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How to wear high-waisted fishnet stockings, the latest Instagram trend!

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With more that 4,31,000 posts involving the hashtag #fishnets, it is surely a trend that young instagramers of today are rocking. Wearing these high-waisted fishnet stockings underneath jeans, shorts, dresses and skirts, you can definitely achieve that edgy summer look. These fashionable stalkings are also cheap to buy (₹500 on amazon.in, ₹300 on myntra.com) While these fishnet stalkings go with almost everything, here are some looks that best work with this Instagram sensation: Under a dress or skirt Fishnet stalkings look way more groovy than plain black stalkings under a…

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How to Make the Best Uthappams at Home

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I still remember quick family meals at Sarvana Bhavan as a child. At a time when dining out was not a frequent affair, Saravana Bhavan was reserved for those quick meals or when you had unexpected guests. One of the favourite dishes for kids used to be the famous Seven-taste Uthappam – clever term coined by them. For the uninitiated, Uthappams (Uthappa in Kannada)  might be very similar to a dosa but they’re not the same thing. Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside this is almost where…

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The Power of Rose: It Can Prevent Wrinkles, Acne and Inflammation

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The incredible benefits of rose are not unknown in the world of beauty. We have all heard tales of ancient queens using this beautiful flower as a remedy to enhance their beauty, be it in milk baths or as skin packs. Even today, it holds as much importance besides lending to a flower garden and that’s why we find numerous beauty brands offering all sorts of rose-based products. So what makes the flower in demand? It is said that rose has anti-ageing properties, being a powerful source of antioxidants and…

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Naan Pizza: The Indian Twist to the Most Popular Snack

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Are you in need for an instant snack that is both easy to make and mouth-watering to eat? Then we’ve got the perfect solution for you, Naan Pizza. Well, it’s just like regular pizza but only better. Naan is a long-ish, oven-baked flatbread which was first introduced in Central and South Asia. In India, it is a common bread which is often teamed with Chicken Butter Masala, Mutton Korma, Dal Makhani and the like. The crisp and mildly chewy texture is perhaps what makes it perfect to function as a…

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Ramadan Special 2017: Delhi’s Top 11 Ramadan Food Eateries That You Must Visit

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“There’s hidden sweetness in the stomach’s emptiness. We are lutes, no more, no less. If the sound box is stuffed full of anything, no music. If the brain and belly are burning clean with fasting, every moment a new song comes out of the fire. The fog clears, and new energy makes you run up the steps in front of you….” -Jelaluddin Rumi Come Ramadan and the madness at the galis of Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid multiply tenfold. Ramadan or Ramzan is the ninth month of the IslamicCalendar, and…

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‘Pop-Up’ Pastas to Make Your Dining Experience More Fun

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Have you ever wondered what our food would look like in the future? Well, you wouldnt have to wait for too long to find the answer. MIT scientists have developed pop-up foods-flat sheets of edible pastas that sprout into 3D structures when submerged in water, an extremely innovative and advance mechanism that will make your dining experience all the more fun and interactive. The edible origami consists of starch and flat sheets of gelatine that, when submerged in water, instantly sprout into 3D structures, including common pasta shapes like penne,…

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