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special connection with her sister and her birthday. March 23 is not only the TANYA ANAND
opening date of the Bungalow but also marks the Chef’s beloved sister Radhi-
ka’s 50th birthday. The concept of the Bungalow is by Chef Vikas Khanna and ‘Untouched Tableaus’
Bombay House Hospitality.
He shared on X, “50 DAYS from today on March 23rd, would have been
my beloved sister Radhika’s 50th Birthday. We open Bungalow on the auspi- Touches Hearts of Nature
cious day as a tribute to her life and also to honor millions of kitchens, chefs,
cook book writers, street vendors, home cooks across India — and most im- Enthusiasts
portantly to our MOTHERS who have nurtured our souls forever. See you
soon!”
Radhika, Khanna’s sister, passed away on February 28, 2022, due to an
autoimmune disease called lupus.
The opening also celebrates and honors millions of home kitchens run-
ning in different parts of India. Bungalow New York also celebrates the fa-
mous street vendors of India and their iconic recipes passed on from gen-
eration to generation and cook book writers who are food custodians of the
country.
SANJAY VIRMANI

Special Agent to be In Charge of

FBI’s Counterterrorism Division

anya Anand, a senior student at Harvard-Westlake, recently trans-
formed a studio in Pasadena, CA into a captivating gallery space for
Ther wildlife photography exhibition titled “Untouched Tableaus.” The
exhibition was held on January 20, and this event attracted nature enthusiasts,
students, and members of the Los Angeles art and photography community.
irector Christopher Wray recently has named Sanjay Virmani as the Tanya Anand’s talent and passion for wildlife photography is poised to
special agent in charge of the Counterterrorism Division of the Wash- make her a promising new voice in this field.
Dington Field Office. He most recently served as deputy assistant direc-
tor in the Counterterrorism Division at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D.C. At the age of just 18 years, Tanya is demonstrating an exception-
Mr. Virmani joined the FBI as a special agent in 2003 and was assigned
to the San Francisco Field Office where he worked on cyber and counterter- al ability to capture the essence and spirit of wildlife in their nat-
rorism matters. In 2007, he was promoted to supervisory special agent in the ural habitats. Her breathtaking collection of wildlife photographs
Counterterrorism Division.
In 2010, he was selected as the supervisory special agent to lead the San ranged from local fauna to more exotic species. These images
Francisco Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in the Oakland Resident stand out for their striking compositions, vivid colors, and inti-
Agency. In that role, he led a squad of agents, analysts, and task force officers
working on international terrorism investigations. mate moments, offering the viewers and art lovers, a rare glimpse
In 2013, Mr. Virmani was selected to serve as Director of the INTERPOL into the lives of these creatures in the wild.
Digital Crime Center at the INTERPOL Global Complex for Innovation in
Singapore. In this role, he led the directorate in providing operational support
to INTERPOL’s 190 member countries to address cybercrime threats. Tanya’s exhibition proved even more impactful owing to her unique
In 2016, Mr. Virmani returned to FBI Headquarters as a unit chief of the ability to put together several pieces showcasing species in vulnerable or
Cyberterrorism unit, which was focused on identifying, obtaining intelligence endangered habitats, drawing attention to the pressing issue of wildlife pres-
on, and disrupting cyberterrorists and their networks globally. ervation.
In 2018, he was promoted to assistant section chief of the Counterter- Through her powerful images, Tanya visually advocated for environmen-
rorism Division’s Internet Operations Section, where he worked to foster tal stewardship and encouraged conversations about conservation. Her work
partnerships within the U.S. intelligence community and with international serves as a call to appreciate and protect the incredible wildlife around us.
partners. In 2018, he also returned to the San Francisco Field Office as the
supervisory special agent of the Private Sector Engagement squad, then was To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians,
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