ndian entrepreneurship is as old as the Indian Civilization. During early days, people moved around from place to place to expand their business.  They lived a nomadic life, eating whatever was offered to them by their host, relatives or friends. When traveling, they brought along with them, basic necessities such as water, food and other amenities. Their food was packed in lush green banana leaves. Though it added flavor to the food, the food packed would not stay warm. Subsequently, many other materials were used to pack food. However, the banana leaf was the  cheapest and the healthiest. Later around the British colonization, modified comforts crept into the lifestyles of the elitists of India and food containers became predominant. The locals began calling food containers as Tiffin Carriers. Travellers mainly from elitist families found it convenient to carry their packed lunch in these Tiffin carriers. However, food stored in the Tiffin carriers turned cold after a while. It was then that food warmers and hot cases became a necessity. This Hot Case exhibited here, with the following words engraved, “Manufactured by

Anand Cookers and Metal works, Chandini Chowk, Delhi is one of its kind. Approximately 75 years old, this Hot Case was used to heat the food by fanning hot burning charcoal in the stove compartment below. This Hot Case is in 5 parts, including the Tiffin carrier which is made of bronze. The copper tiffin carrier itself has 5 containers that can be assembled one upon the other.  This Carrier is placed inside the Hot Case which has a detachable container at the bottom. The container which accommodates charcoal, also has a sieve for the falling ashes. This scientifically designed ancient Hot Case is part of The STEVE BORGIA INDIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM and can be currently located at INDeco’s  Lake Forest Hotel, Yercaud