No Forks Given

Neha Lamba Grover presents

No Forks Given

Freewheeling conversations intended to unpack the complex layers that make up social identities using food as a metaphor.

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A Migrant's Kitchen: the impact of food on social identities
REF: EP-8 2026.06.22
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A Migrant's Kitchen: the impact of food on social identities

June 22, 2026 51:34

The conversation delves into the journey of Dr. Krishnendu Ray into food studies, the exploration of Bengali American households, the impact of language and hierarchy on food, the changing landscape of Indian cuisine in New York, the rise of regional …

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