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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: Inside hell’s kitchens

Former employees of Noma say the Copenhagen staff was bullied and mistreated. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Mar 20, 2026 11:05 IST

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Dubai captivates Indian interest in US-Iran tensions

Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 04:29 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The meltdown over Butter Chicken Ice-Cream

Content creator Juliette Moreno’s Butter Chicken Ice-Cream has led to heated debate online. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Mar 13, 2026 12:39 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why Mumbai is India’s dining-out capital

In Mumbai, you’re spoiled for choice. There are so many good dining options, such as Bandra Born.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026 10:59 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Refresh your feed

Beetroot Goat Cheese Dahi Vada at Nisaba, the hottest restaurant in Delhi.

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 14:52 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why hotels love buffets

From a hotel’s point of view, the buffet successfully exploits the difference between appearance and human capacity.

Updated on Feb 24, 2026 04:26 IST

Rude Health by Vir Sanghvi: Time to see a shrink

Ozempic and Mounjaro are erasing diet culture. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Feb 21, 2026 03:16 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How travel has changed over the last five decades

Travelling has become more accessible, but in the process, it may have lost its glamour.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:18 IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Sri Lanka has upped its hospitality game, again

Sri Lanka experienced record growth in its foreign arrivals last year. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 08:43 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Not all mutton is equal

At Indian restaurants in Europe, chefs substitute lamb for goat in kababs. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Feb 6, 2026 09:07 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: One pot to rule them all

Biryani was designed to be eaten on its own, and it easily beats all of the world’s one-pot dishes. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jan 31, 2026 16:43 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The rise of culinary innovators in India

Modern Indian cuisine evolved through chefs like Manish Mehrotra and Gaggan Anand.

Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:19 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Wait, is this Kolkata?

Kolkata’s Sienna does a fabulous Scotch egg.

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 12:29 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Jaipur became the hub of India’s grand weddings

Jaipur's evolution into a premier wedding destination has overshadowed its historical appeal.

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 11:56 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Modern, Indian, refit

Manish Mehrotra has left Indian Accent to open Nisaba, which puts a new spin on modern Indian food.

Updated on Jan 19, 2026 24:51 IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: Your next vacay is loading

Bilbao in Spain is great for foodie trips. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Jan 9, 2026 10:00 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Flavour bombs at Delhi’s Street Food Festival

The best street food stall in the Western region this year was the GJ05 Omelette from Surat.

Updated on Jan 2, 2026 11:50 IST

A whirlwind food tour: Vir Sanghvi lists stellar restaurants of 2025

The pumpkin ricotta and black rice risotto at Sienna, Kolkata, which started out as a café above a shop.

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 08:18 IST

Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: A streaming success

The Chao Phraya riverside is now the luxury destination of Bangkok. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Updated on Dec 26, 2025 12:32 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: An unlikely boom in champagne

India's liquor market is evolving, with a growing appreciation for quality and craftsmanship.

Updated on Dec 22, 2025 10:48 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Don’t trip over meals

Restaurants near tourist spots are rarely great. Jules Verne inside the Eiffel Tower is the exception. (Jules Verne)

Updated on Dec 19, 2025 12:27 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Our flavour savers

Good Japanese soy sauce might taste better than the delivery sushi you eat it with.

Updated on Dec 12, 2025 10:37 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The food? Chef’s kiss

Bjorn Frantzen’s Restaurant Frantzen is the first restaurant in Sweden to win three Michelin stars. (Restaurant Frantzen)

Updated on Dec 5, 2025 12:03 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Hook, line and sinker

Many countries lay claim to fish fry, but none can prove that they invented it. (ADOBE STOCK)

Updated on Nov 28, 2025 11:40 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: A list of the best hotels I have stayed in this year

Atlantis The Royal in Dubai is a luxurious hotel with top-notch amenities, making it a standout choice for travelers seeking opulence and relaxation. (Instagram/ Atlantis The Royal)

Updated on Nov 24, 2025 10:31 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Serving from the top

Johnson Ebenezer, Vir Sanghvi, Himanshu Saini, and Prateek Sadhu at a session on India’s evolving food scene. (CULINARY CULTURE)

Updated on Nov 21, 2025 12:04 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The bar-food makeover is here

Adithya Kidambi has created refined versions of vintage bar food, such as cheese balls.

Updated on Nov 14, 2025 10:42 IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Best meals I ate outside India

Vir Sanghvi's culinary adventures outside India include restaurants across continents. (Representative picture: Freepik)

Updated on Nov 10, 2025 08:22 IST

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: This tastes like home

When Edo opened at the ITC Gardenia in Bengaluru, it hired chefs from Japan to make authentic food.

Updated on Nov 7, 2025 08:43 IST

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 12:28 IST

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