Chef Gaggan Anand: There is no such thing as a curry

Chef Gaggan Anand: There is no such thing as a curry

By Bhavana Akella Bengaluru Ranked as Asia’s best restaurant for three years in a row for his eponymous “Gaggan” in Bangkok, Kolkata-born Chef Gaggan Anand is all about taking Indian food to the world beyond its stereotyped curry prism. He’s on a mission to prove to the world that the concept of curry doesn’t exist […]

Walking through London, tongue in cheek (Travelogue)

Walking through London, tongue in cheek (Travelogue)

By Papri Sri Raman London Going around is a British invention, not improbable in the land of the cartwheel penny, but the London Eye tops it all. It earns 25,000 pounds every day. This millennium marker was supposed to last just five years but has gone around for 17. The slowly moving Ferris Wheel takes […]

Indian American couple pledges $200mn to transform healthcare in India

Indian American couple pledges $200mn to transform healthcare in India

By Arun Kumar Fort Lauderdale (Florida) With a $200 million commitment, an Indian American doctor couple has teamed up with a Florida university to bring world class medical education to India and potentially transform healthcare in the country. With Zambia-born India-educated cardiologist Kiran Patel and his paediatrician wife Pallavi Patel’s gift, the Nova Southeastern University […]

‘Regionality’ sets Indian food apart: Chef Gary Mehigan

‘Regionality’ sets Indian food apart: Chef Gary Mehigan

By Bhavana Akella Bengaluru Globally renowned English-Australian chef, television show host and restaurateur Gary Mehigan says he believes that “regionality is what sets Indian food apart” from the cuisines across the world. In an email interview from Melbourne, Mehigan said Indian food is gaining deserved attention globally. “We’re close to seeing India explore its intellectual […]