Ho Chi Minh’s triumph and Vietnam’s history of hungerLast week marked the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon, a key moment in Vietnam’s history and the story of Ho Chi Minh, who started hi...
04 May, 2025, 08.18 PM IST
World’s best cities for foodies in 2025 revealed by Time Out; settles Mumbai vs Delhi food fightTime Out has released its list of the best cities for food lovers, with New Orleans topping the survey of over 18,500 participants, thanks ...
18 Mar, 2025, 11.26 AM IST
Tamil Nadu goes to town on manufacturing. Target: hinterlandAcross Tamil Nadu there is a veritable tsunami of investment that is being driven into the state’s hinterlands. The southern state, long ha...
31 Oct, 2024, 06.01 AM IST
Vietnam's Michelin star restaurants are its hot new tourist attractionsVietnam's fine dining sector is growing, drawing locals and tourists. Michelin has recognized several restaurants, highlighting the country...
15 Oct, 2024, 10.57 AM IST
Travel Guide: The best way to spend 36 hours in Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamHow quickly Vietnam's biggest city is transforming with new urbane enclaves and upscale planned communities, as well as the high-rises cons...
15 Aug, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
History of curry goes back 2,000 years!Now, new research shows the trading of spices for culinary use goes way back - some 2,000 years, to be precise.
22 Jul, 2023, 08.26 PM IST
The new US challenge in Afghanistan: Coping with Taliban ruleHowever fierce in battle, the Taliban seem to understand that governing an impoverished, war-ravaged nation is a very different challenge f...
01 Sep, 2021, 02.46 PM IST
Vietnamese, Qatari, Singaporean: The trending cuisines every foodie needs to tryAcross the globe, creations flatter the taste buds, while the presentation is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
15 Aug, 2019, 05.17 AM IST
Gluttony much: If you are a foodie, these tours are a mustIreland, Australia, Vietnam, Singapore and Doha should be on top of your list.
01 Aug, 2019, 07.45 AM IST
From Thailand to LA, the best food markets across the globeRich with history and delectable delights, these food markets are a must-visit.
28 Feb, 2019, 07.12 AM IST
Dining-table conversations get a twist; Bengaluru's Supper Club hosts intimate, sit-down dinnersFood-and-story sitdowns are a great way to spend the weekend, meet the like-minded and make friends.
26 Sep, 2018, 10.07 AM IST
Foodies satiate their taste buds at Pan-Asian eateries in BengaluruThe city's evolved palates, with well-travelled locals and expats, have ensured that they get oriental flavours right.
29 May, 2017, 11.11 AM IST
Asian dining now trending across restaurants in IndiaAt the Asian Hawkers Market at Select Citywalk, Delhi, a few months ago, kiosks selling the likes of Mochi ice-cream and takoyaki did brisk...
15 Feb, 2016, 12.57 PM IST
Korea beyond Kimchi: Popularity of Korean food in India on the riseThis was kvass, a mildly fermented drink made from bread soaked in water that had all the appeal of mouldy smelling soda water.
05 Oct, 2014, 01.08 PM IST
President Pranab Mukherjee visits historic 'Cu Chi' tunnels in VietnamThe tunnels, which are one of the most visible and historical vestiges of Vietnam's national liberation war, are located about 70kms from h...
17 Sep, 2014, 12.50 PM IST
- South-East Asian currencies start to slide
When inflation goes up, currencies tend to come down.
14 Jun, 2008, 10.52 AM IST
- Asia's rainforests vanishing as timber, food demand surge: Experts
Asia's rainforests are being rapidly destroyed, a trend accelerated by surging timber demand in booming China and India, and record food, e...
27 Apr, 2008, 08.55 AM IST