Food Fables: How secretarial jobs helped develop India’s hybrid food traditionsAs thousands of English-educated South Indian men moved across India for secretarial jobs in the mid-20th century, they brought their famil...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.25 PM IST
'Europeans have developed taste for Indian mangoes': Why London is going crazy over Gujarat’s kesar keri & paying any price for itIndian Kesar and Alphonso mangoes are becoming hugely popular across the UK and Europe, thanks to their rich sweetness and unmistakable aro...
24 May, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
How roofs can shelter and support cookingGoa's monsoon season highlights the vital role of roofs, from sheltering homes and drying food like onion braids to providing space for com...
17 May, 2026, 09.58 AM IST
“Best dining experience I’ve had”: Vikas Khanna names his favourite Indian restaurant. Check its must-try Dal Dhokli, Shrikhand Puri, location and costMichelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna has revealed his favourite Indian restaurant is Soam in South Mumbai. He lauded the eatery for its deep ...
16 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
No cooking at home, meals prepared in one kitchen. Gujarat village’s unique food tradition is bringing people together through shared laughter, conversations, and community spiritIn Gujarat's Chandanki village, a unique tradition sees all meals prepared in a central kitchen and served in a community hall. This initia...
03 May, 2026, 12.52 PM IST
The Bengali factor: Jhalmuri, Durga Puja and other strategies in West Bengal's battle for powerWest Bengal Election 2026: Polls in the state are a battle of narratives. Parties are using food and cultural symbols to connect with voter...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
Anand Mahindra’s Monday motivation is a nonagenarian who proves you can change your life’s script any dayAnand Mahindra Monday Motivation: Anand Mahindra has highlighted the inspiring journey of Prabhavati Bhagwati, a 98-year-old entrepreneur f...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.21 AM IST
'You can start any day': 98-year-old Ahmedabad woman is Anand Mahindra's inspiration. Who is Prabhavati Nani?An Ahmedabad grandmother, Prabhavati Nani, found a new purpose in her nineties. After her husband's passing, she started a home-based food ...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.34 AM IST
Her husband’s loss left void, but at 91 this Ahmedabad nani found purpose in cooking. Today at 98, 'Nani’s Nashta' business has made her viral starPrabhavati Bhagwati, a 98-year-old woman from Ahmedabad, has become a viral inspiration after starting her home-based Gujarati snacks busin...
15 Apr, 2026, 03.57 PM IST
How caste shaped the rise of Maharajs in Indian kitchensThe tradition of employing Brahmin cooks, or maharajs, in wealthy Indian households has roots in caste-based notions of purity and the need...
10 Aug, 2025, 07.00 PM IST
Gujarati businessman lost 23 kgs without gym or fancy diet in under a year: Here's howNiraj, a businessman from Bhavnagar, Gujarat, successfully lost 23 kg without visiting a gym or following a fancy diet. Guided by his fitne...
23 Jun, 2024, 03.34 PM IST
How Rahul Gandhi is forging a personal connection with GujaratThe way to a man's heart is through his stomach and Rahul took a lot of advantage of the Gujarati fondness for food.
09 Dec, 2017, 09.04 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi hosts Gujarati style dinner for his Japanese counterpartThe restaurant, known for its splendid view and kosher Gujarati cuisine, prepared a vegetarian thali for the special guests. The spread inc...
14 Sep, 2017, 08.45 AM IST
Masterchef Sanjeev Kapoor's Arabian twist for PM Narendra ModiHowever, Kapoor's cooking could've also given the famously innovative Modi food for thought — will we see a "Bake in India" initiative soon?
18 Aug, 2015, 11.35 AM IST
Food festival to mark Chinese president’s visit to GujaratA host of delectable Chinese and Gujarati dishes awaits the Chinese delegation that will accompany President Xi Jinping to Ahmedabad on Sep...
15 Sep, 2014, 08.36 AM IST
Top airlines add Gujarati food to their menuSome leading international airlines are offering Gujarati food on long-distance flights taking off from Ahmedabad.
23 Jun, 2014, 09.41 AM IST
- A bitter taste of forking tongues in a mouthful of regional vogue
There was a time when Indian regional food was hard to get. Restaurant food was broadly divided between the dhal-chawal-roti of the North a...
10 Feb, 2007, 05.00 AM IST