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Vir Sanghvi

Vir Sanghvi

Why hide the papers? Why keep the conspiracy theories related to Netaji Subhas Bose’s death alive? And why deny India the truth about the death of one of its great freedom fighters?

Articles by Vir Sanghvi

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Pass the secret sauce

Restaurateur Camellia Panjabi’s cookbook, Vegetables The Indian Way, takes the mystery out of cooking.

Updated on Oct 31, 2025 05:58 PM IST

Travel special: Why it pays to eat local on every trip

Skip the fancy restaurants for local food, such as fresh bread from a street bakery in Egypt. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 31, 2025 05:50 PM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A new final frontier

Dubai is attracting talent from all over the world. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 24, 2025 06:26 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Don’t fluff with idli

Academic Ed Anderson called idli ‘boring’ on social media, triggering Indian fans. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Oct 17, 2025 06:18 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Michelin keys awarded to India's Taj Hotels

Michelin has awarded three keys to Taj Hotels, Falaknuma and Lake Palace for their excellence in hospitality.

Updated on Oct 15, 2025 02:51 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How the kulchette got its name, and other stories

No one knows where the kulcha originated. But its younger cousin, the kulchette, has a cool origin story. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Oct 10, 2025 05:54 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Heston Blumenthal changed fine dining and food

Gastronomika honours Heston Blumenthal as he introduces mindful eating revolution.

Published on Oct 09, 2025 09:35 AM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Revisiting Amsterdam with a newfound appreciation

Amsterdam is known as the city of canals, art, and history. From the Rijksmuseum to the Anne Frank House, there's so much to explore. (Pexels)

Published on Oct 06, 2025 10:56 AM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Starring... India’s best chefs

Johnson Ebenezer of Bengaluru’s Farmlore was No 2 on Food Superstars’s list of India’s Top 60 Chefs. (INSTAGRAM/@CHEF.JE2901)

Updated on Oct 03, 2025 05:16 PM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Chaos in the kingdom

Heathrow airport paints a bad picture of the decline of London. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Sep 26, 2025 02:08 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Rohit Khattar is back for seconds

Rohit Khattar’s Goa restaurant Hosa serves modern South Indian food.

Updated on Sep 19, 2025 05:33 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Take a bird’s-eye view

Chicken is the best-selling meat item in Indian restaurants today. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Sep 12, 2025 05:03 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Indians are back in love with the Maldives

Travel to Maldives simplified for Indians with new resorts amid improved ties. (Image by Unsplash)

Updated on Sep 09, 2025 08:36 AM IST

Turning up the eat: Vir Sanghvi interviews restaurateur Garima Arora of Banng

(Photo via Lah)

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Updated on Sep 05, 2025 12:53 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A new Peking order

The food that the Chinese actually eat — hotpots, stews, meaty mains — is alien to India. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Sep 05, 2025 05:36 PM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Old coast, new wave

Layan, in a corner of Phuket in Thailand, might be better value than the Maldives. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Aug 29, 2025 05:45 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why top chefs are rethinking strict plant-based menus

Eleven Madison Park shifts to include meat, balancing principles and profit. (Representative image)(Freepik)

Published on Aug 28, 2025 04:59 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Pasta la vista, Italy

The version of Spaghetti Bolognese served around the world was not invented in Italy (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Aug 22, 2025 05:27 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How one restaurant changed Delhi’s Italian dining

The original Italian flavour is still intact even after 25 years. (Reference pic: Shutterstock)

Updated on Aug 21, 2025 06:58 PM IST

Rude Hotels by Vir Sanghvi: Room at the top

The Amanpuri’s residences-plus-hotel model has been copied all over the world

Updated on Aug 15, 2025 12:01 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How fermented fish shapes flavour across culture

Fermented fish sauce influences your favourite dishes, even vegetarian ones. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 12, 2025 05:08 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: No bitter memories

When Manam opened a store-restaurant in Delhi, people queued up on weekends.

Updated on Aug 08, 2025 04:37 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Inside the global rise of authentic Indian cuisine

From London to New York, Indian chefs are redefining global fine dining. (Unsplash)

Published on Aug 07, 2025 12:33 PM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Land on your feet

At nearly every international airport, you can pay for a meet-and-assist service. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Aug 01, 2025 05:50 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Mad, Raj-era dress codes of Indian hotels and clubs

The unwritten dress codes in Indian clubs and hotels: A relic of the past or a necessary norm? (Freepik)

Published on Jul 31, 2025 01:35 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A tour of the kingdom

Amaya, by Ranjit Mathrani, and Namita and Camellia Panjabi, is London’s chicest Indian restaurant.

Updated on Jul 25, 2025 05:39 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Delhi’s dining scene still disappoints

Delhi sees new restaurant openings but quality remains a concern.(Unsplash (representative image))

Published on Jul 21, 2025 01:36 PM IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Protest on the streets

Health authorities plan to treat the food made by the street-food vendors on par with cigarette smoking. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jul 18, 2025 07:10 PM IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: James Gunn’s Superman soars with heart and humour

The latest Superman movie, directed by James Gunn, presents a relatable superhero facing modern challenges.

Published on Jul 14, 2025 09:40 AM IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Taking a pounding

Central London shuts down every Saturday for protests, while muggings are common in Mayfair. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Jul 11, 2025 05:37 PM IST

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