Name: Watch Highway Dreams Ep 03 | Exploring Auroville
Uploaded: 2022-11-09
Duration: 22 min
Description: Rakesh Raghunathan visits Auroville, where people live by the rhythm of nature.

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Chef Mirko Febbrile brings his Puglian roots (and a serious love for butter) to Grand Hyatt Mumbai, while Nikhil Agarwal of All Things Nice curates the wine pairings to perfection. From heartfelt food memories to hilarious interview moments (yes, alligator sashimi was mentioned — no, it’s not on the menu), this dinner is all flavour, no fuss, and full of charm.

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From the stunning interiors to a menu crafted with heart, Shilpa Shetty Kundra tells us why Blondie by Bastian, Mumbai’s newest culinary hotspot is set to become the go-to destination. In a candid chat, Shilpa shares her love for the vibrant chic space, and of course, some of her must-try dishes from the menu – think comforting classics and decadent desserts.

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India’s favourite international travel destination, Thailand is witnessing a cocktail revolution. The capital city of Bangkok is leading the charge with some of the most unique bar concepts as well as local bartenders championing homegrown ingredients.

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Hosted by chef Ajay Chopra, the third season of India's 50 Best Dishes will celebrate dishes across 17 states creating an iconic 3 course meal from each state in a unique, fun-filled series. Get ready for a delectable ride, as Zee Zest explores the richness and diversity of India's regional cuisines. 

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Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries - Marathi. 

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The bar and cocktail culture in Asia is paving the way for global trends. Zee Zest is trying to capture the pulse of this upswing with a brand-new series: Hottest Bars! First up is the city state of Singapore where we visit five diverse cocktail bars and decode the vibrant and exciting bartending scene that today competes with the best in the world.

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Instagram-worthy picturesque beaches, rich marine life, magnificent ancient architecture, traditional handicrafts, and delicious cuisines - the Konkan coast has a lot to offer. Explore it all with the dapper Addinath Kothare, a prominent actor and director in the Marathi film industry, through Zee Zest's Konkan Diaries. 

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From soulful silence to adventurous waves, a myriad of incredible experiences awaits in our new show. Join Rakesh Raghunathan on a Tamil Odyssey like no other - Highway Dreams only on Zee Zest.

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Not your ordinary escapade, Kashmir is touted as 'heaven on Earth' for various reasons. From snow-capped mountains to never-ending rows of majestic chinar trees, grand baghs, mesmerising lakes, rich cultures, and lip-smacking cuisines, there is so much to this gem of a destination. Join us, as we take a quick tour of two of the most popular destinations of Kashmir, Pahalgam and Srinagar.  

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In a culinary rich nation like India, there is food for every occasion. Each house has a different recipe for the same dish. We are spoiled for choices from Kashmir to Kerala and from Gujarat to Nagaland. Chef Ajay Chopra sets foot on the journey to discover our nation’s 50 best dishes. 

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Chef Rakesh Raghunathan explores the energy, colour and pulse of various South Indian cities that have moved with the times but still retained their culture through music, food, traditions, people and much more. He also interacts with the North Indian families settled in his hometown for a rich exchange of culture and ideas. 

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Buzzing with energy, every alley of Pondicherry has a story to tell. Rakesh Raghunathan also visits Auroville, where people live by the rhythm of nature.

Rakesh Raghunathan visits Auroville, where people live by the rhythm of nature.

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 03 | Exploring Auroville

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Join raconteur Rakesh Raghunathan as he explores Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, through the lens of sound. He travels through the city to explore the home theatre industry by visiting Surround Swar, a premium consultant for home theatre systems. Rakesh then heads to John Thanckachan's store in search of high-end speakers and the episode ends with the host visiting Kokkommo, a resto-bar popular for its live gigs in an alfresco setting. 

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan has started a journey to explore Tamil Nadu like never before. Watch all episodes of Highway Dreams on zeezest.com.

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 01| Chennai, A Tamil Odyssey

Travel

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Chef Rakesh Raghunathan visits the hills in Kodaikanal to see the filtering process for the honey procured from the local tribal community. 

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan visits the hills in Kodaikanal to see the filtering process for honey.

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 02 | Exploring Kodaikanal

Exploring Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal

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Chef Rakesh Raghunathan visits Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu's hub for automobiles, racing, and more things related to cars.

Chef Rakesh Raghunathan visits Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu's hub for automobiles and racing

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 04 | Coimbatore Diaries

Coimbatore Diaries

Coimbatore

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Ooty is beyond a holiday destination. Rakesh Raghunathan visits the Helium Ray Lab and Radio Astronomy Centre at Ooty to see Asia’s largest moving telescope. He also visits Mindescapes, a thinking lab to nourish his mind and ideas. 

Ooty is beyond a holiday destination. Rakesh Raghunathan visits the Helium Ray Lab and Radio Astronomy Centre at Ooty.

Watch Highway Dreams - Tamil Ep 05| Techie's Destination

Techie's Destination

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Rakesh Raghunathan meets  the owner of Surf Turf and gets training in surfing. After rigorous training in the water, he camps the night by the beach and prepares a local fish dish with his trainer. 

Rakesh Raghunathan meets  the owner of Surf Turf and gets training in surfing. 

Watch Highway Dreams - Tamil Ep 06| Way Of The Waves

Way Of The Waves

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Rakesh Raghunathan slips into the regal past of Tamil Nadu, by visiting a 150-year-old mansion that is filled with heirloom treasures collected across the world. 

Rakesh Raghunathan visits a 150-year-old mansion that is filled with heirloom treasures collected across the world. 

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 07 | Highway To Deliciousness

Highway To Deliciousness

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Rakesh Raghunathan visits Mahabalipuram, a place that has literally stood in time. He explores the Varaha Caves to understand their architectural relevance to today’s times. 

Rakesh Raghunathan visits Mahabalipuram, a place that has literally stood in time.

Watch Highway Dreams - Tamil Ep 08| The Ancient Crossroads

The Ancient Crossroads

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Rakesh Raghunathan visits Sathyamangalam, a bio-reserve region with one of the highest populations of tigers. It's the only point where the Eastern and Western ghats meet. 

Rakesh Raghunathan visits Sathyamangalam, a bio-reserve region with one of the highest populations of tigers. 

Watch Highway Dreams Ep 09 | Sathyamangalam

Sathyamangalam

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The final leg of Rakesh Raghunathan's journey brings him to Rameshwaram. He dives deep into the sea to visit the live coral reefs and learns bird photography at the Thethaangal bird sanctuary. 


The final leg of Rakesh Raghunathan's journey brings him to Rameshwaram.

Watch Highway Dreams - Tamil Ep 10| Highway That Never Ends

Highway That Never Ends

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Explore Tamil Nadu like never before with Chef Rakesh Raghunathan. Watch Highway Dreams, starting 30 Oct, 8 PM, only on Zee Zest.  

Explore Tamil Nadu like never before with Chef Rakesh Raghunathan. Watch Highway Dreams.

Highway Dreams

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