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Philippines: So Close yet So Far Away

July 31, 2018

It was Imelda Marcos who got me interested in the Republic of the Philippines. As a kid, I had heard endless tales from my father, about Merco’s craze for footwear, and, of her massive collection. And that I grew up to develop the same craze for footwear is a pure coincidence. Though, it is quite […]

Timeless Turku

July 31, 2018

In this Finnish city, time has slowed down and life moves at its own sweet pace, says Hoihnu Hauzel If you're thinking of a get-away-from-it-all vacation, Turku in Finland may not be the first name that springs to mind. But I had spent a few days in Helsinki and wanted to get even further away […]

Calling in on Santa

July 31, 2018

A snow-covered house in the city of Rovaniemi The temperature was dipping and it was already a chilly -2°C in the Arctic Circle. But who worries about the cold when you are about to meet Santa Claus? Here I was in Rovaniemi, northern Finland, the home of that merry old man in red and white […]

Luxury in the desert

July 31, 2018

Luxury in the desert The Amanbagh resort in Alwar, Rajasthan makes the perfect case for exclusive living, says Hoihnu Hauzel (From top): The sprawling suite at the Aman Pool Pavilion; a view of the swimming pool at dusk; the bar and lounge area; the Pool Pavilion ; the well-stocked library at the resort We could […]

Manipur Food: A Beginner's Guide and 3 Delicious Recipes to Try

August 18, 2016

A friend of a friend once wondered aloud why people from Manipur always talk about food. That person could not understand our obsession. It's true that food, perhaps like in some other communities, is an integral part of life in Manipur. So much so that food veers around every conversation. It's an ice breaker and […]

The Story of Momos: What Makes This Tibetan Dumpling So Popular?

April 20, 2016

Have you ever wondered about the journey of momo? Come to think of it, the momo has probably travelled the farthest of all foods. That, it is now quite at home on the streets of Delhi, as it is comfortable at posh five-star eateries, only confirms how these stuffed dumplings (either with meat of one’s […]

The Tale of Thukpa: What Lends Flavour to this Comforting Noodle Soup?

February 16, 2016

In many ways, thukpa is quite synonymous with momos. Both are comfort food that needs no special occasion for anyone to indulge in. The many trips one has made to Majnu Ka Tilla, the Tibetan refugee colony in North Delhi, back in college days, only confirms the popularity of this soupy dish which is filling, […]

The North-East Sweet Platter: Sesame Ladoos, Sticky Rice Treats and More

February 3, 2016

People in the Northeast of India have an appetite for anything that’s spicy and fiery. That is, when it comes to food. But when it comes to desserts or sweet dishes, they go slow and prefer to skip it altogether. This is because sweet dishes are never really an intrinsic part of their culinary idiom. […]

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