Chennai’s Obscene Obsession With Biryani - A Threat To Traditional Culinary Heritage
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I recently moved to the Greater Chennai after a period of 4 years. My second first impression of the city was one of uneasiness. Each day, a huge chunk of people migrate to the city from different parts of the country. Skyscrapers are sprouting up every nook and corner, obscuring the green carpet of the town. People are seemingly busy round the clock to make both their ends meet. Most top companies operate 24x7 keeping the city life busy and active. The city is undoubtedly bustling with so much energy, but something that caught my eyes raised so many questions – is it heading the right direction? I was commuting to office in a public transport on a sunny day, and I happen to secure a window seat that allowed me to get a perfect view of the city. As the journey progressed, I couldn’t help but notice multitude of restaurants on the roadside. Most of them sell nothing but Biryani. A city is identified with what it provides to the residents, and Biryani has become an inevitable identity to...