Celebrating the seasonal charm of India’s favourite fruit, Rasanai has announced the launch of its ‘Maanga Maanga Festival’, a special culinary experience dedicated to exploring the diverse flavours and regional interpretations of mango across South India.

Running from 15th to 31st July 2026, the festival will be hosted across Rasanai outlets in Chennai, Coimbatore, and Kochi, inviting guests to experience mango beyond traditional desserts through a specially curated menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Telangana.

From raw and tangy preparations to sweet, spiced, pickled, and slow-cooked creations, the festival highlights the versatility of mango as an ingredient deeply rooted in South Indian food culture.

Inspired by home kitchens, local traditions, and street food flavours, Rasanai’s festival menu presents creative interpretations of classic regional recipes. Guests can explore unique dishes such as Mangai Pachadi Paniyaram and Thengai Mangai Adai Taco, alongside bold regional favourites including Andhra Aavakkai Broccoli, Oorugai Mamsam, and Angamaly Meen Maanga Curry.

Each preparation showcases a distinct expression of mango, balancing flavours of sweetness, spice, tanginess, and aroma while celebrating the ingredient’s importance across South Indian cuisines.

The culinary journey concludes with Mango Thengai Pongal, Rasanai’s innovative South Indian take on the popular mango sticky rice. Combining ripe mango, coconut, and the comforting texture of traditional pongal, the dessert offers a nostalgic yet contemporary finale to the festival experience.

Featuring vegetarian, meat, seafood, and dessert creations, the Maanga Maanga Festival brings together the many identities of mango through thoughtfully crafted dishes that celebrate regional diversity and culinary storytelling.

Speaking through this seasonal celebration, Rasanai continues its commitment to showcasing India’s rich food traditions while presenting familiar ingredients through fresh and imaginative perspectives.

For mango lovers and food enthusiasts looking to discover new regional flavours, Maanga Maanga Festival offers a unique opportunity to experience the king of fruits in its most vibrant and unexpected forms.

This is mango like never before.

Event Details:

Event: Maanga Maanga Festival
Dates: 15th July – 31st July 2026

Locations:

Rasanai Chennai
Besant Nagar, Chennai – 600090

Rasanai Coimbatore
Pappanaickenpalayam, Coimbatore – 641037

Rasanai Kochi
Ernakulum, Kerala – 682020

Roseate House New Delhi Aerocity has announced the appointment of Shreyash Dwivedi as Director of Food & Beverage, strengthening its leadership team with an experienced hospitality professional known for driving operational excellence, guest experience, and revenue growth across luxury and upscale hotel environments.

With over a decade of experience in food and beverage management, Dwivedi brings expertise in restaurant operations, team leadership, menu engineering, cost control, service excellence, and strategic F&B planning.

Prior to joining Roseate House New Delhi, Dwivedi served as Food & Beverage Manager (HOD) at Hyatt Regency Gurgaon, overseeing operations at the 451-key luxury hotel. His career journey includes leadership roles with some of India’s leading hospitality brands, including The St. Regis Mumbai, The Leela Palace Chennai, Taj Hotels, Marriott International, and Novotel Hotels.

During his tenure as Food & Beverage Manager at The St. Regis Mumbai, Dwivedi contributed to strengthening the hotel’s F&B operations while achieving significant revenue and guest engagement milestones across outlets. He also played an important role in the pre-opening and operational success of multiple dining concepts.

At The Leela Palace Chennai, where he served as Assistant Food & Beverage Manager, he supported the growth of the hotel’s culinary and dining experiences, including award-winning outlets recognised at the Times Food & Nightlife Awards.

Dwivedi began his hospitality career through the Taj Management Trainee Program (TMTP), gaining experience across multiple luxury properties including Taj Krishna Hyderabad and Taj Corporate Office, Mumbai. He has also worked with Courtyard & Fairfield by Marriott ORR Bengaluru and Sofitel Dubai JBR during his professional journey.

A graduate of the Institute of Hotel Management, Bangalore, Dwivedi holds a WSET Level 2 Award in Wines & Spirits from Wine & Spirit Education Trust, London. He is also certified as a Food Safety Supervisor by FSSAI & FOSTAC and has completed various leadership and hospitality training programmes.

Throughout his career, Dwivedi has received several industry recognitions, including the People & Judge’s Choice – HCP F&B Leader Award 2025. He has also been recognised for driving strong revenue performance, enhancing guest satisfaction scores, and contributing to award-winning restaurant concepts.

In his new role at Roseate House New Delhi Aerocity, Dwivedi will focus on enhancing the hotel’s food and beverage offerings, strengthening guest experiences, developing innovative dining concepts, and leading teams towards operational and commercial excellence.

With his extensive experience across luxury hospitality brands and a strong understanding of evolving guest expectations, Shreyash Dwivedi is positioned to further elevate Roseate House New Delhi’s F&B journey

 The countdown has begun for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final, with Spain set to face Argentina in one of the most anticipated matches of the tournament. While football fans from around the world are preparing for the title clash, concerns over deteriorating air quality have emerged across New York and New Jersey, where the final will be played.

Ahead of Sunday's final, France and England will compete in the third-place playoff at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, before attention shifts to the championship match.

However, just days before the final, authorities issued an air quality alert for parts of New York and New Jersey after smoke from massive Canadian wildfires spread across the northeastern United States.

Smoke from hundreds of active wildfires in Canada has covered large parts of the country, stretching from the Midwest to the Northeast. Officials have advised residents and visitors to limit outdoor activities, remain indoors where possible and avoid prolonged exposure to the polluted air.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 final between Spain and Argentina is scheduled to take place on Sunday, July 19 (12:30 a.m. IST on July 20) at SoFi Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The air quality concerns intensified as Spain's squad arrived in New Jersey on Wednesday night, following its semi-final victory over France in Texas.

Despite the environmental challenges, preparations for the World Cup final continue, with thousands of supporters expected to travel to New Jersey to witness the clash between the European champions and the defending world champions.

Authorities are expected to continue monitoring air quality levels closely in the lead-up to the final while advising residents, visitors and fans to follow public health guidelines if conditions worsen.