The Taste Atlas Awards 2024-25 included several accolades for Indian food and Indian restaurants. The country’s offerings won top spots on lists of best dishes by category, best food regions, best food cities and many others. As part of its year-end rankings, the food and travel guide shone a spotlight on iconic food-related establishments around…
SAO PAULO, Brazil — Sloths weren’t always slow-moving, furry tree-dwellers. Their prehistoric ancestors were huge — up to 4 tons (3.6 metric tons) — and when startled, they brandished immense claws. For a long time, scientists believed the first humans to arrive in the Americas soon killed off these giant ground sloths through hunting, along…
Zomato, India’s food ordering and delivery platform, has launched its Accelerated Safety Response Program,which automatically detects crashes through the delivery partner app. When a collision is detected, the app immediately triggers an emergency call to Zomato’s central response system, which then dispatches an ambulance to the delivery partner’s location. This eliminates the need for manual…
If you know anything about Uttar Pradesh’s iconic food scene, you would agree it is a treasure trove of flavours. From hearty vegetarian dishes like Baati Chokha, chaat and tehri to indulgent non-veg staples like kebabs and biryanis, every bite tells a story. Among these gems, dubki wale aloo shines bright. This simple yet flavour-packed…
Three homegrown Indian chocolate brands have won big at the prestigious Academy Of Chocolate Awards UK 2024. The results, which came out earlier this week, announced 17 accolades in total for Indian chocolate products. The brands that won were Paul and Mike, Bon Fiction and Manam Chocolate. Paul and Mike is based in Kerala, Bon…
Bandra Born started as a 12-week pop-up in October 2023, envisioned as a temporary resident of the space once occupied by the popular Salt Water Cafe. Right from its early days, it was clear that it was going to leave an indelible imprint on Mumbai’s food scene. Chef partner Gresham Fernandes’ creative ode to his…
Fermenting food is where the magic happens: natural bacteria break down sugars and starches to create lactic acid. This process does more than preserve food-it adds beneficial enzymes, B12, Omega-3 fats, and, of course, a whole bunch of good bacteria. These probiotics-live microorganisms that help gut health – are often linked with yoghurt and kombucha….
Coconut is one of those ingredients that can totally transform a dish, whether it’s in a savoury curry or a sweet dessert. It’s a staple in many Indian kitchens, but storing it can be a challenge. After all, dry coconut tends to go bad pretty quickly – either it gets mouldy, wormy, or just loses…
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Several environmental groups are suing California air regulators over their recent update of a contentious climate program, saying they failed to address the pollution impacts of biofuels. The lawsuits target the low-carbon fuel standard, which requires California to reduce the environmental impact of transportation fuels by incentivizing producers to cut emissions. The…
UNITED NATIONS — Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced $200 million in humanitarian aid for conflict-torn Sudan during what is likely his final trip to the United Nations while in office. With the U.N. Security Council more divided than ever, Blinken led two meetings of the U.N.’s most powerful body on Thursday, capping his engagements…
