And above all else, remember: Use your right hand when eating. Throughout India, as in much of Asia, Africa, and South America, the left hand is reserved for personal hygiene, while the right hand ...

It creates distance between you and what you eat, turning a deeply human act into a mechanical one. A fork will pick up your ...

Using just your hands to eat a range of food takes skill and practice. We explore the various techniques people in India use and investigate the differences between the north and south. We learn ...

In fact, it’s encouraged. Common custom in South India states that it’s polite to keep your hands clean before you eat and to wash them after so you reduce the risk of transmitting your germs to ...