S03 E08: Mapping Cities One Meal at a Time: Ajit's Thindi Run

What happens when a food scientist with marathon-level stamina and an insatiable appetite turns his love for local food into a community movement? You get Thindi Capital — a one-of-a-kind food collective in Bangalore led by a man who runs across the city just to reach his favourite darshini. Meet Dr. Ajit Bhaskar!

In this episode, we dive into the world of street-side magic, lesser-known food joints, and the joy of chasing flavour over fame. Ajit talks about what draws him to a perfectly crisp Vada-pav, or perfectly cooked Shavige bath, or the juiciest Roshogolla, the quiet genius of local cooks who repeat greatness every day, and why food isn’t just about taste, but also method, memory, and community.

From Bengaluru to Kolkata and Mumbai, London to Kenya, he shares stories of eating curiously, cooking experimentally, and always making room for one more plate.

This is a celebration of food in all its forms — shared, savoured, and chased down with a hungry heart. Whether you eat to live or live to eat, this episode will leave you hungry — for more stories, more flavours, and maybe just one more idli.

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