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Truffle may signal luxury, but much of what’s served today is a convincing imitation of the real thing

Kareena Kapoor Khan champions a no-fuss approach to eating, prioritizing home-cooked meals and traditional ingredients like ghee and curd. She emphasizes listening to one's body over fleeting diet trends, believing dairy is essential for internal strength. Her philosophy centers on holistic nutrition and mindful food choices, ensuring quality and freshness in everything she consumes.

Originally, wasabi was paired with sushi as a natural preservative to combat food poisoning from raw fish, thanks to its antibacterial compound. Today, its sharp heat enhances sushi's flavor by cutting through richness and cleansing the palate. The green paste commonly served is often an imitation, as true wasabi is rare and expensive.

Over 7,000 coffee enthusiasts flocked to Raidurg for a vibrant two-day Summer Coffee Festival. The event showcased beverage tastings, lifestyle stalls, and diverse entertainment, including a short-film festival where actors from 'ENE Repeat' presented awards. Attendees explored coffee art, flavors, and brewing methods, highlighting Hyderabad's burgeoning specialty coffee scene.

The real question is not whether our favourite artists get things wrong. They do. The question is how long we are willing to defend them when they do.

A viral Instagram reel showcases a stunning home enveloped by a vibrant vine, highlighting an ingenious method for preserving plant roots during driveway renovations. The homeowner protected the plant's root system with a PVC pipe, allowing construction to proceed without harm. This sustainable approach has inspired millions, proving that lush greenery and practical home design can coexist beautifully.

Punjabi cuisine, a cornerstone of Indian comfort food, has endured global culinary shifts by embodying emotion, hospitality, and home. From ancient roots to post-Partition dhabas and modern restaurants, its rich flavors and hearty simplicity continue to resonate, offering a taste of tradition and belonging that nourishes the soul.

There is a distinct magic in the air when Delhi celebrates Eid, and it smells unmistakably of slow-cooked biryani, rich korma, and sweet nostalgia. For the city’s prominent faces, the festival remains a beautiful bridge of harmony — a time to swap fast- paced routines for grand family get-togethers, childhood memories, and Eid ki daawat