Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus was sanctified in 1895 by Archbishop Mgr. Gandy in Pondicherry. The church started functioning in 1908. This ancient church is 50 meters long and 48 meters … [Read more...]
Iruvanthige – Arabian Jasmine Plant – Madan Mogra Plant
Called Iruvanthige in Kannada it is also known as Arabian Jasmine in English and Madan Mogra in Hindi. The botanical name is Jasminum sambac and belongs to Oleaceae (Jasmine) … [Read more...]
Hot and Sour Vegetables
Hot and Sour Vegetables is a dish, which adds a dash of various flavors to a subtle steamed Rice or plain cooked Noodles. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 20 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup … [Read more...]
Pine forests of Kodaikanal
Pine forests in Kodaikanal is a must visit for people who love trees. Pine trees are not native to South India. The British in South India were missing these trees and they started growing them in … [Read more...]
Common Mormon Butterfly
The common Mormon or Papilio polytes is a species of the Swallow-tail butterfly. It is found in abundance across Asia. … [Read more...]
Potato Tree
Another common name for potato tree is Giant Star Potato Tree. The botanical name is Solanum macranthum and belongs to Solanaceae (Potato) family. Potato tree is native to Brazil and grows to a … [Read more...]
Shankaranarayana Temple
Shankarnarayana temple is situated in Shankaranarayana village, which was earlier known as Golikatte. This remote village is tucked amidst coconut and arcanut plantations surrounded by the Western … [Read more...]
Spaghetti in Marinara Sauce
The best to make children eat vegetables is to add some to their favorite Pasta. The Marinara Sauce has a tomato base and any sauteed vegetable of your choice can be added to this sauce. Time … [Read more...]
Artificial Rose Buds Arrangement
If you have a dozen artificial red rose buds stems. Just arrange it in a brass long vase. A simple, yet eye-catching arrangement is ready to woo your guests! … [Read more...]
Dragon Fruit
Other common names of Dragon fruit are Pitaya, Moon lovers, Night blooming Cereus, Strawberry Pear, Belle of the Night, Conderella plant, and Sweet Pitaya. Botanical name is Hylocereus undatus and … [Read more...]
July 2017 Hints
July 2017 hints are as follows: Wrap Carrots and Celery in aluminum foil with few openings. They will last for a week. Pad Cucumbers and Green Peppers with thick layer of … [Read more...]
Vegetable and Fruit Juice
Vegetable and Fruit Juice is packed with nutrients and vitamins. A glass of this everyday can keep many ailments at bay! Time required: 10 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Beetroot, Peeled and … [Read more...]
Carrot Chutney
Carrot Chutney is delicious when served with Chaptahi, Idli, Dosa, and so on. Cuisine: South India Time required 15 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup peeled and grated Carrot 1 Onion, chopped 2 … [Read more...]
Dandelion
The bright yellow flowers dotting the hill stations are perfect to welcome the holiday mood. The other common names of Dandelion are blowball, cankerwort, doon-head-clock, witch's gowan, milk witch, … [Read more...]
India loves to pose – 38
India loves to pose series contains random pictures of people in different moods and gears captured during a moment in their story. I believe that behind every face lies a story. In Yercaud, … [Read more...]
Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce
Vegetable balls in hot garlic sauce is a Chinese side dish very popular in India. Goes very well with fried rice and vegetable noodles. Cuisine: Chinese Time required: 45 … [Read more...]
Singapore
I always wanted to visit Singapore and when I did, it completely blew me away. The city is so tourist friendly, you feel at home immediately. The attractions are mind blowing and the best in the … [Read more...]
Chandramauleeshwara Temple, Udupi
This ancient temple in Udupi is a must visit for all the devotees who throng this temple town. The temple is small and the presiding deity is Sri Chandramauleeshwara (Lord Shiva). Chandramauleeshwara … [Read more...]
Cheese and Herb Dip
Cheese and Herb Dip is very easy to make and goes well with fritters and vegetables. Time required: 5 Minutes Ingredients: 1 Cup Cheese, grated 1/4 Cup Milk 1/4 tsp White Pepper … [Read more...]
Wheat
Wheat or Godi in Kannada is widely consumed in India. It is known as Gehun in Hindi, Marathi and Urdu. In Sanskrit it is Arupa, Bahudugdha, Godhuma. The botanical name is Triticum aestivum and belongs … [Read more...]
