“Traveling is like reading a book, one who hasn’t traveled, hasn’t turned a page…” defines traveling just perfectly. For many traveling is a task, for others its hobby and for some others its passion. Well, I belong to the second group or rather the starting of the third group 😛 …
Read More »Hyderabad ki ‘Numaish’ 2015 – Trade Fair
Every city has its own set of cultural expos, trade fairs, ‘melas’ and Hyderabad too has it very own Numaish. Numaish or Masnuaat-e-Mulki is an annual consumer expo that takes place in this city of Nizams. And this time around it was the first time this was being hosted in the newly formed state …
Read More »Explore Hyderabad – Bazaars
It’s Saturday and what better way to spend a Saturday than Exploring the city ! I have always ensured to make a visit to the local ‘bazaar’ of any city that I’ve been to. Be it the famous Chandi Chowk in Delhi, MG Market in Madgaon(Margao, Goa), Aminabad in Lucknow, …
Read More »Who’s got the best Biryani ?Bawarchi or Paradise -Honest Answer
Hyderabad is home to some of the most exotic and authentic cuisines in the world. Be it the famous Biryani or the Paaya (Hoof), the city has a lot to offer for foodies. And I being a true foodie, am not missing out on anything that is on offer. Today I’ll be talking about …
Read More »My Beautiful Food !
Food is something that is not only about the taste, it brings with it a magical aroma and a mesmerizing look which definitely can’t be ignored ! How a dish looks depends on the vibrant ingredients used – red/green/yellow bell capsicums, fresh coriander et all. You definitely won’t like to …
Read More »Kashi – the City of lights.
Varanasi, Banaras or Kashi, whatever you would like to call it, is one of the holy city of Hindus situated on the banks of the river Ganga/Ganges. This old city has also been mentioned in the Rigveda and is also one of the most oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Me being a Banarasi, spent some …
Read More »Taste, Aroma or Appearance ?
Cooking has become one of the most loved hobbies of all time. It’s no less than an experiment in a Chemistry laboratory; the only difference being you play with spices and herbs and produce vivid results. There are people who are expert chefs while others are neonates in this field …
Read More »Amar Bakery, Shahdara – house of cakes and sweets
Kuch Meetha Ho jaaye ? A common ‘desi’ after-meal phrase has led to the discovery of many mouth-watering dishes. India is a ‘sweet’ country with Bengali Sweets ruling the market. Well, today I got a chance to visit one of the best bakery which houses some of the best cakes, pastries, namkeens, et all. …
Read More »National Street Food Festival – New Delhi
It’s time for some winter foody outing !! The National Street Food Festival is taking place at the Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi from December 20 – 22, 2013 and I’m glad to be experiencing it on the opening day. This is an annual affair and people come out …
Read More »My 'No-Food' Navratra fast experience
Navratri is celebrated as the trademark festival of the people of Gujarat and West Bengal. Gujaratis celebrate this festival with great pomp and glory by dressing in the traditional Jhabbas and Ghagra Cholis and dance all night as the whole state is immersed in the mood of the festival. On the other …
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