Smitha Menon

2 months ago | livemint.com | Smitha Menon

Also read: Live cooking brings drama to the table during dinnerThere’s no doubt that food plays a pivotal role in shaping our travel experiences, influencing where we go and how we spend our time when we arrive. Initially, we expected the internet to deepen our appreciation for diverse culinary cultures. However, with the surge of food recommendations on platforms like Instagram, there’s a trend toward a more homogenous dining experience.

2 months ago | flipboard.com | Smitha Menon

1 hour agoMiss Manners: I called out the bride’s father, and he slapped back at meDEAR MISS MANNERS: I am 70 years old, and have had a cordial, if not close, relationship with my 58-year-old brother all our lives. Recently he texted …4 hours agoDubai Airport issues a travel advisory for passengers; Here's what you should knowDXB is one of the busiest airports in the world The Dubai Airport (DXB) has issued a fresh advisory for all travelers arriving at the airport towards the end of February.

2 months ago | htsyndication.com | Smitha Menon

New Delhi, Feb. 21 -- Crunchy and crumbly, with a hint of a low heat-tsong thaltak, a whole-wheat onion biscuit-bread topped with poppy seeds that tastes like mathri but crumbles like an oatmeal cookie is hardly what I imagined Ladakhi food to be. A few years ago, when I travelled to Ladakh on work, I was gobsmacked by the sheer variety of baked goods that dotted the cuisine.

2 months ago | livemint.com | Smitha Menon

Fuss is out, fuss-free is in: By the end of the decade, India’s market for eating out and ordering in is set to nearly double to touch ₹9 trillion, from the current ₹5.5 trillion, as per a report by Swiggy and Bain & Co. As we eat outside of our homes more, we’re going to seek conviviality—that comforting blanket of personalised service, soulful food and intimate set-ups that blend friendliness, value and flavour.

Dec 10, 2024 | futurebridge.com | Smitha Menon

Article Introduction Once deemed unlikely pioneers of automation, construction and industrial services are now embracing robotics at an unprecedented pace, thanks to breakthroughs in AI, machine learning, and materials science. The future of these industries is being built—one robot at a time. From routine tasks like bricklaying to complex high-rise construction, robots are transmuting workflows and redefining new standards for productivity, efficiency, and safety.