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The late Annamma Mathew’s classic Kerala recipes come alive in a new cookbook

Kerala’s much-loved cookbook author, Annamma Mathew, more popularly known as Mrs K M Mathew’s culinary legacy comes alive in a new book




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Watch | Why is ‘Ayyampalayam Nettai’ coconut variety unique?

Both the farmers and the agriculture department are striving to get the GI tag for the coconut, locally called as Ayyampalayam Nettai




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The thriving mess culture in Chennai offers a range of home-style meal at affordable rates

Chennai’s thriving mess culture is dominated by families that have made it their mission to serve good quality food at pocket-friendly rates for students and working professionals




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Millets | This restaurant in Chennai serves a range of millet dishes, South Indian and continental

Millet Magic Meal, a recently launched restaurant in Chennai, presents millets in myriad interesting ways, be it pizzas, fried rice or sizzling brownies along side traditional meal combos and South Indian tiffin items such as idli and dosa




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Chandon India debuts its still red wine, Aurva

Chandon, the award-winning sparkling wine brand, debuts its still red wine, Aurva, a culmination of six decades of pioneering winemaking across the globe



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Sonal Ved’s ‘India Local’ delves into India’s chaat scene

From Burmese atho to crispy lamb bhel, Sonal Ved has documented India’s classic chaat and street food in her new book India Local, with recipes from chefs and home kitchens




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In Kerala, ‘Millet Cafes’ to come up in every district in a phased manner to popularise millets products

The cafes will serve millet-based food products and also have these on sale, says Kerala Agriculture Minister P. Prasad




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The history of the Navratri vrat thali

The Navratri thali evolved in the 1970s, reflecting changing cultural trends and diversifying across India. Today, it’s adapting to urban dining preferences with restaurants offering inventive options




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An Indian restaurant in Tashkent celebrates Uzbekistan’s love for Bollywood

Housed in the Le Grande Hotel in Tashkent, the restaurant is a definite stopover for tourist groups from India and is popular for its Bollywood nights




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Try these traditional sweets and snacks made with heritage rice varieties of Tamil Nadu for Deepavali

Celebrate the flavours of heritage rice this Deepavali with an inventive range of traditional sweets and savoury snacks that encourage farmers and customers to explore native grains 




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Popular wedding caterers of Chennai are setting up kitchens for selling traditional sweets for Deepavali

Popular wedding caterers are setting up kitchens for Deepavali, enabling customers to try, buy and post traditional sweets. We travel to each festive outpost, sampling the coffee and ladoos




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Kora Karnival is a pit stop for fun games and lip-smacking food in Chennai




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How Baghdadi Jews with ties to India are preserving their culinary history

Their numbers in India may be dwindling, but the Baghdadi Jews who emigrated from Bombay and Calcutta are holding on to their history with aloo makala and holiday favourite chicken chitarnee




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Hosting a festive party? Bring the chef home

This festive season, bring the party home. From plating meals created by celebrated chefs to laying out the table and serving impressive cocktails, we tell you how to do it




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Nine women in Thiruvananthapuram curate gift hampers with handmade products to welcome the New Year

The hampers will have handmade, homemade products made by the women entrepreneurs in Thiruvananthapuram



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At Chennai’s new rooftop bar, catch sunsets and sip on innovative cocktails like shiitake-infused whisky

Located on the 10th floor in Egmore, and spread across 4,500 square feet, Irida Skky Lounge focusses on technique-driven dishes and cocktails




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Tiruchi cloud kitchen K Noms gives people food for thought with tasty diet menu

Cloud kitchen K Noms, the brainchild of former weightlifter Abirami S Shakthivel, aims to provide nutritionally balanced food for the calorie-conscious in Tiruchi




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Eating regenerative grown food at Mumbai’s Araku




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Why India loves gobi manchurian

It may be banned in Goa, but the batter fried cauliflower is part of Indo-Chinese cuisine’s rich history, harking back to the British Raj. And it has plenty of fans




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Chennai’s kulambu kadais | Popular spots for affordable, home-style gravies

Convenient, affordable and prepared in home kitchens, gravy carts or kulambu kadais in Chennai offer a variety of dishes, with the option of customisations and even customisation is possible. These vendors serve authentic Tamil Nadu flavours and generally functions in busy localities for limited hours. As the rates are pocket-friend, they have a good patronage in the neighbourhoods they operate.




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This Ramzan, Chennai offers Arabian, Hyderabadi and Vegan Iftar boxes

There is a wide range of affordable Iftar take away boxes including vegan, and special Arabian and Hyderabadi dishes are made available on the menu in some restaurants in Chennai throughout the month of fasting




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Have you tried the ‘palooda,’ which is served for Iftar?

Palooda and Paalum Pazhavum are just two of the many traditional drinks that are served for Iftar




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A culinary adventure in Auroville: Explore authentic Korean cuisine at Nowana




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Dubai’s Michelin starred Avatara, an Indian vegetarian restaurant launches in Mumbai




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Egypt's Sudanese refugees using rich cuisine to build new lives

Sudanese entrepreneur brings Sudan’s culinary traditions to Egypt, aiming to introduce Egyptian palates to Sudanese culture




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Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours




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Chennai’s iconic Woodlands Drive-in relaunches after 18 years

The popular restaurant has re-launched in Arumbakkam serving highlights from the old menu, including masala dosas, chole bhatura and carrot halwa. And yes, you can still order from the car




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Watch: Hyderabad’s Chika Cafe serves coffee-infused gulab jamun 




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Karnataka government wants sugar content in beer capped at 25% of weight of malt of grain and declared on bottle label

Brewers have taken exception to the draft notification on it and demanded its withdrawal




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Circars Bistro: A new hub for American and continental cuisine in Visakhapatnam

Circars Bistro, Visakhapatnam’s newest American and continental dining space, offers a smorgasbord of offerings for the palate








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Fantasy football rankings Week 11: Sleepers, projections, starts, Russell Wilson, Calvin Ridley and more - The Athletic - The New York Times

  1. Fantasy football rankings Week 11: Sleepers, projections, starts, Russell Wilson, Calvin Ridley and more - The Athletic  The New York Times
  2. Start 'Em, Sit 'Em Quarterbacks For Fantasy Football Week 11  Sports Illustrated
  3. Week 11 Waiver Wire: Top Pickups, Drops Likely Available After Reviewing Box Scores  Bleacher Report
  4. Fantasy Football Week 11 Defense (DST) Rankings and Streamers  NBC Sports
  5. Fantasy plays: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 11  The Associated Press




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Video: Mike Tyson shows he's not your typical 58-year-old during open workout - MMA Junkie

  1. Video: Mike Tyson shows he's not your typical 58-year-old during open workout  MMA Junkie
  2. Tyson vows to bring 'devil himself' into Paul fight  ESPN
  3. Watch 58-Year-Old Mike Tyson Crush Pads Days Away from Jake Paul Fight  Sports Illustrated
  4. Mike Tyson-Jake Paul: How to watch the fight, time, odds  The Associated Press
  5. The Mike Tyson-Jake Paul boxing match shows streaming is just cable now  The Washington Post






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Booker Prize Is Awarded to Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’ - The New York Times

  1. Booker Prize Is Awarded to Samantha Harvey’s ‘Orbital’  The New York Times
  2. Samantha Harvey wins the Booker prize for “Orbital”  The Economist
  3. ‘This is a book we need now’: Sara Collins on choosing this year’s Booker winner  The Guardian
  4. Orbital by Samantha Harvey: the Booker prize-winner set to go 'stratospheric'  The Week
  5. The inconvenient truth about this year’s Booker Prize winner  The Independent





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Lego Horizon Adventures Sylens voice actor revealed following Lance Reddick’s passing - Video Games Chronicle

  1. Lego Horizon Adventures Sylens voice actor revealed following Lance Reddick’s passing  Video Games Chronicle
  2. Lego Horizon Adventures Review  IGN
  3. Lego Horizon Adventures: How Long to Beat (& Chapter List)  GameRant
  4. Lego Horizon Adventures is a delightful, kid-friendly twist on Horizon Zero Dawn  Polygon
  5. How LEGO Horizon Adventures was built with real LEGO bricks, out Nov 14  PlayStation









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Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion - ABC News

  1. Israel's West Bank settlers hope Trump's return will pave the way for major settlement expansion  ABC News
  2. Ex-Trump aides warn Israeli ministers not to assume he’ll back annexation in 2nd term  The Times of Israel
  3. This Is How Netanyahu Will Annex the West Bank  Haaretz
  4. Eyeing Trump support, Israeli minister pushes for West Bank settlement annexation  CNN




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Who is Mike Huckabee, the evangelical, pro-settlement envoy to Israel? - Al Jazeera English

  1. Who is Mike Huckabee, the evangelical, pro-settlement envoy to Israel?  Al Jazeera English
  2. Mike Huckabee once said that ‘there’s really no such thing as a Palestinian’  CNN
  3. Trump nominates Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel  Fox News
  4. Trump Picks Mike Huckabee, Former Arkansas Governor, for Ambassador to Israel  The New York Times