The Green Corner Indoor plants brings colour, texture and a connection to the natural world into everyday rooms. The arching fronds of a palm, the patterned leaves of a trailing vine and the sculptural outline of a broad-leaved plant each…
A savoury Bengal gram snack rich in plant-based protein, seasoned with fresh herbs and spices, and fried to a crisp golden finish.
Light, Materials and Interior Design Morning arrives first at the windows. Sunlight moves across the floor, rests on a chair, then reaches a table or a stack of books. By evening, lamps replace daylight, shadows soften and familiar corners take…
A journey through the river landscapes, temple heritage, traditional crafts and coastal scenery of Andhra Pradesh Day 1 — Hyderabad to Vijayawada Across the Countryside to the Krishna In late November, we set out from Hyderabad along NH 65 towards…
A colourful foxtail millet bowl with chickpeas, fresh vegetables and a creamy mint-yogurt dressing. Finished with lemon and herbs, it makes a satisfying vegetarian meal
Looking Beyond the Price A price is attached to an object before we know anything about the life it will have. A pan on a shelf tells us what it costs. It cannot tell us whether the handle will remain…
A farmers market can take on a different character from one week to the next.” Farmers arrive with vegetables, fruit, flowers, herbs and other produce from nearby fields and gardens. Baskets and crates fill the stalls, colours change with the…
Garden on veranda ideas can transform a small outdoor space into a refreshing green corner with flowering plants, foliage and thoughtfully arranged planters. A Home Garden Through the Seasons Nature has its own rhythm, unfolding each day. A new leaf…
Vegetable jowar poha is an easy millet-based breakfast that brings together colourful vegetables, jowar flakes and crunchy roasted peanuts. Lightly seasoned with everyday Indian spices, it is simple to prepare and satisfying without feeling heavy and makes a wholesome addition…
Indian Millets: Flavours, uses & the changing Indian kitchen Millets have been part of Indian kitchens for generations. Their importance goes beyond nutrition : they connect food, farming and regional food traditions. Long before millets appeared on café menus and…
