Chef Vijay Kumar: From Tamil Nadu’s heartland to global culinary fame

Chef Vijay Kumar’s journey from a small Tamil Nadu village ( Natham) to culinary stardom culminated in a James Beard Award and recognition for his NYC restaurant, Semma. He champions lesser-known village cuisines, challenging perceptions of Indian food by introducing authentic, rustic dishes. Kumar’s success highlights the power of food to represent culture and transcend…

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Sigachi industries blast: Death toll rises to 44 amid ongoing rescue and DNA identification; 2 more victims succumb to injuries

The death toll from the Sigachi Industries chemical plant explosion has tragically risen to 44, with two more victims succumbing to their injuries in hospitals. Authorities are working to identify the eight individuals still missing as search and rescue teams continue to comb through the wreckage. A prior inspection revealed critical fire safety deficiencies at…

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