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Time of India
12-05-2025
- Time of India
10 cities in India where you should travel with an empty stomach
If your travel itinerary includes sights, selfies, and spiritual awakening — great. But, if you're a true foodie, you're definitely missing out by not visiting these places isn't just a country—it's a vibrant culinary journey, with each region offering its own unique and diverse spread of here's a delicious little secret: there are some cities in India you shouldn't dare enter with a full stomach. Amritsar, Punjab Come hungry, leave slightly ashamed. Between buttery kulchas, ghee-laced dal at the Golden Temple, and lassi so thick it needs its own zip code, Amritsar will make your jeans question their life choices. Kolkata, West Bengal I see a plate of golden-brown gol gappas, some filled with spiced potato and chickpea. The blurred background hints at a bustling Indian street food stall. Planning on a light snack in Kolkata? That's cute. Because you're about to dive into kosha mangsho, shorshe ilish, and enough mishti doi to bathe in. Bonus: the puchka here will ruin golgappa for you forever. Hyderabad, Telangana They say power corrupts, but biryani from Hyderabad is pure. Whether it's from a 5-star hotel or a secret roadside joint, that layered meat-rice miracle is worth fasting for 24 hours in advance. Read more: 6 waterfalls in India perfect for a refreshing dip Delhi Come for the history, stay for the indigestion. From Chandni Chowk's parathas to spicy golgappas to the mysterious, addictive 'Ram Ladoo,' Delhi is a full-body workout — for your taste buds. Indore, Madhya Pradesh I see a plate of fluffy poha garnished with fresh coriander, onions, and sev. Alongside, crispy jalebi glisten with syrup. The warm lighting highlights the textures. Start with poha-jalebi for breakfast, snack on khopra patties, and end your day at Sarafa Bazaar — a jewelry market that transforms into a food market after dark. Yes, that's a thing. You're welcome. Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh Galouti kebabs are so soft that you might feel cheated for eating more than you are supposed to. Roomali rotis that double as blankets, and biryani tastes like heaven! Ahmedabad, Gujarat I prepared a plate of soft, spongy dhokla, garnished with fresh coriander and coconut. Served with green and tamarind chutney. Dhokla, khakhra, fafda, khandvi — they sound like tongue twisters but taste like cloud hugs. This city is one big vegetarian carnival with a serious snack addiction. Mumbai, Maharashtra Vada pav. Misal pav. Kheema pav. Pav with pav. Mumbai's bread game is unmatched. And then there's pav bhaji, a dish that started as street food and became a national obsession. Chennai, Tamil Nadu Idli, dosa, pongal, vadai — and that's just your starter pack. With coconut chutney in three shades and sambar that could win awards, Chennai turns mornings into Michelin events. Read more: 6 Indian villages that are cooler than most cities Jaipur, Rajasthan Ker sangri, laal maas, ghevar — a single meal here will take you through every flavor profile and back. Warning: the kachoris here may make you abandon your return flight. Tips to consider Don't plan meals — plan fasts. Bring stretchy pants. And for the love of digestion, travel with an empty stomach. Because in these cities, food isn't a pit stop — it's the whole journey. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes , messages , and quotes !
Express Tribune
07-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Traders shut shops to protest Gaza genocide
Karachi's commercial heartbeat slows down as a shutter-down strike brings business centres to a standstill. A powerful show of solidarity with Palestine and condemnation of Israeli aggression echoes through the usually bustling streets. PHOTO: JALAL QURESHI/EXPRESS In a strong show of solidarity with the Palestinian people and in protest against Israeli aggression, all major and minor markets and shopping centers across Karachi remained closed on Monday. The business community united in their protest, shutting down operations to express their outrage over the ongoing violence in Gaza. All electronics markets in the city remained closed. Key commercial areas such as Meethadar, the Old City area, and Sarafa Bazaar also remained shut. Due to the closure of the Sarafa Bazaar, gold rates could not be issued for the day. Other major markets and business hubs, including Kagzi Bazaar, Jodia Bazaar, Aram Bagh, Hyderi, Nagan Chowrangi, Liaquatabad, all markets along Abdullah Haroon Road including Madina City Mall, The Centre, Zainab Market, Bohri Bazaar, all Saddar markets, Clifton, Defence, Tariq Road, Bahadurabad, Malir, Landhi, Korangi, Golimar, Lasbela, Pak Colony, all medicine markets, the mobile market, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Gulistan-e-Jauhar, remained closed. Over 90% of the city's commercial activity came to a halt as traders voiced their anger against the Israeli military operations in Palestine. Jodia Bazaar's central leader, Abdul Rauf Ibrahim, said, "We stand with our Palestinian brothers and express our strong condemnation of Israeli atrocities." Rizwan Irfan, President of the Karachi Electronics Market, stated that traders responded to the call for a shutdown, proving their solidarity with the people of Gaza. Sharjeel Goplani, President of the Karachi Timber Merchants Group, added that traders halted their businesses to show complete unity with the oppressed Palestinians, and that the global supporters of Israel should now clearly see the sentiments of the Pakistani people. Abdul Rauf Ibrahim, head of the Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association, said that not a single shop in Jodia Bazaar-the country's largest wholesale market-was open and not a single grain was sold locally or nationwide. The Karachi Wholesale Grocers Association also set up a protest camp against Israeli actions. Protest rallies were organized by the All City Traders Ittehad Association and the Karachi Mobile and Electronics Dealers Association, where leaders including Minhaj Gulfam addressed the gatherings. Traders' leader Shakir Fancy said that in protest against Israel's brutal violence in Gaza, the markets remained completely closed. Yaqoob Bali, Chairman of Kagzi Bazaar Old City Traders Ittehad, also expressed solidarity with the Palestinian people and condemned Israeli actions. The Aram Bagh Traders Association fully supported the strike and kept their businesses closed. Mohammad Aslam Polani, General Secretary of the Medicine Market, confirmed that all medicine markets were shut on Monday. Faheem Ahmed Noori, President of the Saddar Alliance of Market and Mall Associations, said that all markets in Saddar were closed in protest against Israeli atrocities. Hakim Shah, President of Lighthouse Market Association, stated that all Lighthouse markets were shut as a gesture of solidarity with the oppressed people of Gaza.
