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When Bill Gates was asked about his favourite Indian food during an interaction at the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi in 2024, his answer came instantly: Chicken tikka masala. The response quickly gained attention online because the dish is among the most recognised Indian meals worldwide. Often confused with butter chicken, Chicken tikka masala has…
Few foods have travelled from royal kitchens to common streets as dramatically as Biryani. Today it is sold everywhere, from roadside stalls to late-night delivery counters, but historically it was associated with Mughal courts and elite dining traditions. Royal cooks treated biryani as an art form. The rice had to remain separate and fragrant, the…
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift had all eyes on them as they stepped out in London with friends. The NFL star, during a recent podcast with his brother Jason Kelce, opened up about trying Indian food during a date night at the swanky restaurant Gymkhana.While admitting that he didn’t pay attention to what was being…
Puliyodarai, the deeply flavoured tamarind rice served in many South Indian temples, has origins linked to ancient Vaishnav temple traditions. Made with tamarind paste, sesame oil, curry leaves, peanuts, mustard seeds, and spice blends, the dish was ideal for temple distribution because it stayed fresh for long periods in hot weather. In temples such as…
Visually clean dishes don’t guarantee actual cleanliness, as handwashing often fails to remove invisible residues and bacteria. Studies reveal that manual methods, limited by water temperature and soap chemistry, can even relocate contaminants. There’s something about dishwashing in the kitchen sink with your hands buried in hot water that is very calming – especially after…
Ammad Shakeel Butt (Getty Images) Pakistan hockey captain criticises federation after troubled Australia tour during which his side didn’t just have to roam the streets for lack of accommodation but also “wash dishes before going to play a match”.Pakistan hockey captain Shakeel Ammad Butt has strongly criticised the Pakistan Hockey Federation after the team’s difficult…
We’ve all done the following: finish a meal, stand at the sink, wash the plates under the tap water, and get the sauce and crumbs off to load the dishwasher. This is the responsible thing to do. You are not lazy; you are doing the dishwasher a favour!Well. maybe not. Rinsing the dishes before washing…
Authentic peanut chutney recipe to have with dosa, idli and more dishes (Image source: AI- Generated) Peanut chutney, also referred to as palli chutney in many South Indian kitchens, is just one of those favourite side dishes that goes amazingly well with idli, dosa, vada, uttapam, and even just with rice! This rich, nutty chutney…
Washing dishes during winter can feel extremely uncomfortable as cold water continuously hits your hands. Even in warm water, many people notice their fingers go numb, stiff, or painfully cold after just a few minutes. This everyday chore then becomes even more difficult for people who have sensitive skin, poor circulation, or even joint pain….
Shah Rukh Khan in the movie ‘Chennai Express’ said, ‘Don’t underestimate the power of a common man.’ In today’s day and age, people say, ‘Don’t underestimate the power of social media.’ One of the recent examples of the same was experienced by a social media user, Felix Herzog, who did a light-hearted Instagram dare, which…
