An Abiding Love For Biryani
Tracing the trail of biryani, from Noor Jehan to Wajed Ali Shah, from Awadh to Kolkata and Hyderabad this is a saga of how Biryani came to arouse such strong passions and turned into a comfort food for all.
Tracing the trail of biryani, from Noor Jehan to Wajed Ali Shah, from Awadh to Kolkata and Hyderabad this is a saga of how Biryani came to arouse such strong passions and turned into a comfort food for all.
Women are often the keepers of customs and traditions in a family and teach the next generation. Perhaps exercising our franchise is a lesson that we need to pass on to our daughters as well.
The author describes her strict and cold father’s touching sacrifice for his sick child.
A father defies societal pressures, prioritizing his daughter’s education and dreams. His love and progressive views continue to inspire her.
A young woman, fearing rejection, struggles to tell her parents she’s not straight. Despite the repeal of Section 377, the truth remains unspoken and societal prejudice rules.
Its the actor, Madhavan’s birthday today! He was born on 1 June 1970 in Jamshedpur, Bihar (now in Jharkhand), India, to a Tamil Brahmin family. Happy birthday, Maddy!
The poem is about the pearl which endures a painful transformation. Despite the pain and isolation, the poet believes in the beauty of change and the possibility of achieving dreams.
The author reflects on her mother’s dreams that she sacrificed and the societal pressures that limited her choices.
The author, a Bengali film buff, achieves a childhood dream of visiting the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Kella.
