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Jagdeep Dhankhar’s abrupt exit says three things about the Modi govt

The reason Jagdeep Dhankhar got so far in the Modi era was that he was willing to function as an effective hatchet man for the government.

23.07.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

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

Delhi has welcomed many new restaurants this year, but most fail to meet expectations, lacking the quality found in Mumbai or Bangalore.

22.07.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Report leak, global headlines pinned Air India crash on dead pilots. But nothing adds up

Pilot associations in India and abroad have justifiably objected to how the report was spun. But not enough have asked: shouldn’t action be taken...

17.07.2025 9

Vir Sanghvi

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

The latest Superman film features David Corenswet as the best Superman since Christopher Reeve, but presents a weaker version of the character.

15.07.2025 10

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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Dalai Lama confirms the institution will continue

The Dalai Lama believed that he should be succeeded by a democratic leader elected by Tibetans.

03.07.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Indian cuisine’s forgotten sophistication

We started doing it thousands of years before the West had any restaurants at all, let alone a Michelin guide.

01.07.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Is gastro-tourism the new way to travel?

Chefs are aware that most of their guests don’t just want a good meal. They want something that looks spectacular on Instagram; something they can...

24.06.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why we must hold back judgment on the Air India crash

The Air India crash has prompted premature judgments and speculation about its causes, which should be avoided until investigations conclude.

16.06.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Is the era of the anonymous restaurant critic over?

The New York Times' appointment of Tejal Rao and Ligaya Mishan as critics marks the decline of anonymous restaurant reviewing.

13.06.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Indian chefs hide their recipes

Secrecy defines traditional Indian culinary practices, contrasting with Western chefs' openness in sharing techniques and recipes, fostering...

04.06.2025 30

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Tresind Studio won Dubai’s first 3 Michelin stars

In a groundbreaking decision, Michelin awarded three stars to Tresind Studio in Dubai, marking a historic moment for Indian cuisine.

25.05.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: As Ozempic arrives in India, eating habits will change

The restaurant industry may face significant changes due to new weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro, which lead to reduced appetite.

21.05.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Trump is wrong about Operation Sindoor. Not an ancient battle, it’s a war on terror

While Trump may not be aware of the region’s history, his remarks are no laughing matter. They summarise how the West views the recent tensions...

08.05.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

When Rahul Gandhi asks for caste census it’s divisive. When govt does, it’s a masterstroke

Any fair commentary would include the fact that on this issue, the government has accepted the Opposition’s position; a position it repeatedly...

02.05.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: London’s oldest Indian restaurant fights to stay open

Veeraswamy, London's oldest Indian restaurant, faces eviction as the Crown Estate seeks to expand Victory House, raising concerns about cultural...

29.04.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

Pahalgam attack: Pakistan wants a never-ending war, let’s give it one

India needs to show Pakistan that terrorism has a price. It cannot murder Indian civilians and expect to get away with it.

24.04.2025 5

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Hermes is now worth more than the whole LV group

As the Chinese market falters and the US imposes tariffs, real luxury is overtaking label-mania.

19.04.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

I feel bad for AS Dulat—wrote a book to celebrate Farooq Abdullah, only to be disowned by him

Dulat served in Kashmir when he was with the IB and developed a close relationship with Farooq Abdullah. Since then, Delhi has used him for secret...

17.04.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: It’s time Indian tourists took a second look at Malaysia

Despite its competition with Singapore, Kuala Lumpur presents a unique charm and a friendly atmosphere, making it a potential favourite for Indian...

12.04.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Is Trump being too radical in defying economic sanity? Think Narendra Modi and demonetisation

No American president has ever attempted to do anything this radical in the face of opposition from nearly every serious economist.

10.04.2025 40

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How Indian chefs are reinventing global flavours

Fusion cooking, once controversial, has evolved. Indian chefs, inspired by global trends, now blend techniques and flavours, creating innovative...

07.04.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Indian taxpayers are paying for a clownish police investigation into Kunal Kamra

The Constitution was not written to prevent uncles and aunties from being shocked or offended.

03.04.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

We all lost the battle in SSR case. Courts, media, politicians won’t uphold our rights

It was Rhea Chakraborty who suffered in the Sushant Singh Rajput case. It can be you or me next time.

25.03.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why sharing food makes dining joyful

Dining culture differs significantly between India and Europe, with Indians favouring shared meals over individual plates.

25.03.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Digging up tomb doesn’t harm Aurangzeb. Shows our politics is primitive

The problem is not the movie ‘Chhaava’. It is how politicians exploited the emotions it provoked. The movie did not ask for Aurangzeb’s tomb to...

20.03.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The truth about India's restaurant awards and trends

India’s restaurant awards are often corrupted, but the future of food lies with passionate chefs and standalone restaurants.

18.03.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

India has tariffs for 3 reasons. One is sheer stupidity

Trump may or may not like Modi on a personal level. But there’s one thing we do know about the US President: his approach to most issues is strictly...

13.03.2025 7

Vir Sanghvi

Modi-Trump bonhomie changes nothing for India. Get real, Hindutva fans

Trump is determinedly isolationist. He is not interested in being friends with foreign countries. He only wants to show Americans how he has whipped...

06.03.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The culinary trends that have lost their magic

Molecular gastronomy, sous vide, fermentation, and other once-innovative techniques have been overused or misapplied, diminishing their original...

05.03.2025 6

Vir Sanghvi

South India took the country forward. Language of the failing Hindi belt can’t be imposed on it

In many ways, MK Stalin‘s letter articulated what many South Indians feel but don’t necessarily say. For how long will South India be kept back by...

28.02.2025 30

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How The White Lotus is reshaping luxury tourism

The White Lotus has become a significant influence on hotel marketing and tourism, with its third season premiering to 2.4 million viewers in the US.

26.02.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Ranveer Allahbadia fought Left cancel culture. And yet, the Right came after him

These hypocrites give comedy a bad name, but no Indian citizen should have the full weight of the state used against them over a joke, no matter how...

20.02.2025 8

Vir Sanghvi

What should the government do to Ranveer Allahbadia? Nothing

It’s easy to support somebody’s free speech when you agree with what is being said. But it is more important to fight for it even when you don’t...

13.02.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Air India has a problem. It should be much better run now without the political meddling

Ratan Tata once told me that if the Tatas ever took over Air India, he would complete the job he was unable to. The company needs to make good on that...

06.02.2025 30

Vir Sanghvi

Can we be a real alternative to China? Modi’s 2014 promise of Indian greatness is in tatters

There was a time when Indians dreamt of being world leaders in technology. Now, the Chinese are so far ahead that they don’t even regard us as...

30.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Exploring the best packed meals for airplane journeys

Tired of bland airline meals? Discover why packed samosas, salami, and crisps are the perfect in-flight food that beats reheated meals every time.

29.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Stop feeling bad for Indian illegal immigrants Trump throws out. They chose to leave India

Indians have no God-given right to emigrate to the US or expect our officials to fight for their foreign residencies.

23.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Breaking myths and embracing India's cannabis tradition

Cannabis is a plant that grows wild in many parts of India. In much of the rest of the world, it is cultivated by farmers.

23.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Nobody is speaking for middle-class taxpayers anymore. Rupee is falling, markets sinking

Many who were so worried about the decline in the rupee over a decade ago are unwilling to speak up. They were tigers when Manmohan Singh was in...

16.01.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

From rarity to ubiquity, transformation of luxury foods in today's market

The market for luxury foods has shifted dramatically, with caviar and truffles now widely available due to farming and global trade.

16.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

We don’t need millionaires telling us to work harder. L&T’s Subrahmanyan is in wrong century

L&T chairman SN Subrahmanyan will survive this controversy because this is India, where we have a ‘chalta-hai’ attitude. In the West, he would...

11.01.2025 20

Vir Sanghvi

Indians will never forgive Trudeau. Or forget

Foreigners often fail to appreciate how sensitive India can be when our territorial or internal integrity is threatened.

09.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Sri Lankan cuisine deserves more recognition

Sri Lankan cuisine, often overshadowed by Indian food, offers a rich blend of flavours, making it a distinct and diverse culinary tradition of its...

08.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

Fewer tourists are visiting India now. What’s worse, our stand is we don’t really care

Over the last decade, we have begun to take the stand that even if foreign travellers do not want to come, we don’t really care. Even Indians are...

02.01.2025 10

Vir Sanghvi

‘Hinduphobia’, ‘oppressed Hindus’—enough with the bogus rhetoric even Modi doesn’t buy

The notion of Hindu victimhood is largely a 1980s creation, exploited for electoral purposes by LK Advani and passed down, in some garbled form, to...

26.12.2024 10

Vir Sanghvi

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Dubai's new culinary gems set for Michelin stardom

Frantzen's new restaurants at Atlantis are raising Dubai’s culinary stakes, blending luxury with Michelin-worthy dishes, redefining fine dining in...

23.12.2024 4

Vir Sanghvi

BJP is 10 years late in pushing one nation, one election. Modi isn’t as popular now

Endless committees have been set up by the government to justify One Nation, One Election and their conclusions have been weak and unconvincing.

19.12.2024 5

Vir Sanghvi

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Abhijit Banerjee's book explores India's food culture

Abhijit Banerjee’s new book explores India’s diverse food culture. It delves into the relationship between food, society, and economics.

17.12.2024 30

Vir Sanghvi

It’s too much to hope for BJP to give up Mandir-Masjid or for Indians to say enough is enough

Were Indian Muslims right to reject Babri compromise? Sambhal, Ajmer is what they said would happen.

05.12.2024 10

Vir Sanghvi

BJP to middle class: Was nice to have your support at the beginning. Now we don’t need you

If a government knows how to accommodate the fat cats and has worked out how to win the votes of the poor with direct transfers, then it doesn’t...

28.11.2024 10

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Trump is wrong about Operation Sindoor. Not an ancient battle, it’s a war on terror

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