Ingredients 180g split white urad dhal 2 tsp green chillies, finely chopped 2 tsp grated ginger 2 tsp crushed garlic 1 tsp cumin seeds ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda vegetable oil, for frying 750g thick Greek yogurt For the garnish sriracha ½ bunch of coriander, chopped seeds from 1 small pomegranate toasted peanuts, coarsely chopped (or toasted sunflower seeds) Method STEP 1 To make the vada, rinse the urad dhal in warm water a few times until … Continue reading Dahi Vada
Posture: Sit in a comfortable meditative posture. Mudra: Lift your hands to the level of your heart, palms up, elbows relaxed by your sides. Form a shallow cup of your hands by placing the sides of your hands together from the base of the palms to the tips of the Mercury fingers (pinkies). All the fingers are together but not rigid. Open the thumbs out away from … Continue reading The Magic Mantra
BY DR KAUSTAV BHATTACHARYYA Recently I hosted a poetry event titled ‘Poetry as a quest for inner meaning’ and had to make a brief speech elucidating the basic understanding and principles of Poetry in the context of the title. While preparing my notes, since the title had philosophical undertones I turned towards my favourite Indian philosopher Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and his brilliant treatise on Rabindranath … Continue reading Poetry – As a Quest for Inner Meaning
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH This gentleman has two distinct personalities. Five days a week he works as an electrical engineer in a high-profile multinational company, with the national (Delhi) capital region as the place of his current posting. However, as soon as the weekend dawns he is virtually transmogrified so to speak. The corporate gear packed way, you are likely to see him in his casual avatar denim and tee shirts; with his guitar … Continue reading The Musical Techie Who Aims for the Stars
BY PANCHALI SINGH ANAND 3 Different eras, 3 different names Kashi in ancient Sanskrit, Benaras in Hindi or Varanasi as its now widely known is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating as far back as the 11th century BCE. It is regarded as the spiritual capital of the Hindus and is located on the banks of the revered river of Ganga or … Continue reading Varanasi – A Journey of the Soul
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Priyam Mukherji and Ritapa Bhattacharya have been buddies since primary school. Added to this is the fact that they are family-friends-cum-neighbours. Together they live in the (still fairly) pristine surroundings of Vishwa Bharati (aka Santiniketan) the brainchild of Tagore and now a conspicuous Central University within the state of West Bengal, India. They share a common lifelong passion for Rabindra sangeet (Tagore’s lyrics). To crown it all, … Continue reading Upholding Musical Traditions of Tagore & Their Legendary Aunt
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH Once upon a time, there was a pretty little girl who was rather shy and introvert. Having no playmates or siblings she would keep herself occupied with reading story books meant for children alongside academics and a smattering of music. Fast forward to many years later… the little one (transformed into a lovely lady) is now Chandrabali Rudra Dutta a renowned vocalist with keen interest … Continue reading Chandrabali
I desire neither earthly kingdom, nor even freedom from birth and death.I desire only the deliverance from grief of all those afflicted by misery.Oh Lord, lead us from the unreal to the real; from darkness to light; from death to immortality.May there be peace in celestial regions.May there be peace on earth.May the waters be appeasing.May herbs be wholesome and may trees and plants bring … Continue reading A Hindu Peace Prayer
BY RUCHIRA GHOSH About Nandalal Bose’s paintings Dr S Radhakrishnan (noted philosopher and a former President of India) had observed, “ when we come across a great genius who has abiding faith in the spirit of this ancient land, who has that rarest of qualities unhampered unclouded visions we feel we have come into our own world of art.Nandalal Bose takes his material from the … Continue reading Nandalal Bose
CSM India: Good evening, and a warm welcome to Avantika and our viewers who will be watching this program, and Avantika thanks a lot for agreeing to do this conversation with us. Avantika: You’re most welcome!! CSM India: So firstly, lots of congratulations and felicitations on securing the ownership of the ‘Redbaari’ on 18 Sadanand Road; where the choice was between demolition or conservation, a … Continue reading Redbaari
