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August Theme : Built Vernacular Heritage

August 1, 2016November 8, 2016

Built heritage is a tangible manifestation of culture, creativity, art and science. In fact, when talking about heritage, built heritage sites are one the first …

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Taste of Afghani Culture Through Sheer Pera

August 1, 2016January 24, 2017

Sheer Pera, additionally spelled Shir pera or Shakar Para is an Afghani sweet which is made by Milk, this was made in Khorasan. Presently it …

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Flavored Mornings: Glimpse into India’s Coffee Culture

July 31, 2016January 24, 2017

Coffee has been one of the most invigorating elements of people?s life. Drinking a cup of coffee stimulates all your senses to the level …

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The Yummy Tale of Vada Pav

July 29, 2016January 24, 2017

It all started when I decided to venture into rain soaked streets of Mumbai. That evening, my moist brown hands presented a ten rupee note …

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Let’s Go Nuts! Coconut in Bengali Traditions

July 29, 2016January 24, 2017

Culture, when it comes to food, is nothing but a fancy word for your mom. Born in Gujarat and brought up in Kolkata amidst one …

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Milk and Egyptian Heritage Dishes

July 29, 2016January 24, 2017

Unfortunately, most?of Egyptian intangible cultural heritage, including Egyptian heritage lifestyle, food, traditions, and customs have not been well recorded and therefore we don?t have plenty …

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A Look into Lahore’s Culinary Traditions: Lahori Fish

July 27, 2016January 24, 2017

Rohu fish also called Roho Labeo belongs to the carp family and is found in abundance in the waters of South Asia. It has thick …

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America?s food heritage and its quest for the perfect barbeque

July 27, 2016October 7, 2017

America is known for its food. Or at the very least, its love of food. Food culture in America has changed dramatically in the past …

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Rice in Bengal

July 27, 2016July 27, 2016

In India, rice is often directly associated with prosperity and fertility. Rice was first mentioned in the Yajur Veda and then is frequently referred to …