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This ubiquitous drink is served in terracotta Kulhads or tall steel tumblers nationwide. Lassi is India’s most beloved summer elixir…frothy, creamy, and deeply comforting. A blend of curd, water, and a swirl of tradition heralds a moment of pause in a searing

In India, the New Year isn’t a single midnight countdown. It doesn’t arrive with party hats and champagne flutes. It comes gently, like a hush before dawn, like a breeze rustling through temple bells. It arrives in different seasons, under different skies,

Few street foods have won over India quite like momos. These little pockets of joy, stuffed with minced meat or fresh vegetables, are incredibly satisfying. Whether steamed for a delicate bite, fried for a crispy edge, or pan-seared to perfection, they are

A meticulously restored 19th-century hunting lodge of the royal family of Raipur, Brij Lakshman Sagar unfolds across 32 acres of untouched countryside. Here, Rajputana grandeur meets sustainable design, creating an immersive retreat beside a tranquil private lake. Twelve independent cottages, crafted from

Have you ever looked closely at an Indian bride walking into the Mandap, sparkling from head to toe in her wedding jewellery? In India, bridal jewellery isn’t just about looking beautiful…it’s a symbol of heritage, blessings, and new beginnings. When she steps

Kulfi is no ordinary dessert. It is India’s original ice cream, rich, velvety, and steeped in history. Born in the royal kitchens of the Mughal era, its name comes from the Persian word Qulfi, meaning “covered cup,” a nod to its traditional

Spring in India does not arrive quietly; it sweeps in like a melody full of colour, scent, and rhythm. The first signs appear in the air, warmer and sweeter, thick with the fragrance of mango and apricot blossoms. Mustard fields ripple like

January dawns across India, ushering in a season filled with hope and renewal. From the frost-kissed north to the sun-drenched south, the country’s harvest festivals mirror its agricultural roots. Celebrating the harvest The onset of the new year is woven deeply into

Zakir Hussain, the legendary tabla maestro, was a global ambassador for Indian classical music. Born in Mumbai in 1951, he inherited his rhythmic prowess from his father, Ustad Allah Rakha, a distinguished figure in the Delhi Gharana tradition. Zakir’s immersion in the