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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

Tahira Kashyap Khurrana: The Power Of Being Unapologetically You

Huma Qureshi: The Maharani Who Aspires To Be A Superhero 

Richa Chadha And The Women Who Shook Hindi Cinema

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

Wild And Free: Mrunal Thakur’s Search For Self

Life’s A Vacation For Mouni Roy 

Karishma Tanna: Redefining Glamour, Glory and Guts

Diipa Büller-Khosla’s Balancing Act

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

Shriya Pilgaonkar: Seizing Success On Screens Big And Small 

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 

Goa’s new waste management rules prohibit dumping non-biodegradable materials in public places. Learn about the latest waste ban, community efforts, and the Indian cities topping the clean charts.


Goa Announces Hefty Fines For Littering In Public Places

This calendar serves as your guide to the hottest live music gigs and concerts happening in India in the upcoming months. Bookmark the dates and don’t miss your favourite artists.



India Is Packed With Concerts — Here’s Where the Music Hits Next! 

Experience the magic of Dev Deepawali in Kashi as ghats glow with lamps, devotion, and celebration along the sacred Ganga.

Experience Divine Splendour At Dev Deepawali In Varanasi

While the show was much anticipated, hurt fans call Enrique Iglesias’ Mumbai concert a letdown due to poor audio, a short duration, and crowd mismanagement.


Poor Audio And Traffic Woes? Here's What Happened At Enrique Iglesias’ Mumbai Concert

Mahuadanr in Jharkhand becomes India’s first wolf sanctuary, protecting the rare Indian grey wolf and restoring the wild balance.

India’s First Wolf Sanctuary Roars To Life In Jharkhand!

Ultimate Baby Shower Bash Transformation! Chef Smit & DIY Guru Neetu Jazz Up Space! From Stunning Decor to Mouthwatering Delights! Witness the Cutest Pom Pom Paradise, Adorable Onesie Banner Galore, and More! Plus, Dive into Trendy Avocado Toast with a Twist! 

BABY SHOWER

House Party Hits

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

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

Embark on a journey through Delhi's culinary heritage as Chef Ajay reveals the fascinating origins of the city's nickname, "Delhi-Belly," in this nostalgic episode. Join him for an immersive experience as he prepares a diverse array of dishes inspired by Delhi's vibrant culture and flavors:

Discover the Origin of "Delhi-Belly" with Chef Ajay

India's 50 best Dishes - Season 3

Chef Smit Sagar and Neetu are gearing up to organise a Holi Party for their friends. The living room is being transformed into a colourful space with colourful and festive decor and an assortment of delicious Indian food.
From colourful Matkas to Tin Boxes, Pitcharis to Kulhads, Thandai Kulfi, Bhavnagri Cheese popper, Aloo Puri to Ghevar Donuts, our dynamic duo has the DIY list and Food menu set for this HOLI PARTY!!!

Holi Party

Discover Mumbai’s newest restaurants — fresh menus, trendy vibes, and must-try dishes you’ll want to bookmark ASAP.


New Mumbai Restaurants Serving Major Vibes

Discover some of top roasted snacks from India that are big on flavour and crunch, that too without any oil!


Munch Smart With Roasted Indian Snacks That Beat The Fried Favorites

Beat the winter blues naturally! Discover the best Vitamin A rich foods, their amazing health benefits, and cosy recipes to keep you nourished and radiant. 


Boost Your Winter Wellness With These Vitamin A Rich Foods

From the finest Sichuan and Cantonese, to the best of Indian regional cuisines, these special menus in Mumbai are all set to take your tastebuds for a ride this November. 

Special Menus In Mumbai That You Mustn't Miss This November

Barbet & Pals, the brainchild Jeet Rana, Chirag Pal and Amninder Sandhu offers a colourful escape with inventive cocktails and meticulously crafted bar bites. It’s time to flock to this nest. 

A Chef And Two Bartenders Just Dropped Delhi’s Hottest New Bar

From tea to tonics—discover how corn silk boosts kidney health, eases inflammation, and supports overall wellness

Here's Why Everyone’s Talking About Corn Silk Tea For Wellness

Discover how coconut milk can transform your hair! Learn its top benefits and easy tips to get soft, silky, and nourished locks naturally at home.

Coconut Milk Secrets For Hair That Shines And Smiles! 

Meet your new kitchen-to-beauty multitasker! Discover the glow-boosting benefits of mustard oil and easy ways to use it for radiant skin, shiny hair, and better health.



Mustard Oil Is Just What You Need For Healthy Skin And Hair This Winter

Love munching on peanuts? Discover how boiled peanuts boost heart health, aid weight loss, and pack a punch of protein. This nutritious snack is sure to satisfy your cravings!


Start Your Winters On A Healthy Note With The Goodness Of Boiled Peanuts

Discover easy ways to use garden cress seeds (halim) for stronger hair and bones. Learn how this superfood boosts strength, nourishes hair, and supports wellness.

Best Ways To Use Halim Seeds For Stronger Hair And Bones

Discover the top fast growing trees in India that provide cooling shade, clean air, and beauty to your homes. Perfect for eco-friendly landscaping.


Beat The Winter Smog With These Lush Quick Growing Trees

The secret to a thriving lucky bamboo is not just water! Read along to discover essential care tips for a healthy plant.


Keep Your Lucky Bamboo Plant Healthy With These Quick Tips

Discover the best desk plants for your office. Brighten your workspace, boost productivity, and enjoy a touch of greenery every day.



Bring Life To Work With The Best Desk Plants

Not every fish belongs in every pond! Discover some of the common aquarium fish that are ideal for the Indian climate. 



Setting Up Aquarium At Home? These Fish Are Just The Perfect Choice

Attract wealth, health, and harmony to your home with the most powerful good luck plants. 


Good Luck Plants To Bring Positivity & Prosperity To Your Home

chef & host - Rakesh Raghunathan | Zee Zest

Idli is a wholesome and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://zeezest.com/food/breakfast-recipe-ideas-to-start-your-morning-on-a-healthy-note-1573">healthy breakfast </a>that can keep you full for a long time. In South India, Idlis are also fed to the babies as they are easy to eat and easy to digest.Idli can be had with many side dishes like chutney, sambar and any gravy.Sambar is a spicy curry that can be eaten with dosa, idli or rice. There are many variations to this dish but the basic ingredients are tamarind juice, lentils and veggies.Idli Sambar is the most filling, satisfying and comforting food.

Idli Sambar is the staple diet of all south Indian households. Chef Rakesh Raghunathan shares the recipe in detail.

Join Chef Rakesh Raghunathan as he guides you through the art of making perfect idlis and sambar. Simple ingredients, clear instructions, and delicious results!

Idli Sambar Recipe by Chef Rakesh Raghunathan | ZeeZest

Idli and Sambar

First, wash both idli rice and urad dal in water.

Then soak rice for 4 hours and urad dal for 1 hour. Grind both using a grinding stone. Mix both batters and allow them to ferment for 7 to 8 hours.

Pour the batter into the idli pan and let it steam for 15 minutes.

Heat sesame oil in a pan, add 1 tsp fenugreek seeds,  1 tsp cardamom seeds, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp black peppercorns, ½ tsp Bengal gram, 5 dry red chilli and curry leaves, dry roast all the ingredients.

Cool the mixture and make a fine powder.

Heat oil in a pan, add 1 tsp fenugreek seeds, 1 cup shallots, curry leaves, 3 or 4 dry red chillies, roast it well, then add chopped tomato, 1 tsp salt and tamarind water, mix it well and let it cook.

Later add 1 cup cooked green gram, a pinch of jaggery and let it boil.

Add the ground masala and let it cook again.

Heat a tsp ghee in a pan, add 1 tsp mustard seeds, curry leaves, 2 dry red chillies.

Sauté until the red chilly turn crisp and add the tempering to the sambar. Sambar is ready to serve.

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan shares the recipe for Idli Sambar. 

100% South Indian

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chef & host - Harpal Singh Sokhi | Zee Zest

Bajre Ki Khichdi is made with rice, moong dal and pearl millets (bajra). The use of millets in cooking dates back to Indus valley civilisation as millets are known to be beneficial for health. Bajre Ki Khichdi is cooked in one pot. Bajra gives it a slightly chewy texture but the ghee makes it soft and creamy.The creamy, chewy, nutrition packed khichdi is served with raita and papad. This one-pot dish is a complete meal in itself.

Bajre Ki Khichdi is a traditional rice and millets-based dish. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe for this healthy and nutritious one-pot dish.

The creamy, chewy, nutrition-packed khichdi is served with raita and papad. 

Watch Bajre Ki Khichdi Recipe by Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi

Bajre Ki Khichdi

Grind the soaked pearl millets to a coarse texture and keep it in a bowl.

Also grind the soaked moong beans.

Heat ghee in a pan and add cumin seeds, chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, ground pearl millets and moong beans, soaked and crushed rice, turmeric powder, salt, buttermilk and water, mix well and cover the pan with a lid.

Cook the khichdi on high flame but make sure to stir in between so that it doesn’t get burnt. Once the khichdi becomes thick, switch off the flame.

Remove the khichdi in a serving bowl, add ghee on top of it and serve it with raita and papad.

Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi shares the recipe for Bajre Ki Khichdi, a nutritious one-pot dish.

Grand Trunk Rasoi

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chef & host - Kunal Kapur | Zee Zest

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is made with Ashwagandha and Til (Sesame Seeds). Ashwagandha is highly revered in Ayurveda and is believed to be a rejuvenator. It is also known to increase strength and stamina. Sesame seeds have healthy fats, which are necessary for the body.This simple yet healthy dish is easy to make.Ashwagandha Til Ladoo will satisfy your craving for sweets and will also make you feel rejuvenated.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is a unique sweetmeat made from Ashwagandha, an incredibly healthy medicinal herb. Chef Kunal Kapur shares the recipe in detail.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo will satisfy your craving for sweets and will also make you feel rejuvenated.

Watch Ashwagandha Til Ladoo recipe by Kunal Kapur

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo

In a pan, lightly roast 1 cup khoya. set it aside for some time until it cools down.

Then add 1/2 cup roasted white sesame seeds powder, 1 tsp cardamom powder, 1 tbsp chopped pistachio, 1 tsp ashwagandha powder, 3-4 tbsp jaggery powder and mix it properly.

Make laddoos from the mixture and garnish it with mixed dry fruits. Ashwagandha til laddoos are ready to serve.

Ashwagandha Til Ladoo is a sweetmeat made from Ashwagandha, a healthy medicinal herb. 

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Ashwagandha Til Laddoo

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Methi Mathri (Fenugreek leaves cookies) is a baked any time snack that’s healthy and nutritious. It is made from multigrain flour, besan, carrom seeds and the star ingredient methi leaves. Methi leaves are filled with vitamins A, C and K, light on the stomach and easily digestible. Green Cooler is made from Lollo Rosso Lettuce leaves, Coral lettuce leaves, baby Spinach leaves, Beetroot leaves, microgreens, and Tulsi (basil) leaves. The addition of orange and green apple juice masks the leafy flavour of this power-packed juice.Green Cooler served at room temperature along with healthy MethiMathri makes for a powerful and nutritious snack.

Methi Mathri and Green Cooler is an excellent combination of snack and beverage to satisfy your hunger pangs at odd hours. Chef Kunal Kapur brings this yummy snack and beverage to your kitchen.

Methi Mathri and Green Cooler is an excellent combination of snack and beverage.

Watch Baked Methi Mathri with Green Cooler recipe by Kunal Kapur

Baked Methi Mathri with Green Cooler

In a bowl, add 1 cup multigrain flour, 1/4 cup gram flour, 1 tsp carom seeds, 1 tsp sesame seeds, rock salt to taste, 1/4 cup chopped fenugreek leaves, 2 tbsp ghee, water as required and knead it into a dough.

Let the dough rest for 10 minutes, then cut a small ball of it and place it on the baking tray and lightly press it.

Preheat the oven at 190 degree celsius and let the methi mathri bake for 20-25 minutes.

In a juicer add 5-7 lettuce leaves, 6-8 lollo rosso leaves, 5-6 coral lettuce leaves, 5-6 baby spinach leaves, 5-7 beetroot leaves, 12-15 microgreens, 5-7 holy basil leaves and blend it together. 

Add 1 green apple and 1 orange to the juicer and blend it as well. 

Add rock salt into the juice and mix it well.

Healthy green cooler is now ready to serve with baked mathri.

Baked Methi Mathri With Green Cooler

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A food enthusiast and an aspiring culinary artist, chef Smit Sagar gives an ode to the great Indian street food with his show 'Taste Ki Gully' on Zee Zest.

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Kulhad Pizza is an innovative recipe for serving tantalizing and delicious pizza. Its one of the most amazing street foods found in India. In this recipe, the pizza is served in the traditional Indian way in a kulhad (clay pot), which is usually used for serving tea or Indian sweets treat such as rabdi or phirni. This modern street food has grabbed eyeballs since the day it was introduced. In this recipe, instead of using the whole pizza bread, its pieces are used. The veggies used are regular veggies that are used in a traditional pizza however this pizza is served in kulhad. This delicious Kulhad Pizza is a perfect grab-a-bite while on-the-go dish.

Kulhad Pizza is a pizza served in earthen pots. Chef Smit Sagar brings this trending recipe to your kitchen.

Chef Smit Sagar shares the recipe for the unique & drool-worthy Kulhad Pizza.

Watch Kulhad Pizza recipe by Chef Smit Sagar

Kulhad Pizza

Melt butter in a pan and add chopped onion and saute. Now add chopped tomato, chopped capsicum, sweet corn kernels, pizza sauce and diced cottage cheese and mix well.

In another pan, melt some butter and add chopped garlic and diced pizza base and mix well.

Take a Kulhad (clay pot) and fill it with pizza masala, then pizza base, grated cheese, chilli flakes, oregano, grated cheese, fresh cream, chilli flakes and again cheese.

Garnish with chopped black olives, chilli flakes and oregano and bake the Kulhad Pizza in a pre-heated oven at 160-170°C for 4-5 minutes.

Taste Ki Gully

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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

China has launched the world’s fastest high speed train, reaching 450 km/h. Here’s all you need to know about this game changing innovation. 


Redefining Travel Across The Nation, China Unveils World’s Fastest Train

Check into the world’s best hotels of 2025—perfect for a luxurious year-end holiday with style, comfort, and unforgettable views.

Check In, Bliss Out: The Best Hotels To End 2025 On A High

Saudi Arabia has shortened the Umrah visa validity to one month. Pilgrims must complete their pilgrimage and exit the country within the new timeframe.


Saudi Arabia Cuts Umrah Visa Validity To One Month, Here's What It Means

A new wonder unveils beside the pyramids! Here’s all you need to know about the Grand Egyptian Museum, Egypt’s latest cultural icon.


Giza Gets A New Wonder, World's Largest Archeological Museum Opens In Egypt

Roar, stomp, and soar! Meet the planet’s biggest zoos, where animals rule and adventure awaits around every corner. 

Confused About New Rules? This Simple Guide Will Make Your 2026 Japan Trip Easier

Goa Announces Hefty Fines For Littering In Public Places