Shruti Paniker

Feb 14, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shruti Paniker

A V-Day themed grazing boardIt’s Valentine’s Day, a time when the colour red takes on its most enticing avatar, popping up in all its finery in everything around – hearts, flowers, fashion, gifts, trips and more. But nothing rivals the impact of a romantic meal, complete with a thoughtfully curated heart-shaped spread. Says Shivani Sharma, chefpreneur and founder of a gourmet brand, “The presentation of the meal does set the tone — heart-shaped foods feel intentional and thoughtful.

Feb 7, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shruti Paniker

TrendingSingles give concert dating their stamp of approvalThe Seema (Taparia, high-profile matchmaker) aunties of the matchmaking business can take a backseat now or buy a ticket to the next big concert to check how the Gen Z style of matchmaking works. India’s rising concert culture is not only benefitting the artistes and organisers but also influencing the dating culture as more and more singles prefer concert dates over their mundane counterparts.

Jan 31, 2025 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shruti Paniker

News lifestyle food-news Sustainable, versatile: Tofu can be the star of any cuisine Trending This versatile ingredient is turning every menu on its head Add to salad: Teriyaki tofu salad with kale and chickpeas Fry or grill: Grilled tofu with sesame Alternative for eggs: Scrambled tofu crispy toast A breakfast tofu scramble, tofu and mushroom rice bowls for lunch or a quick tomato and ginger braised tofu for dinner – this versatile ingredient is turning every menu on its head and how!...

Nov 8, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shruti Paniker

The ubiquitous cappuccino, which has been around since the 17th century, has evolved into various forms over the years. Surendra Singh, pastry chef at an upscale five-star hotel, tells us why the beverage continues to command such popularity, “Cappuccino has become a modern version of chai in India for coffee connoisseurs.

Apr 29, 2024 | timesofindia.indiatimes.com | Shruti Paniker |Soumitra Das

Gujaratis are very welcoming: Manvendra Singh GohilGujarat is a unique state and there are so many things that I love about living here. In terms of geography, there is so much variety-deserts, a long coastline, lakes, forests, rivers etc. If we talk about development, we are way ahead as compared to most states-be it agriculture, industries, or infrastructure. It’s a culturally rich state too and our unique festivals have attracted worldwide attention.