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Soumya Gayatri

Soumya Gayatri

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India's $1 fermented summer superfood

For centuries, the people of Odisha have turned to pakhala – a fermented rice dish – to beat the heat. Now it's gaining global attention. It was...

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Soumya Gayatri

How Dubai chocolate sparked a global frenzy

Invented to satiate pregnancy cravings, Dubai chocolate is a rare combination of creativity, flavours and social media success that has broken all...

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Soumya Gayatri

An 'unforgettable' sweet with a sinister history

As millions of people break their Ramadan fast, many believers around the world reach for a wildly popular dish tied to an unbelievable legend. On a...

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Soumya Gayatri