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The word bhujia (also spelled bhujiya) comes from the Hindi verb bhun-na, which means “to roast” or “to sauté.” In Indian culinary tradition, it refers to lightly roasted or fried mixtures. Bikaneri Bhujia is a legendary Indian snack that traces…
On August 15, 1947, India finally broke free from British colonial rule, but why was this specific date chosen? The decision was largely driven by Lord Mountbatten, the last British Viceroy. By early 1947, Britain was exhausted after World War II…
Dungarees are a type of durable cotton garment, commonly recognized as bib and brace overalls or trousers. They were originally made from a coarse cotton fabric with a twill weave, which gave it extra durability and resistance to wear. First…
Jigarthanda is a chilled milk‑based beverage that originated in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The name comes from the Urdu/Persian word “jigar,” which literally means “liver” but is poetically and popularly used to mean “heart,” and “thanda” meaning cold, together suggesting “cool heart.”…
Kopi Luwak is one of the world’s most expensive and unusual coffees, originating mainly from Indonesia. Its uniqueness lies in the role of the Asian palm civet, a small nocturnal mammal that feeds on ripe coffee cherries. Civets are highly…
Cow’s milk contains several proteins, the most abundant of which is casein (which forms the structure of curds in cheese and supplies essential amino acids). One important type of casein is beta-casein – a protein that influences digestion and how…
In 1914, as the First World War raged, the British Empire needed more than rifles and rations: it needed soldiers. Over a million Indian soldiers were called to serve in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. But a deep cultural…
The ritual of offering oil to Shani Deva, the deity representing the planet Saturn, has its roots in both mythology and astrological tradition. One of the most popular legends appears in certain retellings of the Ramayana and later folk traditions,…
The Bobbili Veena is a musical instrument from Andhra Pradesh, prized for its rich tonal depth and craftsmanship. Its origins trace to the 17th century in the town of Bobbili, where the royal family, particularly under Pedda Rayudu, nurtured Carnatic music and veena-making,…
Vada Pav is often described as Mumbai’s most iconic street snack. Ashok Vaidya is widely credited with creating it in 1966, when he ran a small tea stall outside Dadar railway station, where thousands of textile mill workers passed every day.…