Friday, June 27, 2008

Pune's Koregaon Park: A Foodie's Delight

Are you a real gastronome? Do you love to explore many kinds of food from a range of local and international cuisines? Then what are you waiting for? Pune is the place for all food lovers with it's huge number of restaurants. Pune offers everything under the sun when it comes to cuisine, with restaurants of every variety and taste available just around the corner.

But there's One food lane where you won't have to look far to find a restaurant to your taste...and that's Koregaon Park Road. Koregaon Park, synonymous with the Osho International Commune, is one of the major tourist attractions in Pune. And with well established and reputed eateries and restaurants, as well as new ones popping up everyday, Koregaon Park or KP as it's called by locals, has become a major hot spot for dinning and eating out.....Read More

See a List of the restaurants in Pune with a review, location, Contact info and more

Southern Dosa Delights

A very popular Indian Dish, is a South Indian original. Similar to a crepe, it is served with a variety of fillings that will offer you the most authentic and tantalizing flavors of South India. from an anytime snack of crisp paper thin wafers to a filling meal with wholesome stuffing, and served with chutneys and a dollop of butter, the dosa has made a place in the heart of connoisseurs of food in spite of the current pizza, French fries and burger fast food culture. The Dosa is also known by different names like Dosai, Thosai, Dhosa and Dosay across India...but Dosa is the most popular....Read More

More On How a dosa is made, the different types of dosas and a video as well as recipes on Dosas.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Home remedies to deal with day-to-day problems

In the present times, natural cure home remedies are gaining momentum. Many people are heading their way towards adopting home remedy treatment to get rid of several forms of diseases. There is a natural home remedy for almost every ailment. The best part about them is that, they have no side effects and are absolutely inexpensive. Thus, not only are they safe for health, but also turn out to be an economical option.

Here's a Complete List of Home Remedies for day to day problems...

The Magic of Parathas

Known as one of the best and popular breakfasts of India, 'Parathas'(Stuffed Bread) are a healthy, delicious and filling food. Anyone would agree that the best way to start a morning with a good appetite would be to indulge yourself into some steaming hot butter-dripping 'parathas'.

Check out how this type of 'Indian bread' came to exist in almost every household. 'Parathas' can be eaten for breakfast, lunch and dinner too...

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

10 Reasons Why India MUST be on your List of Holiday Destinations


Never thought of India as a Destination you just HAVE to see and experience before you die?? Well...think again! As the seventh largest country in the world, India stands apart from the rest of Asia by it's earthy charm and geographical diversities. With so many variations and diversities, there is so much to explore in India. Traveling through this ancient land is an experience that is beyond description. If you love looking closely into the way of life of the people, enjoying ethnic culture,resplendent colors, magnificent monuments, historic cities, forts and palaces, beautiful coasts and the giant snow-capped Himalayas, then India is the place for you!!

Read on to find out the 10 Reasons why India MUST be on your List of Holiday Destinations

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Mosoon Cravings!

With the Monsoon comes those Street Food stalls serving pipping hot fried crispy treats, steaming hot & spicy foods and popular hot beverages like Masala Chai and coffee. These comfort foods give you that warm feeling inside and make any rainy day perfect. So here's a list of India's Monsoon Cravings...Read More











See the complete list here and tell me What's your favorite monsoon craving??..in your comments.

Friday, June 13, 2008

The IIFA Awards 2008

Bangkok, Thailand, is still recovering from the extravaganza that is the IIFA (International Indian Film Awards), which concluded on Sunday.
The Bachchans - including Amitabh, Jaya, Abhishek and Aishwarya - charmed audiences and fans alike. Abhishek and Ash, however, did not bag an award for Guru, which was nominated in the Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress categories, among others.
Ironically, Shah Rukh Khan, whose films won most of the awards - nine for Chak De! India including best actor and best film, and five for Om Shanti Om - was not present at the show.

Read more about the Award show, see the List of Winners and Photos of the event here.

Lentils(Dals), Pulses and Beans used in Indian Cooking

Dried legumes and their edible seeds, known as pulses, are classified into three groups - lentils, beans and peas. Legumes and Pulses are a natural source of protein, high in fibre and low in fat. They have a wide range of flavours and textures and form a large part of the Indian daily diet.

Here's a guide to the Different types of Lentils and Pulses commonly used in Indian Cooking.

Latest Phones Competing with the iPhone

Ever since the iPhone launched no phone has come close to it's popularity or must-have charm. There’s always something abuzz with the iPhone, so much so that there isn’t a day that goes by that it isn’t mentioned in the news. Nothing that popular would be without a ton of rivals, lookalikes, copycats, and plain old rip-offs either. Ever since the iPhone made its debut, there have been so many companies trying to beat Apple at their own game.


Here is a list of handsets that are competing with the iPhone. Some of them have already been launched, while others are still waiting for their day in the sun.

Padma Lakshmi: From Model to Cookbook Author

One of the first well-known Indian Model, Padma Lakshmi's resume includes various roles to her name right from actress, tv show host, writer to ambassador for the United Nations Development Fund for Women. Her recently released second cook book titled-'Tangy,Tart, Hot & Sweet' a follow up to her award-winning debut 'Easy Exotic' (winner of the International Versailles Prize for Best First Cookbook), is a much larger endeavor filled with over 150 recipes from around the world and intriguing personal memoirs.

Read more about this gorgeous woman, including her early days as a Model and her current roles as Top Chef Host and Cookbook Author.

Friday, June 6, 2008

The Pioneers of Rock in India!

Rock culture has quite few takers in India. But there is a selective fan-following of Rock Music. Right from the 90's when MTV beamed the international music scenario into our living rooms, Indians have been exposed to some extremely popular pop, jazz and western classics. Though not many, India has got some good Rock bands, who have maintained their passion and devotion to music. In recent times, many rock bands are springing up and they do show strikes of originality and the karisma to make it BIG... Read More about The Early Days of Indian Rock Culture and the Bands that Rocked India \m/

Author on the Rise: Chetan Bhagat

Chetan Bhagat is a best-selling Indian author who's most notable novel is a story about three friends in IIT who are unable to cope - Five Point Someone- What not to do at IIT.
Based on real events, his most third and most recent book to hit stands 'The 3 Mistakes of my Life' is a dark, witty tale about modern India. He is also the scriptwriter for 'Hello', the Bollywood movie based on his second book One Night @ the Call Center.
So here's more about this Best-selling Author and his work...Read More

The book based on real life events begins in a dramatic fashion with Bhagat receiving an e-mail from Govind a fan who had taken many sleeping pills and was writing to him while waiting for the deadly sleep’s embrace. Chetan was shaken enough by the incident to track the boy down to an Ahmedabad hospital. Fortunately he was still alive to tell the tale. The book is loosely based on the three mistakes Govind made in his life....Read More

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Wildlife at It's Best-Jim Corbett National Park

Your Chance to Spot an Endangered Species- The Bengal Tiger

One of the finest habitats of the tiger in India, the Corbett National Park nestles in the foothills of the Himalayas in Uttar Pradesh ( now Uttarachal ) . With its varied topography , diverse flora and fauna and the natural splendor of its landscapes the Park is precious heritage.

Situated in Nainital district of Uttarakhand, the park acts as a protected area for the critically endangered Bengal tiger of India, the secure survival of which is the main objective of Project Tiger, an Indian wildlife protection initiative....Read More

More on the Jim Corbett National Park/Wildlife Reserve, How to get there, Where to stay and more...

Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Top Five Yoga Centers in India

Yoga has been a part of India's ethos and daily practice for over 5,000 years. But it is only recently that the mind-, body-, and soul-enhancing benefits of yoga have made it a global phenomenon. As yoga's popularity rises in the U.S. and other Western countries, travelers increasingly are making their way to the land of its birth. In India, yoga has grown in sophistication, and yoga retreats have mushroomed across the country. They range from top-end luxury spas to small hotels in religious centers such as Uttarkashi in the north and Thiruvananthapuram in the south.


Here are the Top 5 Yoga centers in India

Ramamani Iyengar Memorial Yoga Institute - Pune

Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute, Mysore

Krishnamacharya Yoga Mandiram, Chennai

Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Dhanwantari Ashram, Trivandrum

Parmarth Niketan, Rishikesh

Learn More about these Yoga centers here