Food & Drinks
How A Nut Travelled From Brazil And Became A Diwali Favourite In India
Cashews are now a popular part of Indian sweets but originally came from Brazil. For almost a century, they were seen as a poor man's crop in India.
- November 10, 2026 17:28 IST
Used Coffee Grounds Are Not Garbage, But Gold For Your Garden And Home
This is your sign to stop throwing away used coffee grounds and put these clever hacks to good use.
- November 10, 2026 16:24 IST
How A Rs 100 Experiment By Odisha Farmer Turned Into Rs 1 Crore International Lemon Business
Santosh Sahu from Ogi village built a network of more than 200 farmers and took the village's indigenous Kagzi lemons to international markets
- November 10, 2026 16:14 IST
Video: At This 75-Year-Old Jaipur Dairy, Hand-Churned Kesar Pista Makhan Steals The Show
The food vlogger called this hand-churned kesar pista makhan "unforgettable" for its taste, texture and aroma.
- November 10, 2026 14:54 IST
Make Your Bhai Dooj Snack Platter With These 6 No-Oil, Quick Air Fryer Recipes
Skip the oil this Bhai Dooj and whip up these easy air fryer snacks, from paneer tikka and hara bhara kebabs to crispy papdi chaat.
- November 10, 2026 13:56 IST
Video: How Kolkata's Famous Jaggery Rasgullas Are Made In An Automatic Machine
The video gave a step-by-step look at how the sweet is made using an automated production process in a factory.
- November 09, 2026 17:53 IST
Jamavar London's Samyukta Nair Was Left In Tears After Losing Michelin Star, Regained After 6 Years
Jamavar London lost its Michelin Star in 2018 and regained it in 2022.
- November 09, 2026 15:50 IST
How Long Can You Store Diwali Sweets? Here's What Food Authority Says
From kalakand and rasgulla to kaju katli and chikki, here's an FSSAI-based guide to how long popular Diwali sweets stay fresh and how to store them properly.
- November 09, 2026 12:57 IST
Varanasi Has A 80-Year-Old Hidden Chaat Gem, Locals Know Exactly Where To Find It
While shops like Deena Chaat Bhandar, Ram Bhandar and Kashi Chat Bhandar are popular names, locals know Devi Chaat Bhandar serves the most authentic chaat.
- November 08, 2026 18:55 IST
Mysore Pak In A Croissant-Muffin? A Bakery's Fusion Dessert Is Turning Heads
According to the bakery, this unique dessert is one of their Dasara specials.
- November 08, 2026 15:32 IST
This Mini Diwali Snack Board Is The Easiest Way To Impress Guests
This easy yet impressive Mini Diwali Snack Board brings together creamy jalapeno cheese balls, crispy potato poppers and avocado-topped chaklis on one festive platter.
- November 08, 2026 12:35 IST
This Diwali Treat Looks Exactly Like A Phuljhadi, And You Can Eat It
The edible phuljhadis are made with crispy buttery cookie sticks dipped in white chocolate and home-made silver glitter.
- November 08, 2026 11:12 IST
This Viral Dhokla Chaat Is The Diwali Party Starter You Need
This festive season, give your snack spread a delicious upgrade with dhokla chaat. This easy recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweet, spicy and savoury.
- November 08, 2026 09:53 IST
Check If The Chandi Varq On Your Kaju Katli Is Real Or Fake With This Simple Test
Amid Diwali festivities, the Maharashtra Food Authority has shared a simple test to check the authenticity of silver foil on popular sweets.
- November 07, 2026 16:53 IST
Diwali Special: Padma Lakshmi Shares Her Family's 50-Year-Old Mysore Pak Recipe
The sweet comes together with just a handful of ingredients: water, sugar, gram flour and generous amounts of ghee.
- November 07, 2026 14:47 IST
Looking For A Diwali Party Drink? This 5-Minute Spicy Coke Recipe Will Be A Hit
Upgrade your Diet Coke with this special masala-and-jalapeo recipe, curated for Diwali parties.
- November 07, 2026 11:15 IST
5 Ways To Get Smoky Tandoor Flavour Without A Traditional Tandoor
Chef Brijesh Singh shares five simple techniques to recreate that signature restaurant-style taste in your own kitchen.
- November 06, 2026 20:15 IST
Ophelia Has Company! I Visited The Ashok's New Italian Restaurant Dodicci With A Different Vibe
Dodicci is a strong addition to The Ashok's dining scene, especially if you want a proper meal without the louder, more energetic atmosphere of a party destination.
- November 06, 2026 17:04 IST
Why Are People Gathering For This Rs 20 Chole Papdi At 2 AM In Varanasi?
A viral video has put the spotlight on a late-night street food stall in Varanasi, where an elderly vendor serves chole papdi from 2 AM to 6 AM.
- November 06, 2026 16:01 IST


















