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India’s 3,000-Year-Old Martial Art Still Practiced Today
Kalaripayattu, also known simply as Kalari, is an Indian martial art that originated in modern-day Kerala, a state on the southwestern coast of India.
The Impenetrable Fortress That Was Never Conquered!
Rising out of the Arabian Sea, Murud-Janjira is one of the most impressive and mysterious sea forts in the world.
15 Iconic Flavor Bases from Around the World
From the classic French Mirepoix to the Spanish Sofrito, understanding these essential building blocks is the key to creating authentic and delicious regional dishes.
Inside The World’s Largest Private Home: India’s Lakshmi Vilas Palace
AD is welcomed by Radhikaraje Gaekwad to tour her family’s stunning residence, Lakshmi Vilas Palace in Vadodara, India.
Mango Chicken Curry
This gorgeous chicken curry features sweet mango chunks that add incredible depth and natural sweetness to the rich, spiced sauce.
American Violinist Ariana Kim Visits India To Explore Carnatic Music
The violin has a storied place in so much of European classical music.
Traditional Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
Easy hyderabadi biryani recipe made with basmati rice and chicken marinated in spices. This hyderabadi biryani recipe will give you the best biriyani that’s flavorful and delicious.
Biryani from 16th Century India
Biryani is a South Asian rice dish, a one-pot meal made by layering cooked meat (or vegetarian options) with rice, spices, and often vegetables. The dish is slow-cooked, allowing the flavors to infuse the rice and meat. Various regional and personal varia...
A Pet For the Princess - The Tragic Story of Peter The Wild Boy
Peter the Wild Boy was a famous "feral child" found in Germany in 1725. He was discovered living alone in the woods near Hamelin, apparently surviving without normal human contact. Peter couldn’t speak and walked on all fours, which fascinated and puzzled...
Chicken Korma
This Chicken Korma recipe has a sauce that is creamy and rich, bursting with warm aromatic spices. It is an easy yet impressive dish that brings the flavors of India straight to your kitchen. Serve it over fluffy white rice and top with chopped cilantro,...
The Unmatched Skills of Indian Embroiderers
Max was born in Italy and graduated from the Berçot fashion school in Paris. After studying design, and with a budding career in a Paris fashion house, Max made his first trip to India. There, he discovered some exceptional craftsmanship.
Meet the Army of Women Saving India’s Rarest Stork
In the northeastern part of India, the greater adjutant stork has been considered an ill omen for generations, and the endangered bird has paid the price. Its breeding population here fell to just 115 birds by the 1990s.
How Descendants Of Taj Mahal Artisans Are Keeping Marble Inlay Work Alive
Parchin kari, or pietra dura in Italian, is the art of marble inlay, which involves carving out marble slabs and inserting precious and semiprecious stones to create elaborate floral and geometric patterns.
Soft and Fluffy Chapati
Chapati (aka Roti or Paratha Roti) is an unleavened flatbread originating from the Indian subcontinent and is a staple in India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, Sri Lanka, the Arabian Peninsula, East Africa, and the Caribbean.
How Indian fashion inspires the world
Teen Vogue Editor-in-Chief Versha Sharma highlights how you can incorporate Indian-inspired pieces into your everyday outfits.