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Dr Zubin D’Souza is Director at the International Institute of Hotel Management (IIHM), Aurangabad, with a deep-rooted passion for food, history, and culture. Bridging academia and storytelling, he brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to culinary narratives—where research meets imagination. His work explores the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of food, with a particular focus on India’s rich gastronomic heritage. A Quest for the Perfect Rice reflects his fascination with biryani as more than a dish—an enduring symbol of history, identity, and shared memory.