By Nivi Shrivastava Famous for its transcontinental geography and exotic landscape, Azerbaijan is as versatile as it gets. With vivid food customs and warm hospitality, the country offers a cultural mélange of cooking traditions that were introduced by neighbouring countries of Turkey, Russia, Iran, Armenia and Georgia. The unique cuisine of Azerbaijan might remind of you familiar tastes from home with the usage…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most parts of the world this time of the year peak of summer, but in the République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius) from April to June is when the winter sets in with a perfect chill in the air. To escape the Indian summer and soak in the island breeze…
Post Covid19, the world is still reeling with the challenges and the aftermath of the pandemic. While it is the time to re-think and re-evaluate all the life choices we have been making so far, special attention must be paid to mental and physical wellness. To break the monotony and gloom of an unexpected crisis,…
Paul Smith is Britain’s top designer famous for his creative spirit and his signature blend of tradition and modernity. The luxury brand is synonymous with colour and playful design, most represented by the iconic stripe print which has had many incarnations over the years. From its origins in one small shop in Nottingham, England, the…
The summer season has finally dawned upon us, and there is no escape from the scorching sun for next few months. Now how to make the best of this season without compromising much on your natural beauty? We say pick up the best beauty and makeup products and keep them handy in your makeup bag…
So how often have you had the chance to enter the Sistine Chapel in Rome for a private tour with an expert? Or while you vacationed in Paris did you spent a day with a food connoisseur for a gourmet walk to sample local delicacies? Well as dreamy as it sounds, a few lucky tourists get…
What do you need for a fairy tale wedding? A perfect couple and a picture perfect location to create some awesome memories with friends and family. These days, a lot of young couples plan to have a “destination wedding,” but the staggering budgets in popular locations often play spoilsport. Fret not, as we give you…
By Nicholas Lim Although set in New York, the newest prequel to Harry Potter, ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them‘ was actually filmed in Liverpool and at the Warner Bros. Studio London. The movie is about to be released this month, and the excitement among Potter fans is at its peak. With 70 years…
By Deep Guha During the ongoing Sweden-India Nobel Memorial Week, we got a chance to meet Chef Mark Phoenix, who recently visited the capital and gave a fantastic master class on Swedish cuisine at the Swedish Embassy. He holds the title of “Nobel Chef” as he uses his excellent culinary skills to prepare delightful…
This weekend was perhaps one of the busiest times for shopaholics in the capital as high-street fashion brand H & M (Hennes & Mauritz AB) opened its first flagship store at the Select Citywalk mall. The star-studded opening night saw big names from Bollywood like Ranveer Singh, Jacqueline Fernandez and Lisa Haydon shopping at…