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Sheep breeding and making of Deccan mutton economy

In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, mutton was an important source of protein in the Indian diet, but the production was low, and the quality of mutton was not good. (HT)
pune news
Published on Apr 16, 2026 03:52 am IST

Taste of Life: Chocolates, candies and forever love

Access to chocolate was once a marker of elite power, closely linked to masculinity and physical strength, and before the Industrial Revolution, it remained the preserve of the wealthy alone. (HT)
pune news
Published on Feb 12, 2026 05:18 am IST

Echoes of Twelfth Night in colonial Poona

There was an excitement in the air and a large English crowd, as expected to attend the Holy Communion in the morning, which was to be followed by readings about the visit of the Magi. Epiphany hymns were being practised, and later, lunch was to be served. (HT)
pune news
Updated on Jan 08, 2026 01:22 pm IST

The curious history of pigeons in colonial India

The curious history of pigeons in colonial India
pune news
Published on Aug 21, 2025 07:28 am IST

Taste of Life: Poona’s monsoon: Season of damp, mildew, and sociability

Lady Falkland (SOURCED: WIKIMEDIA)
pune news
Published on Jun 12, 2025 10:20 am IST
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