What is common to the words Bhut Jalokia, Byadgi, Bird eye, Mundu, Kashmiri, Jwala, Guntur, and Kanthari? Well, these are varieties of red chilli – the spice you may love or hate but can never ignore. Variants Galore There is an amazing variety of red chillies available in the country and their taste and spice… Read More Red Chilli as a Spice
Today’s changing times demand new ways to exercise and foam rollers are one such form that are gaining popularity. Foam rollers are also said to improve flexibility. But what are foam rollers? How do they improve flexibility? And more importantly how must you use them in a manner that will benefit you? Well read on… Read More Foam Rollers & Flexibility
A thin yellow pancake in front of me is covered with a banana leaf and the bright yellow and green combination attracts me instantly. I am at the newly re-launched Grand Mercure Vadodara Surya Palace and the Chef tells me he is making Panki, a traditional Gujarati dish made with rice flour, besan, curds and… Read More Gujarat Cuisine
Today everyone looks for convenience and juicing is being resorted to as it can give you the benefits of fruits and vegetables in one power dose. Again while there are many who believe juices are not healthy when they are strained and sugar is added so the solution lies in cold pressed juices. The Concept… Read More Cold Pressed Juices
Is it a marathon run? Is it a music concert? Well it’s both. And it is happening in Bangalore on August 19th. And if you want to be part of this simply register here and look up the Music Run for more information. Well, that’s not all if you want to win passes for this unique Music Run, create… Read More The Music Run – Contest Giveaway
Women’s empowerment is a word that is often used and more often abused in today’s times. However a recent visit to Anegundi village near Hampi, gave me a real perspective to the term and one I hope I will be able to see more of. Walking through the heritage village of Anegundi, I am fascinated… Read More Banana Fiber Workshop in Aanegundi
When you get an invite that asks you to come for an exclusive dessert showcase, it is hard to refuse whether you have a sweet tooth or not. So I decided to check it out for myself and headed to Orion Mall where I met the superbly talented Chef Sandeep Rane, the brain behind the… Read More Drool Worthy Desserts at Cafe Mangii, Bengaluru
“Diamonds have an image of purity and light. They are given as a pledge of love and worn as a symbol of commitment” ~ Peter Singer Reflect on Peter’s words and you will realise that probably it has never been more relevant than today. With notions of jewellery changing to become occasion and event based,… Read More Diamond Trends 2017
Here are my fashion stories in Femina Karnataka Twin – July 2017 Hair Accessories Skater dresses Embroidered Clothes Sliders
For someone who has single handedly changed the perception of luxury realty developments in Bangalore, Jitu Virwani, is a clear winner thanks to intelligent thinking combined with an innovative approach. Focusing on quality, his company, Embassy Group is today one of the leading names in the country as far as real estate developers are concerned.… Read More Interview with Embassy Group’s Jitu Virwani