You know Madhur Jaffrey, goddess of spice and spicy Indian food, who has done a fair job of selling Indian cuisine to the West. Now, meet Manju Malhi, a star chef in her own right with shows on TV in UK.
Restaurants in Delhi (and other metros like Bangalore) are finally acknowledging the recession. Good news for foodies. At the Sports Bar in Gurgaon (Galaxie) and in Bangalore, all local liquor brands (1 peg) are available for just Rs 99. The rooftop at this place also has a new pub serving freshly brewed (in a micro brewery) beer that is available for Rs 100 ($2). Another restaurant in New Delhi in its central commercial district, Bonsai, is serving appetisers for Rs 99 only.
Spa Holiday in Agra : If you want to go to the fabulous Mughal Sheraton spa in Agra, one of the most lavish in the country and that has won several international awards for its design, this is the time to go. A two night package for a couple with extensive treatments for both can cost as little as Rs 15,000 ($300), a little birdie tells us. Kaya Kalp offers Ayurvedic treatments and also some international massages.