Renowned chef Imtiaz Qureshi, famed for reviving Lucknow s traditional Dum Pukht cooking style, has died at 93. Known for his iconic restaurants like Dum Pukht and Bukhara, Qureshi s culinary legacy reshaped Indian fine dining. His innovative dishes, like the signature Dum Biryani and Kakori Kabab, garnered global acclaim, inspiring chefs worldwide. Tributes pour in for the chef who elevated Awadhi cuisine to an art form, leaving behind an indelible mark on the culinary world.
of the kyzylkum desert. it s interesting. back in the day, this route along the old silk road from tashkent to bukhara, where we re going, would have been made at the speed of a camel. this rail network is due to be extended next year. but for now, i have to swap my mode of transport to drive six hours through some of the driest and most remote landscape i ve ever seen. this has been a long, bumpy ride, but i ve been promised it s worth it, and i m going to see something spectacular very soon. this area is known as the land of fortresses. and they were built to protect traders, going along the silk road,