What happens when missiles fall outside and butter chicken is still being served inside? In this exclusive Times Axis conversation, Indian-Israeli celebrity chef Reena Pushkarna opens up about life in Tel Aviv during wartime, running restaurants under missile threats, hosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his historic Israel visit, and witnessing the unique friendship between India and Israel. From bomb shelters beneath restaurants to Netanyahu's love for Indian food, from disrupted education and economic hardships to the resilience of Israelis and the Indian diaspora, Reena shares an extraordinary story of survival, diplomacy and food. She reveals how Indian cuisine conquered Israel, why Israelis admire India, how war has devastated businesses, and why she still believes Israel remains one of the safest countries in the world. This is a story about much more than food. It is about friendship, trust, resilience and the growing India-Israel partnership.