This festive season, tables will be spilling over with cranberry-flavoured cocktails, hot-buttered rum and toddies, and traditional winter fare that warms both, the hearth and heart. But, what if you took a spirited detour from the bar, and actually cooked with spirits? From adding dark rum to chicken wings to creating a sumptuous vodka sauce…
Jagadeesh Kurthkoti set the tone with an uthan on the tabla. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement On the Carnatic kutcheri medai, the kanjira is referred to as an upa pakkavadyam (secondary supporting instrument). Over the years, however, this modest frame drum has moved beyond its traditional role, finding a place in percussion ensembles and cross-genre…
Truecaller today announced the launch of Family Protection, a major new feature designed to make digital safety a shared experience among families. Built directly into the Truecaller app on both Android and iOS, Family Protection enables users to form trusted family groups to provide real-time protection against scams and unwanted calls. On Android, the…
Patna: Public health experts, civic officials and representatives of various departments on Tuesday stressed the need for integrated surveillance of human, animal and environmental health to improve preparedness against disease outbreaks and emerging health threats.The discussion took place during a one-day workshop organised by the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) of Patna Municipal Corporation. The workshop…
Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot’s Confirmatory Dope Test Reportedly Positive For Marijuana, Sources Say Air India faces fresh scrutiny after sources said the confirmatory dope test of the pilot-in-command of its August 4 Phuket-Delhi flight tested positive for marijuana. The pilot’s initial screening was “non-negative” after the aircraft suddenly lost around 300 feet during cruise, leaving…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress leaders interacted at a wedding reception. NEW DELHI: Political rivalries gave way to warmth at a Delhi wedding reception on Monday night, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a light-hearted exchange with Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Mallikarjun Kharge.A video from the reception, held for NCP…
Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has released the official notification for the recruitment of Constable General Duty (Male / Female / GRP) posts. A total of 5500 vacancies are announced. Eligible candidates can apply online within the prescribed dates. Important Dates Event Date Online Apply Start Date …
Pune: In order to curb the production of illicit liquor, Pune rural police have initiated a programme to provide alternative employment to persons and families involved. This comes on the back of the illicit hooch tragedy in Pune city and Pimpri Chinchwad, which claimed the lives of 22 people.Special Inspector General of Police (Kolhapur Range)…
Indian Cookery, For Use in All Countries, published by Herbert Joseph Limited | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement This week brings us news of two Madras-London connections that will soon cease to exist. The first is the British Council Library. The second is the Michelin-starred Veeraswamy in London. The 100-year-old restaurant – for it was in…
