Andaman and Nicobar Islands is intriguing place full of adventure and fun. A visit to the Anthropological Museum in Port Blair throws light on the life and times of the tribes of the islands. As … [Read more...]
Banana Flower Chutney
Banana flower chutney is made often in South and coastal Karnataka. It is served along with plain rice and ghee. Cuisine: Karnataka Time required: 15 Minutes Preparation time: 30 … [Read more...]
Engineer’s Day 2016
Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvaraya (Sir MV) was born in Muddenahalli on 15th September 1860 to parents Mokshagundam Srinivasa Shastry and Venkatalakshmamma. This day is celebrated as Engineer’s Day in … [Read more...]
Happy Onam 2016
Wish you all a very happy Onam! Pookalam is a floral carpet, which adorns the homes during Onam. Click here for more designs. … [Read more...]
Hadinaru Kere
One early morning we decided to drive to Hadinaru village to visit the Hadinaru Kere (lake) as we had heard that a large number of bar headed geese had ascended on the lake all the way from … [Read more...]
Strawberry Sauce
Strawberry sauce on Vanilla ice cream is a most sought after dessert. Time required: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Culled and Diced Strawberries 1/2 Cup Sugar Method: Take … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 33
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. A happy cowherd … [Read more...]
Sweet Kolkotte – Sweet Steamed Rice Balls Recipe
Sweet Kolkotte is a dish where steamed rice balls are mixed with Coconut and Jaggery mixture. This is prepared as an offering to Lord Ganesha during Ganesha Chaturthi festival. Ingredients: 1 … [Read more...]
Rangoli 16 – Chakra
This is a freestyle Rangoli created using white rangoli powder and few colors. Let your imagination go wild and create this beautiful Rangoli. Patterns are made using fingers. Happy Gowri … [Read more...]
September 2016 Hints
September 2016 Hints are as follows: To brown Onions faster, add a pinch of sugar while frying. Use these to garnish Pulao or Biryani. If you want to soften Butter faster, grate the … [Read more...]
Kiwi Banana Salad
Kiwi Banana Salad is quick to make and is a delicious and healthy addition to dinner. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Kiwi Fruit, Peeled and Chopped 1/4 Onion, Chopped 1 Small … [Read more...]
Fiddlewood Tree
If not for mom, I wouldn’t have noticed the Fiddlewood Tree standing tall in Rajarajeshwari temple in Yercaud. She remembered that her dad had planted the tree in their garden and they used to call it … [Read more...]
Kurinji Andavar Murugan Temple
When I heard about this temple, I wanted to visit as a flower name was associated with the deity. Kurinji Andavar Murugan temple is situated in Kodaikanal on a hillock surrounded by Kurinji flower … [Read more...]
Sri Krishna Janmashtami – 2016
Happy Sri Krishna Janmashtami! Jai Sri Krishna! … [Read more...]
Date and Banana Milkshake
Date and banana milkshake is nutritious and lip smacking drink. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 2 Glasses of Milk 8 - 10 Dates, deseeded 2 Small Banana, Peeled and chopped 2 tbsp … [Read more...]
Zinnia
For a dash of color in the garden, grow the annual shrub Zinnia. Native of Mexico, the botanical name is Zinnia elegans and belongs to Asteraceae (Sunflower) family. Zinnia grows to a … [Read more...]
Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary
Muthanga wildlife sanctuary was established in 1973 and adjoined to the protected forest network in the Nilgiri Biosphere comprising of Nagarhole, Bandipur, and Madumalai. Rich in … [Read more...]
Singapore Noodles
Singapore Noodles is wholesome and tasty. The dish is rich in carbohydrates, proteins, and vitamins! You can call this a power noodles! Cuisine: Singapore Time required: 30 … [Read more...]
Palmyra Palm Tree
Palmyra palm tree is also known as African fan palm, Borassus palm, Doub palm, Great fan palm, Lontar palm, Ron palm, Toddy palm, and Wine palm. In Hindi it is known as Taad, Kannada it is … [Read more...]
Independence Day 2016
Happy Independence Day! … [Read more...]
