“The pandemic and consequent lockdown have led to a significant drop in the number of office-goers, changes in the restaurants' supply and customer preferences shifting towards prioritising for essential supplies as they stay indoors,” a Swiggy spokesperson told Moneycontrol. … [Read more...] about Exclusive | Swiggy suspends meal-for-one offering POP as virus hurts business
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Aegon ties up with Flipkart for life insurance plan with COVID-19 cover
ITC Hotels partners with Swiggy to deliver food delicacies at customers' doorsteps Railways issues guidelines for TTEs on board 100 pairs of special trains to run from June 1 Coronavirus Essential podcast | India's GDP slows sharply, is the virus here to stay despite vaccines? … [Read more...] about Aegon ties up with Flipkart for life insurance plan with COVID-19 cover
Riding COVID-19 storm: Restaurants rewrite home delivery rules with special menus, DIY kits
Fine dines have evolved DIY kits which, most believe, will find customers even after the lockdown opens. Mumbai’s 1441 Pizzeria’s gourmet DIY pizza kit helps people recreate the flavours of their famous wood-fired pizza. Managing Director Krishna Gupta says, “A survey told us that people were craving for good quality ingredients and restaurant-quality food. There was a gap to be filled and we jumped in. In your DIY box, you will get a half-baked pizza base, which is made from Italian Flour, a portion of Italian tomato sauce, imported Mozzarella cheese and other fresh ingredients depending on your choice.” … [Read more...] about Riding COVID-19 storm: Restaurants rewrite home delivery rules with special menus, DIY kits
Quarantine cocktails: Forage in your pantry to spice up a ‘sustainable’ drink
Sharma allays fears that sustainable bartending is complicated, a view held by most people she says. “It is not all about using decompose straw and stirrer sticks. It is about ethically sourcing all the ingredients used in making cocktails; for instance, using local tonic water that helps reduce the carbon footprint, and using locally-sourced ingredients and products. Replace Maraschino cherry, which comes from Croatia and is used for garnish, with a local variety.” … [Read more...] about Quarantine cocktails: Forage in your pantry to spice up a ‘sustainable’ drink
