPL 2024: Jonny Bairtsow shines as Punjab Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders in record-breaking match