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Where does Karnataka's new chief minister like to eat?

India, June 11 -- Where does Karnataka's new chief minister DK. Shivakumar like to eat? The question struck me particularly because he is vegetarian, like me, and food choices do play some role in his... Read More


Bengaluru's restaurants stay low-key, but stand out

India, April 30 -- On a Sunday afternoon, 23rd Street Pizza is packed with a young crowd, ordering salads, potato wedges and of course, pizza. Sitting next to my table were two couples who said they w... Read More


The B'luru Easter spread fit for a Vijayanagar raya

India, April 2 -- My non-vegetarian friends rejoice whenever Easter comes, and brings with it a feast of their favourite meat dishes. But first, there is the sombre Good Friday, when "we drink rice k... Read More


Discovering timeless stories behind the Maheshwari saris along the Narmada

New Delhi, March 27 -- The sound is like a heartbeat; the rhythmic click-clack of looms seemingly without beginning or end, much like the flowing Narmada nearby. I am standing under an ancient neem tr... Read More