'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'
In a career spanning nearly three decades, Floyd Cardoz has always drawn on food memories to create a new culinary language.
'The aim is to have curated datasets that create cultural and historical nuances that help us make our models understand these better.'
The Pahalgam attack in Jammu and Kashmir impacted tourism, but recovery efforts are underway with government initiatives and events to promote the region and boost MICE tourism.
Italian cuisine is proof that great flavour doesn't need complicated techniques or hard-to-find ingredients.
'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'
A Bombay shaadi with singing, dancing, prayers and great food!
Developed to meet the growing transportation needs of modern India, the fully AC Vande Bharat sleeper train would offer passengers an "airline-like travel experience at economical fares," a statement issued by the PMO stated.
We looked back at the 10 Recipes Rediff Readers Loved Most.
The Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati has inaugurated a new nature-themed terminal building, designed to handle 13.1 million passengers per year and serve as a key aviation hub for the northeast and a gateway to Southeast Asia.
In a list of the world's top 100 cuisines for 2024-2025, India earned spot No 12 in Taste Atlas awards.
'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'
From festive breakfasts to iconic fish preparations, Parsi cuisine is a beautiful blend of sweet, sour and spicy traditions that have been passed down for generations. Explore the flavours, stories and culinary personalities behind each recipe which balances comfort, nostalgia and celebration in every bite
Morne Morkel, has revealed his newfound love for Indian cuisine, particularly dosas and murgh malai chicken.
Indian cuisine is remarkably popular in Poland with various Indian restaurants catering to the growing demand for the rich flavours and Polish diners visiting them say the dishes like dosa and butter chicken remind them of their travels to India.
Create a shrikhand using dragon fruit and enjoy the awesome results.
'It's fitting that we're coming together on the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every person, are foundational to the work we do.'
This special biryani from north Kerala is known far and wide for its distinctive taste that comes from the use of a distinctive rice.
Shukla shared these details in an 18-minute interaction with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday from the International Space Station that is orbiting the earth at an altitude of 400 km.
Potbelly moves away from the run-of-the-mill mughlai cuisine. Try it and you won't be disappointed.
Stunning landscapes, natural beauty, clean beaches, cultural wealth, mouth-watering food, shopping options, safety for solo travellers, warm hospitality, easy visas, and connectivity make Vietnam a must-visit destination, discovers Ramesh Menon.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will enjoy a range of Indian dishes, including rice varieties, moong dal halwa, and mango nectar, during his 14-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS). He will also have the option to choose from international cuisine, as approved by NASA. ISRO and DRDO have developed the Indian food options for astronauts of the Gaganyaan mission and Shukla will be able to savor them with NASA's approval.
Over the years, with some amount of experimenting, I have learnt exactly what freezes well and what does not.
Andhra recipes for palate-pleasing pappu or dal.
'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.
Get Ahead reader Jitendra Gursingh reviewed Mumbai restaurant Jimmy Boy recently. Here's what he had to say about it.
Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.
Phirni can taste astoundingly good with nutritious black rice.
'Adventure travel, cultural tours, and wellness retreats are in high demand.'
'We are Indians irrespective whether we are Punjabi, Gujarati, Bengali, Malayali or Tamilian.' 'I am the best example of this integration.'
'Iranians admire Indian cinema and often mention Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan when you meet them.'
Iran's ambassador to India, Iraj Ilahi, expressed concern about the stability and security of the "whole region" following the collapse of the Syrian government, highlighting Tehran's worries about the potential wider ramifications of the situation. Ilahi also emphasized the importance of promoting tourism between India and Iran, citing their shared cultural heritage and the recent easing of visa restrictions.
Just as Gandhiji's spinning wheel became a symbol of resistance, Indian travellers today can turn their passports into instruments of peaceful protest, argues Harsh Roongta.
Kant, a retired 1980-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Kerala cadre, was appointed as India's G20 Sherpa in July 2022, months before India assumed the G20 Presidency.
'Every single Indian dish is a jewel.'
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These bloggers have succeeded in preserving the rich treasure of Indian Cuisine.
Ajit Pal Singh tells us how and why he fell in love with Gujarati food.
