The passing of Ratan Tata, one of India's most revered industrialists, on October 9 at the age of 86, left many in shock. Tata, the former chairperson of Tata Group, passed away at Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital. To honour his memory, Aishwarya Bakeries, a Tamil Nadu-based bakery, has created a 7-foot-tall cake sculpture depicting Tata …
My first brush with the distinctive cuisine of the Badgas was in 2015. It was a chance experience at the Vivanta Coimbatore. I had stopped to check out their dinner buffet and discovered a specially curated Badaga promotion that was part of that buffet. Those flavours have stayed with me ever since, especially the Badaga …
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin announced a Rs 5 crore cash prize for D Gukesh in recognition of his historic achievement of becoming the youngest World Chess Champion. At just 18, Gukesh defeated China’s Ding Liren in the final game to secure the prestigious title, also becoming the second Indian after Viswanathan Anand to …
Music maestro AR Rahman took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Tuesday (November 19) to announce that he has decided to part ways with Saira Banu, his wife. In an emotional note, the ace composer—who tied the knot with Saira nearly three decades ago— said that this decision represented an ‘unseen end’ for their …
Almost every chef, food writer, or self-confessed foodie has a fascinating food story from childhood. Many of these stories often feature a beloved grandmother or mother, and they frequently revolve around the moments that sparked a lifelong curiosity and passion for food, eventually leading these kids to careers in the culinary world. In Tamil Nadu …
