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Hotel Review: Swastik Wellbeing, Pune in India

Dec 8, 2024 | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Raul Dias

Located in the embodiment of tranquillity that is the peaceful and serene Peacock Valley, on the outskirts of the hustle and bustle of a city like Pune in the Indian state of Maharashtra, Swastik Wellbeing is a wellness resort that intertwines ancient Indian healing wisdom with modern science. The name ‘Swastik’ finds its origins in Sanskrit, where sw means ‘well’ or ‘auspicious,’ ast refers to ‘being,’ and ik signifies ‘things associated with’.
Something’s brewing in the Northeast | Entrepreneurs are taking mead and canned bitchi commercial

Nov 14, 2024 | thehindu.com | Raul Dias

Though separated by geography and chronology, the ancient Celtics and the Sümi Naga tribe of Nagaland have something deliciously in common. Mead. Brewed by fermenting honey mixed with water and overripe fruit, the amber-hued drink is said to be the oldest known form of an alcoholic beverage — dating back 6,000 years. It’s even older than wine. Growing up in the Tsüipu clan in Nagaland’s Zunheboto district, tribesperson Lovi Tsüipu, like the Celts, lived most of her life by the moon calendar.
The top 5 Indian whiskies you need to try now

Oct 19, 2024 | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Raul Dias

In what can only be described as a dawn of a new era in the chronology of whisky, India seems to be emerging as a hotbed for some truly remarkable and, yes, award winning whisky brands. Without going into hyperbolic overdrive, it is safe to say that Indian whiskies have garnered significant international recognition in recent years, with several indigenously produced whisky brands leading the charge.
Savouring the essence of Nagaland

Sep 21, 2024 | deccanherald.com | Raul Dias

My very first exposure to the food and drink of Nagaland was an indirect one. It was, in fact, the 2019 film Axone — which features a bunch of Delhi-based Naga youth trying to sneakily cook a smoked pork and axone (fermented soybean paste) dish much to their landlady’s chagrin — that had me suitably intrigued by the cuisine of India’s far north-eastern state.
Buy the way: These markets sell witches’ brews, exist to celebrate divorce

Sep 7, 2024 | hindustantimes.com | Raul Dias

Travelling through Bolivia, I soon learned that “Con yapa?” is an ancient Spanish passkey that unlocks a lot. Ask that question of a shopkeeper after a purchase and, besides a wide smile, one can expect a small token or an extra helping of something. Literally “Is there an add-on?”, this is the Bolivian version of buy one, get one free. The first time I uttered the incantation with great success was in a place shrouded in mystery and folklore.
Buy the way: These markets sell witches' brews, exist to celebrate divorce

Sep 7, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Raul Dias

India, Sept. 7 -- Travelling through Bolivia, I soon learned that "Con yapa?" is an ancient Spanish passkey that unlocks a lot. Ask that question of a shopkeeper after a purchase and, besides a wide smile, one can expect a small token or an extra helping of something. Literally "Is there an add-on?", this is the Bolivian version of buy one, get one free. The first time I uttered the incantation with great success was in a place shrouded in mystery and folklore.
Hotel Review: Elgin Hall, Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh in India

Aug 17, 2024 | luxurylifestylemag.co.uk | Raul Dias

The Himalayan foothills region of northern India is one that is famous for its rather British and Scottish sounding hill station towns. Places like McLeod Ganj in Himachal Pradesh and Lansdowne in Uttarakhand abound with their erstwhile colonial era charm. One other such town is Dalhousie. A tiny, but historic place, Dalhousie is perched on five hills, near the town of Chamba in the state of Himachal Pradesh and is at a mighty elevation of 1,970 m (6,460 ft) above sea level.
Food of the mountain gods!

Aug 10, 2024 | deccanherald.com | Raul Dias

As the perfect example to debunk the notion of a mono-cultural “Indian food” scene, Ladakhi cuisine is as unique as it is flavourful and texture-packed. Each bite and sip offers a new sensation to those who are lucky to partake in its exotic novelty. Characterised by the plentiful use of carbohydrates, mild flavours and delicate textures, this high-altitude cuisine of one of India’s most unique regions leans heavily towards the use of indigenous ingredients and cooking techniques.
Hitting the right flavour notes with Tangra food

Jul 22, 2024 | livemint.com | Raul Dias

How chefs and restaurants are preserving the culinary heritage of Kolkata's Tangra Chinatown There is very little doubt that Kolkata’s Tangra neighbourhood is one of the holy grails of the immigrant Chinese food scene in India. The area is primarily the bastion of the now dwindling Hakka community who settled here from China during pre-Independent India to run leather tanneries. Ever the smart business people, they soon opened noodle shops to feed hungry workers.
Hitting the right flavour notes with Tangra food

Jul 22, 2024 | htsyndication.com | Raul Dias

Posted On: 2024-07-22 Posted By: Raul Dias Health & Lifestyle Travel Education Technology Cities MINT New Delhi, July 22 -- There is very little doubt that Kolkata's Tangra neighbourhood is one of the holy grails of the immigrant Chinese food scene in India.