Locking up his shop, the Indian was argued with, and abused, when demands for alcohol and potato crisps were refused.

NEWYORKER: Bravado

"David Blaine broke his fast last night with a small handful of potato crisps, " said doctors at the London Independent Hospital.

BBC: Blaine is expected to make a full recovery

Dishes of nuts and potato crisps sit within easy reach of armchairs.

FORBES: Global Life

Yet in the rich world pretty nearly every packed lunch in a schoolchild's satchel contains a packet of potato crisps heavily dosed with both.

ECONOMIST: Eating

But it fears Indian culture may be eroded by foreign investment in food and drinks, and so would be likely to curtail future investment in booze, soft drinks, potato crisps, pizza parlours and the like.

ECONOMIST: All eyes on Race Course Road