Extraordinary Measures: “Feeding Millions of People in India is tougher than five Michelin Stars.”

Kavita Chhibber in conversation with Master Chef Vikas Khanna Kavita’s note: I have been wanting to start this column forever. The idea and the title “Extraordinary Measures” came when I once said to my husband Ajit, “We are all ordinary people. But we are made Read More …

What does Charity really mean? Kavita talks to Actor, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist Vivek Anand Oberoi.

By Kavita A. Chhibber Charity and corporate social responsibility have become big business these days, but what does charity really mean to people who are mega achievers and at the top of their careers? Vivek Anand Oberoi made his film debut with a big bang Read More …

The Valley Recalls: The anniversary of the Kashmiri exodus marked in Boston with poignant optimism. A personal perspective.

By Kavita A.Chhibber Kashmiri Panditon Ke Ghar” (“The homes of The Kashmiri Pandits”) In the narrow lanes of the old town The homes smolder like unfinished funeral pyres The shards from broken windows create wounds That drip from the roofs built by our forefathers Dimmed Read More …

What does Charity really mean? Kavita talks to Master Chef Vikas Khanna

Kavita A Chhibber Charity and corporate social responsibility have become big business these days, but what does charity really mean to people who are mega achievers and at the top of their careers? Kavita talks to Master Chef Vikas Khanna A Master Chef with 5 Read More …

“The Last Color”: Master Chef Vikas Khanna dishes out a thought-provoking visual delight.

“Wahan mat dekho, ap shagun hoga.” (“Don’t look there, it will bring bad luck”).  For 5-time Michelin Star recipient Master Chef Vikas Khanna, those were words he had heard all through his life growing up. The object provoking that comment, an old widow, was apologetically Read More …