It was in Karaikudi in the heart of Chettinadu, in Southern Tamil Nadu that I attempted to describe a vadai or vada to my American friends who had tagged along with me for a food trail in the state. Sandwiched in the arid belt between Pudukottai and Ramanathapuram are the 70-odd villages and towns that…
It has been quite a last few months for Aakash Sangwan. After impressive performances at left-back for Chennaiyin FC in the last two seasons, the 28-year-old signed for FC Goa and has now earned his first-ever India call-up.Sangwan has three sessions in the blue training jersey so far, the first one in Kolkata followed by…
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The World Culinary Awards celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry through their annual awards program. The global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry announced the winners of its 2024 program at a glittering dinner reception staged at Summersalt Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai, UAE. The winners were declared following a…
The culinary scene in the capital has eagerly anticipated the arrival of Avartana, the renowned restaurant brand from ITC Hotels, which has officially opened its fifth location at ITC Maurya. Known for its innovative and artistic take on Southern Indian cuisine, Avartana now joins a distinguished lineup that includes the award-winning Bukhara and Dum Pukht,…
Bhagyashree always ensures that her Instagram family gets glimpses of her foodie adventures. Whether it’s a family dinner, relishing a home-cooked meal, or talking about her favourite salad, her social media feed always has a yummy story to tell. Recently, the star celebrated Holi and made sure to take us along on her festive outing…
Almost every day we see a new food trend take the Internet or social media by storm. There are some trends that we wish would disappear by the end of the week. But there’s one trend in Chennai that we’re happy has stayed the course – the stuffed paniyaram or the stuffed kuzhi paniyaram. This…
Navratri 2024: Potatoes, or Aloo as we fondly call them, hold a special place in Indian kitchens. They’re the heart of countless Indian dishes and are adored by kids and adults alike. Some classic Indian recipes just wouldn’t be the same without these humble spuds. Think about Gobi Aloo, Methi Aloo, Palak Aloo, and Aloo…
Navratri 2024: India is a land of festivals, and one of the most eagerly awaited celebrations is the nine-day extravaganza of Sharad Navratri. Commencing on October 3, 2024, and concluding on October 12, Navratri 2024 promises to be a vibrant and spiritually significant event. This festivity, dedicated to the nine forms of the goddess, marks a…
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