Former Waiter's Guide to Being a Better Restaurant Guest
A veteran of top New York restaurants shares pro tips on dining etiquette, tipping, and collaboration with staff to ensure a superior experience. Learn how to be a savvier guest.
A veteran of top New York restaurants shares pro tips on dining etiquette, tipping, and collaboration with staff to ensure a superior experience. Learn how to be a savvier guest.
Vishal Kamat, executive director of Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd, shares the story of their ₹700-crore empire built on hyper-consistency, from his grandfather's humble beginnings to managing 22 hotels. Discover why growth for growth's sake is not their mantra
Mumbai's restaurants and hotels face a New Year shock as commercial LPG prices jump Rs 111 per cylinder. Industry warns of higher menu prices, squeezing margins and impacting consumers. Read more.
The CCPA imposed a Rs 50,000 penalty on a Mumbai restaurant for adding a mandatory service charge. The authority ordered the firm to modify its billing software immediately. Read the full details.
Explore how Toronto Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews' signature gold chains and bold fashion choices blend streetwear with elegance, making him an NHL trendsetter. Discover his style secrets!
Explore Malaika Arora's luxury restaurant Scarlett House in Mumbai, where masala khichdi costs Rs 550 and a bottle of 'anti-ageing' water is priced at Rs 350. Discover the celebrity hotspot's unique hydration bar and vintage charm.
Experts argue India's path to a developed economy by 2047 hinges on boosting productivity, not just job counts, as AI reshapes the global workforce. Learn why cheap labour is no longer a sustainable advantage.
Indian restaurants in major cities report a surge in festive bookings, with Christmas and New Year's Eve seats fully sold out. Brands see higher footfalls and delivery orders, signaling a strong end to the year. Discover the dining trends.
Vijayawada's Akali Rajyam restaurant faces a case and improvement notice after oil reuse exceeded limits and a viral rodent video surfaced. Officials demand immediate cleanup.
Two kitchen workers suffered burn injuries after a fire broke out at Social Bar and Restaurant in Colaba, Mumbai. The blaze, caused by a short-circuit, was quickly extinguished. Read the full details.
A fire broke out behind a restaurant in Pune's Kalyaninagar, spreading to its external chimney. Officials confirm no injuries. Read the full investigation details.
Dutch Foreign Minister Bruins Slot announces India-EU trade pact negotiations are in a decisive phase, aiming for an early conclusion to build resilient supply chains. Read the latest updates.
Income Tax Department raids over 20 Mumbai food & beverage firms for tax evasion. Searches include a restaurant co-owned by Shilpa Shetty. Details on the ongoing investigation here.
Shilpa Shetty and Ranjit Bindra launch Bastian Ammakai in Bandra, serving soulful Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the new design, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
Shilpa Shetty & Ranjit Bindra's Bastian Ammakai opens in Bandra, spotlighting authentic Mangalorean cuisine. Explore the transformed space, menu highlights, and prices. Opens December 19.
An armed intruder threatened a cleaner with a knife and stole Rs 2.2 lakh from a South Indian restaurant in Ahmedabad's Bodakdev. Police are investigating the early Monday robbery.
As large hospital chains consolidate, mid-tier players like Jupiter, Paras, and KIMS are scaling up regionally. Driven by demand and insurance growth, they add thousands of beds, eyeing buyouts later. Explore the details.
All schools in Delhi-NCR are closed on December 16 & 17 due to severe air quality. The CAQM invoked Stage IV of GRAP. Check official orders and health advisories here.
Bharathidasan University's canteen remains non-functional for six months, forcing students to cross a dangerous road for food. Read about the stalled committee proposals and the collector's SHG plan.
National Highway-12 in Murshidabad was closed for three hours as thousands gathered for a suspended TMC MLA's 'Babri Masjid-styled' mosque foundation. Police were on high alert. Details inside.
Over 25,000 schools in Maharashtra remain shut as teachers launch a massive statewide agitation. Key demands include the implementation of the old pension scheme and resolution of pending issues.
A key stretch of Ahmedabad's Western Riverfront Road will be shut on December 7 for a BAPS event marking 75 years of Pramukh Swami's leadership. Check alternate routes.
Bengaluru's iconic Samrat Hotel has reopened its legendary restaurant dining hall after four years of operating as a food court. Discover the revival story.
Banks in Panaji, Goa, are closed on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the Feast of St. Francis Xavier. Check the city-wise operational status and available digital banking services.
Chennai faces a severe cyclone threat as Ditwah approaches. A red alert is issued, leading to widespread closures of schools and colleges. Stay informed on the latest weather warnings and safety measures.
Chennai, Thiruvallur, and surrounding districts declare holiday for educational institutions. IMD issues red alert for heavy rainfall due to deep depression from Cyclone Ditwah. Stay safe.
Cyclone Ditwah triggers red alert for Chennai, Kanchipuram, Tiruvallur. Schools closed, 3 rain-related deaths reported. Heavy rainfall forecast till Tuesday morning. Stay indoors.
Authorities in Tamil Nadu declare holiday for schools and colleges on December 2, 2025, as Cyclone Ditwah brings heavy rain to Chennai and coastal districts. Stay safe and follow weather updates.
Heavy rainfall prompts authorities to declare a holiday for educational institutions in several Tamil Nadu districts on Tuesday, December 17. Stay updated on the latest weather alerts.
Government data reveals 2,04,268 private companies closed in India from 2020-21 to 2024-25. No employee rehabilitation plan exists. Read the full report on the corporate clean-up drive.