Introduction: Dining Under the Raj During the British Raj era, food became a subtle yet powerful medium of cultural exchange. In colonial clubs and bungalows, a new hybrid cuisine emerged, combining British...
A Revolution That Changed More Than Politics When we hear about the French Revolution, we often think of stormed palaces, falling monarchs, and cries for liberty. But beyond the political chaos and...
Arrival of the Portuguese: A New Culinary Era In 1498, Vasco da Gama’s arrival on the Malabar Coast marked the beginning of European colonial interest in India. By the early 16th century,...
A Divided Land, A Shared Kitchen The Partition of British India in 1947 tore Bengal into two—West Bengal (India) and East Pakistan (now Bangladesh). The upheaval forced millions to migrate, particularly from...
A Feast Fit for a King — With a Dark Ending When we think of royal banquets, we usually imagine golden plates, endless wine, and lavish entertainment. But one of the most...
