But food preferences are so subjective, and they form such a major part of our identities. Would it be fair to say that Indian food is more unique than other cuisines of the world?
From emperors and kings like Akbar and Bahadur Shah Zafar, to poets like Ghalib and Rabindranath Tagore, to commoners like you and me, the mango was—and remains—a universal favourite.
These modest projects might seem like small beginnings, but the combination of field work and computers was an immense source of pleasure for students.
Move away from the inconsistent chatter of radio channels and switch to podcasts, where the focus is on solid, interesting content and less on commercialisation. Here's a list of ten podcasts from India that are well-researched and intelligent that is sure to keep you hooked.