Centuries ago, he came to Mumbai on a bullock cart. His stall-turned restaurant later became popular among Bollywood stars Rajesh Khanna, Nargis DuttMumbai's iconic Pancham Puriwala, a 178-year-old eatery, continues to delight generations with its signature pani-puri thalis. Tracing its ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billionPizza Hut is set to be sold for $2.7 billion by its parent company Yum Brands. Private equity firm LongRange Capital will acquire the chain...
16 Jun, 2026, 08.10 PM IST
Psychology suggests adults who bring a cardigan everywhere aren’t overprepared; they’re protecting comfort before discomfort steals attention, because the body is easier to regulate when it feels safeThink of a cardigan as your cozy companion in the quest for comfort. Beyond just providing warmth, it serves as a safeguard against the min...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
Is speed becoming AI's next battleground? Google's DiffusionGemma suggests soGoogle has launched DiffusionGemma, an experimental open model that generates text up to four times faster than traditional large language ...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Psychology says adults who look up restaurant menus before meeting friends aren’t fussy; they’re lowering cognitive load before connection begins, because too many small unknowns can drain social energyChecking restaurant menus beforehand is not fussiness but a smart way to manage mental energy. Social gatherings demand attention for conve...
15 Jun, 2026, 05.17 PM IST
Rs 20k SIP in risky instrument with high return or Rs 27k SIP in less-risky option? The math of investing more vs chasing higher returnsChasing higher returns is a good aim to have. But it’s not as easy as it looks. Having a year or two of above-average returns is easy actua...
15 Jun, 2026, 12.01 PM IST
Forget scrolling, DoorDash's new AI chatbot lets you order dinner like you're chatting with a friendDoorDash on June 11th launched a new AI-powered chatbot that lets users order food, groceries, and restaurant reservations using simple pro...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Portfolio investment scheme now open to PROIsIndia has eased investment rules for foreign individuals and entities in listed stocks, allowing them to invest via the portfolio investmen...
15 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Magicpin scales AI assistant Vera, targets over 10 lakh merchants by 2026: CEOLaunched during the recent LPG crisis, Vera provides restaurants and retailers with real-time order-volume insights to help them plan opera...
14 Jun, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Magicpin scales AI assistant Vera, targets over 10 lakh merchants by 2026: CEOMagicpin's AI assistant, Vera, has onboarded over 5 lakh merchants in just three months, with a goal to reach 10 lakh by the end of 2026. T...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.40 AM IST
What is El Niño and how does it affect India? Could it bring a drought-like monsoon and higher grocery bills?El Niño conditions are now active in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, raising concerns for India's monsoon. Warmer Pacific waters disrupt weat...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.13 AM IST
The voice taking your McDonald's order may not be human anymoreMcDonald's is testing a new Google-backed AI drive-thru ordering system capable of handling customer conversations, processing orders, and ...
12 Jun, 2026, 10.41 AM IST
Kindness act of the day from America: Dying man's final wish for hospice nurses gets fulfilled by New York restaurant ownerA touching act of kindness from New York continues to inspire months after it happened. Before his death, hospice patient Frank Ozimek aske...
12 Jun, 2026, 02.51 AM IST
From Dhobi Ghat to luxury towers: How redevelopment is unlocking Mumbai's next real estate boomMumbai's property landscape is shifting towards redevelopment as developable land becomes scarce. Historic Mahalaxmi is transforming into a...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
"I don't hire Indians": Indian-origin restaurant owner in Texas says her 7 Monk’s Cafe has "almost no Indian staff", internet calls it 'casual racism'A Texas restaurant owner has gone viral for her unique hiring approach. 7 Monk's Cafe Texas, serving Indian and Mediterranean food, intenti...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.24 PM IST
Quote of the day by celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain: ‘If I'm an advocate for anything, it's to move. As far as you can…’ – a call for stepping out, curiosity and rich experiencesAnthony Bourdain inspired millions to explore the world with curiosity. His philosophy encouraged movement, whether across oceans or towns,...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.45 PM IST
The great food delivery reset: How small restaurants are challenging commission-driven delivery modelsIndia's booming food delivery sector faces a growing challenge as independent restaurants question the sustainability of high commission fe...
05 Jun, 2026, 04.06 PM IST