THE CHARMS OF BETEL LEAF EATING!
By Tara Narayan Most of India likes a paan or two on occasion…with and without areca nut and tobacco! But … More THE CHARMS OF BETEL LEAF EATING!
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WALKING THE WAY OF THE CROSS: The Spiritual Journey of Lent
DR AMIT DIAS explores the deeper meaning of the season of Lent. How do people prepare for lent and how … More WALKING THE WAY OF THE CROSS: The Spiritual Journey of Lent
`SABUDANA KHICHDI’ FOR SHIVRATRI… Where else but at Sapna’s `Kokum Curry’!
By Tara Narayan DON’T me ask me how I found myself one more time at Sapna Sardesai’s “Kokum Curry” down … More `SABUDANA KHICHDI’ FOR SHIVRATRI… Where else but at Sapna’s `Kokum Curry’!
POETRY OF YOUTH: Sohani Almeida Coutinho
At GALF poetry reading session… (l to r) Sheela Jaywant, Sohani Almeida and Enes Cevik THERE wasn’t much poetry at … More POETRY OF YOUTH: Sohani Almeida Coutinho
A `KICHADI’ IS ALWAYS WELCOME…Comfort food of vegetarians and non-vegetarians…
By Tara Narayan THERE weren’t too many foodie book launches at the Goa Literature & Art Festival at International Center … More A `KICHADI’ IS ALWAYS WELCOME…Comfort food of vegetarians and non-vegetarians…
‘CHHAAVA’ REVIEW: A BRUTALLY VIOLENT VERSION OF MARATHA HISTORY!By Nandini Ramnath
Laxman Utekar directs Vicky Kaushal, Akshaye Khanna and Rashmika Mandanna. Laxman Utekar’s Chhaava sets itself apart from the average sword-and-dhoti … More ‘CHHAAVA’ REVIEW: A BRUTALLY VIOLENT VERSION OF MARATHA HISTORY!By Nandini Ramnath
ANY NUMBER OF WHEAT FLOUR ROTI IN THE MARKET…Why no millet roti!
Several brands of wheat bhakri/chappati/paratha in the local stores nowadays…to make meals easy to do. Alas, all the unleavened Indian … More ANY NUMBER OF WHEAT FLOUR ROTI IN THE MARKET…Why no millet roti!
HOW I MET MY VALENTINE!
By Rajan Narayan IT was the Goan winter of 2000. Pankajbala R Patel, also alias Tara Narayan, was on an … More HOW I MET MY VALENTINE!
THE BITTERS OF LIFE…Do not shun them!
THE HUMBLE BITTER HERB ‘KIRATA’ IS FAMILIAR TO MOST GOANS…also called andrographis (Andrographis paniculata), widely used in traditional medicine to … More THE BITTERS OF LIFE…Do not shun them!
HEALING BRUSH STROKE BY BRUSH STROKE!By Aileen Carneiro
ART is liberating! I’ve learnt that every scribble, every stroke, every choice of colour can have a lot of depth, … More HEALING BRUSH STROKE BY BRUSH STROKE!By Aileen Carneiro