ART & ARTISTES ASHISH KHOKAR

Mona and Sona

Mona darling! Used to be takia kalam of Hindi films ‘ordinary character – actor, who became a first-rate villain with original one liners like loin for lion! And put him in liquid oxygen! Liquid would not let him live and oxygen won’t let him die! Ajit was his name and pun was his game. Just […]Read More

ART & ARTISTES SANDIP SOPARRKAR

Ballet is for everyone, says Ballet dance teacher Fernando Aguilera

Ballet is a highly technical and expressive form of dance, known for its graceful, precise movements and emphasis on strong technique. Originating in Renaissance Italy and flourishing in France, it has become a major genre in Western dance. In India, ballet is a relatively recent addition to the rich landscape of classical dance, gaining popularity […]Read More

HERITAGE & CULTURE

Nalanda and the Indian roots of Tibetan Buddhism

Benoy K Behl At the ancient university of Nalanda, there was a spirit of vibrant intellectual thought, a climate of discussion and debate. The many ‘acharyas’, or learned professors, at Nalanda authored hundreds of works on philosophy, metaphysics, psychology, logic, medicine, astrology, arts, literature and other subjects. The study at Nalanda was of life itself and […]Read More

FOOD & DRINKS

SOME DELICIOUS BAISAKHI RECIPES

BAISAKHI SPECIAL RECIPES BY SWAPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA     CHATPATA BABY POTATO Ingredients                                                            Quantity Baby Potatoes, boiled and peeled                      12 Coriander Seeds                                                    1 tbs Cumin seeds                                                           1 tbs Fennel seeds                                                           1/2 tbs Whole Black Peppercorns                                   1/2 tbs Dry […]Read More

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