Khadi- A Movement For Women
BY VIBHA MITRA On this International Women’s Day, I pay homage to the philosophy of Khadi and its founding father, my lifelong inspiration, Mahatma Gandhi. A textile person now, I understand the importance of Swadeshi, the Charkha and Khadi. Khadi is not merely hand spun, hand woven, it is a way of life! Promoting our indigenous industry, keeping alive our traditions. It is about women … Continue reading Khadi- A Movement For Women
Interview with Aashnee Gajaria
Country Squire India’s (CSI) Kaustav Bhattacharya and Ishrath Mubeen interview Aashnee Gajaria, a young entrepreneur, about her start-up Meditourz. A student of Cass Business School London, Aashnee and her mother started Meditourz to connect patients with the best medical and wellness expertise for ideal and affordable treatment in India. Kris Bhattacharyya: Good Evening CSM India readers, please welcome to this edition of the Interview with Aashnee … Continue reading Interview with Aashnee Gajaria
Egg Curry
Mouth-watering, spicy, and flavourful. This egg curry is the perfect lunch choice for a lazy afternoon. Ingredients Oil- 2 tbsp Boiled eggs- 4 Onions- 2, finely chopped Tomato-2, puree Coriander powder- 1 tsp Cumin powder- ½ tsp Ginger garlic paste- ½ tsp Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp Chilli powder- 2 tsp Coriander leaves Water- 3 cups Salt to taste Method STEP 1 In a pan, heat … Continue reading Egg Curry
What else do you want?
In the following Vachana, Akka Mahadevi says: “HasivAdare UroLage bhikshaannamgalumtuTrusheyaadare kere baavi hallamgalumtuShayanakke haaludegulavumtuCennamallikArjunayya Atmasamgaatakke niinenagumtu.” Stating that happiness is not conditional, but lies in being content with little. Translation: If hungry, there is food in the town to ask for.If thirsty, there are lakes, wells and streams to quench it from.For sleeping, there are discarded buildings.Oh, Lord! (ChennamallikArjuna) as for the soul, You are … Continue reading What else do you want?
Fading Colours of Colonial Townships
BY ZOHRA FATHIMA Subsequent to the British era, Richmond Town in Bangalore stood monumental in bridging the gap between the Indians and the British. Named after Thomas Richmond, a philanthropist and an Anglo-Indian barrister in the British government who also happened to own a bungalow there, it is one of the prime localities of the city. The area has many by lanes like Wellington Street, … Continue reading Fading Colours of Colonial Townships
The Nostalgia of New Market
BY VIBHA MITRA I cherish each of my expeditions to the ‘New Market’ (ergo Hogg Market) even today, and I would rather go there instead of shopping at the newer glitzier cousins- spiffy malls and arcades. I object to the superstore experience as they are not allowing consumers to choose, showcasing brands that probably are productive financially. New Market has shops jostling for space, overflowing … Continue reading The Nostalgia of New Market
A Succession of Wallas
BY SADIQA PEERBHOY Decades before Messrs Amazon, Flipkart, Zomato and others patted themselves on their corporate backs for creating what they thought was a revolutionary era in home shopping, we had both home shopping and home delivery. And let me tell you, it was a darn sight more pleasant and personal experience. These days, you press a few buttons and what you want is delivered … Continue reading A Succession of Wallas
Of Pancakes And English Breakfast
BY ZAINAB AHMED Growing up, my father made sure that my younger sister and I tried every type of food available in the market. When the first KFC outlet opened in Bengaluru on Brigade Road, we had been there – tried their Zinger burgers and chicken. When the first Pizza outlet popped open in the city, my father made sure we visited to get our … Continue reading Of Pancakes And English Breakfast
Shahi Paneer
Shahi Paneer is a curry native to the Indian subcontinent. For its creamy base, the dish gets its name, ‘Shahi’ from the Mughlai cuisine. And the term ‘Paneer’ is derived from the Persian word for cheese. It is traditionally savoured with Indian bread- naan, roti, or kulcha. Ingredients For curry: Tomatoes- 4, chopped Onion- 1, chopped Cinnamon stick- small Bayleaf- 1 leaf Garlic cloves- 8 … Continue reading Shahi Paneer
Pavamana Mantra
The text of the mantra reads: Astoma Sad gamayaTamasoma Jyotir gamayaMrityoma Amruthan gamayaOṃ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ śāntiḥ Translation: Lead me from falsehood to absolute truth,Lead me from darkness to light,Lead me from death to immortality.In the name of the eternal,Let there be peace everywhere. Continue reading Pavamana Mantra
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