Latest Updates – BIRC 2026 | Day 3
BIRC 2026: Top 10 Finalists Advance to the Next Round of the MasterChef Contest
Following the results of Round 1, the top 10 contestants have secured their places in the next round of the MasterChef Contest at BIRC 2026. The finalists will face a time-bound culinary challenge, with limited time to prepare their dishes and showcase their skills. The remaining participants will be felicitated with certificates and hampers in recognition of their participation.
11:18 AM | BIRC 2026: MasterChef Contestants Showcase Innovative Rice Creations
The MasterChef Contest at BIRC 2026 witnessed participants presenting creative dishes, including imli rice with imli-tomato chutney, watermelon rice, and a kheer-inspired sweet, alongside shahi phirni toast. The diverse preparations highlighted the versatility of rice in both traditional and innovative culinary creations. The results of the competition are expected to be announced shortly.
11:08 AM | BIRC 2026: MasterChef Contest Showcases Rice-Based Culinary Creativity
Participants presented an impressive variety of rice-based dishes, including modak, one-pot sprouts pulao, Jagannath Bhog Prasad, blue rice kheer, Kesari Dum Biryani, pineapple rice, Awadh Ki Tokari with Italian risotto, South Indian rice prasad made with sesame seeds, and Phulkari Pulao. The diverse creations highlighted rice’s versatility across regional traditions and innovative culinary styles.
10:55 AM | BIRC 2026: MasterChef Contest Round 1 Concludes, Top 10 Contestants Advance
The MasterChef Contest at BIRC 2026 has successfully concluded its first round, narrowing the competition to the top 10 contestants who will advance to Round 2. The culinary challenge is being judged by Chef Pawan Anand, Chef Amitabh Kumar and Chef Vaibhav Bhargava. As the third day of the Bharat International Rice Conference unfolds, the contest continues to celebrate culinary creativity and the versatility of rice.
10:53 AM | BIRC 2026: MasterChef Contest Brings 28 Contestants Together
The MasterChef Contest at BIRC 2026 brings together 28 contestants, showcasing their culinary skills and creativity with rice as the star ingredient. Sponsored by Shri Lal Mahal, the competition features three judges who will evaluate the participants’ culinary creations, adding a flavourful highlight to the third day of the Bharat International Rice Conference.
10:27 AM | BIRC 2026: Day 3 Kicks Off with a Celebration of Rice, Culture and Culinary Excellence
The third day of the Bharat International Rice Conference (BIRC) 2026 begins with an exciting lineup of activities celebrating rice, its diversity and its culinary significance. The day’s highlights include a vibrant cultural show, the showcase of the Top 5 Rice Varieties, an engaging Master Chef Contest, and a fun-filled Rice Quiz. The festivities bring together food, culture and knowledge, highlighting the many dimensions of rice beyond the global trade and agricultural ecosystem.
