Nothing beats the Jamshedpur special Puri filling ingredient, the tamarind pulp
Monika’s love note to the Indian snack Dubai-based Monika Prasad’s deep and everlasting love for Pani Puris began in her beloved hometown of Jamshedpur, a vibrant metropolitan city in the state of Jharkhand, India. “In every nook and corner of this city, you can find vendors peddling this delectable snack known as Pani Puri. The […]
Pani Puri has seen me through days when my pocket money was well spent
Michelle Silva’s love note to the Indian snack For Michelle Silva, an Indian expatriate based out of Dubai, hailing from the coastal state of Goa, Pani Puri is one dish that can bring back memories. “I can have it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner,” she says, referring to one of India’s favourite street foods. “The textures […]
Trumpet Tastes: #NRIwaliDiwali
Enjoying Indian meals with loved ones during Diwali is a cherished tradition for several reasons! Diwali is all about spending quality time with loved ones. Sharing a meal is a way to strengthen family bonds and friendships. Gathering around a table filled with delicious food allows people to connect, share stories, and create lasting memories. […]
Trumpet Bazaar, #NRIwali Diwali
As Indian expats our Diwali celebrations are a little different from yours, though as bright, lovely and fun! The Indian Trumpet celebrates a few such #NRI #Diwali moments. Spread love, light. In this round-up of The Indian Trumpet Bazaar, we bring you thoughtful, diverse Diwali gift ideas! Diwali is a festival of lights and togetherness, and giving gifts […]
Have you heard of Nitrogen and Coffee in a can?
Why limit International Coffee Day celebrations to just one day? The Brew Crew believes every day canbe a celebration of brewing up special treats for coffee lovers, which is why the cafélocated in DubaiInvestment Park (DIP) 2, Dubai, is now delivering unique coffee experiences in a can. In their continuousquest to enhance customer experience, they’ve […]
Dance Like A Man, in Dubai
The highly acclaimed and popular play Dance Like A Man is coming to Dubai. The play is written by Sahitya Academy Award-winning writer Mahesh Dattani and directed by the veteran theatre and film actress Lillette Dubey. It has a stellar cast comprising names from Indian cinema, theatre, and television, including Lillette Dubey, Ananth Mahadevan, Suchitra […]
Back-to-school: Rewind to the ’90s: Supplies that we would bring back from India
The thoughts and world of school stationery can trigger an uncontrollable tear of nostalgia and a whole range of emotions. From writing with fountain pens and feeling like a sophisticated adult about to determine the fate of the nations to conquering the literary giants armed with Wren & Martin books — they were some great […]
Happy Onam: Carnival of Kerala
Sounds of chenda, patterns of pookkalam, sights of vallamkali and the spices of sadya… Onam brings to mind a potpourri of lovely memories and aromas There many ways to know that the town is getting ready to celebrate Onam. The resonating sounds of the chenda and the rhythmic singing and clapping of Kaikottikali being one. […]
Ramadan in Dubai: Game for a Butter Chicken omelette or Burrata Butter Chicken?
If there’s a Rajniknath in North-Indian dishes, it is the Butter Chicken! Punjab and Butter Chicken are something like Santa and Banta – you can’t really imagine one without the other. No wonder then, as we celebrate the vibrancy of Punjab in this issue, we can’t help but rediscover the one dish that all Punjabis […]
40 artists come together to celebrate India’s Republic Day in Dubai
“During our growing-up years, the highlight of Republic Day celebrations at school was dressing up in Indian wear for the day and the laddoos (Indian sweet) that were distributed at the end of the function! Funun’s Rang came close enough to that!” said Purva Grover, founder-editor, The Indian Trumpet, “It indeed felt like we were […]
