Kolkata is widely known as the Sweet Capital of India, famous for its milk-based Bengali sweets. From rasgulla to mishti doi, ...

Coming home from college can be a bumpy experience even for the best of students. And in “India Sweets and Spices,” straight-A scholar Alia Kapur ( Sophia Ali, “Grey’s Anatomy”), gets no summer break ...

Near the end of “India Sweets and Spices,” the film’s protagonist, Alia Kapur (Sophia Ali) commits a shocking act of rebellion in front of the guests at her parents’ anniversary party. It’s the kind ...

Sweets are a ubiquitous part of Bengali diet and culture, making the state the sweets capital of India. Sweets shops form an integral part of every neighborhood, with their versatile range of ...

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India’s rich culinary heritage celebrates fruits not just as fresh produce but as key ingredients in an array of delectable desserts that blend natural sweetness with traditional flavors. From ancient ...

In India Sweets and Spices, Alia Kapur (Ali) becomes smitten with the son of a local shop owner, and invites his family to a dinner party being hosted by her own. She has no idea at the time that ...

In India, no joyous occasion feels complete without sweets, and among the endless choices, jalebi holds a place like no other. Its golden swirls, crispy bite, and syrup-soaked sweetness have made it a ...

Near the end of “India Sweets and Spices,” the film’s protagonist, Alia Kapur (Sophia Ali) commits a shocking act of rebellion in front of the guests at her parents’ anniversary party. It’s the kind ...

Coming home from college can be a bumpy experience even for the best of students. And in “India Sweets and Spices,” straight-A scholar Alia Kapur ( Sophia Ali, “Grey’s Anatomy”), gets no summer break ...