Team L& M Long before spice became a trend, it travelled the world. When traders and explorers like Vasco da Gama set sail for India centuries ago, they were chasing black pepper and rare spices that were worth more than gold back then. Across India, spice changes every few hundred kilometres. In Kashmir, it comes […]Read More
Team L&M Around the world, spicy food has built its own loyal fan base. In Korea, it shows up in fiery Buldak noodles. In Mexico, it comes through chipotle and guajillo chillies used in rich, smoky sauces. In Thailand, bird’s-eye chillies bring heat to everything from stir-fries to soups. In India, this love for spice […]Read More
Team L&M India’s kitchens run on a set of myths that have been repeated for years. Frozen food is ‘Opposite of fresh’, ‘only for emergencies.’ And, air fryers are called “not the best choice,” or ‘useful only for snacks.’ Most people repeat these lines without knowing where they came from. These narrations have shaped kitchen […]Read More
Anuj Puri India is at a perplexing point in its housing history. While headlines trump up record sales of luxury homes and rising real estate prices, a much darker story is unfolding behind the scenes. We are now looking at very real possibility of a two-tiered housing market that makes owning impossible for millions of […]Read More
Dr Sabia Mangat India is witnessing a striking paradox: even as medical technology advances, more young couples are struggling to conceive. Fertility specialists across the country report a steady rise in infertility cases often in couples in their late 20s and early 30s. Medical conditions such as PCOS, endometriosis, low ovarian reserve, and poor sperm […]Read More
Team L&M Video has become the primary means through which the global audience consumes information. Short forms take over social feeds in various regions and platforms. The audience scrolls rapidly and desires to watch something within a few seconds. This revolution makes video the most appropriate means of international communication. The overly textual content does […]Read More
Team L&M Prabhas Patan preserves a rich and sacred past, with copper plate, inscriptions and memorial stones reflecting its prosperity, heritage, and enduring spirit of valor. Historically named Dev Patan, it is a locality in Veraval, Gujarat. And, as the site of the Somnath temple and its associated Jyotirlinga, it is an important place of […]Read More
Arvind Patel When the winter chill settles across India, the habit of reaching for a water bottle often disappears. It’s easy to forget to hydrate when one isn’t sweating, but the dry winter air and constant breathing still pull moisture from the body. This creates a “hydration gap”—a sneaky kind of dehydration that creeps up […]Read More
One artist whose journey as a Kathak artist is marked by discipline, excellence, and early recognition of her talent is Alakhnanda. She received a prestigious scholarship from Kathak Kendra at the age of ten and was awarded the same again at eighteen, reflecting sustained artistic brilliance. At eighteen, she was also honoured with the National […]Read More
LOHRI RECIPES BY SWPNADEEP MUKHERJEE, EXECUTIVE CHEF, THE METROPOLITAN HOTEL & SPA MAKHANE KI KHEER Ingredients Quantity Makhana 1 cup Desi Ghee 10 gm Milk Full Cream 400 ml Amond 10 gm Sugar 50 gm Cashewnut 20 gm Cardamom 5 gm Method: Put a pan or kadhai over medium flame and heat ghee in […]Read More