Ambica Gulati
Posts by: Ambica Gulati
Silence! Healing is in progress
Retreat, withdraw, and pause to break the shackles of pain and manage stress. There are healers who can help you do that in the forest, in meditation rooms, and in Vipassana centres
Supertech Twin Towers: Between 9 seconds of demolition and 90 days of debris, an aura of fear
At the time of demolition of the Supertech Twin Towers, the cloud of dust is likely to reach 300 metres above ground level and may take 10-15 minutes to settle.
A Sunday at Chandni Chowk
A paradise for foodies, shoppers and heritage lovers – walking through the walled city’s redeveloped grand road is like opening a treasure box The redevelopment of Chandni Chowk is the talk of the town. That is reason enough to visit this chaotic, mesmerizing bazaar in the walled city. But, the crowd, heat and dust […]
CHEF OF THE WEEK
Associated with the award-winning Japanese restaurant Sakura for 16 years, Chef Swapnadeep Mukherjee likes to experiment with traditional Japanese dishes. You received a special jury award for the most innovative dish at the World On A Plate festival. Which dish wooed the judges? The festival had some of the finest chefs and restaurants from Delhi, […]
The lotus effect
Find a temple-style Bhojanam on a banana leaf at Padmanabham, the new all veg fine dining restaurant in town “IT’S THE subtle blend of spices that differentiates their cuisine,” Chef Bakshish Dean explains the difference between dishes from the four southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Padmanabham boasts of food comprising […]
CHEF OF THE WEEK
A maverick who gave up his three Michelin stars, Chef Marco Pierre White was in India recently for spearheading the ‘World On A Plate’ festival in Delhi. The Britisher was the youngest chef at 33 to have received a Michelin star for his restaurant Harveys, which he started at the age of 24. Among the world’s […]
For early birds
‘Beyond Designs Home and Bistro’ is where you find perfectly cooked European and Asian dishes served in classy cutlery in an arty environment BLUE GLASSES, vintage chandeliers and golden cutlery — this bistro turns out to be a surprise. Located at MG Road, where all furniture and home décor studios and shops are housed, it […]
Search for serenity
The city isn’t a restful place. Head out, a little away from the rush, to find the joy that lies in quiet retreats crafted for the stressed-out urbanite TREK, READ, SLEEP – KALI TIGER RESERVE, KARNATAKA A home in the middle of a tiger reserve—unheard, unseen. I am taken by surprise at this homestay in […]