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From spatula to spotlight: Sanjeev Kapoor talks about Khana Khazana, Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Mumbai, April 24: It was in 1993, when Sanjeev Kapoor's first show “Khana Khazana” aired and made him a household name. The celebrity chef whipped up nostalgia as he revisited the making of the longest-running cooking show.
Bihar: Muzaffarpur man expresses gratitude to PM Modi after receiving benefits under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
Muzaffarpur (Bihar), April 20: A man in Bihar's Muzaffarpur has expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi for bringing a transformational change in the life of his family after receiving a gas cylinder under the Central government's flagship scheme --Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
IPL 2025: My wife chills, I do all the cooking, reveals KKR's De Kock
Chandigarh, April 15: In a delightful culinary crossover celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), KKR's cooking show 'Knight Bite' featured South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a special fusion cooking session ahead of their clash against Punjab Kings.
Shubho Nobo Borsho: KKR stars Quinton de Kock, Anrich Nortje & Manish Pandey trade cricket tactics for culinary creations
Chandigarh, April 15: In a delightful culinary crossover celebrating Poila Baisakh (Bengali New Year), Kolkata Knight Riders' (KKR) cooking show 'Knight Bite' featured South African cricketers Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje alongside Indian star Manish Pandey for a special fusion cooking session, as per a release from KKR.
Shruti Haasan reveals her 'favourite place' to 'chill'
Mumbai, April 14: Actress Shruti Haasan revealed that her favorite place to chill is her “gorgeous concrete kitchen” at home.
'Stay present in the moment': KKR's Rahane and Iyer cook up life lessons and local cuisine
Chandigarh, April 12: In a delightful episode three of 'Knight Bite,' KKR's cooking show in association with TTK Prestige, teammates Venkatesh Iyer and Ajinkya Rahane took a break from cricket to showcase their culinary skills while reminiscing about their hometown flavours, as per the KKR press release.
Gaurav Khanna wins Celebrity MasterChef, Nikki Tamboli emerges as first runner up
Mumbai, April 11: The results of Celebrity MasterChef are out and actor Gaurav Khanna has emerged as the winner.
Actor turned culinary champion Gaurav Khanna lifts the Celebrity MasterChef trophy
Mumbai, April 11: After a long and twisted journey, celebrated actor Gaurav Khanna has lifted the "Celebrity MasterChef" trophy.
IPL 2025: KKR's Ramandeep, Vaibhav, Angkrish share friendly banter during cooking session
Chennai, April 10: While playing a long tournament like Indian Premier League (IPL), having old friends and familiar faces around creating a family-like atmosphere in the team has a calming affect on players.
LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder
New Delhi, April 7: The price of LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 50 per 14.2 kg cylinder for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers with effect from April 8, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday.
Tara Sutaria enjoys 'Seafood Saturday' at home
Mumbai, April 5: Bollywood actress Tara Sutaria enjoyed 'Seafood Saturday' in the comfort of her home.
Here are the top 5 contestants of 'Celebrity MasterChef'
Mumbai, April 3: Sony Entertainment Television's reality show 'Celebrity MasterChef' has reached its climax. The Top 5 celebrity contestants are here to turn up the heat in the kitchen, each one determined to claim the coveted title.
Shoojit Sircar calls pressure cooker one of greatest inventions
Mumbai, April 3: Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who recently directed ‘I Want to Talk’, has shared that he is obsessed with pressure cookers. The director has said that he is very fascinated with the science behind a pressure cooker.
Jackky Bhagnani treats wife Rakul Preet with some yummy Bhel Puri
Mumbai, April 2: Producer, and actor Jackky Bhagnani treated his better half Rakul Preet Singh with some yummy Bhel Puri.
Nia Sharma aces Southeast Asian delicacy in first attempt
Mumbai, April 1: Television actress Nia Sharma channeled her inner chef as she tried her hands at making mango sticky rice, a Southeast Asian traditional dessert.
Raashii Khanna dons a chef's hat as she cooks Dal Chilla on set
Mumbai, March 31: Actress Raashii Khanna took on a new role behind the scenes as she donned a chef's hat and cooked Dal Chilla on the set of her latest project.
PMUY scheme: Refills of LPG cylinders by poor households double in last 5 years
New Delhi, March 25: The total number of refills of LPG cylinders by poor households under the PM Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) have doubled in the past five years and the per capita consumption of PMUY beneficiaries has risen to nearly four-and-a-half cylinders per year, according to information tabled in the Parliament.
Bridging cultures through Japanese cuisine
Kyoto, March 22: To preserve authentic flavours, traditional Japanese restaurants, with support from the Ministry of Agriculture, open their kitchens to foreign trainees.
Global Chefs embrace Japanese ingredients in Kyoto competition
Kyoto, March 22: The Japan Culinary Art Award was recently held in Kyoto to honour the world's top chefs in Japanese cuisine.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora praises PM Modi's campaign on obesity, suggests higher taxes on sugary products
Mumbai, March 22: Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora on Friday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's national-level campaign on obesity. He also stated that he had urged Health Minister JP Nadda to take measures to control obesity and prevent a potential obesity crisis in India.
Karan Kundrra shares how 'Laughter Chefs' sparked his newfound appreciation for cooking
Mumbai, March 22: Television actor Karan Kundrra, who is all set to make a grand return to the show, "Laughter Chefs’ season 2," has revealed how his perspective on cooking has completely changed after joining the cooking-based reality show.
Demi Lovato assures fans she's 'Okay' after they spot her 'shaking' in new video
Los Angeles, March 13: Singer-songwriter Demi Lovato has cleared the air around her health. After the 'Sorry Not Sorry' singer, 32, shared a TikTok video of herself roasting a whole chicken, fans expressed concern over her "shaking" throughout the clip.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath distributes Rs1,890 Crore gas subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana
Lucknow, March 12: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in a program in Lucknow on Wednesday to distribute gas cylinder refill subsidies to 1.86 crore eligible families of the state, under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.
Cost of home-cooked food plate declined 5 pc in Feb: Report
New Delhi, March 10: The cost of preparing both vegetarian and non-vegetarian thalis at home declined by 5 per cent in February compared to the corresponding figure for January this year, according to a Crisil report released on Monday.
Nana Patekar teaches Ashish Vidyarthi how to flip an omelette
Mumbai, March 9: Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar taught actor and food blogger Ashish Vidyarthi how to flip an omelette without breaking it.
PM Modi flags issue of obesity, calls for cut in cooking oil consumption
Silvassa, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged the issue of obesity and urged people to reduce their consumption of cooking oil by 10 per cent
Alia Bhatt shares her first attempt at cooking her favorite food
Mumbai, Feb 27: Actress Alia Bhatt, on Thursday, ventured into the kitchen and attempted to cook her favorite dish for the first time.
Over 1.60 lakh beneficiaries in Gujarat's Jamnagar receive free LPG cylinders in one year
Jamnagar, Feb 21: More than 1.60 lakh residents of Jamnagar district in Gujarat have benefited from the LPG Free Cylinder Assistance Scheme in the past year, state Minister for Food and Civil Supplies Bhikhusinhji Parmar said in the Assembly on Friday.
Zeenat Aman: I used to feel embarrassed that I can't cook food
Mumbai, Feb 13: Veteran star Zeenat Aman shared that there was a time when she used to feel embarrassed that she cannot cook food, but then she reminded herself that she has been putting food on the table for her family since her teens.
India's clean cooking fuel story replicable in Global South countries: Puri
New Delhi, February 12: Petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri on Wednesday said India's success story in delivering clean cooking fuel to its people can be replicated by the Global South countries.
India Energy Week showcases clean cooking gas model: A blueprint for Global South
New Delhi, February 12: Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Puri on Wednesday chaired a ministerial roundtable on clean cooking on the second day of India Energy Week 2025.
Clean Cooking Ministerial: Sharing India's success story, Hardeep Puri says easily doable
New Delhi, February 12: Sharing India's success story of ensuring clean cooking fuel reaches every household in the country through the flagship PM Ujjwala Scheme, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Puri affirmed that it was easily doable by others.
India's success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas example to world: Minister Puri
New Delhi, Feb 12: India's remarkable success in ensuring universal access to clean cooking gas, backed by smart subsidies and sustainable policies, provides a scalable solution for other developing nations striving to achieve clean cooking access, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, said on Wednesday.
PM Ujjwala Yojana connections stand at 10.33 crore: Minister Hardeep Puri
New Delhi, February 9: About 10.33 crore Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) free gas connections have been provided across the country since its launch in May 2016, petroleum and natural gas minister Hardeep Puri informed Lok Sabha this week.
Clean cooking ministerial to be held on sidelines of India Energy Week 2025
New Delhi, February 5: On the sidelines of the much-awaited India Energy Week 2025 conference from February 11-14, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas will host a 'Clean Cooking Ministerial'.
This show has genuinity: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi on success of 'Laughter Chefs'
Mumbai, January 24: Celebrity chef Harpal Singh Sokhi believes that the genuine and unscripted nature of the Laughter Chef show is the reason for the massive success of its first season.
Nathalie Dupree: A Life of Love, Legacy, and the Soul of Southern Cooking
New Delhi, January 14: Nathalie Dupree was more than a chef. She was a force of nature, a storyteller, a mentor, and a soul who infused the world around her with warmth, laughter, and wisdom. She revolutionized the way the world saw Southern cuisine, not just through her 15 cookbooks or the more than 300 episodes of cooking shows she hosted on PBS and The Food Network, but through the way she lived her life--with generosity, humility, and love. To me, Nathalie was all of these things, but most of all, she was my friend.
Ranveer Brar shares unknown story about famous poet Rumi
Mumbai, Jan 11: Actor and celebrity chef Ranveer Brar, who was recently seen in ‘The Buckingham Murders’, embarked on a soulful journey to Rumi’s tomb in Turkey in the latest episode of ‘Kitchen Kahani’. He uncovered a fascinating and lesser-known story about Rumi and his devoted cook, Veli.
Tara Sutaria shares her granny's Christmas pudding recipe
Mumbai, Jan 9: Tara Sutaria keeps on treating the fans with sneak peeks into her daily life through social media. The actress recently took to her official Instagram account and shared her granny’s Christmas pudding recipe
Laughter Chefs 2: Rubina Dilaik's terminology leaves Rahul Vaidya perplexed
Mumbai, Jan 8: After making everyone roll on the floor, the popular reality show "Laughter Chefs" is all ready for season 2. Adding to the buzz for the show, the makers recently treated the fans with small teasers.