What happened to Salman Khan in jail? Actor recalls what life was like behind the bars. '70 people there… one bathroom'Salman Khan has opened up about his time in jail while appearing on the reality show Alliance. The actor recalled the overcrowded condition...
Biryanis, pulaos and the mandi mysteryPratibha Karan, in her book Biryani, briskly explains the difference between biryani and pulao. Biryanis layer rice with other ingredients ...
The surprising metrics of Goa's tourism boom led by traffic, villas and paneerAs flights and hotel occupancy fail to capture the number of tourists flocking to Goa, here are some unusual indicators that also mark the ...
Bengal has appetite, all hail biryani man!Kolkata crowned its first 'Biryani Man' in a recent eating contest. Pramit Kumar Das consumed five plates of mutton biryani in forty-five m...
Salman Khan's old friend says superstar revealed why he often got his scalp injected with needles: 'There's a price....'Salman Khan's old friend film producer Shailendra Singh revealed how the superstar underwent a painful, rigorous procedure to avoid hair fa...
Times Food Delivery Awards – North 2026: Celebrating excellence in India’s digital dining economyThe Times Food Delivery Awards North 2026 recently honored India's dynamic food delivery sector. This event recognized numerous restaurants...
At 67, Sanjay Dutt can now do 50 push-ups in one shot. A few years ago, he beat Stage 4 cancer. How he keeps himself fit, his diet and still keeps giving blockbustersBollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, who was last seen in Dhurandhar 2 led by Ranveer Singh, celebrates his 67th birthday today, July 30. He battle...
Tamil Nadu weighs weekly chicken biryani in schools' menuTamil Nadu's school education minister proposed serving chicken biryani weekly. This proposal is currently under review by Chief Minister C...
Devyani International Q1 profit zooms to Rs 17 crDevyani International has reported an impressive surge in net profit for the June quarter, marking a substantial revenue increase of 16.47%...
KFC operator Devyani International bets on tech, portfolio boost as demand picks up pace againDevyani International noted consumer spending recovery in the last fiscal year's final quarter. The company focused on operational efficien...
Spicy chicken curry, dosa: Malayalam superstar Mammootty’s personal chef reveals what he eats to stay fit at 74Malayalam superstar Mammootty looks impeccable at 74. In an old interview, his personal chef revealed details of his diet. Although the act...
Shilpa Shetty-backed Bastian Hospitality in talks to raise capital for India, overseas expansionBastian Hospitality is raising capital from investors for expansion plans. The fine-dining chain aims to sell a minority stake to support g...
24-million-year-old Kewra fossil found in Assam: CM Sarma says it reveals how this fragrant screw-pine first reached the Indian subcontinentA 24-million-year-old fossil of the Kewra plant was recently discovered in Assam's Tinsukia district. This significant find offers new insi...
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan doesn’t follow a diet. How does he keep fit at 60?In an old interview, superstar Shah Rukh Khan admitted that he doesn’t follow a particular diet, nor does he believing in starving himself....
Dr Pal was once 110 kg, was advised to give up his favorite mutton biryani. How he lost 40 kg weight despite not giving up eating biryaniAfter facing heart issues and battling obesity, Dr. Pal discovered that rigid diets were ineffective for him. He embraced a healthier way t...
The Rs 200 meal is the new battleground for Swiggy, Zomato and other food delivery companiesFood delivery companies are adapting strategies to attract everyday officegoers. Swiggy and Zomato offer value meals and targeted discounts...
World Biryani Day 2026: Who invented biryani? From Timur to Mumtaz Mahal legend, the fascinating history behind India's favourite rice dishBiryani, a beloved Indian rice dish, boasts a rich and debated origin. While its roots are traced to Persia, legends suggest its arrival in...