Mixed Media

Mixed Media by Masala Marsala is a mix of news and posts accompanying a variety of subjects. Explore technology, food, and more!

hand holding new york times near camera and laptop

OpenAI vs. The New York Times: AI Ethics and Copyright

The New York Times was one of the first media companies to sue OpenAI for breaking copyright laws by illegally using the Times’ content without permission. OpenAI’s crawler allegedly got through the New York Times’ paywalls to access content, offering no compensation to use The New York Times’ work. The current lawsuit against OpenAI does […]

The History of Diwali

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a celebration in Hinduism that commemorates the story of Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana returning to their homeland after 14 years of exile. It comes from the great epic Ramayana, where Lord Rama defeats the ten-headed Demon King Ravana. Diwali is one

A timeline of fusion cuisine made by masalamarsala.com ~ Shows how fusion cuisine has evolved from 1875 to the 2020s. If you would like to use this image in your website, please credit masalamarsala.com with a link. (For commercial AND non-commercial use)

The History of Fusion Cuisine

You may have heard of fusion cuisine: a combination of different cuisines and cultures to create an entirely new cuisine. But what exactly started fusion cuisine? The History of Fusion Cuisine Fusion cooking started with Tex-Mex cuisine in the late 1800s. Texas had just become independent from Mexico, and Tejanos still had traces of their

A small papillon dog with a light purple background.

What Are Papillon Dogs?

Papillon Dogs are toy-size dogs also known as the Continental Toy Spaniel. They come from France but became popular first in Spain and Italy. You can see them in many classical paintings.  How did Papillon Dogs get their name? Marie Antoinette is well known for owning a Papillon dog named Coco. Marie Antoinette even said that of

Scroll to Top