Shy or not, Vijaya is now contented, fulfilled. He was 40 when Semma first got its star, so he was not particularly old. Dig into his career, though, and it becomes clear that, despite the appearance ...

How should you enjoy your crisps? On their own would be my answer. But I find that batch-cooked, salted crisps go well with charcuterie. And cheese and onion is a perfect flavour to accompany red wine ...

I really should be doing a column summarising the political events of 2024 and telling you what to expect in 2025. But, honestly, let’s give politics a break this week. I will spare you the tiresome ...

The most successful Indian restaurant in the UK, Karam Sethi’s flagship has long been a favourite of Indians, Brits and chefs from around the world. It now has two Michelin stars, making it the only ...

The short answer is that no compelling narrative of Hindu victimhood exists in the Arab world. That’s why Modi doesn’t bring it up. And that is why he’s so eager to win friends in the Muslim world.

In the end, Manmohan changed India for the better. He did more than any prime minister since Jawaharlal Nehru to transform our country with kindness, honesty, compassion, and integrity.

When does a cuisine become truly international? My guess is that the tipping point comes when a cuisine’s dishes and techniques are so widely accepted that anyone, anywhere in the world, no matter ...