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From Kebab To Vindaloo: How Foreign Invaders Shaped Indian Cuisine
India's culinary landscape, much like its history, is a vibrant tapestry woven from threads of diverse cultures and empires. From the Persians and Greeks to the Mughals and Europeans, each…
Tempura: A Delicious Mix Of Portuguese Inspiration & Japanese Skill
In the culinary world, few dishes represent the marriage of cultural exchange and innovation as beautifully as tempura. This iconic Japanese creation, with its ethereal batter and delicate…
State Planning Board In Odisha Needs To Be Revamped In Line With Niti Aayog
In post-Independence India, the biggest challenge before the Union government led by Nehru was achieving economic growth. He formulated Five-Year plans with thrust on development in key…
Being A Moderate In A Bristling, Suspicious, Low-Trust Society
I am rediscovering myself. And I am indeed amused by what I am," says the friend without a trace of humour. Active in the social sector for long and now jobless, he is amazed by the new…
Amazing India: ‘When I Grow Up, I Want To Be A Truck’
Dum hai to cross kar, nahi to bardasht kar. (Overtake if you have the guts, if not, tolerate me). Goes the line behind a truck.
Rude, yes. But here goes the line below it.
'Jio aur…
Stovetop Sabotage: How Your Cooking Oil Placement Could Be Making You Sick
Fellow foodies and health enthusiasts, let's talk about a silent saboteur lurking in your kitchen – your cooking oil. Yes, that seemingly innocent bottle sitting next to your stove might be…
Beyond Spice Scare: Health Risks Of Glycidol & 3-MCPD In Cooking Oils
The recent recall of spice mixes of major brands like Everest and MDH due to ethylene oxide contamination has rightly triggered public alarm. However, as a food safety professional, I want…
Odisha’s Tobacco Control Achievements: Progress, Gaps & The Path Forward
By Dr Nancy Satpathy & Dr Muhammad Imran Ali
As the globe marks World No Tobacco Day today, Odisha shines as a beacon of exemplary efforts in tobacco control. The state's…
Ditch Supplements, Embrace The Flavour: Cooking Your Way To Healthier Habits
As a dietitian, I have seen the protein powder craze sweep across India like a culinary monsoon. From gym bros to busy professionals, everyone seems to be chugging those shakes, convinced…
Where Curiosity Ends
The morning of May 20, as I was sharing my morning cup of tea with my mother, she started chatting with me mostly to brief me about the things that had happened in the family and in our…