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In this NYC Diwali special, Priyanka sits down with Viraj Borkar and Varsha Harlalka, the dynamic duo behind Fonty’s Deli + Dukaan, a cozy sandwich shop in West Village offering a fusion of American and Indian flavors.

What began as a dream to blend culture, creativity, and community has become one of the city’s most talked-about food spots. From the nostalgic chicken tikka naanini to NYC’s next great tuna melt, Fonty’s brings the warmth of home to the hustle of New York — redefining comfort food one bite at a time.

Here’s to the celebration of flavor, friendship, and the fusion of Indian spices this festive season.

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From an insurance agent to building a local powerhouse, Jayanthi Elangoven took one of life’s biggest risks — betting on herself. Fourteen years ago, she stepped into the heat of Singapore’s competitive food scene and launched Srisun— now a beloved 24/7 neighbourhood eatery known for its crispy pratas, comforting local dishes, and irresistible dessert plates.

In this episode, we sit down with the woman behind the griddle to uncover the real story: The early hustle, the pageant sparkle, the café-style reinvention of her Serangoon Gardens outlet, and the quiet strength that carried her through it all. Jayanthi reminds us that courage doesn’t always wait for perfect timing — sometimes, it just starts with fire.

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She built an empire on beauty — but behind the brand was a woman fighting battles no one could see.

In this episode, the PRI-TEA ladies sit down with Ms Sivarani, the powerhouse behind Rupini’s — one of Singapore’s most iconic beauty salons. From launching a threading parlour in the ’90s to raising a daughter she named her business after, Rani shares the heart behind the hustle.

Just as her daughter was about to leave for medical school in 2011, Rani received a breast cancer diagnosis that changed everything. She chose to take it in her stride, continuing to run a business and hold space for others — while learning to navigate healing on her own terms.

From legacy to loss, from eyeliner to inner strength — this episode dives into what it really means to show up for yourself while showing up for everyone else.

Because sometimes, the most beautiful transformations are the ones no one sees.