As Holidays Season Rolls, a Sad New Normal Sets in With Extreme Views in...
By Rajashree Ghosh
INDIA New England News Columnist
December rolled in with the flutter of green and red colors heralding that Christmas is near. Hanukkah joins...
Spring greens, apricots and quinoa salad with easy, peachy dressing
By Sangeeta Pradhan
INDIA New England Columnist
Summer salad with super foods-quinoa and beans! Eat a rainbow of fresh flavors, colors, and nutrients, with this refreshing...
Carrot-lentil soup with fresh, ginger-root. Gluten-free, vegan
By Sangeeta Pradhan, RD, CDE
As winter grips part of the nation with its icy fingers, nothing spells cozy comfort as much as a steaming,...
O Desi! My Desi: Prom Time Tales
By Anu Chitrapu
INDIA New England Columnist
BELMONT, MA--It's that time of the year when many of our teenage kids are experiencing their first prom. For...
O Desi! My Desi: The Best Part of Being a Desi in America
By Anu Chitrapu
INDIA New England News Columnist
The best part of being Desi in America is we get to celebrate both Indian and American festivals.
In...
Cracking the coconut and saturated fat controversy
By Sangeeta Pradhan
INDIA New England Nutrition Columnist
If you are one of the many folks who recently tossed the olive oil in favor of coconut...
Women, Temples and Traditions: The Sabarimalai Conundrum
By Anu Chitrapu
BOSTON--On September 28, 2018, the Supreme Court of India ruled that women of any age should be allowed to visit the Sabarimalai...
Food: Spicy, stuffed peppers with kale and quinoa, vegan, gluten-free
By Sangeeta Pradhan, RD, CDE
As temperatures plummet, piping hot dishes make their way to our dinner table. Hearty, wholesome soups, and stews take center...
O Desi! My Desi: Back to School Blues (or Yellows)
By Anu Chitrapu
INDIA New England News Columnist
Summer is gone and we are all in the middle of back-to-school blues. Those lovely mornings where you...
Desi O’ Desi: How Can You Make Your Next Event Earth Friendly
By Anu Chitrapu
It is great that there are so many events run by the Indian community in the greater Boston area. Music shows, poetry...