It was a few years ago that I had the opportunity of meeting Haji Rais Ahmed sitting unassumingly behind the counter of his Tunday Kabab Shop in the crowded Chowk area of Lucknow. I had accompanied my father-in- law, who happened to know him. We exchanged greetings and Haji Rais came across as a humble,Continue reading “Awadhi Cuisine’s Torchbearer”
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Sriracha : The Recipe from Saigon
This is an amazing story which was born in Vietnam in the mid 70s , travelled to Hongkong and was eventually scripted, completed and is living the day in the United States. This is the story of David Tran and his hot chilly sauce Sriracha. The travails of David Tran, his business acumen, his perseverance and SrirachaContinue reading “Sriracha : The Recipe from Saigon”
Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary
If you ever feel low, depressed, deprived, have that terrible sinking feeling and you are finding it difficult to rise and face the world, then you should think about Christine Ha. A graduate in Business Management and Finance from the University of Texas, with a Master’s of Fine Arts in creative fiction and non fictionContinue reading “Christine Ha : The Incredible ‘Vision’ary”
DOUHA
Douha Abdullah Al Otaishan, is no ordinary name and the fact is that she is one of the most popular and recognisable faces in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . Wherever she goes , she is requested for selfies and people just want to break a word or two with her. Douha, is the first femaleContinue reading “DOUHA”