Shangri-La, Radisson, Taj, Vivanta and The Lalit have all been caught serving expired meat, milk products. And I can tell you, it’s not about five-star hotels. Many global brands serve Western and Asian markets very differently. Premium ingredients go to Western markets because they have stricter regulations and quality standards. Asian markets, including India, get cheaper alternatives: more palm oil, higher sugar and lower-quality substitutes. Check almost any global brand, from KitKat to baby products. Same brand name does not always mean the same quality across markets. This is one of the worst kinds of cheating. You pay a premium because you believe your food, your kids and your family are getting something safe and high quality. But if a company knowingly gives you an inferior product just because you are in a different market, how do these people even face their customers?