Navratri is a season when many communities practice vrat, a special fast when they eat specific kinds of food. Navratri is an auspicious Hindu festival widely celebrated across India. The festival varies from region and community. It is often associated with fasting. Devotees seek vrat friendly recipes and consume dishes with Sendha or Lahori Namak… Read More Navratri Fasting / Vrat Recipes
August 22 is celebrated as World Plant Milk Day which is a clear sign of changing times as the world moves towards a healthier plant based lifestyle. Shopping for milk involves making tough choices as the shelf now has many plant based milk alternatives. Almond and cashew milk is good for heart health, coconut milk… Read More World Plant Milk Day Recipes
Alfresco Dining is coming to the forefront in the post pandemic phase as eating out in open spaces are being preferred. From Sidewalk Dining, Patio Dining, Rooftop Dining and Garden Dining, outdoor dining has become very popular post pandemic. After all, the lure of fresh air and a cool breeze when you dine can hardly… Read More Alfresco Dining
The pandemic has changed safety and hygiene norms across hospitality even as international protocols are becoming the norm. While cleanliness and hygiene have always been important for the hospitality industry, the global COVID-19 pandemic has shifted the customer focus monumentally to these protocols. The industry has seen a permanent change in operating standards and hotels… Read More Safe Hotels
Hotels are being designed to incorporate environmental consciousness and are employing holistic ecological practices to make a difference to the planet. Hoteliers and designers are using a ‘three-zero-concept’ approach, using local construction materials and skills (zero kilometers), prioritizing energy management and lower emissions (zero carbon dioxide), and introducing life-cycle management into the building process (zero… Read More Hotels and Sustainability