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New study confirms lobsters feel pain; 'Boiling alive is not standard practice,' chefs clarify

May 03, 2026 10:57 pm

Seafood chefs clarify that there is an exact point between the lobster's head and neck which upon being punctured leads to an instant, pain-free death.

From the dhabas of Varanasi, Guwahati and Ludhiana, a tale of the LPG crisis — and a way out

May 03, 2026 4:23 pm

LPG prices are pushing India’s eateries back to coal and biomass. Electric cooking is more efficient and cost-effective

Cooking at home linked to lower dementia risk in older adults, study finds

April 26, 2026 9:27 am

A large study suggests older adults who cook more often may have a lower risk of dementia. Researchers say the link does not prove cause and may reflect overall healthier lifestyles.

Bharti Singh reveals the two traditional oils she swears by in her kitchen: 'Na refined, na meetha tel'

April 13, 2026 5:54 pm

"Kabhi sarson ke tel ki sabzi aur kabhi desi ghee ki," shared Bharti Singh

Shoaib Ibrahim says he has discarded all non-stick cookware from home except one: 'Kya daily use kar sakte hai?'

March 18, 2026 3:50 pm

One should take care of the temperature at which food is cooked and ensure proper maintenance of the cookware, an expert said

I will not shrink from hard work, but won’t hesitate to call out toxic kitchen environments

March 09, 2026 5:13 pm

Some of the hardest work I did was in kitchens that didn’t tolerate abuse. This is the only way we can get things to change

Usha Nadkarni, 79, reveals her all-time favourite food, says she cooks herself: 'Chicken me kya khaane ka meri samajh me nahi aata'

January 15, 2026 6:19 pm

"Anda khaati hun. Aur fish mujhe acha lagta hai," said the Pavitra Rishta actor

How the tandoor became the soul of Delhi’s food culture through the hands of Punjabi refugees

January 09, 2026 1:30 pm

Beyond the charred kebabs and the smoky markets of Delhi lies a legacy. From the ancient hearths of Harappa to the resilient Punjabi refugees of 1947, discover how the tandoor survived empires and migrations to become the fiery, undisputed soul of North Indian cuisine.

'America is sick': As new US dietary guidelines recommend less processed food, more protein, cooking with butter; cardiologist weighs in

January 08, 2026 1:43 pm

When cooking with or adding fats to meals, prioritise oils with essential fatty acids, such as olive oil. Other options can include butter or beef tallow, the guideline notes

Madhuri Dixit recalls her first 'rubbery' meal for husband Shriram Nene: 'He was like...'

December 26, 2025 10:30 am

During the conversation, Madhuri, 58, shared that she started working early in life

COOKING PHOTOS

6 cooking techniques explained

January 12, 2026 12:45 pm

These are some diverse cooking techniques that actually work brilliantly. Here's everything you didn't know about them.

Here are some brilliant zero-waste cooking ideas

September 15, 2025 11:05 am

These are some of the zero waste cooking ideas that you could try.

12 types of knives that should be in your kitchen

January 28, 2020 1:29 pm

These knives are a must-have to make your cooking more efficient and organised.

COOKING VIDEOS

Kitchen, Khanna & Konversations: When Vicky Kaushal ate grasshoppers

June 22, 2020 6:05 pm

Vicky Kaushal will be a guest on Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna's show Kitchen, Khanna & Konversations. In this exclusive video, the Uri actor reveals his strangest food experience. Kaushal also talks about his meal plan for a day.

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