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Today is Parsi New Year and it resonates in me as a Parsi Chef the love for Parsi cooking and the memories I have of my maternal grandmother’s kitchen cooking the wonderful food of my Mamaiji as I call her. Like all cultures in India, Parsi cuisine also revolves around religion and rituals. Zoroastrianism was the religion of Persia which was ruled by the …
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Navroz (also spelt Novruz) or the New Year is an important event in the Parsi Calendar. While Novruz in Iran is celebrated according to the Fasli/Bastnai calendar at the time of the Vernal Equinox, mostly on March 21st every year when it celebrates spring, Parsis in India follow the Shahenshahi calendar according to which the New Year falls in August. …
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Historical Hangouts- Independence Day Special
Chai and coffee houses are places for social interaction. Long before cafes became cool in India, activists have gathered at such places to congregate, talk and discuss ideas. On 15th August 2020, we look at a few places associated with India’s independence movement. Chandravilas, Ahmedabad The Gujarati thali is a quintessential experience for most visitors to …
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Velavadar – Welcome to Wolf Country
Velavadar National Park in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar district is a hidden gem. This national park spans just about 34 square km but holds an abundance of wildlife from butterflies and dragonflies to the Indian grey wolf. Here, you can see some of India’s largest herds of blackbuck, the handsome Indian antelope. The key predator of …
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The Sri Lankan Elephant is one of the three sub-species of Asiatic elephants. Asiatic elephants are declared as endangered by IUCN. The top habitats of Sri Lankan elephants are Udawalawe National Park, Yala National Park, Lunugamvehera National Park, Wilpattu National Park, and Minneriya National Park. Besides Sri Lankan Elephant, Sri Lanka is an excellent destination …
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Betting Big on Lion Tourism in Gujarat
Gir National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary in Saurashtra is the remaining habitat of the Asiatic lion, and most visitors get to see at least one over a two or three-day stay. This wildlife reserve also boasts a thriving popultion of leopard, sambar, spotted deer, the world’s only four-horned antelope, nilgai, wild boar, striped hyena, golden …
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Low-Alcohol and Zero-Alcohol Beers are one of the world’s fastest-growing beer trends, with a growing number of consumers concerned about the problems of driving after drinking, the impact of alcohol consumption on health and weight, and hangovers after over-drinking. Ruchi Beverages has visions to expand its business in high-quality non-alcoholic beer at a …
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The transition from brother and sister to business partners comes with its own advantages and challenges. I spoke to three such women about the experience of having their brother as a business partner. Amrita Birmi Taamhaane Partner, Birmies Hospitalty LLP I joined my family’s restaurant business in 2013 when we started Outdoor Caterings with a …
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For any chef it is a privilege to cook for an important public persona like a president, prime minister or other head of state. Ankita J Sharma spoke to chefs about their experience in catering banquets for heads of state visiting India. The Ahmedabad visit of the Shinzō Abe, the Prime Minister of Japan In the …
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The FEA story began on 12th July 2017 when Anil Mulchandani founded the groups on 12th July 2017,and supported by Rohit khanna, Darshan Rawal & Dilip thakker as co-founders. Though the food and hospitality sector is an important source of revenue and employment, it has been largely neglected. This is partly because the …
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How Food Bloggers, Facebook Food Groups and Instag...
Instagram and Facebook has seen a 40% increase in usage in the wake of the Corona Virus. Restaurant owners can take advantage of this situation by collaborating with food bloggers, Instagram influencers and Facebook food groups.-Tuli Banerjee, Food Critic, Influencer and Co-admin at Biting Bowl Covid-19 pandemic has brought with it a huge shift in …
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Sonic Sensations- How the Music plates and heals t...
The importance of selecting the right music to play in restaurants can never be underestimated – that is what sets the vibe of the restaurant and influences the mood of the diner. Whether it is a tinkling piano playing in the background of a restaurant or more energetic music at a youthful pub, a gig …
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From 1992, I have written extensively about the food and hospitality industry. The Food Service Sector has always impressed me with the kind of employment it generates at all levels from semi-skilled workers to professionals.
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