Hemantkumar Shivsharn writes about travel and food with curiosity and joy, discovering flavours, cultures, and stories along the way. As an editorial photographer for the movies desk, he also captures the excitement of film events, celebrity moments, and the buzz of the entertainment world. You can e-mail the author at email2hemant@rediffmail.com
Nikhil Rasal from Satara and Adarsh Mitra Mandal of Gharat Aali, Alibag, have used their Ganpati decorations to highlight the work and public service associated with Tukaram Mundhe, commissioner of food and drug administration turning the festival into a platform for social awareness.
Is there a bigger event in India than the arrival of the rains?
Monsoon Clouds+Food Cravings=Pakora Time. Yay! While onion and potato bhajiyas often steal the spotlight, a humble vegetable can make an equally delicious fritter -- the eggplant, whuch we call baingan or brinjal.
Rain and road trips go hand in hand in Maharashtra. For countless travellers, the season isn't complete without a plate of steaming-hot Kanda Bhaji on a jaunt to Karjat at Thakare Hotel.
At sunset, in Vashi, New Bombay, a modest roadside stall, near the entrance of General Arun Kumar Vaidya Kala Kendra, quietly draws a steady stream of endless customers -- office-goers, students, families and regulars.
The Dhamaal 4 trailer was unveiled at a carnival-themed launch event at the Imagicaa Theme Park, near Mumbai, bringing together Ajay Devgn, Arshad Warsi, Jaaved Jaaferi and Ravi Kishan.
Dr B R Ambedkar's legacy has been honoured repeatedly through India's postal history, with stamps capturing his role as the architect of the Constitution and a champion of social justice.
In which area of Indian life are women not running the show?
Valentine's Day may be global. But love in India is beautifully local.
A legendary Santa Cruz, Mumbai snack stall continues to win hearts with its hot, fresh Vada Pavs and bhajiyas. Here's a look at the story behind Balaji Vada Pav Corner and a step-by-step recipe for their crunchy Mung Dal Bhajiyas.
TasteAtlas, a globally-recognised digital guide to food, just unveiled its rankings for 50 Best Potato Dishes. Four of our Indian favourites qualified.
Somewhere between the darshan queue and the fugadi dancing, between ancient stone pillars and the riverfront, my nine-year-daughter found her own understanding of pilgrimage, says Hemantkumar Shivsharan.
Kadhis made from yoghurt have many avatars all over India. It takes on countless forms. Creamy and thick in the north with the addition of besan and malai-wallah dahi. Coconut-rich in the south or the thinner Mor Korumbu. Much sweeter in the west.
Ranveer Singh was fully charged at the music album launch of his upcoming film, Dhurandhar, held in Mumbai.
Election results may be shifting the political landscape in Bihar. But the state's culinary legacy stands firm. As the new government prepares to take charge, let's look at the timeless flavours and a few recipes that define Bihar.
Hemantkumar Shivsharan lists lady cops that have wowed us on OTT shows.
We look at the longest Hindi movies through the years, and interestingly, most of them have done well.
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