Chingari at Radisson Blu Hotel Doha relaunches with new look, menu
Doha
Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha has announced the relaunch of Chingari – the city's beloved, award-winning Indian restaurant. Serving authentic Indian cuisine for nearly 30 years, Chingari now boasts a vibrant new look, an exciting new menu, and enhanced guest experience. Chingari, which means 'spark' in Hindi, has been transformed into a more vibrant and welcoming space. Inspired by the richness of the Indian culture and its bold, aromatic spices, the new interior features a blend of traditional charm with modern elegance. Warm tones and soft mood lighting creates a cozy yet elegant atmosphere, offering an inviting space to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience – all while being serenaded by the soulful charm of the live ghazal singers, a signature feature and longtime guest favourite.
A new, stylish bar greets the guests upon entry, setting the tone for an evening of indulgence and charm. In line with Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha's commitment to sustainability and modern convenience, Chingari now offers a fully digital menu. Featuring traditional favourites and innovative flavours, guests can enjoy appetizers such as Sunheri Jhinga, Murgh Malai Kebab, Bukani Kebab, Barrah Chaaps, alongside best-selling curries and mains like Dal Makhani, Murgh Tikka Makhani, Anjeri Gosht, and Madras Fish Curry. Vegetarian options include Kadai Paneer, Palak Aap Ki Pasand, and Gobhi Hara Pyaz. No Indian dining experience is complete without biryani and rotti, both available alongside a selection of your classic Indian desserts, including Malai Pista Kulfi and Shahi Tukda. For guests seeking a more intimate dining setting, private dining rooms are available – ideal for business dinners or special occasions. To complement the menu, Chingari's signature drinks – Indian Gin Tonic and Whisky Punch – offer a refined finish, adding a sophisticated touch to a memorable night.
'The secret is finally out! We are thrilled to share with you the new Chingari,' said Emre Kocamustafaogullari, General Manager of Radisson Blu Hotel, Doha. 'With its refreshed interior, revamped menu, and a continued focus to blending innovation with tradition, we are excited to welcome both loyal and new guests to rediscover this iconic dining destination.'
Chingari is open daily from 06:00 to 11:00 pm. Live ghazal music is available daily except Sundays. For more information, call F&B at +974 4428 1555, WhatsApp at +974 5582 5738, or email at
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Qatar Tribune
5 hours ago
- Qatar Tribune
Trump vows ‘substantial' tariff hike on India over Russian oil
Agencies U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he would increase the tariff charged on imports from India 'very substantially' over the next 24 hours, given the country's continued purchases of Russian oil. The threat comes nearly a week after Trump announced 25% tariffs on Indian imports, and U.S. officials have cited a range of geopolitical issues standing in the way of a U.S.-India trade accord. Trade rift deepened as Trump also threatened unspecified penalties over India's oil purchases from Russia. 'India has not been a good trading partner, because they do a lot of business with us, but we don't do business with them,' the president said on Tuesday. 'So we settled on 25% but I think I'm going to raise that very substantially over the next 24 hours, because they're buying Russian oil,' he told CNBC in a televised interview. Earlier on Tuesday, India's ruling party and main opposition condemned Trump's threat, in a show of political unity. Manish Tewari, a member of Parliament and leader of the opposition Congress, said Trump's 'disparaging remarks hurt the dignity and self-respect of Indians.' 'The time has come to call out this constant bullying and hectoring,' he added. BJP Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda quoted Henry Kissinger – the most powerful U.S. diplomat of the Cold War era – in a post on social media platform X: 'To be an enemy of America can be dangerous, but to be a friend is fatal.' India's Foreign Ministry said the country was being unfairly singled out over its purchases of Russian oil, and highlighted continued trade between Moscow and both the U.S. and the European Union, despite the war in Ukraine. 'It is revealing that the very nations criticizing India are themselves indulging in trade with Russia,' it said in a statement issued late on Monday. 'It is unjustified to single out India,' the ministry said. It said the EU conducted 67.5 billion euros ($78.02 billion) in trade with Russia in 2024, including record imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) reaching 16.5 million metric United States, the statement said, continues to import Russian uranium hexafluoride for use in its nuclear power industry, palladium, fertilizers and chemicals. It did not give a source for the export information. Both the United States and the EU have sharply scaled back their trade ties with Russia since it launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. In 2021, Russia was the EU's fifth-largest trading partner, with goods exchange worth 258 billion euros, according to the EU executive European Commission. India is the biggest buyer of seaborne crude from Russia, importing about 1.75 million barrels per day of Russian oil from January to June this year, up 1% from a year ago, according to data provided to Reuters by trade sources. It has faced pressure from the West to distance itself from Moscow since Russia invaded Ukraine. New Delhi has resisted, citing its longstanding ties with Russia and economic needs. India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval is likely to travel to Russia this week on a scheduled visit, two government sources said. Foreign Minister S Jaishankar is expected to visit in the coming weeks. The sudden rift between India and the U.S. has been deepening since July 31, when Trump announced the 25% tariff on goods being shipped to the U.S. and for the first time threatened unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil. Trump has said that from Friday, he will impose new sanctions on Russia as well as on countries that buy its energy exports, unless Moscow takes steps to end the war with Ukraine. The trade tensions have caused concern about the potential impact on India's economy. The equity benchmark BSE Sensex closed down 0.38%, while the rupee dropped 0.17% versus the dollar.
Qatar Tribune
a day ago
- Qatar Tribune
Trump pledges to raise US tariffs on India over Russian oil
Agencies Washington United States President Donald Trump says he will 'substantially' raise tariffs on India, intensifying the row between the two countries after years of rapprochement. Trump accused India in a social media post on Monday of buying and reselling 'massive amounts' of Russian oil 'for big profits'. 'They don't care how many people in Ukraine are being killed by the Russian War Machine,' the US president wrote. 'Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA. Thank you for your attention to this matter!!!' He did not specify the rate of the tariffs or when they would take effect. The US imported $87.4bn in Indian goods in 2024, according to US government data. Last week, Trump announced 25 percent tariffs on Indian goods, citing New Delhi's levies on US products and purchases of Russian oil and military equipment. Later on Monday, India rejected Western criticism of its business dealings with Russia, noting that the US and European countries have continued to import Russian goods and energy products after the war. India's Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said New Delhi's imports 'are meant to ensure predictable and affordable energy costs to the Indian consumer'. 'In this background, the targeting of India is unjustified and unreasonable,' Jaiswal said in a statement. 'Like any major economy, India will take all necessary measures to safeguard its national interests and economic security.' According to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), India has been buying Russian oil at a discount since the start of the war in Ukraine in 2022, which unleashed heavy Western sanctions on Russia, including its energy sector. India increased its purchases of Russian oil more than sixfold after the conflict broke out, an EIA report said. US politics, Canada's multiculturalism, South America's geopolitical rise—we bring you the stories that matter. On Saturday, India's Jaiswal suggested that his country would maintain its relations with Russia despite Trump's criticisms. 'Our bilateral relationships with various countries stand on their own merit and should not be seen from the prism of a third country,' Jaiswal told reporters. 'India and Russia have a steady and time-tested partnership.' While campaigning last year, Trump promised to bring a swift end to the war in Ukraine, but the conflict continues to rage on more than six months into his presidency. Trump initially took a neutral approach to try to mediate an end to the war, but in recent weeks, he has been increasingly critical of Russia and has threatened further sanctions against Moscow.
Qatar Tribune
5 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
Donald Trump announces 25% tariff on India, penalties over Russian energy
Agencies U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a tariff of 25% would be imposed on goods from India as of Aug. 1, plus an additional penalty. He said India, which has the world's fifth-largest economy, will face an unspecified penalty on Aug. 1, but did not elaborate on the amount or what it was for, although it appeared to be tied to its purchases of Russian energy. Trump said in a Truth Social post that India 'is our friend' but its 'Tariffs are far too high' on U.S. goods. The president added that India buys military equipment and oil from Russia, which Trump said has enabled the war in Ukraine. As a result, he intends to charge an additional 'penalty' starting on Friday as part of the launch of the administration's revised tariffs on multiple countries. 'While India is our friend, we have, over the years, done relatively little business with them because their Tariffs are far too high, among the highest in the World, and they have the most strenuous and obnoxious non-monetary Trade Barriers of any Country,' Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. 'They have always bought a vast majority of their military equipment from Russia, and are Russia's largest buyer of ENERGY, along with China, at a time when everyone wants Russia to end Stop the killing in ukraine; all is not well.!' Trump's decision dashes hopes of a limited trade agreement between the two countries, which had been under negotiation for several months. In a separate post, Trump doubled down on the timeline for 'reciprocal' U.S. tariffs on countries around the world. The August first deadline is the august first deadline. It stands strong and won't be extended. he stressed. Trump called the deadline 'A big day for America.' U.S. and Indian trade negotiators had held multiple rounds of discussions to resolve contentious issues, particularly over market access for American agricultural and dairy products. Despite progress in some areas, Indian officials resisted opening the domestic market to imports of wheat, corn, rice and genetically modified soybeans, citing risks to the livelihood of millions of Indian farmers. The new tariffs are expected to impact India's goods exports to the U.S., estimated at around $87 billion in 2024, including labour-intensive products such as garments, pharmaceuticals, gems and jeweler, and petrochemicals. The U.S. currently has a $45.7 billion trade deficit with India. India's commerce ministry, which is leading the trade negotiations with the U.S., did not immediately respond to a Reuters request for comment. At a population exceeding 1.4 billion people, India is the world's largest country and a possible geopolitical counterbalance to China. India and Russia have close relations, and New Delhi has not supported Western sanctions on Moscow over its war in Ukraine. When Trump in February met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the U.S. president said that India would start buying American oil and natural gas. India now joins a growing list of countries facing higher tariffs under Trump's 'Liberation Day' trade policy, aimed at reshaping U.S. trade relations by demanding greater reciprocity. The White House had previously warned India about its high average applied tariffs – nearly 39% on agricultural products, with rates climbing to 45% on vegetable oils and around 50% on apples and corn. The setback comes despite earlier commitments by Modi and Trump to conclude the first phase of a trade deal by autumn 2025 and expand bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030, up from $191 billion in 2024. U.S. manufacturing exports to India, valued at around $42 billion in 2024, as well as energy exports such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), crude oil, and coal, could also face retaliatory action if India chooses to respond in kind. Indian officials have previously indicated that they view the U.S. as a key strategic partner, particularly in counterbalancing China. But they have emphasized the need to preserve policy space on agriculture, data governance, and state subsidies.
