Coconut - Different Truths

January 18, 2017
Lily Swarn
Food

Idli Emerges as the Moon-faced Health Food for the Present Generation

Food historian, KT Achaya’s speculation makes us believe that the idli might have its true ancestry in Indonesia. The present day Indonesia had a strong history of fermented food. Hindu kings...

January 3, 2017
Prof. Bhaskar Majumder
Economy, History & Culture, Politics

What Plagues the Development of Uttar Pradesh?

Uttar Pradesh (UP) is being advantaged by the fertile land and abundant natural resources. It ranks first by the size of the population. These could be the forerunner in economic...

December 31, 2016
Different Truths
Book Club

The Adventures of Puti: A Book for Children between Nine and Ninety by Nilanjana

This is the story of Puti, a six-week- old mouse who lives with his friend and family in Burrow Land. A challenge in school leads him to a forbidden journey,...

October 21, 2016
Anumita Roy
Food

Mutton Xacuti: Brings Alive the Warm Sands and Breezy Coconut Trees of Goa

Here’s a dish that brings alive the ambiance of the coastal state, Goa. Its food usually has ingredients like coconut and dry red chili. Mutton Xacuti uses Kashmiri Chilli,...

October 14, 2016
Sarika Sarkar Das
Fairs & Festivals, Food

Homemade Narkel Nadu and Nimki Enliven Bijoya Dashami and Lokhi Puja in Bengali Homes

Bijoya Dashami and Lokhi Puja are times when family and friends meet each other. Sweets are offered. While some sweets are bought, Sandesh, Narkel Nadu (Coconut Laddoo) and Nimki (Namkeen or...

October 13, 2016
Martins Tommyson
Poem

The Beautiful Ones

Meandering through despair, this poem seeks hope and promise. An evocative poem by Martins, a young poet from Nigeria, for Different Truths. Roused in the heart of night I sit...

May 3, 2016
Cholena Nashan
Food, Photo Feature

Rice and Shine

Food is about nostalgia. It brings with it laughter and joy. Cholena takes us through the delights of rice-based delicacies that brings back the love and care of her mother....

April 25, 2016
Nimisha Shirodkar
Food, Food, People, Travel & Food

Goa: The Land of Sun, Sand and Feni

Feni of Goa is known worldwide. Nimisha tells us the story of the liqueur and takes us along its journey. Here’s an interesting report. The silver sands, the sunny coconut...

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