Curry King cooks for Myanmar refugees Britain’s renowned “Curry King” has been giving poor refugee women in Bangladesh lessons on concocting nutritious dishes using United Nations food rations along with locally grown fruit and vegetables.   More..

The bakery tradition of the Kashmir valley is like a gracious pause in an unfolding drama of cuisine and culture, says TWF correspondent Anju Munshi As part of a cultural misdemeanour, the bakery in Kashmir used to be of two kinds, the Hindu bakery and the Muslim bakery. Muslim bakery in a Hindu household didn't stand much of a chance but many progressive families who didn't like this categorisation, smuggled it in for its rich texture and loads of taste.   More..

Positive thinking has a role in healing a troubled mind, confirm the believers. But do we really understand what it is all about? TWF correspondent Swati R Chaudhary probes For ages, psychoanalysts, therapists and self -help writers have emphasised the power of positive thinking. “Hold an image of the life you want, and that image will become fact,” says Norman Vincent Peale, prolific writer and author of The Power of Positive Thinking.   More..

FM radios are making fast inroads among young generation who have developed habit to remain glued to television and movies. Youths are becoming captive of FM radios. Sanjeev Shekhar writes about change taking place among music listeners after FM channels were introduced. FM radios are making fast inroads among young generation who have developed habit to remain glued to television and movies. Youths are becoming captive of FM radios. Sanjeev Shekhar writes about change taking place among music listeners after FM channels were introduced.  More..

FM radios are making fast inroads among young generation who have developed habit to remain glued to television and movies. Youths are becoming captive of FM radios. FM radios are making fast inroads among young generation who have developed habit to remain glued to television and movies. Youths are becoming captive of FM radios. Sanjeev Shekhar writes about change taking place among music listeners after FM channels were introduced   More..

Polo is lately gaining in popularity even among the common people after years of being relegated to the backyard. With India being recognised as the progenitor of modern-age Polo, it is time that the game gets its due attention says Fatima Chowdhury. What is it about Polo that holds such fascination? Is it because it’s the oldest and fastest organised team sports in the world? The moment you take your seat on the stand and look across the daunting Polo field there is nothing else that captures your imagination. You cannot help but look on spellbound as the riders gallop on their mounts at a thrilling speed across the turf, and then your heart almost skips a beat as the horses shove each other and the players snap their wooden mallets fiercely to get the white ball across the goal post. At the end, you are captivated by the whole experience, where skill and speed are matched with artistry and expert horsemanship as history is relived through that moment in time.   More..

Interior designs for homes is no longer the preserve of the rich and wealthy. The concept of good living is catching up with the middle class Indians. They do not mind spending an extra buck in decorating their new homes. This has resulted in a boom in the décor mart, reports Ritusmita Biswas. Interior designs for homes is no longer the preserve of the rich and wealthy. The concept of good living is catching up with the middle class Indians. They do not mind spending an extra buck in decorating their new homes. This has resulted in a boom in the décor mart, reports Ritusmita Biswas.   More..

Growing popularity of Internet is changing all that with cyber media emerging as the new meeting ground of future spouses. Marriage for generations were made either in the anonymous world of newspaper classifieds or through traditional family matchmakers. But growing popularity of Internet is changing all that with cyber media emerging as the new meeting ground of future spouses. TWF correspondent Avijit Chatterjee checks out the trend.  More..

Shopping from home through the net is fast catching up in India. Convenience is the keyword for its proliferation. But there are hitches too with security being the prime concern, reports Ritusmita Biswas Shopping from home through the net is fast catching up in India. Convenience is the keyword for its proliferation. But there are hitches too with security being the prime concern, reports Ritusmita Biswas   More..

Are you going to get a new look this festive season? Bold colours, latest designs, deep necks, short lengths? Or would you rather have your arms decorated with oriental designs in henna and crystals, pierce your belly button , tattoo dragons and henna motifs on your back and landscape nails? Take your pick! Are you going to get a new look this festive season? Bold colours, latest designs, deep necks, short lengths? Or would you rather have your arms decorated with oriental designs in henna and crystals, pierce your belly button , tattoo dragons and henna motifs on your back and landscape nails? Take your pick!   More..