The elements of Ayurveda

Fruits, vegetables, spices, & natural herbs, understanding AYURVEDIC TREATMENTS THE FIVE ELEMENTS According to the age-old life science of Ayurveda, every manifestation of creation is a distinct blend of the five elements—earth, air, fire, water, and space. These fundamental qualities may be applied to everything that exists, and this diversity governs life’s course and how […]
Composer, pianist Charu Suri plays at Carnegie Hall for the fourth time

Charu will collaborate with world-renowned artists and have the world premiere of her new song, Lately, co-produced with singer Cassandra Kubinski Multi award-winning pianist and composer, Charu Suri, returns to Carnegie Hall for a historic fourth time on April 5, 2024 and becomes the first Indian jazz artist to do so. In her upcoming performance, […]
Joys of growing-up in a middle class Indian family

Going back in time to recollect the days when life was simple and not so hectic Do you ever get nostalgic over your past life? Do you yearn for a simple, middle-class living that you enjoyed a couple of decades ago, or are you enamoured by the trappings of modern life? These questions came to […]
‘I come from the land of Kanchipuram silk sarees’

Dubai-based artist, Kavita Sriram hails from Tamil Nadu, India, and takes pride in her heritage and saree collection Kanchipuram sarees are a thing of beauty, a marvel of the Indian textile industry that has captured the hearts of millions of women around the world. They are a symbol of grace, elegance, and tradition that has […]
You walk in for the flavours; you walk out with flavours and melodies: Antique Bazaar, Dubai.

On a few days, you want to hit rewind, pause even. Surrounded by the choicest of foods prepared by the best of chefs in the world — at your doorstep and your fingertips — on a few days, you don’t crave the Michelin-star meals nor the most exotic cuisines — what you miss and hence […]
Dubai: The green canvas to save the planet

Art.Coordinate is a young foundation for supporting and developing contemporary art that began its work in July 2021. One of the foundation’s main goals is to support young artists and strive to become a platform for young creators where they can communicate, exchange experiences, and receive help and support from each other and already-recognized colleagues […]
Desi picnic with chai in the mountains

It often happens that some of life’s best experiences come from unplanned detours and venturing into uncharted territories. This once happened to us. I have fond memories of a picnic that took us on a thrilling mountain trip. During one of our childhood vacations in India, one day, my cousins and I planned to go […]
The Mumbai-style ragda Pani Puri

SpiceKlub, a vegetarian restaurant in Dubai uses molecular techniques to enhance the dining experience by creating a visually stunning version of this classic street snack Kashyap Sajnani is a partner at SpiceKlub, Dubai. The restaurant in Al Mankhool successfully employs molecular gastronomy to add interesting twists to authentic North Indian vegetarian cuisine. Popular for its […]
Serving: Neighbourhood bhaiya’s ‘secret Gol Gappa recipe’

The pani is often made with secret spices that the neighbourhood bhaiya will never ever tell you about, but Chef Faizan Ali of Khyber The Palm has been generous enough to share his finger-licking, easy-to-make at-home Pani Puri recipe with us. While his recipe makes liberal use of use of ingredients, we find his method […]
Dear Pani Puri: You’re not just a snack, but a cherished part of my life!

Tripti’s love note to the Indian snack Every cloud has a silver lining, and this maxim stands true for Dubai-based marketing professional, Tripti Ramchandani. Her fond memories of one particular Pani Puri incident is something that she will never forget. In fact, it inspired her to pen a rich tribute to this humble streetside snack. […]