The trailer of the J. Jayalalithaa biopic, Thalaivi, starring Kangana Ranaut, was released this Tuesday and what a chatter it has caused online. The movie has been much talked about and looked forward to, right since the first look was unveiled.
Onam, a festival celebrated with a lot of fanfare, fervor and feasting by Malayalees (and others) across the world, will be ‘special’ this year, because of the challenging times we all are going through. From dressing up in traditional attire to feasting on the much-awaited Onam Sadhya, the annual celebrations, have always happened in the…
Cuisine of Karwar, a small town on the western coast of India, just south of Goa, is unique in its taste, flavour and variety. People of Karwar have spread over different parts of India and the world in search of employment and livelihood. But the Karwar Diaspora, no matter where it exists cares for the food…
If you’ve been following my Social Media feeds, you would have noticed me raving about my lazy yet super special brunch at Sorrentina by Foodhall. Actually not only me, but many other bloggers and influencers from the food industry were part of this bandwagon, when Foodhall opened their largest outlet in the country, at Linking…
Remakes are always tricky, especially when it is of a much-acclaimed investigative thriller. However, for Director Sujoy Ghosh, who undisputedly changed the landscape of Bollywood thrillers with his gobsmacking Kahaani in 2012 and intriguing Kahaani 2 – Durga Rani Singh in 2016, it had to be obviously easy. He definitely knows a thing or two about…
Being a Malayalee, one thing that I look forward to every year is undoubtedly ‘Onasadya’ (Onam meal). No matter if you’re a vegetarian or a non-vegetarian, this meal that consists of 25-30 vegetarian dishes will surely give you a foodgasm. Mallu promise 😉 Onam, a 10-day long harvest festival of Kerala celebrates the homecoming of…
Lip smacking seafood dishes, colorful ambiance, dance and a perfect dose of Koli culture, the Versova Koli Seafood Festival 2019 had this and much more happening over the weekend at the Koli village in Versova High School Association School grounds. Originally an annual festival organised by Koli community of Versova, this special edition was organized…
Dear Readers, As you’re aware, God’s own country Kerala is up against nature’s fury, and the misery is growing by leaps and bounds. Flood waters have destroyed more areas of the state, bringing general life and economic activities to their knees. The flood situation continues to be grim as the death toll rises to 324, injured…
The way to a man’s heart, they say, is through the stomach. And Bengalis take this very seriously, with specific days attributed to unrelenting gastronomic celebrations. One such special day is Jamai Sasthi – a day when many super Bengali mothers-in-laws pamper and feed their sons-in-laws to the brim till he is ready to burst…with happiness and…
Mumbai’s food scene is on a roll. With so many eating options to choose from, ‘The City of Dreams’ is definitely on its way to becoming a good food central. From home chefs serving up meal experiences, to globally loved Molecular Gastronomy, Mumbai has it all.
Foodies in Mumbai are slowly opening up to the idea of experimenting with what they eat. Did you ever imagine a Laksa – Rasam combo? What about a Gulab Jamun – Doughnut – Rum combo? Many top-end fine-dining restaurants have also introduced dishes that have a global influence in the menu, along with their classic recipes. Since Mumbai houses and caters to people from all over the globe and hence has some great fusion restaurants. Here’s my top picks of fusion dishes you must try
I was recently invited to a special screening of ‘Hope Aur Hum’ as part of Jio MAMI’s Year Round Programme. After a hectic and a long day at work, and seeing the trailer of the film, I convinced myself and decided to take the trip from Lower Parel to Juhu for the screening. Did I…
Today is an apt day to re-share this article that I had written some time back for DNA When we focus solely on how feminism benefits women, we leave out a hugely important part of the conversation: How patriarchy affects men. Now, Mumbai is the city of dreams and every one of us is in…
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