Rini Chatterjee

Articles by Rini Chatterjee

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Masque in Mumbai wins Art of Hospitality award in run-up to Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026

A Watershed Moment for Indian Gastronomy as Aditi Dugar and Chef Varun Totlani Redefine the Global Standard of Service.

4 hours ago

This new bar in Bengaluru asks you to keep your phones away

Against spectacle and speed, 403 Forbidden stages nights of ritual, craft and human connection.

5 days ago

Peggy Chan's Regenerative Farming Revolution Wins "Champions of Change"

Hong Kong's Peggy Chan is the winner of the Champions of Change Award announced ahead of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants 2026.

13 days ago

Architecture of slow luxury: Finding a soulful oasis in the heart of Colombo

From Channa Daswatta's rhythmic corridors to an exquisite English High Tea in the garden, Ishq Colombo redefines the urban retreat as a slow luxury masterpiece.

20 days ago

30 Best Bars India and rise of regional vanguard

30 Best Bars India and the rise of regional vanguard

For the first time in the platform's six-edition history, the top tier of Indian hospitality has been entirely reimagined, signaling a fundamental rebalancing of the nation's aesthetic and sensory priorities.

29 days ago

More than a spirit: Sanjay Dutt, Paresh Ghelani unveil TIGERFIRE — a story of resilience in a bottle

Entering the rapidly evolving Indian spirits landscape with a bold statement of intent, TIGERFIRE has officially launched as a new premium artisanal vodka.

Dec 15, 2025

Flights of fancy: Vineyards worth every air mile this year

Flights of fancy: Vineyards worth every air mile in 2026

A closer look at the vineyards that won special category honours at The World's 50 Best Vineyards 2025 — and a guide on how travellers can visit each one.

Dec 2, 2025

A date in Mumbai with Odette from Singapore

Chef Julien Royer's celebrated French fine-dining restaurant, Odette's pop-up at The Oberoi, Mumbai, was an experience to remember!

Nov 12, 2025

Meet Dilshan Sirisena, the man bringing Sri Lanka's heart to the world, one experience at a time

Through his brand Soulful Sri Lanka, Dilshan Sirisena is reimagining tourism by curating deeply personal, authentic experiences that connect travelers with the island's people, culture, and spirit—one meaningful journey at a time.

Nov 3, 2025

Mahen Wijesekera and Chethaka Wijesekera

From coast to culinary keystone: How Wijesekera brothers shaped Zephyr Ceylon [Interview]

Raised on Sri Lanka's southern coast and armed with a shared vision, the Wijesekera brothers combine local talent, global hospitality insights and community-first values to elevate Sri Lankan-Asian fusion cuisine while empowering rural teams and redefining luxury on the island's shores

Oct 24, 2025

Mitti Café to Indian Army: How 16yo Vivaan Bajoria is stitching dignity into design with adaptive clothing

At just 16, Vivaan Bajoria is proving that fashion can be both functional and empathetic — through his initiative Aekya, he's redefining adaptive clothing in India, as he opens up in an exclusive conversation with Rini Chatterjee for International Business Times.

Oct 22, 2025

Indian hospitality gets crowned on world stage

Inside the Indian Hotels on The World's 50 Best Hotels 2025 Extended List.

Oct 15, 2025

Interview: Emma Sleight, On Asia's Bar Renaissance & India's Breakthrough Year

Emma Sleight, Head of Content at 50 Best, in conversation with Rini Chatterjee

Sep 18, 2025

India's culinary scene shines on global stage: 7 restaurants make World's 50 Best Extended list

India's culinary vanguard: Seven restaurants shine on Asia's 50 Best Extended List 2025

In a groundbreaking moment, seven Indian restaurants have secured spots on the World's 50 Best Restaurants 2025 extended list (51-100), a testament to the country's growing influence on the global culinary map. Here's a look at the Indian restaurants that made the cut.

Mar 13, 2025

International Business Times Welcomes Rini Chatterjee as Food & Beverage Columnist for Luxury Dining and Eclectic Experiences in India

International Business Times welcomes Rini Chatterjee as food & beverage columnist for luxury dining, eclectic experiences in India

International Business Times (IBT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rini Chatterjee as a Food & Beverage Columnist, focusing exclusively on luxury dining and eclectic culinary experiences in India.

Feb 24, 2025