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Recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar handed over Queen Ketevan's relics to the Georgian government. We trace the story of this queen, and how her remains came to rest in St Augustine Church in Old Goa.

What the secret behind those luscious swirls? From the 'zulbiya' of ancient Persia to the 'jilapi' of Bengal's country fairs, Jalebi - the desi dessert comes full circle — literally!

From culinary legends to regional variants, we unravel the fascinating tale of how the gulab jamun become an inevitable part of Indian lives.

Here's the forgotten story of Rabindranath Tagore's historic visit to Iran and the fascinating perspectives his Persian sojourn left behind.

Here's the interesting history of the samosa, a well-travelled snack that happily settled in India and made the country fall head over heels in love with itself.

Never bought or sold, the fabled diamond changed many hands as it traveled through several dynasties before ending up at the Tower of London. This is the story of Kohinoor's intriguing journey.

Trace the interesting origins of the one dish Indians unanimously love indulging in, the mouth-watering biryani.

Parsis have patiently perfected the art of cooking over the years and their simple yet diverse cuisine is a treasure trove of culinary gems.