November 2012

Authentic Restaurant Style Dal Makhani Recipe

Dal Makhani is one of the most iconic dishes of North Indian cuisine, known for its velvety texture and perfect balance of spices. Originati...

Kalyan Panja 26 Nov, 2012 6

Trip to Chad - The Pala Trail

The day lights up early in this part of the world. Djoro wakes up little by little and the conversations of the people and the sound of the ...

Kalyan Panja 21 Nov, 2012

Red Velvet Ombre Cake Recipe

The idea of making a Red Velvet Christmas cake, the famous American red velvet cake but in a Christmas style, had been in my head for a long...

Kalyan Panja 13 Nov, 2012 1

Trip to Khajuraho - Temples, Kamasutra and Cosmic Sex

Khajuraho is another pearl of India with buildings and finely carved sculptures. In its walls one can see mythological gods, warriors, anima...

Kalyan Panja 11 Nov, 2012

The Timeless Appeal of Mehndi

Mehndi, or mehandi, mehindi or mendi, are made as temporary henna tattoos in an almost infinite variety of designs: complex and full of intr...

Kalyan Panja 11 Nov, 2012 1

Trip to Bhangarh Fort - the Haunted City of Rajasthan

I went to Alwar, at the entrance of Rajasthan. To get there, I leave with a map of north India. I took a public bus that took 5 hours from D...

Kalyan Panja 10 Nov, 2012 1

Tasting the Paneer Tikka in Pushkar

We left early leaving behind Udaipur. This city has enchanted us. It is true that there is a lot of tourists but it has a thousand and one n...

Kalyan Panja 10 Nov, 2012

আমি আর আমার গার্লফ্রেন্ডস: ভারতের প্রথম চিক ফিল্ম

আমি আর আমার গার্লফ্রেন্ডস হল মৈনাক ভৌমিকের প্রচেষ্টা মেয়েদের মধ্যে চমৎকার বন্ধন চিত্রিত করার জন্। এবং কীভাবে ব্যক্তিগত জীবনযাপনের পরেও, যখ...

Kalyan Panja 10 Nov, 2012

Mud Bath in Totumo Volcano, Cartagena, Colombia

If you find yourself in Cartagena, chances are you will come across posters advertising the Totumo Mud Volcano. It is kind of a rite of pass...

Kalyan Panja 10 Nov, 2012

10 Tips for Visiting Niagara Falls in Winter

Niagara Falls in the winter offers an experience that is significantly different from what you might experience during the summer months. Al...

Kalyan Panja 9 Nov, 2012 2

Book Review: The Bankster by Ravi Subramanian

The Bankster by Ravi Subramanian presents a complex narrative woven through three distinct locations: Angola, Kerala, and Mumbai. The story ...

Kalyan Panja 8 Nov, 2012

Traditional Mysore Pak Recipe

Mysore Pak is an Indian dessert originating in the state of Karnataka in southern India, but it is widely consumed throughout India and espe...

Kalyan Panja 5 Nov, 2012 1