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World Chocolate day Chef Vanshika Bhatia (Image source: Unsplash) Who doesn't love chocolate? Whether it's a meal outside or at home, or it's one of those days that can be lifted by a simple block of chocolate (or a whole bar), chocolate has been the trusted warrior to fight off sweet cravings for as long as we have known. But how often have you had a savoury chocolate-y recipe? Chocolate isn't just dessert - this has been Chef Vanshika Bhatia's culinary motto. This World Chocolate Day, Vanshika spotlights chocolate not as dessert, but as an ingredient on par with salt, spice, and umami. Yes, you read that right! Trained at Le Cordon Bleu, with formative stints at Noma, Gaggan, and Together at 12th, Chef Bhatia's expertise and love for food has a new home at Petite Pie Shop, where she reinvents French simplicity through a modern, India-forward lens. Her mission? To rebrand chocolate as more than a sweet ingredient, to prove when chocolate meets savoury, it turns into a flavour bomb - the good, indulgent kind. On a mission to redefine how chocolate is perceived beyond the patisserie, Chef Vanshika Bhatia takes chocolate into bold, unexpected zones. Rather than a sweet finale, chocolate is her understated signature -- a refined element that brings texture, cohesion, and an elegant complexity to her creations. She draws on its inherent bitterness, gentle acidity, and the hint of sweetness to construct dishes that are layered, modern, and quietly audacious, all of it done quite tastefully. The classics at Petite Pie Shop continue to captivate with timeless finesse. The Salted Caramel Pie, their all-time bestseller, is a golden, buttery tribute to French patisserie -- rich yet perfectly balanced -- and vanishes from shelves almost as soon as it arrives. Though no longer featured on the regular menu, the now-iconic Horlicks Pie, made with caramelised white chocolate and nostalgic notes of malt, still draws special requests from devoted patrons. Among other cult favourites are the indulgent Callebaut Chocolate & Sea Salt Brownie and the Chocolate Orange Pie, each crafted with finesse and restraint. "In my home, the very decision to plan and prepare dishes for the day is an act of joy," she says. For Chef Vanshika Bhatia, food has always been more than just the plate -- it's an expression of love, heritage, and a deeply personal form of storytelling. From brewing chai with her grandmother to rediscovering the flavours of her Bannu ancestry, her journey has been rooted in emotion and memory. But what sets her apart is her flair for experimentation that plays with structure, balance, and surprise. For her, every ingredient holds potential, every flavour offers a new perspective. To ask her favourites is to ask an artist to choose a single brushstroke -- there's wonder in them all. A graduate from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu, Chef Vanshika honed her craft at some of the world's most revered kitchens, including Noma in Copenhagen and Gaggan in Bangkok. She returned to India not just to cook, but to transform how we think about food. Her restaurant, Together at 12th, was her first statement. This was followed by Petite Pie Shop, a French-inspired bistro rooted in sustainability and minimal waste, where elegance meets conscience on every plate. At the heart of her philosophy lies an unwavering commitment to local produce, ethical sourcing, and innovative upcycling. This vision has earned her recognition as one of India's Top 40 Chefs Under 40. A vocal advocate for sustainable gastronomy, she's part of the global Chefs' Manifesto initiative and has addressed audiences at the World Economic Forum on food security.
Coffee Island Makes a Bold Entry into Maharashtra with Dual Launch at Pune Coffee Island, Amanora Mall 5 min read Last Updated : Sep 12 2025 | 4:15 PM IST PRNewswire Pune (Maharashtra) [India], September 12: Coffee Island, in partnership with Vita Nova, announces its entry into Maharashtra with the launch of two cafes in Pune, at Amanora Mall and Tribeca Highstreet. With this milestone, the brand strengthens its presence in India and brings its distinctive European Coffee Culture experience t ...Read More >
Anand: Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, adding, without technology, there is no prosperity for the cooperatives. "Keeping people's interest at the centre of our work ...Read More >
Heritage Foods Ltd has acquired a 51% stake in health-focused ice cream brand Get-A-Way for Rs 9 crore. This strategic move aims to expand Heritage Foods' portfolio beyond traditional dairy into functional food categories. The acquisition, expected to be completed within 45 days, will make Get-A-Way a subsidiary. Dairy company Heritage Foods Ltd said on Monday it has acquired a 51 per cent stake in Peanutbutter and Jelly Pvt Ltd, which owns health-focused ice cream brand Get-A-Way, for Rs 9 cror ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 1: More than 400,000 KitKat chocolate bars, weighing around 12 tonnes, have been stolen from a delivery truck during transit across Europe, manufacturer Nestlé confirmed. The shipment, consisting of 4,13,793 bars, went missing while being transported from a factory in central Italy to Poland. The vehicle and its cargo remain unaccounted for, with investigations ongoing in coordination with local authorities and supply chain partners. The company has stated that each stolen bar is traceable through unique batch numbers printed on the packaging. Consumers are now being encouraged ...Read More >
MUMBAI: When your ice cream business gets a fresh scoop of leadership, things are bound to get even cooler and Kwality Wall's has just done exactly that. Kwality Wall's (India) Limited (KWIL), now part of The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), has announced the appointment of Abhijit Bhattacharya and Tahir Toloy Tanridagli to its Board of Directors. The appointments, effective 30 March, follow TMICC HoldCo's acquisition of a controlling 61.90 per cent stake in KWIL. Mr Abhijit Bhattacharya has been appointed as additional (non-executive and non-independent) director and chairperson of the boar ...Read More >
Five festive creations from Besan Ladoo Rochers to Vegan Tres Leches redefine indulgence with global flavours, plant-based innovation, and pure celebration. This festive season, indulge in creativity that goes beyond the ordinary. These handpicked recipes from nostalgic Indian sweets like Besan Ladoo Rochers to contemporary vegan delights such as Dark Chocolate Mousse and Tres Leches, and tropical escapes like Coconut Pudding and Mango Malai Ceviche combine comfort, craft, and culinary innovatio ...Read More >
DIY Body Butters: Harsh cold, and chilly winds are here for some months but can do irreparable damage to your skin. While regular moisturizers do provide comfort and nourishment for small hours, they are just not enough in cold and dry weather. Body butter then comes as your savior as their thick consistency, natural oils, and long-lasting wearability protect your skin from dryness and flaky skin by making a protective layer on your skin. Besides, fragrant body butter can make you smell like a million bucks too without digging a hole in your pocket with the help of these DIY body butter recipe ...Read More >
Anand (Gujarat), Jul 6 (PTI) Union minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged cooperative sector leaders to make transparency, use of technology, and the interest of its members high up in their "work culture" to achieve success. Shah made the remarks while addressing an event to mark the fourth foundation day of the Ministry of Cooperation on the campus of Amul Dairy here. "Transparency, technology, and keeping the members (farmers and societies of the cooperative sector) is important," he said, adding, without technology, there is no prosperity for the cooperatives. "Keeping people's interest at ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Chocolate has always been one of our favourite treats. As we celebrate World Chocolate Day on July 7, a few Chennaiites share their favourite childhood memories of chocolate I have two fondest childhood memories tied to chocolate. Easter was always a magical time. As a child, I remember the excitement of searching for hidden Easter eggs in the garden early in the morning with my brother and cousins, the joyful hunt to collect the most eggs. Another cherished memory is coming home from school and enjoying a long-awaited break with a tartine of bread, butter, and chocolate. Chocolate ...Read More >
New Delhi: In good news for consumers, milk has become cheaper by Rs 2/litre as Mother Dairy announced slashing of prices. This comes close on the heels of next-generation reforms in the Goods and Services Tax (GST). The reduced prices will come into effect in a week's time from now, preferably September 22, by when the new GST slabs will apply on products. Besides milk, the reduction in prices is set to apply to a range of dairy products including cottage cheese, butter, cheese and ice-creams, following the revision of GST rates, for food products. (ALSO READ: ITR Filing Deadline Extended ...Read More >
Mumbai: Hindustan Unilever (HUL) chairman Nitin Paranjpe expects improvement in market conditions in the near and medium term, driven by better agricultural yield, lower inflation and normal monsoon forecast. "Rural economy should continue to do well, but the reduced inflation, along with the taxation changes, which puts more money in people's pockets, as well as some changes in the monetary policy, will benefit the economy and the sentiment in this market. As a result of which we should see an improvement, a gradual improvement, but an improvement nonetheless, in the overall environment," he ...Read More >
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, including giant gold limbs, ceremonial insignias like mace, lotus, chakra, conch, sun and moon, and a gold ...Read More >
Lucknow: Senior Samajwadi Party leader and former minister Gayatri Prajapati was attacked by a fellow inmate inside Lucknow Jail on Tuesday. The scuffle took place within the jail premises, after which prison authorities launched an internal inquiry. According to a statement issued by Dr Ramdhani, DIG Prisons, Lucknow Range, the incident occurred after Prajapati allegedly used abusive language towards another inmate, Vishwas Rajput. In response, Vishwas attacked Prajapati using a sharp object inside the cell. DIG Prisons clarified that the incident was not premeditated and dismissed any spec ...Read More >
New Delhi: In many parts of India, especially when the rains roll in, fish markets come alive. Stalls brim with Hilsa, rohu and catla. The air smells of salt, rain and spice. Families line up to grab fresh catch for dinner. But among these familiar names, there is one fish health officials hope you never find. One that should not be there. One that is banned and dangerous. They call it Thai Mangur. On the surface, it looks like just another catfish. But this breed has earned a notorious reputation. The government has already declared it illegal to farm, sell or consume. It has been blacklist ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 11 (SocialNews.XYZ) A day after comedian-actor Kapil Sharma's newly launched Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia was targeted in a shooting incident, a statement was issued which stated that the team is "processing this shock" but "are not giving up." At least nine shots are believed to have been fired at the premises, however no injuries were reported in the incident. Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility for the attack. The official Instagram account of Kaps Cafe on their stories section issued a statement, which was tagged as a "message from th ...Read More >
Mumbai | New Delhi: Homegrown private equity firm ChrysCapital has agreed to acquire pan-India bakery chain Theobroma Foods for ₹2,410 crore, said people with knowledge of the matter. According to an agreement signed between the parties, ChrysCapital will buy around 90% stake from the company's promoters and existing investor ICICI Venture. The promoters will retain about a 10% stake, the people said. ICICI Venture holds a 42% stake in Theobroma. In 2017, ICICI Venture bought the stake for $2 ...Read More >
New Delhi: Cooling prices offered a double dose of relief in June, with both retail and wholesale inflation easing sharply, signalling a broad-based tempering of cost pressures across the economy. Retail price inflation measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) came in at 2.1% in June, its slowest pace since January 2019, while wholesale price index-based inflation fell to a 21-month low in June, at -0.13%, marking the first negative reading since October 2023, according to provisional government data released on Monday. Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation stood at 2.82% in May, and ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) -- Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks -- the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world -- this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the plains collecting goods to be traded with Tibetans in the summer. But the border was sealed after ...Read More >
Hyderabad: HeritageFoods Limited (HFL), one of India's most trusted dairy brands, has announced the acquisition of a majority 51 per cent stake in Peanut Butter and Jelly Private Limited, the parent company of Get-A-Way -- India's pioneering guilt-free dessert brand known for its high-protein, no added sugar ice creams. The acquisition, achieved through secondary buyouts from existing investors, marks Heritage Foods' entry into the fast-growing, health-focused dessert category. The remaining 49 per cent stake will continue to be held by the original promoters, with Heritage retaining an optio ...Read More >
SRINAGAR, July 11: Director General of Police (DGP), J&K, Nalin Prabhat today chaired a high-level security review meeting in South Kashmir to assess the arrangements for the ongoing Shri Amarnathji Yatra. The meeting was attended by DIG South Kashmir Range Javed Mattoo, SSPs of South Kashmir districts, and senior officers from the Indian Army, CRPF and BSF. Addressing the meeting, the DGP lauded the dedication of all security forces in ensuring the safe conduct of the Yatra. He stressed the importance of regular contingency drills, identifying and addressing security gaps, and updating res ...Read More >
The traditional Manipuri black rice pudding, or chak-hao kheer as it's known locally, is a culinary gem from the northeastern state of Manipur in India. This dessert pairs the distinct nutty flavor of black rice with the creamy richness of milk and cardamom, resulting in a velvety indulgence that's not only scrumptious but also brimming with health benefits. Black rice, or chak-hao, is the star ingredient of this pudding. It's a glutinous variety that transforms into a beautiful deep purple when cooked. This superfood is packed with antioxidants, notably anthocyanin, which gives it that vibra ...Read More >
CHENNAI: A blend of earthy and slightly sweet flavours with a smooth, creamy texture and a lingering umami taste, matcha tea has taken Chennai by storm recently. Not just restaurateurs, but also Chennaiites are trying the Japanese green tea at home using recipes from social media. Mostly used to sweet or spicy flavour profiles, how did the city fall for matcha? Food experts attribute the popularity of the tea to the health benefits it offers. Chef Rajat Gurung notes that there is a surge in the demand for matcha tea across the globe. "People are moving towards a healthier lifestyle, and this ...Read More >
Mumbai | New Delhi: Two years ago, Hein Schumacher, former chief executive of Unilever, and Rohit Jawa, managing director of Hindustan Unilever, took the corner office the same week in London and Mumbai, respectively. Even their mandates were similar-shift away from price-led growth after a period of high inflation and instead sharpen focus on expanding sales volume. For Unilever, it also meant restructuring its business worldwide, cutting costs, and shedding unviable businesses. However, when Schumacher was ousted after little more than a year and a half at the helm, the forewarning was clea ...Read More >
Take paneer cubes in a bowl and soak them in warm salted water. Set aside for later use. In another bowl, combine degi red chili powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, curd, and butter. Mix thoroughly and keep aside for the next step. Heat ghee in a kadai, then add bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, ginger, garlic, green chili, and onions. Sauté until the onions turn translucent. Add the prepared curd mixture and dry Kashmiri red chilies to the kadai. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until aromatic. Toss in cashew nuts, tomatoes, salt, and some more degi red chili powder. Sauté on medium-h ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar (Odisha) [India], October 16 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has named Jay Dholakia as its candidate for the Nuapada Assembly by-election in Odisha on Wednesday. In addition to Nuapada, the Central Election Committee of the Bharatiya Janata Party has approved several candidates for the 2025 Assembly by-elections in various states. Agha Syed Mohsin and Sushri Devyani Rana have been selected as candidates for the Budgam and Nagrota by-elections, respectively, in Jammu and Kashmir. In Jharkhand, Babulal Soren has been named the candidate for the Ghatshila (ST) by-election. M ...Read More >
Pune: In the narrow bylanes of Camp, where legacy bakeries have stood for decades, the scent of hot cross buns signals Good Friday as reliably as church bells. Traditionally eaten on this day to mark the occasion, the buns draw long queues each year. This time, however, the ritual comes with the sharp undertone of rising costs and fuel shortages, forcing bakers to make less profitable calculations behind their counters.Made with refined flour, butter, milk, sugar, yeast and spices, and often studded with raisins or candied peel, the buns are prepared using time-tested methods. The dough is kne ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional detection methods often struggle with background noise or low sensitivity," said Ananya Biswas, a for ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 10: Comedian turned actor Kapil Sharma's newly launched Kap's Cafe in Surrey, British Columbia was targeted in a shooting incident on Thursday. At least nine shots are believed to have been fired at the premises, however no injuries were reported in the incident. Khalistani terrorist Harjit Singh Laddi has claimed responsibility for the attack. Marking Kapil's entry into the hospitality industry, the cafe had its soft launch just days before the attack. Co-managed by Kapil's wife Ginni Chatrath, the cafe received a positive response from people. Kapil has been treating the netiz ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], November 26 (ANI): India's culinary culture is the result of thousands of years of historical and cultural development and the distinct flavours are the result of the coexistence of people from many cultures, religions and regions. With time lot of evolutions have happened when it comes to taste of people and choices of food, however certain places have created a space for themselves and matched the time span. In the 70s and 80s, the Indian dining landscape was largely dominated by a limited variety of Indian food, with a focus on Mughlai, Punjabi, and North Indian cuisines ...Read More >
Anand, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister of Cooperation and Home Affairs Amit Shah lauded the launch of Gujarat's first cooperative initiative in salt production, calling it a long-awaited milestone in the cooperative sector. Speaking at an event to mark four years of the Ministry of Cooperation, Minister Shah also inaugurated a series of new projects by dairy giant Amul. "Salt was the only segment left untouched by the cooperative movement. Today, that gap has been filled," he said, acknowledging Humbalbhai -- the force behind the Kutch District Cooperative Salt Federation -- and inviti ...Read More >