Watch: Drop Shot EP 13: Vintage rides, Ooty chocolates, Chennai heritage and a taste of India in New York
The latest episode of 'Drop Shot' explores diverse cultural stories, ranging from vintage vehicle culture in India to the heritage of Chennai's Anglo-Indian community. It also highlights the global reach of South Asian cuisine through a new restaurant in New York.
Why it matters
It highlights the intersection of nostalgia, cultural preservation, and the global expansion of the South Asian diaspora.
From vintage Vespas and Royal Enfields cruising through Thiruvananthapuram to Moddy’s Chocolates marking 75 years in Udhagamandalam, Episode 13 of Drop Shot explores stories rooted in nostalgia, community and culture. We visit Chennai’s Anglo-Indian neighbourhoods, where residents are preserving a heritage shaped by generations of music, sport, food and family, and travel to New York, where Mumbai-born chef Aarthi Sampath has opened Drāvida, a restaurant exploring the many flavours and journeys of the South Asian diaspora. Four stories, one drop.
Published - September 27, 2026 10:48 am IST
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