Onam, Kerala’s most important festival, is celebrated as a harvest festival throughout the state. But just about every Malayalee knows of the occasion’s moorings in a time in distant history regarded as Kerala’s golden era. This era of prosperity and peace was overseen by the wise and generous King Mahabali, who was much loved by his people. Legend has it that his popularity disturbed the gods so much, they approached Vishnu with their grievance.

One day, Vishnu took the guise of a dwarf and counting on the ruler’s generosity, requested three paces of land from the King. No sooner ...

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For centuries now, Parsis have been and continue to be pivotal to the business and cultural identity of India both within the country and outside. Some of the most respected names of Indian industry such as the Tatas and Godrejs are today iconic brands that command the pride and respect of the nation. In the arts, there is the celebrated composer Zubin Mehta and the unforgettable Freddie Mercury – regarded as the greatest rock singer of all time.

Zorastrianism is a philosophy that was founded in Persia around the 6 th century BCE and in India, the Zoroastrian community came to be ...

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S G Vasudev's involvement in the artists' village outside Chennai called Cholamandal and his life in Bangalore, in his home state of Karnataka, have given him a firmly rooted style which has developed independently of the commerce-driven patterns of artistic endeavour in India's metropolitan centres. He has worked steadily over the years, creating a distinct style in his work and in the way he chooses to live his life.

After completing his art education in Chennai, Vasudev found himself living at Cholamandal, the artists' village outside Chennai. "In those days, it was difficult ...

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Join Chef Liang as he explores the vegetable and fish markets of Mumbai and chances upon some very fresh 'catch' straight out of the sea... all in his quest to bring us the ultimate Hunan Style Mixed Dry Meats & Vegetables.

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It's hard to think of chemistry amid a rapturous moment.

But then, this is exactly the kind of thought-altering revelation Hunan Style Mixed Dry Meats & Vegetables is.

The complexity of flavours, the crispness of each ingredient, the distinct temper of each spice and the intense pleasure of its symphonic explosion on the ...

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We had spent a couple of days during May 2010 and we found both the stay and food fantastic.
Bye,
Dr. Rajan ...

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