Super Powers: From Viceroy’s lavish feasts to BRICS vegetarian menus, how India’s diplomatic dining changedState banquets are a high-stakes tightrope — a table where etiquette, protocol, culture and occasionally even flavours, come together, writ...
26 Sep, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on changes: AI drive-thru, automated kitchens, new chicken menu, protein-packed meals and moreMcDonald’s is planning an $8.5 billion global overhaul over the next decade, bringing AI-powered ordering, more automation, smarter kitchen...
24 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
McDonald’s to bring grilled chicken sandwiches, egg bites and more protein-packed meals to US as 60 million Americans seek more proteinMcDonald’s is planning more protein-focused options in the US, including grilled chicken sandwiches, wraps and egg bites, as millions of Am...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.16 PM IST
India’s food safety rules are giving restaurants heartburn: It’s the process, not just the productIndia’s food safety regime has shifted from testing adulteration in the final product to policing the processes that prevent it. Restaurant...
11 Sep, 2026, 11.48 PM IST
How Ather powered past Ola; Apple's first foldable iPhoneAther Energy has surpassed Ola Electric in sales and other metrics. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
10 Sep, 2026, 08.23 PM IST
Swish raises $24 million funding, bets on repeat orders to scale up 10-minute food deliverySwish, a 10-minute food delivery startup, has raised $24 million to expand its kitchen network and supply chain. The two-year-old company h...
10 Sep, 2026, 03.54 PM IST
Junk out, khichdi in: ‘Healthy’ food made mandatory in Maharashtra govt officesMaharashtra government mandates healthier food in all state canteens and official events. The directive promotes millet khichdi and sprouts...
02 Sep, 2026, 07.33 PM IST
Rapid food delivery startup Swish to raise $20-25 million led by Bertelsmann India: SourcesThe transaction, which is also likely to see participation from Swish’s existing investors, is expected to value the two-year-old company a...
02 Sep, 2026, 04.29 PM IST
Restaurants tighten supply chains, hygiene standards amid crackdownIndia’s food safety crackdown is prompting restaurants and food delivery platforms to tighten checks on ingredients, suppliers, hygiene and...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Tiny restaurants are having a big moment as Indian diners chase chefs, stories and scarce seatsSome of the most talked-about restaurants are also the smallest. These under-20-seater, chef-led diners have people battling online for a r...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
How 'Benne' became a Rs 350 crore business: Harsh Goenka explains why its buttery Davangere-style dosa became such a huge hitBenne dosa achieved a Rs 350 crore valuation in just two years. Its success stems from a focused product and simple operations. Affordable ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.41 PM IST
No MSG, no meat, handmade tofu: Bengaluru Chinese restaurant, run by Chinese family, serving only vegetarian dishes goes viralLove Chinese cuisine but prefer vegetarian? In a viral Instagram video, a user shared one Bengaluru Chinese eatery that serves only vegetar...
09 Aug, 2026, 12.35 AM IST
Burger King gets 'whopping' success while McDonald's struggles: What is happening in burger market as Americans move away from junk foodBurger King's US sales increased significantly last quarter, marking five consecutive periods of growth. This surge followed investments in...
07 Aug, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
NITI Aayog calls for national caregiving framework, social security for caregiversNITI Aayog suggests a dedicated policy framework for India's growing ageing population. It calls for regulating the caregiving ecosystem an...
06 Aug, 2026, 12.45 AM IST
Display of menu, rate list of food items in trains mandatory: Railway minister Ashwini VaishnawRailway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the mandatory display of food menus and rates on trains. He outlined measures for improving hyg...
12 Mar, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Indian Railways introduces new customised menus for diabetics and infantsSale of a-la-carte meals and branded food items on MRP will be permitted on Mail/Express trains. Menu and tariff of such a-la-carte meals w...
16 Nov, 2022, 09.56 AM IST
Indian Railways: Now you can lodge your complaint using 'Rail MADAD' mobile appThe 'Rail Madad' app allows passengers to lodge complaints through mobile app/web platform and enables them to check real-time feedback on ...
11 Jun, 2018, 04.19 PM IST