The writer is a chef, author, educator and world traveller.

April 18, 2021 06:10 IST
Where we need the most mindful care, we can be quite mindless
Sat, Apr 17, 2021
April 04, 2021 06:43 IST
Whether you celebrate Easter, Passover or Holi, or nothing at all, never forget to celebrate life
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
March 21, 2021 06:40 IST
As we celebrate World Autism Day on April 2, a reminder of what we can be to the differently abled
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
March 07, 2021 06:00 IST
True religion connects us to our self and allows us to be most present in the here and now -- what matters is what we do now
Sun, Mar 07, 2021
February 21, 2021 06:30 IST
True religion is that which fosters compassion and understanding for those who are different from us
Sat, Feb 20, 2021
February 07, 2021 06:30 IST
When we connect to what’s in the core of our beings, we connect to the rest of humanity
Sat, Feb 06, 2021
January 24, 2021 06:15 IST
What India - and the rest of the world - can learn from how the world's oldest democracy tackled its most urgent crisis
Sun, Jan 24, 2021
January 10, 2021 06:20 IST
No matter how invulnerable we may feel, as individuals or nations, we all need periodic reality checks
Sun, Jan 10, 2021
December 27, 2020 06:15 IST
COVID-19 is a clarion call to reflect upon our actions and choices and to remember that, in the end, what goes around, comes around.
Sun, Dec 27, 2020
December 13, 2020 06:20 IST
Cut the mindless consumption this season, and make a difference by playing Santa
Sun, Dec 13, 2020
November 29, 2020 06:00 IST
Life is often harshest to the best. Perhaps it has an uncanny sense that it can test the best with the worst
Sun, Nov 29, 2020
November 15, 2020 06:30 IST
Can we look beyond the darkness that engulfs us and find hope?
Sat, Nov 14, 2020
November 01, 2020 06:30 IST
As in life, so in the pandemic, art and creativity are proving to be wellsprings of hope.
Sun, Nov 01, 2020
October 18, 2020 06:35 IST
For this world to be a civil society of diverse yet connected humans, we must guarantee respect and regard for people with disabilities
Sun, Oct 18, 2020
October 04, 2020 06:30 IST
My parents were bold outliers in a world where silence and tolerance of bigotry turns into tacit acceptance and approval.
Sat, Oct 03, 2020
September 20, 2020 06:30 IST
Kaifi asked Baba to shoot a film in Mijwan many years ago. One hundred years after the poet’s birth, the son returns to his father’s hometown.
Sat, Sep 19, 2020
September 06, 2020 05:15 IST
The actor and filmmaker on the ideas that shape her work, being raised to have an independent mind and why we should expect to receive all our happiness from one source
Sun, Sep 06, 2020
August 23, 2020 06:55 IST
The iconic vocalist made his music a prayer to the god that resides in all life
Sat, Aug 22, 2020
August 09, 2020 06:50 IST
Enough of stealing foods from other cultures. Let’s shine the light on our country’s culinary traditions
Sat, Aug 08, 2020
July 26, 2020 06:10 IST
I’m hoping to see a day when I’m just a human being and my food, clothing, language and art are simply nouns with no belittling adjectives
Sun, Jul 26, 2020
July 19, 2020 13:00 IST
This dish is so lovely that I often just serve it with nothing else except for some raita, achaar (if craving spice), and crispy papadum on the side, shares chef Suvir Saran
Sun, Jul 19, 2020
July 18, 2020 11:15 IST
This recipe highlights the beautiful and simple brilliance of fried dough, and how it has the power to delight young and more mature palates alike, shares chef Suvir Saran.
Sat, Jul 18, 2020
July 17, 2020 10:00 IST
For an extra special touch, pulse some sugar cubes with lemon zest in your food processor and sprinkle over the French Toast before serving, suggests chef Suvir Saran
Fri, Jul 17, 2020
July 16, 2020 15:00 IST
Though made just like rice kheer, this creamy pudding is thick and firm in consistency, says chef Suvir Saran
Thu, Jul 16, 2020
July 15, 2020 10:00 IST
These potato dumplings are from Maharashtra, a state where people love to eat very spicy foods, shares chef Suvir Saran
Thu, Jul 16, 2020



