In 1912, a wrestler got bored of eating ghee & milk every day. Then one day, a simple kitchen experiment led to the creation of one of world's most loved mithaisDiscover the fascinating history of dodha barfi, a beloved Indian sweet believed to have been created by a Punjabi wrestler more than a cen...
21 Jun, 2026, 03.21 PM IST
Gen Z retires annual holiday, prefers weekend trips, short breaks: ReportIndian Gen Z is redefining travel, favouring frequent short breaks over single annual holidays. Research reveals 87% prefer trips under a w...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
A childhood love affair with pizza and the return of the artisanal sliceA recent sale of a struggling pizza giant sparks hope for a return to artisanal, hand-made pizzas. The author reminisces about a childhood ...
19 Jun, 2026, 11.29 PM IST
Homegrown cocoa, coconut milk, jaggery: How Bengaluru techie couple quit their jobs and built a dairy-free, organic chocolate brand from scratchA Bengaluru IT couple, Swathi Kallegundi and Balasubrahmanya PS, have built a thriving organic chocolate brand, Anuttama, over six years. L...
19 Jun, 2026, 09.15 PM IST
How a fruit born out of 1992 experiment is helping farmers earn Rs 10–12 lakh per acreMahabaleshwar strawberries have become a symbol of Maharashtra's agricultural innovation, growing from a seasonal fruit into a thriving ind...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.12 PM IST
La HuertaVik Winery, ChileVIK Winery in Chile's Millahue Valley provides a unique hyper-local dining experience. Its estate gardens supply fresh produce for daily ch...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Pizza Hut: From $600 loan to 20,000 stores and the new $2.7 billion twist for the global empirePizza Hut, a nearly 70-year-old American icon, has been split in a $2.7 billion deal. Yum Brands is selling its international business outs...
17 Jun, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
ET Alpha Wealth Summit | From private credit to real estate funds, alternate investments are no longer a niche play for HNIs: Lakshmi IyerIndian wealthy investors are now looking beyond stocks for portfolio growth. A significant shift towards diversifying across various invest...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.23 PM IST
Samosa, pani puri in Tokyo: Patna's 'Jaggu Dhaba' brings Bihari desi flavours to Japan. Watch videoA taste of home is now available in Tokyo! 'Jaggu Dhaba', a restaurant founded by a man from Patna, is delighting patrons with authentic No...
11 Jun, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
At Beihouse, Beirut's spirit of resilience is on the menuBeihouse restaurant in Beirut's Gemmayzeh district offers a cultural experience and exceptional food. It stands as a symbol of resilience a...
11 Jun, 2026, 12.43 AM IST
Every '60s kitchen had a Presto Hot Dogger, and now this single-use appliance is the retro find thrift hunters can't resistThrift stores are seeing a surge in popularity, especially among younger generations. A peculiar find is the Presto Hot Dogger, a 1970s app...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.03 PM IST
5 years, 1 kg mango: Bihar man grows giant, hybrid fruit in memory of his father. His story is a symbol of patience, innovation, and loveA farmer from Bihar has created a new mango variety, Nagendra Bhog. This fruit honors his late father. The mango is large, juicy, and has a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.50 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
From 17 to 43: FIFA World Cup 2026 set for football's biggest generation clashThe 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America will be the largest ever. It will also feature the widest age range of players, from 17-year-old G...
06 Jun, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
Beyond the room: Why India Inc's luxury hospitality bet is becoming an experience businessIndia's luxury hotels are evolving beyond just rooms. Companies are now creating immersive experiences that blend wellness, food, and cultu...
06 Jun, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zooA rare albino buffalo, nicknamed Donald Trump due to its appearance, has become a major attraction at a zoo in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The anima...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Great Experiences: Why cheese tourism is becoming the latest luxury travel trend among IndiansLuxury travellers yearning for authentic yet offbeat experiences are opting for cheese tourism, finds Glynda Alves
31 May, 2026, 10.41 AM IST