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Tried & Tasted: Ashok and Ashok meat Dhaba

Updated on Jul 03, 2017 12:42 pm IST

<p>There are too many spots in this huge city that just cant be spotted with the naked eye. And to find them, you need to have a foodie's nose that can hunt the best of corners. One such corner is Ashok and Ashok meat Dhaba in Sadar Bazaar near Pahadganj, which shuts before 1 pm everyday because their most famous dish- the mutton curry made in ghee- gets finished by then! The mutton curry itself is made in minced meat and cooked in buckets of pure ghee. The mutton is marinated and kept overnight for the masalas to settle down. What you get eventually is a thick, delicious mix of well cooked mutton drowned in minced meat gravy. </p>

Tried & Tasted: Lauki ka Galawat and other bottle gourd delicacies

<p>Summer vegetables are much-maligned folks. When it comes to getting a bad press, they are on top of the class. Vegetables like bottle gourd evoke disgust. They are bland and end up getting cooked into dishes that anyone would gladly avoid. We visited the Lauki Special Festival at New Delhi's Le Meridien to find out what was on their menu. The boring 'lauki' managed to surprise us with some delectable bottle gourd preparations including a starter, main course and a dessert. Because the poor lauki has no taste of its own, it works well when given a twist, or when paired with sharp ingredients as was the case with the three dishes that we tried: 'lauki ka galawat', Lau Chingri and Lauki ka Halwa</p>

Updated on Jun 25, 2017 02:24 pm IST

A look at what life is after you go viral

<p>What is it like to be famous without warning? To wake up and find hundreds, or thousands, of friend requests clogging your timeline, and read stories about yourself on random websites? Aranya Johar, 18, never dreamed she would go viral, when she wrote the spoken-word poem 'A Brown Girl's Guide to Gender' in March. She still can't get used to being recognised on the street. And when event manager Amisha Bhardwaj danced to Sia's 'Cheap thrills' in shorts on her wedding day, some commenters said her husband should have died rather than marry her. “My husband, Pranav, praised my confidence in front of the camera. His positive attitude helped me ignore the negative comments,” she says.</p>

Updated on Jun 24, 2017 12:26 pm IST

Ramzan trail in Old Delhi with ex-election commissioner Dr SY Quraishi

<p>Former chief election commissioner of India, Dr SY Quraishi is someone who understands how India functions, given that he has spent more than 35 years in the civil services in various roles. He has been associated with NACO, DD and the Election Commission. Dr Quraishi was born and raised in the Walled City of Delhi. He took Hindustan Times to Old Delhi and showed spots he has fond memories of, particularly from the month of Ramzan. </p>

Updated on Jun 20, 2017 06:33 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Chicken Sandwiches at Novelty Stores Jangpura

<p><b></b>This small eatery in Jangpura serves some of the best chicken sandwiches in Delhi! Novelty Dairy and Stores is 59-year-old grocery cum snacks outlet, which is known to only a select few people in Delhi who are mostly old timers and new age foodies. The owners of Novelty don't believe in publicity and advertising. Their sandwiches, limited in menu but great in taste, are almost a part of a secret cult of food lovers in the city. Some of the items on the menu are Chicken, Ham and Tuna Sandwich. All of these have a generous spread of mayonnaise, the recipe of which is a deep secret! Head to Novelty to try out their delicious sandwiches!</p>

Updated on Jun 19, 2017 01:13 pm IST

A peek into the Ultimate Bartender Championship by Monkey Shoulder

<p>The Ultimate Bartender Championship by Monkey Shoulder began in Kolkata and moved on to Hyderabad, Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Gurgaon and Delhi. This year, the competition had participation from over 250 contestants tested on their unique techniques, insights, speed and skills behind the bar. Bartenders got a chance to showcase bartending skills of industry knowledge, hospitality, pouring, nosing and stocktaking.</p>

Updated on Jun 16, 2017 12:23 pm IST

Insurance cover for Mental Health becomes a reality in India

<p>The Mental Healthcare Act, 2017 could be a breather for many patients of mental illness. For example, suicide has been decriminalised and now patients with mental health issues will have access to medical insurance, just as patients with physical illnesses do. Filmmaker Rohan Sabharwal, mental health activist Tamseel Hussain and Psychiatrist Dr. Sagar Mundada share their experiences on mental illnesses and the benefits this new bill will bring to patients.</p>

Updated on Jun 10, 2017 12:48 pm IST

The 2017 Hyundai Xcent review

<p>We drove the new Hyundai Xcent across Delhi for a week. The new 1.2-litre diesel engine feels peppier than before. The in-car technology with 7-inch touchscreen has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, rear AC vents, parking assist and some segment-first features such as shark-fin antenna. The car competes against the Maruti Suzuki Dzire, Honda Amaze, Tata Tigor, Ford Figo Aspire and Volkswagen Ameo. Here's more on the new Xcent.</p>

Updated on Jun 09, 2017 05:16 pm IST

Delhi University’s cut offs, dangerous bras and recipes for a male child

<p>Colleges are declaring ridiculous cut off marks of 100%, school students are being told to kill cats in experiments and Ayurveda textbooks are handing out instructions on how to conceive a male child. We take a look at the Indian education system. </p>

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 07:19 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Aam-ki-launji at Khandani Rajdhani

<p>Summer is here, and so is the king of fruits, mango. We've all had mango flavored ice creams, drinks and candies. But have you ever tried food made with mangoes that is not just limited to pickles? That's right. A small restaurant in Delhi's Connaught Place brings out the regular mango in different avatars ever summer. Khandani Rajdhani is usually known for its lavish Gujarati and Rajasthani thalis. But this time, we checked it out for its Aamrass, Aam ki launji, Aam dhokla, Aam ki jalebi and many more dishes made with the fruit. Which is your favourite?</p>

Updated on Jun 05, 2017 12:14 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Authentic and delicious Bengali cuisine at Oh! Calcutta

<p>If you are in Bengal at this time, you will hear an interesting medley of kitchen sounds: the sizzling hum of fish being fried, the grind of mustard seeds being turned into a paste, the sharp sounds of onion and garlic being grated and the splutter of seeds in hot oil. For this is the time when cooks and kitchens get especially busy – and all ready to fete a son-in-law. We hopped into Oh! Calcutta in South Delhi to try some authentic Bengali food and our favourite was Kancha aam diye bekti paturi(steamed betki with raw mango). In the olden days, fish was often steamed in the handi when the rice was being cooked. But the banana leaf works wonders, too. Though mustard oil and mustard paste are the main ingredients, raw grated mango adds punch.</p>

Updated on May 28, 2017 01:24 pm IST

Pets are the new age therapists

<p>Dogs are man's best friend and now they have turned therapeutic too. These furry friends are doubling up as therapists for stress, depression and other ailments. The general mental benefits of therapy through animals include decrease in feeling of isolation and alienation, improved socialization skills, reduced self-consciousness and anxiety. It also helps children overcome speech and emotional disorder and creates motivation for the patient to recover faster. Therapy dogs are tested for temperament and trained to carry out their duties. The dogs have to be above the age of two years so that they are physically and mentally mature enough and must pass the 5 steps test to be certified as one.</p>

Updated on May 27, 2017 12:41 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Best Kebabs at Talib’s eatery in Zakir Nagar

<p>It is quite an interesting sight when hoards of people line up outside a shop waiting for food. This, however, is common occurrence outside Talib Kebab Corner in Zakir Nagar, South Delhi, which serves the juiciest tikkas in all of Delhi. Tikka is a fat chunk of meat cooked by being marinated in curd mixed with a variety of spices. For better results, hung curd is used for marinating. The meat is finally grilled to achieve the right amount of succulence and flavor. At Talib's shop, the tikka is served with a bunch of kebabs, mint chutney, onions and lemon wedges. The entire affair is easy on the pocket but simply delicious. </p>

Updated on May 22, 2017 12:55 pm IST

Cloud eggs: The new breakfast recipe that’s breaking the internet

<p>Cloud eggs have become the Internet's new favourite breakfast choice with users uploading thousands of photos to social media in recent weeks. Video shot in the Table Cafe restaurant in London shows chef, Shaun Alpine-Crabtree, trying his hand at the latest food craze as he prepares the dish for the very first time. Another clip uploaded to Instagram by user Phil McElhone features stills showcasing the various stages of preparing the viral dish. In order to prepare cloud eggs one needs to first separate the yolks from the whites, whisk the whites and create a hollow in the middle where the yolks will be put later. The next step is to bake them in an oven for six minutes, put the yolks inside the hollows created earlier and place the dish back in the oven for three minutes. Optional extras such as cheese, bacon or ham can also be included in the picturesque dish.</p>

Updated on May 14, 2017 10:12 am IST

Tried & Tasted: Delhi’s best Nihari at Zakir Nagar

<p>Delhi's affair with the non-vegetarian cuisine goes back to the time of the Mughals. Apart from shaping the country's decisive history, the rulers also gave the subcontinent a strong culinary culture which is still going strong. With delectable aromas wafting in the air, one cannot resist these dishes even on hot summer evenings. Zakir Nagar in South Delhi is a place where one could find small eateries selling tasty food at throwaway prices, one of them being the Nihari. This is a stew which is slow cooked, sometimes overnight, primarily consisting of soft meat and bone marrow. Different spices like cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon and mace are added to make the Nihari spicy. Sometimes, a thick red curry called Rogan is added for a distinct flavour. </p>

Updated on May 15, 2017 12:16 pm IST

The Wig Story: How a human hair wig is made

<p>Sherine Mathew shaved her head a month ago so that her hair could be turned into a wig for a cancer patient. A human hair wig can be as expensive as Rs. 30,000. There are people who are in need of it but can't afford it. Therefore, some NGOs have come forward to help. People voluntarily donate hair to these NGOs and the organization turns them into wigs, providing it to the people for free, who most need it the most. “It takes hair from about six people to make a single wig”, says Pankaj Bhupatkar, who has been in the wig-making business for 35 years. Bhupatkar makes wigs for sale. But he also works with NGO Madat Trust, creating wigs for free out of donated hair.</p>

Updated on May 13, 2017 01:40 pm IST

The Drifting Canvas: India’s first multimedia art exhibition

<p>The Drifting Canvas, India's first multimedia art exhibition being held in Delhi, is a delight for art lovers from around the city. It brings together around 2000 works of 11 European artists in an audio-visual form where each painting looks like a story in itself. Spanning more than 800 sq metres of carpet space in the pavilion of Select Citywalk, with more than 20 giant High Definition screens , The Drifting Canvas is an immersive audio visual treat, that takes you quite literally 'into' the works of Europe's most famous artists. What makes this exhibition different from viewing these paintings on a canvas is that each painting has been story-boarded which gives a life-like quality to each painting and takes the idea of experiencing art to a whole new level.</p>

Updated on May 13, 2017 12:26 pm IST

Is Brutalist architecture becoming an eyesore in the US?

<p>Brutalism, which got its name from a French word for raw concrete, has been sparking public battles ever since the architectural style flourished in the 1960s. Now, the era's aging structures are being declared eyesores and slated for demolition. Architectural historian Marisa Brown and others held a mock funeral this spring to mourn the demolition of Rhode Island's Brutalist icon - The Fogarty Building in Providence. But others are celebrating what they consider a rebirth of the downtown area with a modern hotel replacing the 60's era structure. An attempt to whitewash a Brutalist structure in Washington DC also exposed strong feelings on both sides. When metro recently painted the inside of a subway station near the U.S. Capitol, riders rejoiced at the brightened space. But preservationists complained that a 'cardinal rule' was broken by painting the raw concrete structure – which they say will require more upkeep. Across the country, other Brutalist buildings have been torn down or are slated for demolition.</p>

Updated on May 12, 2017 01:02 pm IST

Tried and Tasted: Bedmi Aloo at Chawri Bazaar

<p>Why the streets of Old Delhi are a food lover's paradise is no secret. Here, every hole-in-the-wall is filled with aromatic, mouth watering and inexpensive food. We once again hunted Chawri Bazaar, this time in search of Bedmi Aloo, a breakfast fare that's both tasty and light on the stomach. The shop that sells this is the hundred-year-old Shyam Sweets, which used to be one of the landmarks of Delhi at some point. Bedmi is stuffed poori layered with a paste of Urad Dal. It is served with a mildly spiced potato curry, lightly cooked chholey and a dollop of some tart fenugreek (methi) chutney. </p>

Updated on May 07, 2017 01:56 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Kulle Chat at Chawri Bazaar

<p>Old Delhi remains one of the most well-known and loved places for street food in Delhi. History stands testimony to the different foods that were introduced by various rulers of Delhi over time. Till date, that are more than a hundred year old shops that prepare these delicacies as they were once prepared in the days of yore.This week's food is the famous Kulle from Chawri Bazaar. Kulle is a special street-side dish prepared with boiled potatoes or sweet potatoes, or with vegetables such as cucumbers and tomatoes, and now even with fruits.The word comes from kulhar, an earthen vessel. The mesh from potatoes and tomatoes is scooped out and filled with a mix of spices, lemon juice and pomegranate seeds. This is a dish that's easy to prepare and a great summer delight.</p>

Updated on May 01, 2017 06:33 pm IST

Long Play records are all set to make a comeback in India

<p>LP records are more than just memory. Amarrass Records is all set to revive this lost form of music that not only rings in nostalgia but also enhances the music experience. Tucked in Gurgaon's Sushant Lok shopping arcade, the studio is no bigger than half a cricket pitch. This is where childhood friends Ashutosh Sharma and Ankur Malhotra are reviving the vinyl. Once very popular, the LP stopped production in India in the early eighties. So, this studio is the first in the 21st century in India to start the production of LPs again. For vinyl in general, the numbers have been increasing manifold around the world. In both Europe and the US, vinyl is still a big way to release albums. In India, though there has been a revival of interest, it is still limited to a third-generation phenomenon.</p>

Updated on Apr 29, 2017 03:04 pm IST

Would you live in tiny house cheaper than an iPhone

<p>Eco-friendly housing usually costs a lot of money, but a new project in Bangalore could change things. A small, fold-up house designed by Cuckoo Hostel could be made to fit in pretty much any open area – from garages to rooftops – in big cities. Project co-founder Sampath Reddy says these Pop-Up Homes could provide affordable shelter for homeless communities. </p>

Updated on Apr 25, 2017 11:48 am IST

Tried & Tasted: Turkish Lamb Shanks

<p>There's much more to Turkey than Erdogan. There's Turkish coffee, for one, and then there's Turkish Delight. And, of course, there is Turkish cuisine. Mediterranean dishes can be found in many of our metros, but there are hardly any restaurants -- even in India's food hub, Delhi -- which offer Turkish food. But we found Baris, a restaurant which offers authentic Turkish cuisine. We went and tried Kuzu Inzik, which is roasted lamb shank with pomegranates and tomato, served over saffron-infused rice and grilled vegetables. Watch to know how to cook this delicious Mediterranean dish yourself.</p>

Updated on Apr 24, 2017 11:28 am IST

Tried & Tasted: From Farm to Fork

<p>Summers are a wonderful season to indulge in salads. Besides being rich in nutrients and fibre content, salads also induce freshness in the appetite in the hot summer months. This week, we tried Maple and Citrus Salad with Greens and the delicious Amritsari Salmon with Pomelo Salad at Aerocity's Pullman Hotel. It is a part of the concept of 'From Farm to Fork' where guests can pick their own favourite vegetables from the hotel farm and create their own salads. Started in the seventies by an American called Alice Waters, it translates into taking food directly from farms to a restaurant kitchen, and from there to your fork. The ingredients are organically produced, fresh and thus tasty. Our palates at Pullman were both healthy and visually delightful. </p>

Updated on Apr 17, 2017 01:46 pm IST

High-end hostels are redefining the experience of living away from home

<p>Many students move away from their homes to bigger towns and cities for higher education.Accommodation is a concern and hostels play a very important role in this phase of a student's life. To most of us, life in a hostel symbolises a tough phase with little amenities and almost no luxury. Modern hostels are trying to change this perception. Companies such as Your Space, Coho, Aarusha Homes, Bright Youth, Campus Student Communities and MSR Student Living are offering air-conditioned rooms with attached bathrooms, recreation areas, laundry and housekeeping services, and all meals — for as little as Rs 8,000 per month. There are 34 million higher education students in India, of which 76% (about 26.6 million) are living away from home. Most of these 26.6 million are concentrated in the metros of Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru and in education hubs such as Pune, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. </p>

Updated on Apr 15, 2017 06:29 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Vishu special Avial

<p>This week, we take your taste buds down south to get a whiff of the traditional Avial, a household delicacy of Kerala made during festivals. On the occasion of Vishu or the Malayali New Year on April 14 this year, South Delhi's Mahabelly will prepare a festival special fare, a part of which will be the Avial. This common Kerala food consists of a variety of mixed vegetables, coconut paste, sprinkled generously with curry leaves and red chilies for some extra punch. </p>

Updated on Apr 14, 2017 01:25 pm IST

If you are a Tintin fan, this Brussels metro station is the place to go

<p>The Stockel station at the European capital of Brussels is a must visit if you are a Tintin fan. The station has a 300 metres long mural based on the famous cartoon series, The Adventures of Tintin. Tintin is the fictional hero of the comics series by Belgian cartoonist Hergé, he is a reporter and adventurer who travels around the world with his dog Snowy. The series was one of the most popular European comics of the 20th century. By 2007 more than 200 million copies had been published in over 70 languages. The series was mixture of fantasy, mystery, science fiction and political thrillers. It was adopted for radio, television,film and theatre as well. The mural designed by the creater of the comic series Hergé features all the characters from the series.</p>

Updated on Apr 03, 2017 12:47 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Southeast Asian street food at the heart of Delhi

<p>Now that we Indians are travelling more and more, the food of Southeast Asia is no longer such a secret. Restaurants have come up across the country with Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian, or even Vietnamese and Burmese food. Ping's Café Orient in the Lodhi Colony Market brings to the table some of the much-loved dishes of the region. We have tried the Thai red curry prawns. The curry is flavoured with herbs and other ingredients that the region is known for – lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime leaves and so on. The cuisine of Southeast Asia is such a treasure trove that the more you eat, the more you want. And the more you dig into it, the more you get to know about it. </p>

Updated on Apr 02, 2017 01:56 pm IST

Tried & Tasted: Chicken Liver Parfait with brioche

<p>This minimalist wine bar named Perch, in Khan Market got our attention for its amazing chicken liver parfait. The European cuisine made with a concoction of red wine and green apples. The dish has perfection in its name, as the word 'parfait' mean “perfect” in French. Chicken liver parfait is a velvety paste of chicken liver cooked in olive oil, red wine, onion and thyme and then grounded to a fine paste. The delicacy is served with poached pears & gooseberries.</p>

Updated on Apr 06, 2017 05:00 pm IST

All the winners at HT Most Stylish Awards

<p>The who's who of Mumbai dazzled at Hindustan Times Most Stylish Awards on Friday evening, with their panache, chic outfits, and, of course, their style. One of the memorable moments of the evening was Amitabh Bachchan's humble acceptance speech when he was named the Most Stylish Star of the Millennium. He first asked the respectful, standing crowd to sit down and then said, “I am honoured to be in the company of such incredible talent in the younger generation.”</p>

Updated on Mar 27, 2017 12:17 pm IST

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