LIFESTYLE
What to prepare for Durga Puja?
With guests arriving and numerous preparations to make, the search for delectable snacks and meals appropriate for the occasion is endless. With guests arriving and numerous preparations to make, the search for delectable snacks and meals appropriate for the occasion is endless. While sweets are the highlight of the holiday season, savoury snacks become a staple during the festivities as well. Don't those chatpata, tasty, tangy, quick and easy bites make us all drool? So, this holiday season, get creative with your snacks.
Problems and challenges in the ready-to-eat food industry
Ready-to-eat food has always existed and been in high demand in the West. However, the concept took a little longer to get accepted in the Indian markets, primarily due to prejudices that ready-to-eat meals were best suited to defence people, trekkers, hikers, disaster victims, hunters, and anyone and everyone that needed food quickly and on the travel lines. But in recent years, owing to the impact of globalisation, there has been a dramatic shift in the consumption patterns of Indian consumers.
Walnuts for a healthy heart
Blame it on our family's medical history or the fast-paced lifestyle that's leading to complaints of high cholesterol, but you and I, too, are at the risk of developing heart disease. Fortunately, several factors help us lower our risk of CVD and take the high road to a healthy heart. In anticipation of World Heart Day, let's deep dive into how you can lower the risks with Ryan Fernando, Celebrity Nutritionist and Founder of QUA Nutrition -- Signature Nutrition Clinic
Selective abortion seen among Indian diaspora: Indo-Canadian professor
Professor Prabhat Jha from the Centre for Global Health Research, Dalla Lana School of Public Health, along with health researcher Catherine May, previously established that selective abortion of females in second and third pregnancies was widespread and growing within India.
Enjoy a trip to the Land of the Maharajas
According to Agoda's indigenous travel survey, food is the second biggest motivator for Indians to travel, followed by art and culture, and Rajasthan presents the best of both worlds. From Laal Maas to Dal Bhati Churma, the food here is just a burst of flavours and you cannot get enough of it.
The 31st Ravi Jain Memorial Foundation Exhibition 2022
The ceremony will also be attended by other dignitaries, including Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Electronics and IT. The exhibition will also run from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. from September 29 through October 15, 2022.
Optimism in the air, correlates to feel-good and opulent fashion
According to Resha Mandi, India's largest farm-to-fashion digital ecosystem for natural fibres, the main emotion among the populace is a desire for calm and stability mixed with a sense of excitement and celebration as markets open and economies recover. On the other hand, as India enters festival season, there is a renewed optimism and vibrancy in the air, which correlates directly to feel-good and opulent attire.
Cosmetic procedures, stop the trolls and break the taboo
One can only imagine the amount of pressure people face in light of all of these expressed and unspoken beauty demands, which are only a few of the widely accepted appearances in society. On the other hand, some people simply want their faces touched to seem better or their bodies altered to look a certain way.
Reviving the 'Dhaki' tradition with live performances
By establishing a "Jalongi Agomoni," campaign, the fish and seafood supply chain startup 'Jalongi' organised a multi-city live Dhaki performance across pandals to promote this disappearing art and raise awareness of it among the younger generation.
Designer Diwali gift hampers
Intricately designed in sparkling white, embellished with gold porcelain, the hamper boxes feature artisanal mithai and spiced nuts which resonate with Manish's design philosophy that reflects both elegance and decadence. Manish Malhotra said, "Designing and curating this magnificent assortment of sweets along with the talented chefs of Marriott was truly a one-of-its-kind experience.
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