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However, I had to research about the British colonisation, as that is a part of my story. I wanted the youngsters to know about the turmoil the country went through during that era.

A stirring magical cultural fantasy

Ask the author about the genesis of the book and she quips, The story was in my mind for several years.

13 Dec 2017 12:08 AM IST

Fashion designers feel that the colour is very English and will not suit the Indian complexion well

Is India ultra violet ready?

Ultra Violet has been announced as the colour of 2018! Experts present their opinion about it from the perspective of...

11 Dec 2017 12:48 AM IST

Caramel Frosting

Little cups of happiness

Have you ever tried frosting your own cupcakes at home? No? Now dress your delicious sweet bakes with these expert tips...

8 Dec 2017 12:27 AM IST

Sleeping Beauty

Tales that need to be retold

Traditional fairytales are riddled with gender stereotypes and unrealistic portrayals, and require an urgent overhaul in...

3 Dec 2017 12:02 AM IST

A soupy winter

Don't let the winter chills get the better of you; try these easy soup recipes to remain in the pink of health.

1 Dec 2017 12:11 AM IST

Thanksgiving turkey with orange and sage

A scrumptious Thanksgiving

Juicy oranges, roasted turkey, fresh pumpkins, nutritious walnuts and healthy pears stomaching the best of the season's...

24 Nov 2017 12:09 AM IST

Preti first got introduced to King Lear at school where her teacher inspired her to see the relevance of the play in her own life. (Photo: Louise Haywood Schiefer)

Modern take on Lear

A debut novel adapts a Shakespearean tragedy and sets it in modern India.

22 Nov 2017 2:51 AM IST

Kevin Spacey in the Netflix show House of Cards

Does abuse beget abuse?

Experts opine that in many cases of harassment, the assaulter is found to be a victim of a similar monstrosity in...

13 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Apples are also a great ingredient used worldwide in culinary delights.

Nature's wonder food

One of the most common and loved fruits of all, apple, can be eaten not just raw, but also as an ingredient in delicious...

10 Nov 2017 12:49 AM IST

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Niharika Singh

An ordinary blame game?

The incident has also hurt the actor's fans, who have always praised him for his realistic acting.

7 Nov 2017 4:05 AM IST

Shravan Kumars work depicting the tale of Vishwamitra and Menaka.

Eco-friendly fashion

Fashion designer Shravan Kumar is all set to represent India at the first ever International Eco Fashion Week.

4 Nov 2017 1:40 AM IST

Caramel or liquid gold, as some may call it, has so many adjectives sweet, sticky, buttery, salted-sugary goodness. In reality, caramel is a medium to dark-brown confectionery product made by heating a variety of sugars.

All things caramel

The honey-coloured liquid can also work as a binding agent for caramel corn and peanut brittle, or mixed with cream to...

3 Nov 2017 12:23 AM IST