Alisha Roy

Assistant Features Editor

Articles from the author

Jianbing, China’s favourite breakfast crêpe

Chinese expats in the UAE share their love for their favourite street food

Jianbing is a traditional Chinese street food similar to crêpes

Healthy, steamed rice crepes or Neer Dosa

It works well with curries and chutneys

Neer means water and the dosa gets this name because the recipe uses plenty of water to make it thin and soft with a porous surface.

Friend not foe: Why curry leaves are your savoury ally

Love it or hate it? A versatile herb that polarises

Curry leaves are crisp and fragrant, and their clove-like scent is often cited as a prime ingredient in Indian cuisine.

Skin looks like a glazed donut? She’s using ceramides

Like collagen and hyaluronic, even ceramides decrease as we age

Ceramides are essential for those who want to look younger

Take a cold shower for a good night’s rest

Six unique tips to try the next time you find yourself staring at the ceiling

Some people have their unique ways to avoid sleepless nights.

Why have women been denied pockets?

History and function all play into the depth and size of pockets on a woman’s garments

From the first denim jeans to stretchy modern pants, pockets on women's clothes, have come a long way...

10 tips on how to cope with festivity blues

The more time we spend planning festivities, the worse we may feel

Stress during festivities go hand in hand with expectations we set for ourselves, or that we accept from others or society.

The many joys of paneer: 5 classic Indian recipes

Here are 2 recipes to make paneer at home and 5 recipes for classic dishes

Whether grilled, fried, baked or eaten raw, there are many ways to enjoy this homemade cheese.

TRENDING STORIES