Pongal, celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu ... and laughter as Anand hosted his guests for breakfast. In a delightful turn, the chess legend even joined the young talents in a dance.

Five-time world champion Anand hosted reigning world champion Gukesh along with a host of other chess stars for Pongal breakfast at his Chennai residence recently. And the icing on the cake was the ...

Rava Pongal is another specialty of Tamil Nadu. It is prepared during the festival of Pongal and is a savory dish that you can have for breakfast, or carry for your tiffin or a perfect choice to enjoy ...

It's January, and if you're in Tamil Nadu that can mean only one thing: Pongal season. The state's annual harvest festival (it usually comes with a week-long holiday) is celebrated with one of its ...

Pongal is derived from the Tamil word Pongu (to boil over). Most households prepare Ven Pongal (a popular breakfast dish across Tamil Nadu) spiced with whole peppercorns and curry leaves, and the ...

Viswanathan Anand hosted a hearty breakfast at his home on the day of Pongal. Anand posted a video of the special day out ...

Pongal is a rice lentil dish which is often prepared in south Indian cuisine for puja rituals. It is also staple food and served daily, along with sambar, chutney or podi. Wash rice 2-3 times with ...

Though this is a special sambar made during Pongal, you can always enjoy it at any time of the year. Team it up with hot rice or those fluffy idlis and dosas and enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner ...