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19-Year-Old Chef Brings Indian Recipes to Australia
Community HeroesApr 27

19-Year-Old Chef Brings Indian Recipes to Australia

Aanal Kotak turned a childhood dream into The Secret Kitchen, a restaurant chain celebrating ancient Indian recipes with modern twists. Her signature "Caged Samosa" is now the fastest-moving starter at her Sydney location.

The Better India2 min read
Bengaluru Chef Explores India's Date Heritage Through Food
Acts of KindnessApr 16

Bengaluru Chef Explores India's Date Heritage Through Food

Chef Taiyaba Ali is hosting Khajoornama, a cultural popup in Bengaluru that celebrates how different Indian communities have used dates in their cuisine for centuries. The summer experience brings people together through storytelling, traditional recipes, and the humble date fruit.

The Hindu2 min read
Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar Rebuilt Life After Homelessness
Community HeroesApr 6

Celebrity Chef Ranveer Brar Rebuilt Life After Homelessness

Indian celebrity chef Ranveer Brar went from sleeping on benches and bankruptcy at 32 to becoming one of the country's most beloved culinary stars. His story of starting over with just $5,000 and rebuilding his entire career proves that rock bottom can be a launching pad.

Times of India - Good News2 min read
2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book
Acts of KindnessMar 24

2 Friends Rescue Centuries-Old Indian Recipes in New Book

Food writers Anisha Rachel Oommen and Aysha Tanya have compiled 200-year-old family recipes from across India into a cookbook that preserves culinary traditions in danger of being lost forever. Their project started as a digital archive and became a physical treasure trove of heirloom dishes passed down through generations.

The Better India3 min read
Father-Daughter Duo Brings 600-Year-Old Cuisine to MasterChef
Acts of KindnessMar 23

Father-Daughter Duo Brings 600-Year-Old Cuisine to MasterChef

Avani Sharma stepped onto MasterChef India with her father by her side and a mission to save a disappearing cuisine. The food stylist is introducing India to Karada cuisine, a 600-year-old fusion born when Maharashtrian families settled in coastal Kerala.

The Better India2 min read
Delhi Chef Revives Rare Indigenous Indian Ingredients
SolutionsMar 20

Delhi Chef Revives Rare Indigenous Indian Ingredients

A Delhi restaurant owner is traveling across India to bring forgotten native vegetables and flowers back to the table. Her farm-to-fork mission is giving tribal ingredients their culinary spotlight.

The Better India2 min read
Chef Fed 10,000 Soldiers, Cooked for Queen Elizabeth II
Community HeroesMar 13

Chef Fed 10,000 Soldiers, Cooked for Queen Elizabeth II

Chef Imtiaz Qureshi started cooking at age nine and went on to serve royalty and presidents while revolutionizing how India celebrates its own cuisine. His legacy lives on through restaurants spanning three continents.

The Better India2 min read
How Vermicelli Traveled From Ancient Asia to India's Tables
Global NewsMar 10

How Vermicelli Traveled From Ancient Asia to India's Tables

A beloved dessert noodle connects kitchens across continents and centuries. From ancient Chinese dynasties to Mughal emperors to modern Eid celebrations, seviyan's journey celebrates shared culinary heritage.

The Better India2 min read
MasterChef India Transformed Cooking from 'Loser Job' to Dream
Acts of KindnessJan 27

MasterChef India Transformed Cooking from 'Loser Job' to Dream

In 1997, Indian chef Kunal Kapur was told cooking was "a job for losers." Today, he's judging MasterChef India's ninth season, celebrating how the show revolutionized respect for culinary careers across the country.

Indian Express3 min read
Botanist Brings Indian Food to Brazil After Family Crisis
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Botanist Brings Indian Food to Brazil After Family Crisis

When Vijay Bavaskar lost his job after a cardiac arrest, his family turned to food. Today, their São Paulo restaurant serves Indian cuisine to everyone from local diners to prime ministers.

The Better India2 min read