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From Home Kitchen to ‘Namma’: A Chef’s Journey of Comfort & Authenticity
What began as a personal passion has today evolved into Namma, a South Indian restaurant rooted in comfort, authenticity and family.
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Vijetha Iyer
Dec 24, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
Brewing the Next Chapter: Coffee Sutra Eyes Delhi and Tier-2 India
He entered in hospitality back in 2018 and today he runs four brands with 8 outlets that includes OTH, Rustic, Llama and Coffee Sutra in Jaipur.
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Vijetha Iyer
Dec 18, 2025 / 5 MIN READ
Built with Soul: Narayan Poojari on Building the Shiv Sagar Legacy
Poojari started his dream project at a small shop in 1999. A year later, he knew it was time to scale. And, today, he is planning to take the brand…
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Nusra
Dec 04, 2025 / 6 MIN READ
In Rhythm with Flavour: Chef Nikhil Nagpal on the Symphony That Is Avartana
At ITC Chennai’s globally acclaimed Avartana, Chef Culinaire Nikhil Nagpal orchestrates a fine balance between science and soul — transforming South…
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Nusra
Dec 03, 2025 / 7 MIN READ
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From Legacy to Lifestyle: How Shiv Sagar Is Redefining Dining for a New Generation
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Vijetha Iyer
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Vijetha Iyer
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Vijetha Iyer
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