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    Newsmakers of the Week                                                 MARCH 13, 2026      |  The Indian Eye 31

                                    VIKAS KHANNA                                                   CHRISTOPHER LANDAU

                Chef dishes out delicacies with US                                US Dy Secy of State leads delegation

                        Cranberries in Mumbai                                                   at Raisina Dialogue

                 ollowing the recent announcement of Chef Vikas Khanna as Global
                 Brand Ambassador, the India office of The Cranberry Institute hosted
            Fan exclusive media and trade meet in Mumbai to celebrate the partner-     eputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau is in New Delhi from
            ship. The gathering brought together leading members of the culinary fraterni-  March 3-6, where he is leading the US delegation to the 2026 Raisi-
            ty, importers, retailers, nutrition experts, and media for an afternoon celebrat- Dna Dialogue, India’s premier geopolitical forum. According to a US
            ing the versatility, flavour, and health attributes of US Cranberries.  Embassy statement, the Deputy Secretary will also meet with senior Indian of-
                A key highlight of the programme was a special culinary demonstration   ficials to discuss bilateral cooperation on defence, critical minerals, and coun-
            by Chef Vikas Khanna, who showcased innovative ways to incorporate cran-  ternarcotics.
            berries into both international and Indian formats. Through the presentation,   It will deepen commercial and economic ties to increase market access
            Chef Khanna underlined how the fruit can seamlessly move from festive ta-  for American businesses and “advance our shared vision for a free, open, and
            bles to everyday meals while delivering taste, colour, and nutritional value.  prosperous Indo-Pacific region.”
                Addressing guests, Chef Vikas Khanna said, “Food, for me, is about bal-
            ance, nourishing the body while celebrating culture and joy. Cranberries carry   Furthermore, Finnish President Alexander Stubb will visit India
            that duality beautifully, they are rich in health benefits yet equally vibrant in
            taste and colour. I am honoured to partner with The Cranberry Institute to  from March 4 to March 7 at the invitation of Prime Minister Na-
            share their story across borders and inspire people to bring them to their ta-  rendra Modi. He will be the Chief Guest and Keynote Speaker at
            bles in new and meaningful ways.”
                Speaking on the significance of the new findings, Dr. Jignesh Gandhi,  the 11th Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi.
            Professor of Surgery, Robotic & Gastrointestinal Surgeon, Gleneagles & For-
            tis Hospitals, Mumbai said, “H. pylori bacterial infection is a major health   The visit, which will include the participation of a high-level delegation of
            concern in India, affecting nearly 60% of our population and contributing   ministers, senior officials, and business leaders, is aimed at deepening bilater-
            to conditions ranging from chronic acidity to stomach cancer. This latest re-  al ties and expanding cooperation between India and Finland across various
            search highlights that consuming cranberry juice twice daily for eight weeks   sectors, MEA said in its release.
            can reduce H. pylori infection rates by 20%. Such results indicate a promis-  As per the release, the visit will be Stubb’s first visit to India in his current
            ing, natural, and complementary strategy to manage this persistent infection   role as President.
            alongside conventional medical treatments.”                             In addition to his engagement at the Raisina Dialogue, President Stubb
                He further added, “If this approach is adopted widely in India, it could   will hold discussions with the Prime Minister, focusing on strengthening bi-
            significantly  improve  patient  compliance,  reduce  antibiotic  resistance,  and   lateral relations and addressing regional and global issues of mutual interest.
            positively impact our overall health economy.”                          A key highlight of the visit will be an exchange of views on cooperation
                Mr. Sumit Saran, India Representative for The Cranberry Institute add-  in multilateral forums, with an emphasis on deepening people-to-people con-
            ed, “We are very delighted and honoured to be associated with renowned cu-  nections and economic partnerships. Following the discussions, Prime Minis-
            linary maestro, Chef Vikas Khanna. His extraordinary talent and passion for   ter Modi will host a luncheon in honour of President Stubb.
            food have not only elevated Indian cuisine on the global stage but have also   During  his  visit,  the Finnish  President  will  also meet  with  President
            inspired countless food enthusiasts. His ability to connect health, heritage,   Droupadi Murmu and Vice President CP Radhakrishnan. External Affairs
            and gastronomy makes him the ideal ambassador for the fruit.”       Minister S Jaishankar will also meet President Stubb.
                “US Cranberries are now easily available with dry fruit stores and leading
            e-commerce platforms”, added Mr Saran.                                To read more about Indian diaspora and Global Indians, log on to and follow
                Guests also experienced curated tastings and interaction opportunities,           our website www.TheIndianEYE.com
            reinforcing the ingredient’s adaptability across sweet and savoury dishes.

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