by Tamil Nadu, formerly known as Madras State, is one of the 29 states of India. Prior to the British era, different empires ruled the land. Chera, Chola and the Pandias were the most famous empires, shaping each region’s cuisine, culture, and architecture. Here are a few fun facts about Tamil Nadu, which is on […]
10 Fun Facts About the Festival of Holi
by What do you know about the colourful festival of Holi? It’s a Hindu festival that people celebrate around the world to welcome spring. Revellers throw colour at each other, and neighbours get together to eat and celebrate the beginning of a new season. Here are 10 fun facts about the festival of Holi and […]
5 Homemade Tea Infusions to Brew a Healthy New Year
by What do tea and health have in common? Well, if there is one thing that binds Indians, it is a cup of tea. We love so many types but also use them for healthy outcomes. They can be a cutting tea – so strong that only half a cup is enough. Such as masala […]
8 Fun Facts About India Including a Floating Post Office
by Yes, we Indians eat with our hands. Our food is spicy. We have the World’s biggest family with 39 wives, 94 children and 33 grandchildren. And an Indian Maharaja once bought six Rolls Royce from its London showroom and then used them for garbage collection in India. Why? Legend goes that the showroom attendant had mistaken the […]
Jaggery Hot Chocolate: Indian-Inspired Treat
by It’s funny how a temperature which used to feel like the height of summer leaves you wrapped in a blanket a couple of years after moving abroad. I moved to India from England three years ago, and my life has changed so drastically, even my internal thermostat has shifted! During the winter months, I […]