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Sweeten weddings with sugar dolls

November 28, 2011 Uma Swamy

Jayalakshmi and her husband are the founders of Basavangudi based Asha Dollmakers which highlight tradition as well as creativity during weddings. According to old Mysore wedding traditions, it is considered auspicious to give dry coconut,

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Deepavali sweets where to buy?

October 23, 2011 Uma Swamy

The marathon of festivals is now peaking with Deepavali around the corner. There seems to be no festival fatigue in sight as shops court their customers in different ways. Armed with an opportunistic license given

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Festival specials on the menu

October 3, 2011 Uma Swamy

The shingada or kuttu (water chestnuts) comes to the rescue, given that the on-going Navratris have restrictions on many North Indians, and in particular the Jain community. Festival Food at Mast Kalandar. Pic: Uma Swamy

It’s the season for garba, gombe and pujo!

September 27, 2011 Uma Swamy

It’s a busy time for Bengali Associations across Bangalore as they are in the midst of organising Durga Pujo. This is the time of Puja, new clothes and getting together with the community to share

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Traditional Mangalore savouries

September 22, 2011 Uma Swamy

Shenoy Stores is a landmark that has stood its ground since it began forty years ago (1971) Shobha Shenoy and Vittal Shenoy started the shop as a general store in 1986. Initially, their objective was

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Bon Appetit – namma style!

August 17, 2011 Uma Swamy

Not many can miss the multi-floor building with the glass facade on 9th Main, 5th Block, Jayanagar. The first and the second floor of this building houses Dakshin Foods’s specialty restaurants Athityam and Bon Aroma.

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Scrumptious snacks during the special month of Ramzan

August 17, 2011 Uma Swamy

Ramzan though is a month of fasting, is also the time for delicious savouries.

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Jolada rotti, usal or antinunde

July 12, 2011 Uma Swamy

The couple and their team are as famous as the edibles served in this shop. We are talking about Raj Gopal S Kulkarni and his wife Vidya who manage the Uttara Karnataka Store located at

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Cafe Acharya

July 6, 2011 Uma Swamy

Started in 2002 by Udaya Acharya, Café Acharya’s serves traditional South Indian snacks and meals. The place is popular for its masala dosas, kesari bhaath, idli vada and other savories. The place is frequented by

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Mandi – a fine dining option in JP Nagar

July 4, 2011 Uma Swamy

Started in 2010 by Sweta and Vishal Gupta, Mandi was started to provide a fine dining experience for vegetarians in Indian, Chinese and Italian cuisine. Mandi fine dining. Pic: Uma Swamy. A special attraction is

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Modas – chairs for all seasons

July 3, 2011 Uma Swamy

Ever wondered about the moda makers (traditional cane stools with woven jute rope seats) that you may have seen every now and then on empty plots or under the shade of a large tree? Modas

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Now, get the rates of vegetables and fruits through SMS!

July 2, 2011 Uma Swamy

If you want to know the rates of the day’s vegetables and fruits at HOPCOMS outlets, just send a sms to 9243355223 and in all probability, the next message beep on your cell phone will

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Learn wood and stone carving from master trainer

June 14, 2011 Uma Swamy

Growing up in a town of traditional sandalwood and ivory carvers can influence the aesthetic sensibility of its residents. It was no different for Ganesh Laxminarayan Bhat. G L Bhat with the sculpture of St

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The seasonal guests are here again!

June 13, 2011 Uma Swamy

Yes, we are talking about the jamuns, the ooty apples and the lychees who made a colourful entry on fruit carts recently. Pause on your way back home to pick them up else you may

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The warp and weft beckons

June 5, 2011 Uma Swamy

Premachandra Kalyana Mantap is bustling with Silks of India, a textile exhibition. 60 stalls stock a vibrant collection of cottons, silk cottons, and silks. With an extensive collection of sarees, running fabric and ready made