TECHNOLOGY
Women’s Day 2023: Meet six women spearheading technology one code at a time
Ahead of this year's International women's day, here are six trailblazing women leaders who are creating new jobs, revolutionary products and innovative services.
TRAVEL
In a corner of Kenya, on the equator, where the rich and famous escaped to in the 1960s
The heritage Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club, with the equator running through it, is where Ernest Hemingway, Ava Gardner, Charlie Chaplin, Steve McQueen, Neil Armstrong, Winston Churchill, Bing Crosby and Lord Mountbatten would sojourn at; you can, too
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Hottest new restaurants in Bengaluru
Manu Chandra launches a European-themed restaurant, Foo makes a debut in Bengaluru and other dazzling newcomers that will soon be your favourites.
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How much business do rose sellers do on Valentine’s Day?
A rose is ‘not just a rose’ on Valentine’s Day but a highly-priced commodity worth its weight in gold. Prices double this year as the wedding season overlaps with Valentine's Day.
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What's the hype around Valentine’s Day? This is how it began and evolved
Some of the earlier customs associated with the day were not romantic at all, but instead focused on fertility and included sacrificing animals.
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How Chef Gaggan Anand arrived at a price tag of Rs 50,000 a plate for his Delhi residency
Bangkok-based Michelin-starred chef and restaurateur Gaggan Anand, who wants to prove food is fashion, is bringing Gaggan to Delhi, for a 20-day residency, at the Hyatt Regency. The No. 1 chef on Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants is pricing his India meal at Rs 50,000.
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On the rocks: Why the ice in your cocktail can make or break the drink
The role of ice goes beyond just cooling the drink. The size and shape of the ice has a significant effect on the drink. It also adds aesthetics and makes the consistency of the drink ideal.
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Restaurant review | Manu Chandra's European-themed LUPA is many restaurants rolled into one
Manu Chandra returns with a new fine-dine, arguably the year’s first real blockbuster opening, and every corner of LUPA hums with soul, character and intention. Noma might be shutting shop but so long as aspirations, wealth, and desire for shiny things are alive, fine-dining will live on, says Chandra.
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Budget 2023 boost | Superfood recipes: Have millets? Make bread and cake
The Finance Minister said in her Budget 2023 speech that India will be a global hub for millet production, and the government will provide to support Hyderabad-based millet institute as centre of excellence. Here are two millet recipes
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Will 2023 be the year of the microbes?
Fermenting food isn't new, it's been around for thousands of years, our grannies used it, too, to make pickles, cheese, yogurt and breads, but restaurant chefs to home cooks are now lapping up the offerings of fermentation, from umami taste to gut health.
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Floating in a hot air balloon is the most surreal way to see the Ganga
Apart from the opportunity to enjoy breathtaking views from high up above, a hot-air balloon ride over Varanasi also allows you to experience a unique combination of thrill and serenity.
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What's the Mediterranean diet, why is it in vogue?
For the sixth year in a row, the US News and World Report's annual ranking has named it the best overall diet for 2023. Does it work for Indians? Here’s what you should know about the trending diet
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Best farm stays for detox: Wean off December's excesses amid verdant expanse and light living
Farm stays don't always come with rough-and-tumble accommodations, they can also be stylish and swanky. Reconnect with nature, bathe under a waterfall, walk in forests, pick fruits, ride horses and camels, and more at these seven domestic ones.
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Meet the couple growing strawberries, oyster mushrooms and other exotic vegetables in arid Jodhpur
They also curate open-to-sky dining with tables perched in a guava orchard and meals carved using fresh vegetables from the field. The bucolic scenery also includes appearances by peacocks and other birds.
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Top 15 food cities in India and the world
If your ideal trip involves more eating than sightseeing or if you find yourself booking reservations at restaurants before anything else, then this list is for you.
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Best Of | Intimate Goa retreats to book right away for the year end
Get away from the vacationing masses to these eight boutique resorts in Goa. They have it all: postcard-perfect beaches, an air of tranquility, top-notch seafood and dazzling ocean views. It's time to check in
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
Hangover cure: Busting eight common myths and ways to fix it
Most hangover cures suggested by fellow drinkers may not help. If you're planning a night of heavy drinking, don’t fall for such remedies, they don’t work. Try doing these instead
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Top 5 places for a destination wedding abroad
Where in the world should you get married? We asked wedding planners to share their favourite destinations.
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FIFA World Cup 2022 | Hayya Card to FIFA Fan Zone: All you need to know when in Qatar
Who needs a Hayya Card? Where to stay? Which stadiums to go to? How to get around? Here's a ready reckoner for those headed to the Qatar FIFA World Cup, November 20–December 18, where it's not just football that will keep fans entertained.
LIFESTYLE-TRENDS
Ladakhi cuisine is not momos and noodles, it's a whole new world of flavour burst
Ladakh's cuisine is a melting pot of handmade breads, soothing stews, savoury tea and pasta-like dishes, and there's an intoxicating barley drink, too.
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Vineyard wedding to tying the knot in Kashmir, 6 unusual options for your destination wedding
Whether you are looking for a small gathering on a beach or hundreds of guests at a vineyard, there are options for all kinds of destination weddings right here in India.
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Pune's food scene is blowing up. These are hottest new restaurants in the city
Restaurateurs and acclaimed chefs from Mumbai are making a beeline to Pune, the Oxford of the East. So is it time to rid Pune of its missal and mastani tag for good?
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Virat Kohli, Sachin Tendulkar, Virender Sehwag, Zaheer Khan... jumped into the fiery restaurant business. Not all of them tasted success
While cricketers have gone on to win hearts with their feats on the field, their debut in hospitality is often met with failure.
HEALTH-AND-FITNESS
World Mental Health Day 2022: Significance, history, theme, tips
World Mental Health Day is marked every year on October 10 to raise awareness about mental health around the world and to mobilize efforts to support those experiencing mental health issues.
