brown - Different Truths

September 1, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Bengali Cuisine: Stuffed Teasel Gourd Fritters, Delicious Accompaniment with Dal-Bhat

Sarika shares a delicious dish from Bengali cuisine, stuffed teasel gourd (Kakrol) fritters that are a hit with dal-bhat (lentil and rice), in the weekly column, exclusively in Different...

August 29, 2017
Sukanya Juno Biswas
Calamity, Environment

Despite the Devastations Wrecked by Harvey, People Reached Out to Help

During difficult times Houston showed its true spirit, the kind of humanity we often think has disappeared. This is when I saw neighbours helping neighbours, strangers helping strangers. Black,...

July 12, 2017
Lily Swarn
Food

The Many Legends, Tales and Travels of Coffee

Dating back to the 10th century or even earlier, coffee has legends and stories galore surrounding its origin. The undomesticated nativity of coffee seems to be of Ethiopia. Evidence...

June 29, 2017
Samrudhi Dash
Poem

Petrichor Dreams

Women are different in many ways, yet bound to a web of patriarchy. They knit dreams and rise again like a valiant warrior after every fall. Here’s is a...

June 2, 2017
Sarika Sarkar Das
Food

Wholesome and Healthy Sukto: A Bengali Vegetarian Medley of Vegetables

Our foodie, Sarika, shares a unique Bengali vegetarian dish, cooked without garlic and onion, Sukto, which is essentially a signature dish of every household. Read more about it, in...

April 29, 2017
Parna Mukherjee
Food, Health

My Love for Okra

London-based Parna, a certified Nutritionist, tells us about the many benefits of Okra, including how it helps reduce fat. She shares a recipe for Sweet & Sour Okra Yogurt...

September 23, 2016
Neeti Banga
Fashion & Beauty

Colour me Wild, says my Inner Child!

Our Fashion specialist, Neeti, takes us into the interesting childlike world of colour. She explains the inner meaning of myriad colours, thereby helping us connect with its very soul. Our columnist...