Narasimha Jayanthi

Ugram Viram Maha-Vishnum Jvalantam Sarvato Mukham | Nrisimham Bhishanam Bhadram Mrityur Mrityum Namamy Aham || “I bow down to the…

Peas Pulao

Flavored rice with peas.  This recipe is from North India. Time Required:  30 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Cups Basmathi / Long…

Nahargarh Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan

Nahargarh fort was built in 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II. It is built on one of the hills…

Mexican Lilac

This beautiful tree grows in my aunt’s garden in Bangalore and a Hoopoe sits on the branches and sings Hoo…Poo…Hoo…Poo….a…

Golgappa Puri – Puri for Pani Puri

Golgappa Puri are small puffed deep fried fritters used to fill different kinds of tasty, tangy concoctions and served. Chaats…

Beladahannina Panaka – Wood Apple Juice Recipe – Bael ki Sherbat

Beladahannina Panaka is a juice prepared using Wood Apple. This is prepared on Rama Navami and distributed to the devotees.

Philippines Jade Vine

I rushed to Lal Bagh, when I read the news that the rare Philippine Jade Vine also known as Emerald…

Eggless Chocolate Cake

Time Required: 20 Minutes + Baking Time Ingredients: 2tbsp Cocoa Powder 1 Cup Plain Flour / Maida ½ tin Condensed…

Good Friday

Having studied in a Catholic school, we were shown many movies on Jesus Christ. I remember when I was 6…

Kavitha

I was shocked to hear the news of Kavitha (name changed), the lively 16 year old ending her life by…