Deccan Chronicle

Tea Day Recipes

International tea Day is celebrated on May 21 every year but did you know that tea can also be used to make some lip smacking dishes? India’s favourite beverage tea or chai as it is called is not just a drink but has found its way into menus as well. Chefs across the country have… Read More Tea Day Recipes

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Sweet Karam Coffee

Sweet Karam Coffee is a website that is a one stop shop when it comes to all things India and rightfully calls itself India’s Home Food Store. The main categories on the site include Janmashtami Spl (for the upcoming festival), Sweets & Snacks, Beverages, Masalas & Instant Mixes, Pickles, Papads & Fryums, Daily Essentials Store… Read More Sweet Karam Coffee

Vistara

Nilgiris Calling

The Nilgiris have a charm that is as ethereal as enduring. Ooty, Coonoor and Kotagiri that form the Nilgiris have several secrets that are waiting to be dicovered. While tea is a mainstay of the region, there are many differenciated tea experiences that you can take. Also read my other story on Tea experiences in… Read More Nilgiris Calling

Airports

Notes from Kotagiri

The least known town in the Nilgiris, Kotagiri has an old world charm that will leave you feeling nostalgic. As I was driving to Kotagiri, the Nilgiri Biosphere threw up an unexpected challenge of dense fog. While I was mentally prepared to navigate the ghat road that snakes up the Blue Mountains, the drop in… Read More Notes from Kotagiri