Category Posts: Lifestyle
Jallikattu – Tamil Nadu’s bull taming tradition banned in India
Should we mourn the ban of this centuries old Tamil Nadu rural tradition, or be proud to see the end of what many call a barbaric sport, practiced in modern day South India?
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Masala Dosa to Die For – The Saravana Bhavan Empire
His business model is so seemingly foolproof that the company has acquired an air of invincibility, even as its founder became sullied with scandal. As Saravana Bhavan went global, Rajagopal was charged with murder, found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
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Sarogini’s Sri Lanka cookbook picks up prestigious award
Australian Sarogini Kamalanthan has been teaching people how to cook Sri Lankan food and Cuisine through intimate classes held at her Perth home for more than 20 years. Her new cook book titled “Sarogini’s Sri Lanka Food” features easy-to-follow recipes accompanied with photos by one of Australia’s leading food photographers, Craig Kinder. The book has […]
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Roti King – Malaysian Tamil cuisine in London
We have recently discovered the Roti King and its amazing. Its wonderful to see that its not just us who feel the same way. The Guardian reviews the Roti King in London, Euston, a haven for Malaysian food, proud of its Indian Tamil roots, located in the heart of London. I love roti canai, the […]
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Tropical Amsterdam – The Dutch Burghers of Sri Lanka
The Dutch Burgher community occupy a unique place in modern Sri Lanka. Once a privileged class, their exalted status vanished on independence. Despite this, a small group stayed. Their story is a fascinating insight into the wicked and glamorous world of colonialism and its legacy.
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