Amin Ali

Times of India Voices • 14th July 2025

What makes EU ingredients trusted in global market

Travelling through Cologne, Luxembourg and Brussels offered more than just a taste of Europe’s finest beer, wine, chocolate and dairy. It opened a window into a philosophy of food built on authenticity, trust and an unwavering commitment to quality — a philosophy that the EU has carefully protected and formalised through its system of geographical indications: GI, PGI and PDO.

Robb Report India • 20th June 2025

Culinary Master Himanshu Saini Perfects the Dining Experience with ‘Cool’ Indian Cuisine

Chef Himanshu Saini is an inspiration to many. Read here to know what and who inspire him, destination he’s looking to explore, what he likes to eat and what’s next on his fabled…

Economic Times • 25th May 2025

Trèsind Studio Dubai - the first Indian restaurant to be awarded three Michelin stars

Trèsind Studio, led by chef Himanshu Saini and restaurateur Bhupender Nath, has become the first Indian restaurant to earn three Michelin stars—the highest honour in the culinary world.

The Times of India • 21st May 2025

In Saudi Arabia’s digital transformation, Indian tech talent is becoming key

Saudi Arabia is the cynosure of all eyes today. Under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 programme, the country is aggressively driving digital adoption across industries, attracting global talent, and trying to build an innovation-driven economy.

14th May 2025

Restaurant body NRAI meets Delhi CM, seek support for food service industry

The National Restaurant Association of India’s Delhi Chapter met chief minister Rekha Gupta to apprise her of key concerns and recommend policy changes aimed at revitalising the city’s dining and hospitality ecosystem.

Travel Business • 8th May 2025

Emirates Group Posts Record Profits of US$ 6.2 billion in 2024-25

Emirates is the world’s most profitable airline, and Emirates Group the world’s most profitable aviation group in the 2024-25 reporting period

29th April 2025

Dubai Becomes First Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere, Setting a New Standard for Inclusive Travel

In a landmark move for accessible tourism, Dubai has become the first Certified Autism Destination™ in the Eastern Hemisphere. Awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), the designation marks a citywide commitment to inclusivity—placing Dubai at the forefront of global destinations evolving to meet the needs of today’s diverse traveller.

The Times of India • 24th April 2025

‘One terror act has killed our season’: Kashmir’s hospitality sector finds itself in a sudden freeze

The terrorist attack at Pahalgam that took a huge toll of lives has brought a thriving tourist season to a brutal and abrupt halt. What was expected to be one of the best seasons for the business now is ransom to fear and uncertainty.

The Times of India • 12th March 2025

From desk to turf: Many take to sports for work-life balance

A growing community of professionals and homemakers across Delhi-NCR are taking up outdoor sports as a fitness activity

The Times of India • 3rd February 2025

Ease of business, infra upgrade: Restaurants lay out menu for parties

Restaurateurs hope that the next govt that comes to power in Delhi will address the needs of this thriving industry.

31st January 2025

Middle East and North Africa's 50 Best Restaurants

Restaurants from across 11 cities within the Middle East and North Africa were announced as the 50 best places to eat in the region at the event held at Erth Abu Dhabi.

The Times of India • 22nd January 2025

How Digi Yatra is easing airline travel in India

Digi Yatra says it is one of the largest successful implementations of this blockchain-based tech

19th January 2025

Farm hopping in Dubai!

Homegrown is the new buzzword in Dubai! From fruits and veggies, honey and camel milk farms to a chocolate factory - these places supplying fresh produce have become new local favourites and a must-visit

16th January 2025

Reliance Jio partners with Polygon Labs to bring Web3 and blockchain capabilities

Jio will leverage Polygon’s cutting edge blockchain solutions to create innovative Web3 services for its existing 450+ million customers

9th January 2025

Restaurant body NRAI writes to FM seeking support for the industry in upcoming budget

National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has written a letter to the finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman seeking certain policy and budgetary support, which it claims, will accelerate the pace of growth of Indian restaurant industry

7th January 2025

Booking.com reveals trending destinations for Indian and global travellers in 2025

Trending destinations in 2025, revealed by Booking.com highlight the growing demand for offbeat and diverse experiences by Indian and global travellers

The Times of India • 3rd January 2025

Meet some of the most promising new app startups

Google for Startups Accelerator: Apps 2024 program, their first app-only accelerator designed to support the most promising Android app startups across critical sectors like fintech, health tech, edu-tech, climate tech, and more has 20 innovative startups that are driving transformation across industries and leveraging technology to tackle pressing challenges in India’s rapidly evolving digital landscape.

The Times of India • 30th December 2024

'Crypto's a freedom tool...India's caught in an analysis paralysis on crypto & Al…It needs to fund research in both', Sandeep Nailwal

Crypto enthusiast Sandeep Nailwal, co-founder of Polygon Labs that builds open source blockchain infra, tells Amin Ali that India should shed its inhibitions about cryptocurrency & treat them as any other financial asset. On AI, the ‘cypherpunk’ believes it’s blockchain that can protect from AI overreach.

The Times of India • 27th November 2024

Sandeep Nailwal - From Delhi rooftop shanty to building multi-billion dollar company

Sandeep Nailwal is the co-founder of a company – Polygon Labs – that was valued at US$20 billion in its last round of funding. But his early life was an entirely different story

Instagram • 15th November 2024

Inja - An icon in the making

Inja - the first Indian Japanese restaurant - is considered as one of the best restaurants and chef Adwait among the most watched out culinary talents.

12th November 2024

Joanna and Cristian - the couple behind The Best Chef awards

Joanna and Cristian have started one of the best chef recognition platforms in the world.

11th October 2024

Let’s F&B: Episode 1

Everyone wants to open a restaurant… but very few know how to! Here, I discuss with Sidhant Sharma of a hospitality experts on how to turn that romantic idea of owning a bakery, sandwich store or a restaurant, that dream of running a bar or a nightclub into a reality.

The Times of India • 4th October 2024

Here’s how you get groceries in 10 minutes - Times of India

How use of AI and ML has made instant deliveries possible in India

Travel • 4th September 2024

How India Travels Abroad report by MakeMyTrip

Online travel company’s search data shows there is 32% increase in Indians going for two or more international trips a year with the UAE, Thailand and the US being the most popular destinations while Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Bhutan being the leading emerging destinations.