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Every year, millions of people celebrate the founder of Buddhism’s birth by enjoying free meals at temples. After the cherry blossom petals fall, strings of paper lanterns begin to appear across South Korea, dangling from trees and lacing the streets to announce the arrival of Buddha’s birthday. Temple visitors are greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour on the day of ...

Jeremy Sewall has cooked at eateries around the world, but home in Boston, he’s known for his clam chowder. Here are his top local bowls, from Neptune Oyster to Yankee Lobster. New England Clam chowder – a stick-to-your-ribs cream-based clam and potato stew – is beloved all over the United States, but synonymous with the city of Boston. Clear broth-style ...

In the recently released movie Baramulla, set in Kashmir’s winters, the caretaker Iqbal takes a plate of rice and fish to a room on the topmost floor of the house every night. “Who is this plate for?” asks an agitated Gulnaar, the new resident of the house, played by actor Bhasha Sumbli, addressing the speech-disabled Iqbal. When Iqbal points above ...

A Cambodian chef is one of a few women looking to revive her culture’s nearly forgotten Khmer recipes; her recent cookbook, Saoy, was named ‘the best cookbook in the world’. Cambodian (also known as Khmer) cuisine consists of subtle curries and fresh flavours, yet despite its palate-pleasing complexity, it has barely made it onto the international map. In recent years, ...

When we think of the Mughals, we imagine emperors in silk robes, palaces with marble domes, and feasts that could feed an army. However, even today, centuries after the empire’s decline, the Mughal influence continues to shape how we eat, dress, and build in Dhaka. From the aroma of biriyani to the flare of an Anarkali dress, and the arches ...

Ingredients: Meatballs * 1 large egg, lightly beaten * 2 tbsps minced seeded jalapeno pepper * 1 tbsp reduced-sodium soy sauce * 1 tsp onion powder * 1 tsp ground ginger * 2 garlic cloves, peeled and pressed * freshly ground black pepper to taste * 1 pound ground chicken * 1/2 cup plain panko breadcrumbs Firecracker Sauce * 1/2 ...

High-protein foods are often associated with weight loss, but some popularly marketed protein-rich items may actually contribute to weight gain due to their high fat and carbohydrate content. In an October 23 Instagram post, online nutrition coach Justin Gichaba highlighted five such foods that can add to belly fat instead of supporting fat loss,says NDTV. Peanut butter – Often considered ...

Clothing is an essential part of our lives. To stay fashionable every day, there’s no alternative to stylish attire. What we wear often reflects our personality, attitude, and overall appearance. However, when buying clothes, budget also plays an important role – which is why quality products at affordable prices always attract fashion-conscious buyers. As the year draws to a close, ...

Morning routine is often spent either snoozing the alarms, scrolling on the phone half-awake or taking forever to get out of bed, and then the race begins through the rest of the morning, grabbing anything for breakfast and rushing out to head to the office. Barely, the body gets a moment to pause and just slowly ease into the day ...

A Cambodian chef is one of a few women looking to revive her culture’s nearly forgotten Khmer recipes; her recent cookbook, Saoy, was named ‘the best cookbook in the world’. Cambodian (also known as Khmer) cuisine consists of subtle curries and fresh flavours, yet despite its palate-pleasing complexity, it has barely made it onto the international map. In recent years, ...