Life Style

From the moment we enter the world, fathers are often the protectors and providers of our lives, always working in the background to ensure we are safe, secure, and loved. As children, we look up to them, sometimes quite literally, as the strongest people we know. They fix what’s broken, lift us onto their shoulders when we’re tired, and somehow ...

Why do we dress like someone else when we go on holiday? From multipurpose utility garments to Instagrammable maxi dresses and floppy hats, one thing is for sure – we don’t dress this way at home. An American friend recently asked me what to wear on her first flight to Europe. “I want to be comfy but chic,” she said. ...

Ingredients: * Beef 500 gms * Saffron 1/2 tsp soaked in hot water * Greek yogurt 2 tbsps * Onion 1, chopped * Garlic 1 tbsp * Lemon juice 1 tbsp * Cumin seeds 1 tsp * Cinnamon seeds 1/2 tsp * Pepper * Salt to taste For glaze: * Pomegranate juice 1/3 cup * Honey 1 tbsp * Chili ...

  Ingredients: v 1 cup of canola oil v 1 cup of granulated sugar v ½ cup buttermilk v 4 large egg whites* v 4 tsps red food coloring v 1 tsp vanilla extract v ½ tsp white vinegar v 1 ? cup + ¼ cup all-purpose flour v 8 tsps unsweetened cocoa powder v ½ tsp baking soda v ...

At a time when everyone is obsessing over croissants and avocado toast as the best breakfast options, flavorful Indian breakfasts are finally getting their moment in the global sun. In its latest edition of the 50 Best Breakfasts in the World, food guide TasteAtlas has named three Indian staples among the top contenders: Misal, Chole Bhature, and Paratha. A Maharashtra ...

Eid ulAdha in Bangladesh is a vibrant celebration that combines religious devotion, family gatherings, and cultural flair- and even on a rainy day, the festive spirit shines through, especially in fashion. Here’s how fashion and celebration adapt to the monsoon mood: Despite rain, the day begins early with Eid prayers, usually held in mosques or open grounds. When it rains, ...

Ingredients: * Minced beef * Coconut milk * Lemon grass 1 finely chopped white part * Garlic minced 1/2 tsp * Ginger minced 1 tsp * Fish sauce 1 tbsp * Red sugar 1/2 tbsp * Lemon juice 1 * Chili powder 1 tsp Method: Mix all the spices together with the meat, add the minced meat to it and ...

A huge recall of frozen fruits is currently happening across the US, with major retailers including Walmart, Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s announcing the call back of select frozen fruit due to fears of contamination from both hepatitis A and listeria monocytogenes. But how did this happen in the first place, and is frozen fruit actually any good for us?

In Uji, Japan’s historic matcha capital, demand for premium green tea is outpacing supply. As tourists scramble for tins, locals fear that tradition may be getting diluted. 10:00 is an important time in Uji, Japan. It’s when the matcha shops open. The town is just a half hour train ride from Kyoto and is world-renowned for matcha, the pulverised green ...

Ingredients: * Minced meat 500 gms * Onion chopped 1 cup * Garlic paste 1 tbsp * Ginger paste 1 tbsp * Green chilies, chopped 4-5 * Coriander powder 1 tbsp * Cumin powder 1 tbsp * Garam masala powder 1 tbsp * Salt * Bit salt to taste * Roasted cumin powder 1/2 tsp * Egg 1 * Fried ...