While Indians around the world are celebrating Independence Day, the Catholic community celebrates an important day with this mouthwatering delicacy, and here's all you need to know about it

The Kaka Joseph Baptista Garden and East Indian Bhavan were inaugurated iby Mumbai BJP president and MLA Ameet Satam. Pics/Special Arrangement

Fresh violence in Manipur&rsquo;s Ukhrul district left at least 21 houses burnt at Litan Sareikhong village, forcing residents to flee as security forces were deployed and the state government appealed for peace. Pics/PTI

The Catholic community celebrated St John the Baptist's feast, populary known as Sao Joao on June 24. While some celebrate it on the Sunday before, there are others who mark the festival on the Sunday afterwards, and for Vasaikars it is a feast rooted in a unique culture

Uttan is a hidden gem situated 30 minutes off Bhayandar in Mumbai. While most people may opt to travel to Lonavala for a weekend getaway, the fishing village has beaches, religious sites and good food too

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