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Kidney Health

The kidneys are one of the most important organs of the body that ensure that the blood is filtered and need to be taken care of. Diet and lifestyle play a significant role in maintaining kidney health, optimal kidney function, and preventing kidney diseases. Making healthy food choices on a daily basis and regular exercise… Read More Kidney Health

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Ghee – Good or Bad

A key ingredient in most Indian households, ghee has been under the scanner for a while now. While initially, there was a notion that ghee must be avoided for health reasons. Today, however, nutritionists have started recommending ghee as part of daily diets. So should you have ghee or not? When actor Kareena Kapoor told… Read More Ghee – Good or Bad

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Rameshwaram Cafe Reopens

The reopening of Rameshwaram Cafe is happening with increased security protocols in Brookefield in Bangalore. One of the most popular cafes in Bengaluru, the Rameshwaram Cafe saw an untoward incident with a blast that happened at its Brookefield outlet. However within a week, the cafe has reopened with better security and safety features. I spoke… Read More Rameshwaram Cafe Reopens

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12 Jyotirlingas

Maha Shivaratri is celebrated as the day that belongs to Lord Shiva who is worshipped in the form of a linga in India. There are 12 jyotirlingas or the most holy sites dedicated to Lord Shiva. These are: Shivaratri is a day associated with fasting and not sleeping the entire night. Temples are usually open… Read More 12 Jyotirlingas

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Recipe for Shivaratri

A festival that is marked by fasting, Shivaratri is all about faith and prayer. However when you fast it is not about being hungry but choosing the right ingredients. Shivaratri celebrates Lord Shiva – in many ways. When the Gods and Demons were churning the ocean, one of things that came out was poison that… Read More Recipe for Shivaratri

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World Dosa Day

One of South India’s favourite breakfast dishes – the dosa has its own day of celebration which is on March 3 – World Dosa day. Plain dosas are just dosa only eaten with sambar and/or chutney. Masala dosas are dosas that have a yellow-coloured masala stuffed inside, made of potatoes, onions, and the like. The… Read More World Dosa Day

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Chef Vikas Khanna

Ace chef Vikas Khanna is opening his newest restaurant, Bungalow in March 2024 in New York as an ode to his sister. I first met Chef Vikas Khanna when he came to Bengaluru many years ago to launch one of his cook books. The first thing I noticed was his easy going demeanour and charming… Read More Chef Vikas Khanna

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Chef Manu Chandra

A year after he opened his restaurant Lupa, Manu Chandra shows no sign of stopping as his space wins accolades after accolades. I have spoken to Manu many times, in fact one of my first food stories was when I had received some inputs from him. As a chef who is anything but ordinary in… Read More Chef Manu Chandra

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Chef Hari Nayak

While the world knows Chef Hari Nayak as an ace chef, culinary consultant, and cookbook author, he is also someone who is championing the cause of Indian cuisine, one dish at a time. The affable Chef was in Bengaluru after a hiatus, to revamp the menu at  Alchemy. The theme at Alchemy is more global… Read More Chef Hari Nayak