A cheap American sandwich conquered the world. Now China is rewriting the burger's 100-year-old storyBurgers are experiencing a surge in popularity across China's fast-food market. Global chains and local operators are now fiercely competin...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Problem with going to Japan - you return and expect things to be still civilisedA recent trip to Japan left a lasting impression. The country's remarkable civility, efficient systems, and rich culture were observed. Fro...
18 Apr, 2026, 11.13 PM IST
Make room Starbucks, McDonald's. China's Mixue, other brands win fans in Southeast AsiaThe Chinese beverage giant Mixue Group has become the world's largest F and B chain by number of outlets, overtaking Starbucks and McDonald...
15 Mar, 2025, 11.27 PM IST
One of China’s largest restaurant chains in soup after video of diner urinating in hotpot goes viralOne of China's biggest restaurant chains has promised to refund thousands of customers after footage of a patron urinating into a simmering...
13 Mar, 2025, 03.07 PM IST
Viral video: Influencer turns grandmother at 34 as her 17-year-old son becomes fatherShirli Ling, currently 35 years old, is known for managing a chicken hotpot restaurant and her food vlogging on YouTube. She rose to fame a...
15 May, 2024, 12.44 PM IST
China's first domestically built cruise ship begins maiden voyageState media have hailed the 16-deck behemoth as a "major milestone for the country's shipbuilding industry" and a "crown jewel". Its constr...
01 Jan, 2024, 04.05 PM IST
Woman shares a photo of food on social media, and she receives a massive £50k restaurant billA woman shares a photo of her food and table on social media resulting in a massive bill after that. She shared the picture with her friend...
08 Dec, 2023, 10.18 PM IST
Travel Tips:Daycations & spacations for love!Travel enthusiasts need a reason to travel, especially to express love, ring in their birthday, and for friendly reunions. Check out trends...
16 Feb, 2023, 08.23 AM IST
Some say French food helped win the Paris climate Agreement. In Glasgow, things are differentA 2016 research paper on gastrodiplomacy did find that eating a meal together improved social interactions between those who dine together,...
13 Nov, 2021, 10.50 AM IST
On the brink: China's bakers, bars and beauty spas struggle to survive coronavirusThe coronavirus outbreak in China is pushing many small businesses to the brink, as efforts to stem its spread left usually bustling street...
06 Mar, 2020, 01.40 PM IST
There's no conspiracy to keep women out of the kitchen: Garima Arora, India’s first woman Michelin star chefThe chef also said that being a woman in the kitchen means one must work all that much harder.
08 May, 2019, 08.39 AM IST
Transacting in China is a joy, with the all-pervasive QR code and anywhere deliveryChina's online retail industry is huge, but the real star is the waimai or home delivery service.
26 Aug, 2018, 06.46 PM IST
- In the works: A Google mobile payment service?
You'll be able to walk in a store and do commerce, says Eric Schmidt. And it'll eventually replace credit cards.
06 Jan, 2011, 02.59 AM IST
- Google Hotpot lets friends share hotspots
Google late on Monday launched a Hotpot recommendation engine that lets people tap into the tastes of trusted friends when it comes to loca...
16 Nov, 2010, 09.47 AM IST
Recession leads to renaissance of traditional cuisine in FranceIf the downturn has forced chefs to look afresh at nearly forgotten local staples, we may be in for truly authentic food once again, as the...
04 Apr, 2009, 04.30 AM IST
- Renaissance of traditional cuisine in France
If the downturn has forced chefs to look afresh at nearly forgotten local staples, we may be in for truly authentic food once again.
05 Mar, 2009, 03.40 AM IST
- Sunrise in Shanghai!
China and Japan may not be the best of friends so far as political relations are concerned, but as far as granting permission for setting u...
27 Jul, 2006, 12.53 AM IST