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One of the rarer astrological placements to have, Akhanda Samrajya Yoga in Kundli is one of the most successful ones too. Here is all you need to know about it. 

Discover The Power Of Akhanda Samrajya Yoga: Benefits And Analysis In Astrology

Explore the profound impact of Veshi Yoga in Vedic astrology, revealing how it enhances leadership, financial stability, personal growth, and relationships.

Vesi Yoga Benefits In Vedic Astrology

Secret to hotter sex? It's your Sacral Chakra (Swadhisthana Chakra), know how you can activate it!


Sacral Chakra: Ignite Your Sexual Energy

Explore how lunar eclipses impact each zodiac sign and beyond, influencing emotions, relationships, and personal growth in this insightful Moon Eclipse Astrology Guide.

Moon Eclipse Astrology Guide: Impacts On Your Zodiac Sign & Beyond

Dive into the world of astrology to explore the profound impact of your rising sign, shaping your personality, public persona, and life's path.

All About Rising Signs & Ascendant: It's Significance & Characteristics 

India’s EV market just got a lot more electric. With Tesla finally making its move, here's what you should know about the Model Y’s big, bold arrival.

5 Things You Need to Know About Tesla’s Electric Debut in India

Fancy a long rainy drive? Here are some essential steps you should take to prep and protect your vehicle this monsoon season. 

10 Maintenance And Care Tips For Your Vehicles In Monsoon

Kapil Verma

Smit Sagar

Gautam Mehrishi

Harpal Singh Sokhi

Pankaj Bhadouria

Ajay Chopra

Akanksha Khatri

Kunal Kapur

Rakesh Raghunathan

Tejasvi Chandela

Being A Strong Woman Is More About Being Visible Than Being Right All The Time: Chitrangda Singh

Karishma Tanna: Redefining Glamour, Glory and Guts

Neha Dhupia: She Came, She Stayed, She Conquered…

Bhuvan Bam Is Unstoppable

Richa Chadha And The Women Who Shook Hindi Cinema

Milind Soman: The OG Heartthrob Is Back!

Stop Him If You Can: Ali Fazal

Freedom Of Expression Should Be Driven By A Sense Of Responsibility Towards Society, Not By Fear: Gulshan Devaiah 

“Love Is Really Simple,” Says Sayani Gupta

The Dreamer, The Achiever, The Saviour: Sonu Sood

Shriya Pilgaonkar: Seizing Success On Screens Big And Small 

Huma Qureshi: The Maharani Who Aspires To Be A Superhero 

I was not prepared. The Hannah Montana reunion hit different as an adult — and I have feelings about it.

What Watching the Hannah Montana Reunion Did To Me As A Fully Grown Adult

Going from a home where food was always there to stocking your own shelves alone hits different. Here's the quiet grief of an empty fridge — and what it really means.

Growing Up With A Full Fridge And Then Living Alone: The Grief Nobody Talks About

Throwing your first real dinner party in your mid-twenties? Here's your no-fluff guide to nailing the guest list, menu, table setup, and hosting mindset — so your guests leave full, happy, and actually wanting to come back.

I Hosted A Dinner Party Without My Mom And I Didn't Burn Down The House  

IBTIDA - Ek Mehfil is building a new language for culture in India. Rooted in nostalgia, and immersive evenings that make audiences feel, connect, and return. We talk to Tanvi Singh Bhatia, curator & Anubhav Jain, CEO, to understand how.

In Search Of Feeling: How IBTIDA Ek Mehfil Is Reimagining Cultural Experiences In India

Bajrang Setu in Rishikesh is India’s first glass bridge. Here’s everything you need to know about its design, location, entry details, and what to expect


India’s First Glass Bridge Is Here! Inside Rishikesh’s Bajrang Setu Experience

Neetu plans an exciting Bachelorette party! Join her as she prepares a vibrant living area with bright pinks, blues, and reds, adding floral touches for a lively ambiance. Get ready for fun photo ops with her creative decorations, including Lifesize Flowers and cute paper umbrellas for pinacoladas. Meanwhile, Chef Smit crafts French-inspired delights like Ratatouille on cheese crackers and Orange chocolate fondue with Soufflé pancakes. Indulge in this perfect blend of delicious cuisine and vibra

Bachelorette Party

House Party Hits

Addinath Kothare visits the mango orchards in Devgadh and the cashew factory in Dapoli. He learns the art of cutting open a jackfruit in Lanja, Ratnagiri.

Kokancha Meva

Konkan Diaries - Marathi

Dive into the world of limitless innovation and excellence with Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2024! Celebrating pioneers in food, travel, and lifestyle who redefine boundaries and inspire change. Join us in honoring those who push the limits and redefine excellence!

Zee Zest Unlimit Awards 2024

Imagine a cocktail inspired by the fragrant 'mallipoo' from Chennai. There is this and more at Singapore's famed The Elephant Room headed by the talented Yugnes Susela. 

The Elephant Room

Hottest Bars - Singapore

In Season 2, Zee Zest's Hottest Bars goes to Hong Kong to spotlight the best in mixology, starting with COA Hong Kong. Filled with stories about the many kinds of agave spirits, owner-bartender Jay Khan's COA is the place to explore tequila, mezcal, sotol, bacanora and a lot more in the form of mean cocktails that are spread over its 41 pages spirit menu. 

Hong Kong's First Agave Bar, COA

Hottest Bars - Hong Kong

On the first episode of House Party Hits, Chef Smit Sagar and DIY expert, Neetu Jakhar come together to plan a Birthday Party of a 10 year old Boy.
From planning the decor of the living room and coming up with easy decor hacks, to setting up a fun food menu, to fixing a budget and finally transforming the space into a cute and colourful Birthday Party Pad, this duo will take you through an enjoyable experience of organising a Fun House Party!

Birthday Party

I was sure I remembered how she made it. I was wrong. Trying to recreate my mom's recipes from memory taught me how much I'd taken for granted.

I Tried Cooking My Mom's Recipes From Memory And Here's How Badly I Underestimated Her

When you actually cook, Julie & Julia hits completely differently. Here's what you notice the second time around.

Rewatching Julie & Julia When You Actually Cook Changes Everything

Scratch cooking is currently experiencing a surge in popularity. But are we doing it for the food – or just cosplaying our nani?

Making Everything From Scratch: Is It Worth It, or Are We All Just Cosplaying Our Nani?

From kokum and kakdi to jamun and bael, a look at India’s forgotten summer bounty and how modern habits are quietly pushing it out of our kitchens.

Not Just Mangoes: The Summer Produce We’re Forgetting

The 2026 edition spans three cities, featuring 55+ restaurants offering exclusive prix-fixe menus, with early access and special perks for select diners.

Restaurant Week India Returns After A Decade-Long Break

A rented flat, an empty kitchen, and Blinkit open at 2am—here's what's actually worth buying and what can wait.

Setting Up Your Kitchen In A Rented Flat: What You Actually Need vs. What Blinkit Tempts You With

Stop waiting for the secret hack. The basics work — progressive overload, consistency, sleep, protein. Here's why the advice you've been ignoring is exactly what you need.

Unfortunately, Everything They Told You About Strength Training Is True

Discover why morning sunlight is becoming a must-have wellness habit. Learn how early light exposure boosts mood, improves sleep, and enhances overall health naturally.


Here’s How Morning Sunlight Can Reset Your Health Naturally!

Kickstart your day with healthy immunity juice shots. Discover easy recipes that boost energy, digestion, and overall wellness

Morning Boost: These Immunity Juice Shots Will Wake You Up Better Than Coffee

Looking for natural hormone support? Discover Ayurvedic herbs traditionally used to promote hormonal balance and overall well-being.

Balance Your Hormones Naturally With These Powerful Ayurvedic Herbs

From DIY structures to the best plants for walls along with expert tips, maximise your square footage with this ultimate guide to vertical gardening. 


Here's Why Vertical Gardening Is Perfect For Small Homes

Invite prosperity into your home this Gudi Padwa with fresh and timeless decoration tips!


Gudi Padwa 2026: Home Decor Ideas To Celebrate The Marathi New Year

Transform your living space just in time for Holi! From bold accent walls to subtle colorful textiles, discover how to infuse your home with festive vibrance.


Holi Inspired Homes! Add A Pop Of Colour To Your Home Decor This Spring

Transform your backyard into a five-star oasis this spring with these beautiful, low-maintenance plants. 

Birds Of Paradise And Other Plants That'll Give Your Garden A Spring Glow-Up

From the ‘Cocoon’ bedroom to terracotta renaissance, here’s for you to discover the latest interior design styles in 2026. 


Interior Design Styles In 2026 That Are Redefining The Modern Home

chef & host - Ajay Chopra | Zee Zest

Bread Omelette is a humble combination of bread and omelette, which is made from eggs. The magic of omelette lies in beating the eggs, the more you beat the eggs, the better your omelette will be. Moreover, chopped onions, fresh coriander and green chillies give it a fantastic flavour. The soft and fluffy omelette is downright delicious.This healthy dish, although popular as a breakfast food can be had any time of the day. It is filling and simply irresistible.

Bread Omelette is the simplest and one of the most popular breakfast dishes in India. Chef Ajay Chopra’s recipe will make you drool.

Bread Omelette is one of the most simple and popular breakfast dishes in India.

Watch Bread Omelette recipe by Chef Ajay Chopra

Bread Omelette

In a bowl whisk 2 whole eggs, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, green chillies, coriander, red chilli powder and salt.

In a pan, add some ghee, and spread the egg mixture on the pan, let it cook on a slow flame.

Once the omelette cooks from both sides, serve it with buttered bread.

Heat oil on a pan and pour the egg mixture on it. Place two slices of bread ion it.

Wrap the omelette around the bread.

Flip the omelette and cook from the other side. Omelette cooked with bread is ready to serve.

Bread Omelette is the simplest and one of the most popular breakfast dishes in India.

India’s 50 Best Dishes

India's 50 Best Dishes

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chef & host - Harpal Singh Sokhi | Zee Zest

Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol is a delicious Bengali fish curry. Posto Bori is a dumpling of ground and sundried poppy seeds. Macher Jhol is a famous and much-loved Bengali fish curry.Here, the chef uses Rohu fish to make the spicy and yummy fish curry. Macher Jhol is made routinely in Bengali households. In fact, no discussion of Bengali cuisine is complete without the mention of Macher Jhol. The addition of posto bori enhances the flavours of already tasty macher jhol.If you are in Bengal, you have to try this delicious Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol.

Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol is a delicious Bengali fish curry with posto dumplings. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe in detail.

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe for Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol.

Watch Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol Recipe by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Posto Bori Diye Macher Jhol

In a bowl, marinate the Rohu fish with salt and turmeric powder.

Heat oil in a pan and fry posto bori in it till golden brown. Remove the fried posto bori in a plate.

In the same pan, fry the marinated pieces of fish.

Heat oil in another pan and add nigella seeds, chopped green chillies, cubed potatoes, cubed egg plant and mix well.

Now add salt, coriander powder, red chilli powder, turmeric powder and water to it and cover the pan with lid and let it cook for some time.

Next, add the fried posto bori and fried fish pieces, cover with a lid and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.

Place the fish pieces in a serving bowl and pour the gravy over it. Serve hot. 

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Race Car Hot Dogs are race car shaped hot dogs. Chef Pankaj stuffs the hot dog buns with a spicy and tasty filling of shredded chicken and colourful vegetables. She uses cucumber slices and cherry tomatoes to make the hot dog buns appear like a race car.Race Car Hot Dogs are cheesy and delicious. Children will devour this tasty, cheesy and meaty race car hot dogs in seconds.

Race Car Hot Dogs are scrumptious non-veg snacks. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria shares the recipe in detail. 

Children will devour this tasty, cheesy and meaty race car hot dogs in seconds. 

Watch Race Car Hot Dogs recipe by Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Race Car Hot Dogs

Take a hot dog bun and cut it into half, keep aside.

Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add red bell pepper, green capsicum and yellow bell pepper. Saute it for a minute or two.

Add chicken, salt, oregano, chilli flakes and turn off the flame. Mix them well.

Add in the cheese sauce and mix it well until everything comes together.

Take a hot dog bun and make a cavity and fill the chicken mixture into the cavity.

Cut the cucumber into thick slices and attach it to the hot dog using a toothpick to make the wheels.

Put a toothpick in the cherry tomato and place it in the middle of the hot dog to make the driver.

Put a flag at the end of the hot dog to finish the racing car

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria's Race Car Hot Dogs are scrumptious non-veg snacks. 

Junior Menu

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Jalebi Churros combines some elements of popular Indian sweet Jalebi with that of Mexican churros. Jalebi is a very famous and traditional fried and sugary sweet of India, and crispy Churros are a part of Latin American cuisine. Here, Chef Pankaj adds saffron to the churros dough and then pipes it into a jalebi shape in hot oil and deep-fries them. She then tosses these Jalebi Churros in a sugar mixture.Spongy from the inside and crispy from the outside, these Jalebi Churros are delectable and will win your kids hearts in one bite!

Jalebi Churros is one-of-a-kind crispy fusion dessert. Chef Pankaj Bhadouria brings the recipe of this sweet treat to your kitchen.

Jalebi Churros combines some elements of popular Indian sweet Jalebi with that of Mexican churros. 

Watch Jalebi Churros recipe by Chef Pankaj Bhadouria

Jalebi Churros

In a deep bottom pan, add water, butter and saffron. Bring them to a boil and let the butter melt completely.

Low down the flame and add refined flour and mix them well. Make sure there is no lump and cook the mixture for 2-3 until refined flour is cooked on low flame.

Turn off the flame, take the mixture into a bowl and spread it. With the help of an electric beater, whisk the mixture so we can have more air to our mixture and it also helps to cool down the mixture.

 Add egg to the batter one at a time and keep whisking it.

Once the batter is ready, remove it into a piping bag and pipe it into a jalebi shape in hot oil. Fry them until they turn golden brown on both sides.

In a bowl, add castor sugar, cardamom powder and mix well. Toss the jalebi into the sugar mixture. Serve garnish with mixed nuts.

Chef Pankaj Bhadouria's Jalebi Churros is one-of-a-kind crispy fusion dessert.

Jalebi Churros 

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Norinj Pulao is a traditional Afghani rice preparation with delicate flavours. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the detailed recipe.

Norinj Pulao is a traditional Afghani rice preparation with delicate flavours.

Watch Norinj Pulao Recipe by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Norinj Pulao

Soak rice in water.

Heat 3 tbsp oil in a pan and add 2 sliced onions.

Add 600 gm chicken and sauté well.

Add 8 cups of water, salt and mix well. Cover the pan and let the chicken cook.

Heat another pan and mix 4 tbsp sugar and water to make a sugar syrup.

Add water and 4 tbsp orange juice to the syrup. 

Add 1 cup orange juliennes, 2 tbsp sliced almonds, 1/2 tsp saffron, 2 tbsp chopped pistachios, 7-8 green cardamom and mix well. 

Pour the orange mixture into the chicken.

Add 1/2 tsp black pepper, soaked rice and mix well.

Cover the pan with a muslin cloth and place a plate. Let the rice cook.

Uncover the pan and add 2 tbsp rose water.

Serve the Norinj Pulao on a plate and garnish with chopped pistachios, sliced almonds, orange juliennes.

India's 50 Best Dishes - Season 2

Afghan Cuisine

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Stay updated on the latest AI breakthroughs from Midjourney’s animated image model and Lovart’s all-in-one design agent to a revealing MIT study on ChatGPT’s effect on the brain and Microsoft’s Copilot Vision for Edge.

AI Updates: From Moving Art to Mind-Bending Studies and Smarter Browsing

This World Asthma Day, the spotlight isn’t just on hospitals or inhalers—it’s on the dust rising from every corner of urban India, the data we can no longer ignore, and the everyday tech that might just help us all breathe a little easier.

Asthma, AQI, and the Everyday Tech Helping India Breathe in 2025

Discover 5 must-have gadgets—sleek, smart, and ready to super-charge your routine with seamless performance and head-turning design.

Tech Envy: Our Current Picks for The Hottest Gadgets, Games, and Innovations

Discover how AI-driven PCs are revolutionizing content creation in India, helping vloggers, filmmakers, and influencers produce high-quality work with speed and creativity. Learn about the powerful features and tips that keep you ahead in India’s booming creator economy.

From Adobe Premiere to YouTube Vlogs: How AI PCs Are Powering the Creator Economy

Discover how AI-powered laptops, featuring Intel's Lunar Lake platform, are revolutionizing productivity, creativity, and security. Smarter, sleeker, and faster—these devices are the ultimate lifestyle companions.

Laptops That Think: How AI is Turning Everyday Tech Into Lifestyle Icons

From fantasy landscapes to romantic cities, discover stunning real-world travel destinations inspired by BookTok’s most viral books. 


From Page To Passport! Travel Destinations Inspired By BookTok’s Biggest Hits

Planning a tulip trip? Discover the Netherlands tulip bloom 2026 dates, best places to visit, and travel tips for peak flower season.

Tulip Season Is Here: See the Netherlands’ Bloom At Its Peak In 2026

From Kerala’s backwaters to Dal Lake, explore top floating stays with the most beautiful houseboat destinations in India for a unique experience.


Here’s Where You Can Plan A Dreamy Houseboat Vacation In India!

Here’s your complete guide to discovering the world’s largest shivling located in Bihar.


Bihar's Motihari Gets The World’s Largest Shivling

Explore the best snorkelling spots in India with crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, and unforgettable underwater views.


New Menus, New Openings: What’s Cooking This Summer

Summer Flavours: Chefs And Their Favourite Memories Of The Season