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Exciting news for food lovers – Lucknow has officially been named a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy. For Lucknowites, this is a proud moment. Our city, known for its elegance, culture, and hospitality, has now earned global recognition for something we’ve always known – the magic of Awadhi cuisine. From royal kitchens to bustling streets, Lucknow’s flavors have traveled through centuries, and the world is finally taking notice.
After nearly two months of festivals, party, and the kind of joyful chaos that leaves you both full and fatigued, it feels good to be back, coffee in hand, laptop open, and a story to tell. And this time, that story unfolds on a screen. I recently watched Searching (2018) and Missing (2023): two digital-age …
Maybe It Had to Happen… I didn’t plan it.I didn’t sit down one day with a cup of coffee and say, “Let’s start a blog.”It happened during a time none of us saw coming—a time when the world came to a screeching halt, and we were all forced to stay still. And in that stillness, …
Just finished watching Catalog on Netflix and trust me, you need to add it to your list. This 2025 Egyptian drama caught me off guard in the best way. Where to Watch Catalog (2025) is streaming now on Netflix. The series has 8 episodes, each around 40–50 minutes long. All episodes are available to watch. …
Breast milk is supposed to be the gold standard of nutrition for babies. It’s natural. It’s nurturing. It’s made by a mother’s body to nourish new life. But what if I told you that the very thing we trust as the purest form of nourishment is no longer safe? That’s not fear-mongering. That’s a fact, …
Some seasons don’t drain you all at once; they wear you down slowly. You keep going, doing what needs to be done, until your body forces you to pause. That’s exactly where I found myself a few weeks ago. It started with an ache in my arms that I brushed off as fatigue. But within …
Remember that powerful Bollywood song from the movie Kajal (1965) —“Achhon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai”? Well, for years, I sang it as:“Bachchon ko buraa saabit karnaa, duniya ki puraani aadat hai.” And honestly? It still made sense to me. I mean, I was backing kids during that phase of life …
Feel-Good Movie Review Series #1: A Man Called Otto & The InternBecause some stories feel like a warm hug. Hello movie lovers! Welcome to the very first post in our Feel-Good Movie Review series—where we talk about movies that make you smile, sigh, and maybe even shed a tear or two (in a good way). …
Summer break is a magical time. Also known as:“Mumma, I’m bored!”“Mumma, can we bake?”“Mumma, I want something sweet!”…all before noon. So instead of saying No (for the 45th time), I said, “Sure. YOU bake!” Spoiler alert: …no eggshells in the batter, and no tantrums (from mom or child). Welcome to the wonder of the Easy …
There I was—minding my own business, scrolling through reels of cats knocking things over, when my daughter barged into the room with a glint in her eye and her YouTube history in hand. “Mom, you HAVE to see this dal,” she said. Now, I’m used to dramatic entries. After all, I live with a teenager …