An Accidental Homemaker – Introduction

Life takes twists & turns. And this article is a fun filled narration of Parna’s journey – from being a novice to an amateur homecook. Read on to know how our friend became an accidental homemaker.  To Start Off: I call myself an accidental homemaker. I never had the plan to manage a home, do any household chores daily or even, for that matter, cook … Continue reading An Accidental Homemaker – Introduction

Anand Neelkantan

Karna from Mahabharata – the man I awe

Karna, from Mahabharata, was one man who could have changed the entire scenario of Mahabharata. His ally mattered, and he could have been the king of Hastinapur, but he chose friendship. He chose anger against his mother – maybe the umpteen dejections he faced because of being a suta putra created constant trouble inside him. Researchers read his thoughts according to their understanding, but I … Continue reading Karna from Mahabharata – the man I awe

An ode to the Thore Chhechkis and Dnata chocchoris – Bengali Staple Dishes

It’s not just about ghontos, chhechkis or chochhoris, Parna’s perfectly weaved article will take you on a ride to your memory lanes. Those distinct smells that wafted from our mothers’ and grandmothers’ kitchens, those aversion towards food until the dearth was felt..and so much more…. Come Indian summer and the winter beauties like carrots, cabbages, cauliflowers and beans go into annual hibernation. Instead, the Bengalis … Continue reading An ode to the Thore Chhechkis and Dnata chocchoris – Bengali Staple Dishes