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Hindustan Times
16 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
These iconic food outlets in India have been serving legacy dishes for almost 80 years
Some dishes are time capsules, preserving the tastes and traditions of a bygone era. India has reinvented its palate countless times since Independence, but a few restaurants and cafés have continued to serve their pre-1947 recipes. Signature dal makhani from Kesar Da Dhaba (left) and iconic butter chicken from Moti Mahal (right) Here's a look at some joints across cities and cuisines that have outlasted food fads. At Kesar Da Dhaba, which opened in 1916 in Lahore and relocated to Amritsar after the Partition, every bite is replete with legacy. "Some of the most iconic dishes on our menu since the early 1900s include Dal Makhani (slow-cooked for over 12 hours), Rajma, Palak Paneer, Parantha Thali, and Phirni," says owner Ramesh Sharma. Cooked with pure desi ghee, hand-pounded spices, and century-old slow-cooking secrets, these recipes have been passed down through generations. "Changing our recipes to follow viral trends would mean compromising our very. Our legacy lies in consistency and emotional connection -something no trend can replace." In Old Delhi, Karim's Hotel has been serving the same flavours for over 75 years: Nihari, Mutton Korma, and Badam Pasanda, untouched by modern influences. "We still use 70-80-year-old processes, like cooking food over charcoal for hours, and the same quality of raw spices. Timeless taste never goes out of style," says fifth-generation owner Arshad Kamaal. Also in the Capital is Moti Mahal, founded in Peshawar in 1920 and re-established in Delhi in 1947. A cornerstone of Delhi's culinary history, it is credited with popularising Butter Chicken and Dal Makhani. "We retained the original recipes invented by my grandfather, Kundan Lal Gujral. But we also added other dishes over time, keeping in mind customer expectations," explains chairman Monish Gujral. Down South, Rayar's Mess in Chennai, formerly Rayar's Café, keeps things simple. Established over eight decades ago by Srinivasa Rao, it still serves Pongal and Rava Dosa on banana leaves in a cosy space. 'We've kept the menu basic and traditional, and people travel and wait in line for hours just to eat here,' owner Kumar Padmanaban shares. Other legacy culinary landmarks to visit Old Famous Jalebi Wala - Since 1884, Delhi Madras Coffee House -Since 1935, Delhi Bengali Sweet House -Since 1937, Delhi Leopold Cafe - Since 1871, Mumbai Kyani's - Since 1904, Mumbai Britannia and Company - Since 1923, Mumbai Café Mondegar - Since 1932, Mumbai Tundey Kebabi - Since 1905, Lucknow Shaikh Brothers - Since 1885, Guwahati Glenary's - Since 1885, Darjeeling Indian Coffee House -Since 1876, Kolkata Flurys - Since 1927, Kolkata Vidyarthi Bhawan-Since 1943, Bengaluru (Written by: Richa Singh)
Time of India
30-06-2025
- General
- Time of India
Lifts not registered, Kendriya Vihar gets Rs 18 lakh notice
Noida: The district administration imposed a fine of Rs 12 lakh on Kendriya Vihar society in Sector 82 for failing to register lifts and directed it to pay a lift registration fee of Rs 6 lakh. A notice totalling Rs 18 lakh was issued to the society's Apartment Owners Association (AOA) last week as part of a crackdown on societies that are in violation of the UP Lift Act. According to Ramesh Chaudhary, assistant director, electrical safety, 30 other societies have been identified across the district where lifts are yet to be registered. "Notices with penalties will soon be issued to these societies as well," he said, adding that the society must complete the registration process by paying the fine and fees immediately. Meanwhile, AOA representatives of Kendriya Vihar-2 said that they have responded to the notice and clarified that they are in the process of replacing the lifts in the society. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida "We have 120 lifts in the society which are older than 15 years. Even before the Lift Act was implemented, we hired an agency to replace all the lifts to comply with safety standards. The notice sent to the society was completely unwarranted as we have already registered 47 new lifts under the act while registration of 15 more is underway. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Laku keras kat Guardian! Umur 40-an pun tak perlu kolagen dah URUHIME MOMOKO Undo The rest of the lifts are being replaced one by one by the agency. We have responded to the notice of the administration accordingly," said Ramesh Sharma, secretary of the society's AOA. He added that necessary steps are being taken to ensure compliance with the Lift Act. The Uttar Pradesh Lift Act, implemented in Sept 2024, mandates that all lifts in residential and commercial buildings must be registered for safety checks and regulatory compliance. Despite repeated deadlines, only about 8,000 lifts have been registered out of nearly 80,000 lifts in Noida and Greater Noida, officials said. As per norms, if the delay in registering lifts is seven days or less, a late fee of Rs 100 per day will be charged. If the delay is more than seven days and up to 15 days, a late fee of Rs 200 per day will be charged for the entire period. If the delay is more than 15 days and up to 30 days, a late fee of Rs 500 per day will be charged for the entire period. If the delay is more than 30 days, the operation of the lift or escalator will be stopped immediately and can be restarted only after compliance with the provision with a late fee of Rs 10,000. The Lift Act was passed by the state in Feb 2024 to regulate the installation, maintenance, and safe operation of lifts and escalators across the state. On Oct 29 last year, Noida issued a directive that made it mandatory for building owners and RWAs to register all lifts in their society's premises within six months from Sept 2. A one-time fee of Rs 5,000 has to be paid to register a lift. The registration fee for a lift manufacturing company is Rs 25,000, which is valid for five years, while lift maintenance agencies must register annually for Rs 25,000.
Time of India
31-05-2025
- Time of India
Ramesh Sharma is first certified drone instructor of Rajasthan Police
JAIPUR: In a first for the Rajasthan Police, Ramesh Sharma, posted at the Intelligence Training Academy (ITA) in Jaipur, became the force's first certified drone instructor. The police aim to strengthen technical capabilities by establishing a drone research centre and forensic lab at the ITA. Sharma cleared the Remote Pilot Instructor Course conducted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), Govt of India, in New Delhi on his first attempt. Officials noted the significance of this feat, citing the course's low pass rate of just 22%. The initiative was led by Director General (Intelligence) Sanjay Agrawal in view of increasing drone activity along Rajasthan's international borders and also because of the ongoing plans to strengthen technical capabilities by establishing a drone research centre and forensic lab at the ITA. Sharma, who also heads the IT cell at the academy, was selected for the specialised training programme in New Delhi. According to police officials, the DGCA's Remote Pilot Instructor Course is mandatory for those who wish to train other drone operators. Additional SP Shalini Saxena of the ITA said that the course equips instructors to work at certified Remote Pilot Training Organisations (RPTOs), allowing them to legally train drone pilots in line with DGCA norms. Sharma's appointment is seen as a milestone in enhancing the force's in-house technical proficiency.
