It is somewhat ironical that in this day of celebrity chefdom, khansamas, the original traditional professional cooks or chefs in many parts of the country, should have so totally disappeared. But this disappearance is perhaps inevitable. The khansamas were a product of a feudal India, of the British Raj, and while their legacy lived on for many decades post-Independence, and post the Read More

New Delhi: After major controversy over AIADMK leader VK Sasikala having paid bribes and getting VIP treatment in the Bengaluru prison, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has ordered an inquiry into allegations made by DIG Roopa. Sasikala was convicted by the Supreme Court in the 21-year-old disproportionate assets case. The interim AIADMK general secretary, a close aide of former Tamil Nadu chief minister Read More

Yuwadee Chirathivat (centre) with Nidsinee Chirathivat (right) and Pichai Chirathivat, executive director of Central Group. PHRAKRIT JUNTAWONG Central Department Store Group (CDG) plans to modify its business model to adapt to the rapid transformation of Thailand’s retail landscape, a byproduct of changing consumer behaviour and digital influence. CDG department stores, starting with Central Department Store, will be reorganised to highlight Read More

Set in the heart of South Delhi, Khan Market is every foodie and shopper’s dream come true. A hub of top brands, designer boutiques, upscale jewelers and artisans throng Khan Market, making it the place to head to for picking exquisite items. But that’s not all, it is also one of the most preferred markets in Delhi to catch up Read More

In the perennial Mumbai vs Delhi battle on which is the food capital of India, Mumbai seems to be hurtling to victory this year what with the sheer number of interesting new restaurant openings in that city. It’s a city more open to experimentation than any other in the country, in my opinion. There’s a unique and easy intermingling of Read More

    Even the healthiest eaters are happy to throw veg out the window come barbecue season. The sun is shining, the booze is flowing and the only thing anyone ever cooks on the barbecue is meat, right? Wrong. The grill can work wonders on all manner of vegetables, meaning you can tick off a couple of your five-a-day while Read More

(Bloomberg) — Netgear Inc. is looking to expand its offerings beyond wireless routers and home cameras, and is open to a range of deal making to achieve that goal. “When we see opportunities to expand the security line, or go into the lifestyle area, we will definitely do that,” co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Patrick Lo said in an interview. Read More

The New South Wales Ombudsman’s office says it is keeping a close eye on national disability service provider Lifestyle Solutions. Key points: A senior supervisor with Lifestyle Solutions in NSW was convicted of fraud in 2015 The disability service provider is accused of having poor oversight NSW Ombudsman’s office advised by Lifestyle Solutions it has developed an “action plan” It Read More

The simple and thoughtful Water Conservation Lifestyle by students from Cate School won first place in this year’s Water Wise High School Video Contest, as well as the People’s Choice Award. Diarra Pouye and Kyril van Schende, both juniors at the private school in the Carpinteria foothills when they made their animated video, won a $500 prize for their school, donated by Read More

The world cannot blame you if you have been smitten by the shopping bug ahed of the GST roll out . You must have been getting SMS messages from various brands announcing their special sale offers till June 30. The monsoon sale bonanza usually begins in June-end, but this year the upcoming roll out of the revolutionary Goods and Services Read More