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India Gazette
a day ago
- Business
- India Gazette
Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna to bring Assam tea festival to his New York restaurant 'Bungalow'
New York [US], July 1 (ANI): The 200 Years of Assam Tea celebrations at the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 in New York witnessed a special moment with the presence of Michelin Star Chef Vikas Khanna as the Guest of Honour at a business roundtable hosted by the Consulate General of India, New York. Chef Khanna, an internationally acclaimed culinary ambassador and founder of the iconic New York restaurant 'Bungalow', shared his heartfelt connection with Assam, having travelled to the state 11 times. He spoke of Assam's cultural vibrancy, the distinctiveness of its tea, and the passion of its people, which deeply moved him during each of his visits. In a warm and generous gesture, Chef Khanna proposed to host an Assam Tea Festival at his restaurant 'Bungalow' in New York in the near future, to honour the state's 200-year legacy in the global tea industry. He underscored that Assam's tea, cuisine, textiles, and culture are pillars of India's soft power and deserve sustained international celebration and recognition. The Government of Assam has welcomed this proposal and will actively work to bring the Assam Tea Festival in New York to fruition as part of its larger global outreach strategy for Assam Tea. The gesture is expected to significantly enhance global visibility and consumer engagement with Assam's tea and cultural identity. Adding to the momentum of India's cultural presence in the city, Nita Ambani visited Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow restaurant last month ahead of the upcoming NMACC India Weekend scheduled in New York this September, further highlighting the growing global spotlight on Indian heritage and cuisine. Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani and Chef Vikas Khanna have curated a unique culinary experience for the NMACC India Weekend. 'Our Founder Mrs. Nita M Ambani shared a heart-warming evening with Chef Vikas Khanna as they curate a unique culinary experience for the #NMACCIndiaWeekend! Flavors of India, served with love in NYC @LincolnCenter! Sep 12-14, 2025 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,' NMACC said in a post on X. The post was accompanied by a new video. In the video, Khanna can also be heard saying, 'It's an honour for an Indian chef to be hosting Mrs. Ambani.' The weekend will commence on September 12, at the David H Koch Theatre, Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts, with the highly anticipated US premiere of India's largest theatrical production, 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilisation to Nation'. Blending dance, art, fashion, and music, this production is a spectacular tribute to India's past, present and future that travels the country's history from 5000 BC until its independence in 1947, a release said earlier. Featuring a cast of over 100 performers, opulent costumes and larger-than-life sets, 'The Great Indian Musical' is an unrivalled theatrical experience. The show, India's largest musical, with a line-up of exceptional Indian talent, along with a Tony and Emmy award-winning crew, has been conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, it added. This marquee production will feature the collaboration of great artists like Ajay-Atul (music), Mayuri Upadhya, Vaibhavi Merchant, Samir and Arsh Tanna (choreography). The visual spectacle will also feature costumes designed by leading fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The show will have a limited run of five performances. The opening night on September 12 will commence with an invite-only red carpet - the 'Grand Swagat' (Grand Welcome) - featuring the 'Swadesh Fashion Show Curated by Manish Malhotra', spotlighting India's celebrated traditional weaves and skilled artisans. The evening will have a special presentation of cuisines and flavours from ancient to modern India, presented by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna. The NMACC India Weekend will also take over Damrosch Park from September 12-14, bringing alive enthralling and engaging experiences in the form of a 'Great Indian Bazaar'. Guests will be introduced to the finest Indian fashion and textiles, decadent flavours, as well as dance, yoga and music experiences, the release said. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
'Saas-bahu' Nita Ambani and Shloka Mehta show how it's done, turn up at a wedding in stunning, regal outfits. Watch
Nita Ambani and Mukesh Ambani, along with Shloka Mehta, who is married to their eldest son Akash Ambani, attended a wedding recently. A video of Mukesh, Nita and Shloka at the festivities was shared online by a fan page. Let's decode their regal looks. Shloka Mehta (right) is married to Nita Ambani (left) and Mukesh Ambani's eldest son, Akash Ambani. Also Read | Nita Ambani's red saree, massive gold necklace has our attention as she announces NMACC India Weekend in New York Shloka Mehta opted for a beige floor-length anarkali gown for the festivities. She draped the ensemble with an embroidered, multi-coloured jacket featuring tassel detailing on the hem, full-length sleeves, a relaxed silhouette, and an open front. She completed the look with statement jewellery pieces, and tresses tied in a sleek ponytail and styled with soft curls. As for Nita Ambani, the Reliance Foundation chairperson wore a vibrant orange saree adorned with traditional bandhani prints and heavily embroidered golden borders. She paired it with a matching backless blouse and styled the saree in a classic drape, letting the pallu fall gracefully over her shoulder. The highlight of her look was the blinding pearl necklace, styled with a coiffed bun and dainty earrings. Meanwhile, Mukesh Ambani complemented Nita Ambani in a navy blue sherwani set. He wore a silk kurta featuring full-length sleeves, side slits, and a tailored fit. He completed the look with matching pants, a printed pocket square, and a half-sleeved Nehru jacket featuring an open bandhgala collar. About the Ambani family Mukesh Ambani is the chairman and managing director of Reliance Industries. He is married to philanthropist Nita Ambani. Mukesh and Nita have three children: twins Akash and Isha Ambani and their youngest, Anant Ambani, who are also on the board of directors of Reliance. While Akash heads Jio, Isha manages retail and financial services, and Anant Ambani oversees the energy business. Isha Ambani is married to Anand Piramal, Akash's partner is Shloka Mehta, and Akash tied the knot with Radhika Merchant in a grand ceremony held last year.
Indian Express
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Nita Ambani visits Vikas Khanna's NYC restaurant, joins welcome crew in dance performance. Watch
Nita Ambani, director of Reliance Industries, recently spent an evening at Bungalow, celebrity chef Vikas Khanna's Michelin-star restaurant in New York, to curate a special culinary experience ahead of the upcoming Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) India Weekend in the city. Accompanied by her daughter, Isha Ambani Piramal, and granddaughter Aadiya Shakti, Nita Ambani received a grand welcome from the restaurant crew. As she arrived, the crew showered flowers on her, and a group of dancers gave a welcome performance. In the video that has now gone viral, one of the performers is seen requesting Ambani to join them. A trained classical dancer herself, she smiled and gracefully joined the dancers. During her visit, Ambani tasted a variety of dishes personally prepared by Chef Khanna, preparing for the food curation of the NMACC India Weekend, scheduled for September 12 to 14 in New York City at the iconic Lincoln Center. One of the highlights was a classic pani puri filled with caramelised pineapple. 'Delicious,' she said, as she took a bite. Watch the video here: A post shared by NMACC India Weekend (@ The upcoming NMACC India Weekend is said to be a three-day cultural extravaganza. The event is organised to bring the artistic richness of NMACC in Mumbai to an international audience. It will include a dance workshop by Shiamak Davar, yoga sessions, a musical theatre performance, Indian food pop-ups, and more. In a statement shared on the NMACC website, Ambani shared the vision behind the initiative: 'The weekend is designed to be a global celebration of India's cultural legacy – our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food.' 'At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world. This special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world's most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world,' the statement from Ambani said.
Hindustan Times
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Nita Ambani visits Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant, dances with welcome crew. Watch
Nita Ambani spent an evening at chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant, Bungalow, to curate a culinary experience for the upcoming NMACC India Weekend in the Big Apple. The chairperson of Reliance Foundation was joined by her daughter Isha Ambani Piramal, and her granddaughter Aadiya Shakti, as she sampled the various dishes that Michelin star celebrity chef Vikas Khanna whipped up for her. Nita Ambani at Chef Vikas Khanna's New York restaurant, Bungalow.(Instagram/ Nita Ambani was welcomed to the New York restaurant with a shower of petals and a dance performance. After the performance, the dancers asked Mrs Ambani if she would do them the honour of joining them for a dance. Nita Ambani, a trained dancer, agreed. Footage shared on Instagram shows how she was enjoying the performance with her granddaughter in her arms when the request came. Nita Ambani agreed and handed her granddaughter over to Isha before joining the dancers. She then gave a short performance. During her visit, the founder of Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) also helped zero down on the dishes that would be served at the NMACC India Weekend. The video shows her sampling many India-inspired delicacies at Khanna's flagship New York restaurant. 'Delicious,' she was heard saying at one point as she tasted a pani puri filled with caramelized pineapple. Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna said it was an 'absolute honour' to host Nita Ambani at Bungalow. What is NMACC India Weekend? The NMACC India Weekend is a three-day 'cultural showcase' that will bring the essence of Mumbai's Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre to New York City with Indian food pop-ups, a dance workshop from Shiamak Davar, yoga workshops, the staging of a musical and more. The NMACC India Weekend in New York City will take place between September 12 and 14. In a statement shared on the NMACC website, Nita Ambani said the weekend is 'designed to be a global celebration of India's cultural legacy – our art, crafts, music, dance, fashion, and food.' 'At NMACC, our vision has always been to showcase the best of the world to India and bring the best of India to the world. This special weekend marks the first step forward on that journey, celebrating the spirit of India on one of the world's most iconic stages – Lincoln Center. I am excited to share our rich traditions and legacy with New York City and the world,' she said.
India Gazette
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Nita Ambani, chef Vikas Khanna curate unique culinary experience for NMACC India Weekend; check new video
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], June 28 (ANI): The NMACC India Weekend is set to take place in New York City this September, and ahead of the grand cultural celebration, Nita Ambani paid a special visit to Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow restaurant last month. Reliance Foundation Founder-Chairperson Nita Ambani and Chef Vikas Khanna have curated a unique culinary experience for the NMACC India Weekend. 'Our Founder Mrs. Nita M Ambani shared a heart-warming evening with Chef Vikas Khanna as they curate a unique culinary experience for the #NMACCIndiaWeekend! Flavors of India, served with love in NYC @LincolnCenter! Sep 12-14, 2025 Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts,' NMACC said in a post on X. The post was accompanied by a new video. In the video, Khanna can also be heard saying, 'It's an honour for an Indian chef to be hosting Mrs. Ambani.' The weekend will commence on September 12, at the David H Koch Theatre, Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts, with the highly anticipated US premiere of India's largest theatrical production, 'The Great Indian Musical: Civilisation to Nation'. Blending dance, art, fashion, and music, this production is a spectacular tribute to India's past, present and future that travels the country's history from 5000 BC until its independence in 1947, a release said earlier. Featuring a cast of over 100 performers, opulent costumes and larger-than-life sets, 'The Great Indian Musical' is an unrivalled theatrical experience. The show, India's largest musical, with a line-up of exceptional Indian talent, along with a Tony and Emmy award-winning crew, has been conceived and directed by Feroz Abbas Khan, it added. This marquee production will feature the collaboration of great artists like Ajay-Atul (music), Mayuri Upadhya, Vaibhavi Merchant, Samir and Arsh Tanna (choreography). The visual spectacle will also feature costumes designed by leading fashion designer Manish Malhotra. The show will have a limited run of five performances. The opening night on September 12 will commence with an invite-only red carpet - the 'Grand Swagat' (Grand Welcome) - featuring the 'Swadesh Fashion Show Curated by Manish Malhotra', spotlighting India's celebrated traditional weaves and skilled artisans. The evening will have a special presentation of cuisines and flavours from ancient to modern India, presented by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna. The NMACC India Weekend will also take over Damrosch Park from September 12-14, bringing alive enthralling and engaging experiences in the form of a 'Great Indian Bazaar'. Guests will be introduced to the finest Indian fashion and textiles, decadent flavours, as well as dance, yoga and music experiences, the release said. (ANI)
