The Three Muskittiers

The lockdown last year brought with it a new set of residents here at Purva Venezia; a bunch of stray cats who made the colony their...

Avi

Mar 27, 20215 min read

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Bangalore's Evening Skies

To see a world in a grain of sand And heaven in a wild flower Hold infinity in the palm of your hand And eternity in an hour. - William...

Joy Aunty

Jan 22, 20212 min read

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Simple Cooking #8: Pumpkin, what's that?

Have you ever heard of a categorisation of vegetables on the basis of affordability? I was dumbstruck when in certain societies, some...

Joy Aunty

Nov 24, 20202 min read

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Simple Cooking #7: Rasam, my way

Before I set foot on South Indian soil which was in my twenties, the dosa and chutney and sambhar as made in North India, was all I knew...

Joy Aunty

Nov 20, 20202 min read

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Pakoda Thongba (Manipuri Pakoda Curry)

Ingredients Gram flour Maroi / Chinese chives Ginger Fenugreek (Methi) Cumin Coriander powder Cumin powder Turmeric powder Chilli powder...

Girish & Prachi

Nov 15, 20201 min read

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Sana Thongba (Manipuri Paneer Curry)

Ingredients Paneer Green peas Milk Water 1 teaspoon nigella or kalonji 1 tablespoons ground/grated ginger Bay leaves Turmeric powder...

Girish & Prachi

Nov 15, 20201 min read

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My Balcony Garden #4: Starting a Garden Without Soil

Itching to start growing something?. But not having the usual wherewithal? Don't worry. Here's the way to start growing plants with...

Joy Aunty

Nov 10, 20203 min read

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My Balcony Garden #3: Why I Grow What I Grow

For a city apartment, I must say that my balcony cannot be considered small. But when you want to grow many many plants and wish for...

Joy Aunty

Nov 1, 20203 min read

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My Balcony Garden #2: Growing Sweet Potatoes

Ever eaten a sweet potato? Seen a sweet potato before it lands on your plate? It is a root vegetable with no particular shape or size.The...

Joy Aunty

Oct 30, 20202 min read

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Digital Detoxing #2: Turn Off Your Notifications

Brrrr…. Brrrr.... You feel your phone vibrate in your pocket. You hear the familiar ‘Ping’ sound as another notification pops up on your...

Avi

Oct 29, 20204 min read

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