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Born on 14th November, 1971 in Amritsar, right on the border of India and Pakistan to Bindu and Davinder Khanna.
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10 days old - Has his first leg alignment and feet correction operation in New Delhi.
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Helped grandmother in the kitchen as a child "I was so young that it seemed to be a dream to reach the kitchen counter".
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Started supplying glassware at Amritsar Club at the age of 12.
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Runs first time in his life after removal of his leg braces on November 14th at the age of 13. Ran! Ran! and Ran!
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At 14, catered for a wedding for 1000 people with the help of 2 cooks.
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At 16, opened Lawrence Gardens Banquets in Amritsar.
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Got admission to the prestigeous WelcomGroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal in 1990. While going for the interview, meets with an eye accident leaving him partially blind in the left eye.
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First student to do a training in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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1992 - Organized a cultural evening "Saanch" which brought together students from different culures and backgrounds at the school together for the first time, with a message that "miracles happen when we stand united".
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1993 - First North Indian to ever sing at Legendary Krishna Temple, Udipi, South India, after learning their language and music for 2 years.
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Worked for Taj, WelcomGroup, Sheraton, Hyatt under some of the most well known Chefs of India.
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Leela Kempenski hired him as a consultant for Privilege Club for designing Special Menus and development in 1995.
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Youngest Chef to work for Essex Banquets in New Delhi.
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Worked for Cater to Cater for Special Events.
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1997 - Lawrence Gardens becomes the most celebrated venues in Punjab and caters for peace event for India - Pakistan union.
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1998 - Officially selected by Bhartiya Kala Niketan as one of the most powerful sculptor in India.
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A regular supplier for food at Mother Teresas in Amritsar, Blind Schools and Hospitals.
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Birth of niece Ojasvi Khanna (7 lbs) on Feburary 16th, 2000 at 1.20 pm.
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Comes to New York City on December 5th, 2000 (The first Tuesday of December) to perform at the world stage of Culinary Arts.
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First job as a dish washer on Upper West Side. Still remembers the freezing hands!
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Studies at Culinary Institute of America, Cornell Univeristy, NYU, Johnson and Wales among others.
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In 2002 becomes the Executive Chef of Salaam Bombay Restaurant and receives very high reviews from culinary press all over the world.
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Was a guest lecturer at Harvard University, New School, Cornell, C.I.A....
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First lecture at New York Public Library on "Vision of Palate" - A workshop designed for people with visual disabilities to understand the sense of taste and aromas.
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Caters at United Nations in 2004.
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First Chef to appear on American Desi.
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Selected by James Beard Foundation and cooks at the prestigeous Beard House on August 23rd, 2004.
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Launches
SAKIV to reach out to different EYE foundations around South Asia. SAKIV- world was established in 2005 to host vision expos all around the world.
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Stated Sanskrit Culinary Arts cooking school to teach more about Indian Cuisine in U.S.
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Release of his first book "Ayurveda - The Science of Food and Life" after finishing his lecture series on Ayurvedic Foods.
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Awarded a " Proclamation" from The City of New York for his contribution to New York City.
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Becomes the first Indian to receive the prestigeous "Shining Star Award" from J.O.B.
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Consultant Chef to Tandoor Palace, Saffron and many more
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Opens "Kitchen 141" - first Indian test Kitchen in the U.S.
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Travels all over the United States and has taught thousands of people on different subjects of food.
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Receives the prestigeous "Access to Freedom Award" from SATH, previously presented to George W Bush & HRH Prince Charles.
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First Chef on 1010 WINS.
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Selected to be on the Honorary Board for World Peace Society.
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His commitment to support World Hunger through his restaurants, tours and books.
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Man of the Year - KostasZ Foundation, Chicago
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New Yorker of the Week - NY1
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Foundation of "Chicago Chefs Cooking for Life"
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Consultant Chef for
Tamarind Restaurant.
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First Press Conference at City Hall, New York to announce the "World Chefs Cooking for Life ~ Series." Some of the World's most influential chefs cooking at the World Wonders to raise awareness for the needs of travelers with disabilities. starting with "
The Living Pyramids" on July 20th, 2006 in Egypt.
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"Cooking for Freedom" will be Vikas Khanna's travels to Iraq to cook for Troops, starting July 24th, 2006.
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