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Michelin chef Garima Arora on her rise, work-life balance, and bond with Vikas Khanna, Ranveer Brar: 'Sexism does exist in the culinary world'

December 24, 2025 12:30 pm

It’s not about being a woman in a man’s world. It’s about doing the work and being given the same shot at excellence, shared Garima Arora, 39

Chef Karan Gokani’s ‘Indian 101’ rekindles the love for home cooking: 'I used to jump on the counter and roll rotis'

December 23, 2025 9:42 am

From moving to the UK and leaving behind a law career to publishing his latest cookbook ‘Indian 101: Real Indian Recipes Made Simple’, Karan Gokani reflects on his culinary journey.

From Le15 to Literature: Pastry chef Pooja Dhingra launches her first children’s book

November 16, 2025 10:32 am

Pastry chef Pooja Dhingra turns to fiction and for the first time, writes for children, folding in butter and sugar and dreams, as she talks about her journey

Chef Hemant Oberoi with wife Malika in the kitchen of their Parel home in Mumbai

Chef at Home: ‘Accidental chef’ Hemant Oberoi on relishing dhaba meals and crafting finest tables for Ambanis, Bachchans, Godrejs

November 09, 2025 5:16 pm

At just 19, Oberoi joined The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, as a trainee, earning Rs 150 a month. By 31, he was an executive chef

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma follow a vegan diet

‘How about serving snakes to vegans’: Celebrity chef Harsh Dixit on crafting a playful Pho for Virat and Anushka’s anniversary; how creativity can elevate vegan and gluten-free food

October 21, 2025 4:29 pm

“For Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma's anniversary in December 2019, I made Pho, but with a twist,” said their private chef.

Chef Saransh Goila talks about his engagement, wedding plans and his journey so far

Chef Saransh Goila on his wedding menu, philosophy of celebrating Indian food: ‘Anything with bitter gourd would not show up…’

September 23, 2025 4:26 pm

From Sindhi kadhi to butter chicken, Chef Saransh continues to balance tradition with innovation in his culinary journey.

Cooking just got easier with this iron kadhai hack that will blow your mind

September 10, 2025 9:29 am

Masterchef Pankaj Bhadouria’s easy hack makes iron kadhai non-stick, while nutritionists explain its health benefits and cooking tips.

A nutritionist analyses celebrity Chef Pankaj Bhadouria’s technique of frying papad, fryums, and chips without oil

September 12, 2025 12:22 pm

Interestingly, this technique isn’t new. It has roots in traditional Ayurvedic cooking and continues to be practised in certain communities, including Marwaris and Tamil Brahmins.

'We share a deep passion for authentic food and storytelling': Chef Yasmin Qureshi on collaborating with Mona Singh at Kona Kona to honour father Ustaad Imtiaz Qureshi’s legacy

August 21, 2025 12:30 pm

Chef Yasmin reflected on keeping her late father and renowned chef Imtiaz Qureshi's legacy alive, Awadhi cuisine, and ditching everything else for slow-cooked or dum pukht cooking.