Cheesecake is one of those desserts that stops conversations when you bring it to the table. That smooth, creamy texture and ...

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Whenever my wife and I go to a fine-dining restaurant, I struggle to choose between more avant-garde dessert options and something familiar. My first thought on seeing “burnt Basque cheesecake with ...

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Every year, Dussehra in India ends with the dramatic burning of Ravana’s effigies, marking the victory of good over evil. But this is not the case everywhere. In several parts of the country, the ...

While the rest of the country would mark Dussehra on Thursday by burning effigies of Ravan as a symbol of the triumph of good over evil, the village of Bisrakh in Noida observes the day differently.

According to locals, Bisrakh derives its name from Rishi Vishrava , the father of Ravan. They consider Ravan the "son of Bisrakh" and revere him for his wisdom and devotion to Lord Shiva. "Ravan and ...