Indian Culinary Festival featuring MasterChef India ShipraKhanna was launched by Ambassador Pavan Kapoor at the Sheraton Tel Aviv. The launch event was compered by famous Israeli actor Dvir Benedek and featured congratulatory remarks by Mr Amir Halevi, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism of Israel, Mr Franko Vella, General Manager of Sheraton Tel Aviv. Ms Yael Tal and her group performed Kuchipudi and Bollywood dance. The event saw a large gathering of Ambassadors, government officers of Israeli Ministries, corporate leaders, actors, prominent chefs, culture related persons and media who all tremendously enjoyed the delicious Indian preparations of Chef Shipra Khanna and her team. The festival runs from 9- 11 July at the Olive Leaf restaurant in Sheraton Tel Aviv.