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Topic: Indian food

Lucknow’s katori chaat beats trout, ravioli on MasterChef Australia shortlist

As judge Poh Ling Yeow cut into the katori made by Indian-origin contestant Kanika Gadyok, the crackle of the shell left her fellow judge Andy Allen in awe.

The Indian thali needs to move India beyond rice and wheat. Budget 2026 can fix it

Our public food programmes are built around large-scale rice and wheat procurement and distribution, making it harder to source, store, and deliver diversified foods affordably.

Chef Manish Mehrotra names top five food destinations in India. This city tops the list

Manish Mehrotra also has a shortlist of restaurants that have left a lasting impression on him. Topping the list is Naar in Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh.

Why Hyderabad restaurants don’t make it to the top. Obsessed with comfort food, no PR

Most of the fancy or high-end restaurants opening up in Hyderabad these days are pretty much stuck on the same blueprint—big space, and inauthentic menus.

11 dishes, 60 Indian cities—new cookbook goes beyond tikka masala

Former BBC Good Food editor Sona Bahadur’s new book launched in Delhi's IIC. She travelled to 60 cities to discover India's iconic regional dishes.

AIIMS rolls out 1st Indian-adapted Mediterranean diet to tackle heart disease crisis. Trials underway

Indian Adapted Mediterranean Diet combines principles of Mediterranean diet with Indian cuisines to develop heart-healthy dietary plans. Its efficacy is being assessed in a trial at AIIMS.

India gets unfairly bashed for unhygienic street food. Bangkok, New York are no different

Indian cuisine is rooted in fresh ingredients, rich spices with antimicrobial properties, and time-tested cooking methods. We are not a freeze-and-serve fast food nation.

Sambar did not originate in South India. It was first cooked in a royal Maratha kitchen

IIC’s quarterly issue ‘Food Cultures of India’ led to discussions on the transformative force of food—its evolution with migration, the biases and prejudices, and food policies.

Ghee snacks no longer uncool for Delhi. Chole Bhature wins over burgers and pizza

Remember when the West turned up its nose at desi ghee, branding it a cholesterol nightmare? Well, today, it's the darling of Kourtney Kardashian.

Mughals didn’t bring kababs to India. They existed in 12th century Banaras

From the ghats and religiosity to its weavers and food, Vertul Singh explores Varanasi's culture and history in ‘Banaras’.

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India’s real estate will meet the reality of agentic AI

New Delhi: The outsourcing industry, India’s largest white-collar employer, is a juggernaut that has all but stopped moving. The dollar revenue at the top...

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.