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NDTV
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
This South Indian Restaurant Has Been Ranked No. 1 In New York For 2025
An Indian restaurant in New York has just been named the best in the city for 2025. This is a historic achievement by Semma, a Michelin-starred establishment that serves diverse South Indian delicacies. Semma topped the prestigious annual list of 100 best restaurants by The New York Times. This year, only the top 10 restaurants in the city have been ranked. The remaining 90 have been named but do not have a specific ranking, unlike previous years. Following Semma on the 2025 list are Atomix, Le Bernardin, Kabaw, Ha's Snack Bar, King, Penny, Sushi Sho, Szechuan Mountain House and Tatiana by Kwame Onwuachi. In 2024, Semma occupied the 7th position. It was one of four Indian restaurants that made it to the list of 100 best. This year's list was curated by the New York Times' interim restaurant critics, Priya Krishna and Melissa Clark, along with editor Brian Gallagher. The trio revealed that they picked the final 100 from a total of more than 20,000 restaurants in the city. They noted, "Of course, there are more than 100 amazing restaurants in New York. But these best answered the questions: Where would we send our friends? Which places are worth a splurge? Worth an hour-long subway ride?" About Semma New York Semma in Greenwich Village is helmed by Chef Vijay Kumar, who hails from Tamil Nadu. The restaurant spotlights lesser-known dishes from different parts of South India in order to celebrate its rich culinary heritage. While describing Semma, The New York Times' food critic Priya Krishna states, "New York is teeming with Indian restaurants. Yet before Semma, a deeply personal tribute to the chef Vijay Kumar's upbringing in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, the city's diners had never seen Indian food like this. Punctuated with chiles, coconut and earthy curry leaves, Semma's flavours are lingering and loud, yet restrained. Its dosa is the best in the city: a crisp specimen that's heady with fermentation and slicked with ghee and fiery gunpowder spice. Semma altered the course of Indian dining here, and four years on, Mr. Kumar's food continues to feel fresh." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Semma (@semmanyc) Semma has won several other accolades in the past. It currently holds its Michelin star for the third consecutive year. While there are several acclaimed Indian restaurants in New York, Semma is the only one in the city with a Michelin star at present. Semma is part of the Unapologetic Foods restaurant group, which also includes Dhamaka (another popular Indian restaurant in New York).
Indian Express
7 hours ago
- General
- Indian Express
Brought to PGI, prisoner from Hoshiarpur escapes from police custody
A prisoner from Hoshiarpur, who was brought to PGI Chandigarh for medical treatment, escaped from police custody. The accused, identified as Gopi, a resident of Hoshiarpur, was lodged in Hoshiarpur Jail in connection with two NDPS Act cases registered against him in 2021. Gopi had been in judicial custody since April 19, 2021. For medical treatment, he was first referred from Central Jail Hoshiarpur to GMC Amritsar and subsequently to PGI, Chandigarh. According to available information, he was taken to Amritsar on May 29 and 30 and then referred to PGI Chandigarh on May 31. The escape occurred on the night of June 2 around 8.30 pm from PGI, where he was under the supervision of Punjab Police personnel. At the time of the incident, ASI Vijay Kumar and ASI Suram Chand from Hoshiarpur Police were on duty as escorts. Following the escape, ASI Satpal Singh, the MHC at Police Lines Hoshiarpur, immediately informed senior officials. In response, Chandigarh Police's Sector-11 police station registered the statements of the involved officers, and departmental action has been recommended against them. Meamwhile, an FIR has been registered under Sections 261 and 262 of the BNS, and a detailed investigation is underway. Multiple teams have been formed to trace the absconding accused, with search operations ongoing across Chandigarh and various locations in Punjab. A special operation has been launched to re-arrest the escaped prisoner, said a police official.
Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Drug accused gives cops the slip
A prisoner brought from Hoshiarpur to the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, for treatment escaped from the custody of Punjab Police on Tuesday. The prisoner was lodged in the Hoshiarpur jail in two cases of the NDPS Act. The accused has been identified as Gopi, a resident of Mohalla Ravidas Nagar, Hoshiarpur. Police said he was booked in two separate NDPS cases in 2021 and was lodged in the Hoshiarpur Jail since April 19, 2021. He was sent from the Central Jail, Hoshiarpur, to the GMC, Amritsar, for treatment, from where he was further referred to the PGI, Chandigarh. According to information, the accused was sent to Amritsar for treatment from May 29 to May 30. On May 31, he was referred to the PGI, Chandigarh, from where he escaped from police custody on June 2 at around 8.30 pm. At that time, ASI Vijay Kumar and another cop of Hoshiarpur police were deployed to guard the accused. The incident was reported to senior officials by ASI Satpal Singh of the Police Line, Hoshiarpur. Taking immediate action, the Sector-11 police station recorded the statements of the police personnel. A police official said departmental action against the policemen concerned has been recommended. The UT police has registered a case under Section 261 and 262 of the BNS. Several teams have been formed to arrest the accused and raids are being conducted to nab the accused.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Prisoner escapes from police custody at PGI Chandigarh
Chandigarh: A prisoner brought to PGI for treatment from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, escaped from police custody on Monday night. The accused, identified as Gopi, a resident of Mohalla Ravidas Nagar, Hoshiarpur, was lodged in Hoshiarpur jail since April 19, 2021, in connection with two cases under the NDPS Act. According to details, Gopi was initially sent to GMC Amritsar for treatment from May 29 to May 30. On May 31, he was referred to PGI Chandigarh, from where he managed to escape from Punjab Police custody around 8.30 pm on June 2. At the time of the escape, ASI Vijay Kumar and ASI Suram Chand of Hoshiarpur Police were assigned to monitor him. The incident was reported to senior officers by ASI Satpal Singh from Hoshiarpur police lines. Following this, Sector 11 police recorded statements from the police personnel involved. An investigation has been launched, and departmental action against the officers concerned has been recommended. A new case has been registered under sections 261 and 262 of the BNS. A special operation is in progress to re-arrest the fugitive. For this, several police teams have been formed. City SP said the incident is being taken very seriously and assured that strict action will be taken against the officers found guilty of negligence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Chandigarh: A prisoner brought to PGI for treatment from Hoshiarpur, Punjab, escaped from police custody on Monday night. The accused, identified as Gopi, a resident of Mohalla Ravidas Nagar, Hoshiarpur, was lodged in Hoshiarpur jail since April 19, 2021, in connection with two cases under the NDPS Act. According to details, Gopi was initially sent to GMC Amritsar for treatment from May 29 to May 30. On May 31, he was referred to PGI Chandigarh, from where he managed to escape from Punjab Police custody around 8.30 pm on June 2. At the time of the escape, ASI Vijay Kumar and ASI Suram Chand of Hoshiarpur Police were assigned to monitor him. The incident was reported to senior officers by ASI Satpal Singh from Hoshiarpur police lines. Following this, Sector 11 police recorded statements from the police personnel involved. An investigation has been launched, and departmental action against the officers concerned has been recommended. A new case has been registered under sections 261 and 262 of the BNS. A special operation is in progress to re-arrest the fugitive. For this, several police teams have been formed. City SP said the incident is being taken very seriously and assured that strict action will be taken against the officers found guilty of negligence.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Business
- Indian Express
Chandigarh woman loses Rs 11 lakh to online job fraud, 2 arrested
The cybercrime cell of the Chandigarh Police Friday arrested two men for allegedly swindling Rs 11 lakh from a woman in an online job fraud. The accused have been identified as Sunny and Vijay Kumar, both residents of Singha Devi, Naya Gaon, Mohali. The FIR dated April 19 originated from a complaint filed by Snigdha Reddy, a resident of Sector 11-B, Chandigarh, who was allegedly cheated while seeking part-time employment online. She received a message via WhatsApp offering easy online tasks, such as liking videos and was subsequently added to a Telegram group where she was promised significant returns on advance payments, as per the complaint. Initially, the complainant invested Rs 1,000 and received Rs 1,300 in return, which created a false sense of trust, according to the police. She was then gradually manipulated into transferring larger sums under the pretext of earning higher profits, they said. Ultimately, she allegedly lost Rs 10,99,520 in the scam. During the investigation, financial and digital forensic tools were employed to trace the fraudulent transactions. The police found that Rs 50,000 was transferred to Sunny's bank account. He confessed to opening the account on commission, having been lured by another accused. Vijay Kumar, on the other hand, allegedly played a key role in introducing Sunny to the wider network behind the scam. During questioning, both accused admitted their involvement and disclosed the name of another prime suspect, who is currently absconding. Efforts are underway to apprehend him, the police said. The police have preserved all relevant digital and financial evidence, and further arrests and recoveries are expected as the investigation progresses.
