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Chaitra Navratri, beginning March 19, 2026, marks the Hindu New Year and a spiritual reset. This nine-day festival honors Goddess Durga, culminating in Ram Navami. Celebrations include fasting, vibrant color themes, and the touching Kanya Pujan ritual, honoring the divine feminine.

The scope of culinary arts in India is flourishing and holds immense potential for aspiring professionals. With its rich culinary heritage and diverse regional cuisines, India offers a vast canvas for culinary exploration and innovation.

Department of Hotel Management, Christ University, Bengaluru were declared the overall champions and Culinary Academy of India, Hyderabad were runners-up in the ‘WGSHA Quest 2018’, the two-day annual national-level inter-collegiate Hoteliering and Culinary competitions organized by Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal which concluded Thursday.

Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration (WGSHA) emerged the best overall team at WGSHA Quest-2011, which concluded at a hotel on Wednesday, retaining the top ranking that it enjoys in the country.

For the past seven years, Yeshwanth Kumar has been spending six hours a day in the kitchen - carving fruits and vegetables, creating food sculptures and cooking. And in February this year, his efforts paid off as the 16-year-old won four silver medals at the IKA/Culinary Olympics 2020, held in Stuttgart, Germany.

In 2010, Bert Mueller came to India as a student and turned a love for Mexican food into California Burrito, a $23 million business. Despite early setbacks, including betrayal by a manager, he persevered. Today, with locations across major Indian cities and a focus on sustainable sourcing, Mueller’s journey reflects India’s openness to global cuisine and entrepreneurial innovation.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna took to Instagram to announce the museum's entry in the Lima Book of Records. Along with the announcement, he wrote a heartfelt note.

The Welcomegroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration fest, QUEST, got off to a fine start with eight teams taking part in the two-day festival.

The joint degree programme offered by universities aims to meet the shortage of qualified chefs and culinary experts in the hospitality industry

The students of the All India Shri Shivaji Memorial Society's College of Hotel Management and Catering Technology distinguished themselves at the recently-held Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble, 2009, bagging two winners and runners-up trophies.

Kolkata recently hosted a vibrant culinary festival, celebrating Eastern India's diverse food culture. Chefs, students, and enthusiasts participated in competitions and demonstrations, showcasing regional flavors. Chef Abhiru Biswas emphasized preserving local recipes and nurturing talent, while Chef Satish Arora highlighted the importance of authenticity and seasonal ingredients.

MANIPAL: Christ College, Bangalore, has won the overall championship in the 'WGSHA Quest 2003' held here on November 21 and 22.

Indian-born celebrity chef Floyd Cardoz died in New York City on Wednesday morning reportedly from complications following coronavirus infection. Floyd fell ill after returning on March 8 from Mumbai and was hospitalized. Floyd was of a demographic and ethnicity (South Asian) known for its predisposition to heart disease, which makes Covid-19 all the more lethal.