When I first heard about Rookh — a restaurant merging Italian and Indian cuisine in Bryant — I was a tad skeptical. Indian pizza, and Indian cooking that draws on global influences, is having a moment ...

Pasta has long moved beyond its Italian origins and found a permanent place in Indian homes. It suits busy routines, varying tastes, and an endless range of ingredients available in Indian markets.

If an Italian nonna walked into an Indian kitchen, she might have a problem at the sight of what we call pizza and pasta. Because in our kitchens, these Italian staples are not just adopted—they're ...