The Indian Express -- Leisure

Saturday, May 31 1997

TODAY'S CROSSWORD TODAY'S ZODIAC

Spinning a fine tale

You walk all over them, you take them for granted and sometimes you don't even realise that you are treading on the past. But, if you look with a keen eye, you will notice that each carpet has history woven into it.

Coconut-laced curries

The Konkan, a narrow coastal strip across the majestic mountain ranges of the Western Ghats, extends eastwards from its creeks and estuaries. Konkan coastal cuisine is primarily the food of Konkani-speaking people.

Steering in the rain

Slice a potato and rub the fleshy insides on the glass surface. For a smoker, the remedy is even easier: Peel a cigarette and rub tobacco on the glass.

Too much to swallow

Colours of innocence