The wait is on. Above, the sky is an eerie blue and every once in a while, the moon peeps out from the scattered clouds. “It needs to get darker,” says our guide, as the falling temperatures begin to test the patience of those who have opted for this night […]
Voice of 3,000-year-old Egyptian mummy recreated
Scientists have succeeded in accurately reproducing the voice of an Egyptian priest who lived 3,000 years ago, thanks to the mummification process and the use of 3D printing technology. The scientists created the 3-D printed vocal tract based on measurements of the precise dimensions of his extant vocal tract following computed tomography […]
Ethiopians look for love during Orthodox epiphany celebration
Getahun Fetana spent years admiring Emebet Melaku from a distance before plucking up the nerve to speak to her, taking advantage of a chance encounter during Timkat, the Ethiopian Orthodox celebration of epiphany. Breaking off from his friends, the 37-year-old professor walked over to introduce himself, and the sparks that flew […]
The many colours of Mandawa, a Sekhawati heritage
Just 170 km from Jaipur and about 260 km from Delhi lies an erstwhile little town full of colours and devoid of noise. Mandawa, a village in the Sekhawati region of Rajasthan, is bordered by the Aravalis in the east and the desert sands in the west. Situated in the district of Jhunjhunu, […]
Designed for take-off: Nailing airport looks in style
Anushka Sharma in long black boots and a blue jacket. Ranbir Kapoor in trademark jeans, T-shirt and cap. Kareena in co-ordinated uppers and lowers carrying an expensive Hermès Birkin bag. Our celebrities were at their stylish best as they were spotted at the airport earlier this month, returning from their […]
This Valentine’s Day you can win a chance to stay at Juliet’s home
If you’ve ever romanticised about a love so true like Romeo and Juliet, then this is perfect for you. Travel leader Airbnb.com gives you and your special someone the opportunity to live out your fantasy with a night in Juliet’s home. For the first time ever, Juliet’s House in Verona, Casa di […]
Kim Kardashian and clan go au naturel
Kim Kardashian West, 39, is known for her runway and red-carpet ready make-up looks. Between maintaining those perfect curves, taking care of four toddlers, studying law, and managing multi-million beauty and clothing brands, like any normal person would she likes to opt for sweatpants and a make-up free face. She […]
Eyebrow Extensions:The brand new 2020 eyebrow trend
The internet is obsessed with the perfect eyebrows, whether it be the Kim Kardashian brow arch, Cara Delevingne’s full structured brows, or Lily Colin’s bushy brows, people spend enormous amounts of money to replicate these iconic brows. The eyebrows are very important to facial features, they help in the framing of the […]
Amit Aggarwal is LFW’s Grand Finale designer
Amit Aggarwal is known for his powerful collections which are futuristic and a confluence of structure and fluidity. For the first time, the designer is all set to close the curtains on one of the leading fashion events in the country. The Summer/Resort 2020 edition promises to be its biggest yet. Lakmé […]
Bangkok street food stalls are trying to give up plastic bags
Two things Thailand is famous for are its delicious street food and its wonderful beaches. Sadly, the first typically comes in plastic bags that often wash up on the second — not good for a country that relies on tourism for a fifth of its revenue. Thailand’s love of plastic bags helped make […]
Spirit Tourism: Britain sees spike in visits to distilleries
Many people these days are thirsting not just for a drink but for knowledge about where it comes from. “Spirit tourism’’ is booming across the United Kingdom, with artisanal brands and micro distilleries popping up and many global brands distilled here. Bombay Sapphire distillery, for example, produces its iconic blue bottles of […]
How fashion uses greenwashing to hide its dirty secrets
Paris fashion fortnight began last week with an apocalyptic warning. “Our Mother Earth will not be able to support life, we will not be able to breathe… If we don’t open our hearts and our minds, it’s the End,” a disembodied voice intoned as hot Hollywood label Rhude made its Paris […]
Priyanka Chopra stuns in Ekaya Masaba saree. Here are her best saree looks
Priyanka Chopra Jonas is a true blue desi girl at heart, literally! The Sky Is Pink actor recently attended Umang 2020, in Mumbai, the event is organised every year to honour the police for their hard work and services to the people. Priyanka looked resplendent in a deep royal blue handwoven silk […]
Sabyasachi goes global with H&M collaboration
Fashion brand H&M on Tuesday announced its first global collaboration with the iconic Indian label Sabyasachi, which launches April 16. The Sabyasachi x H&M collaboration themed Wanderlust will present hand-crafted, eclectic travel pieces that will resonate with the modern global nomad wanting to add that “extra” to their wardrobe. “I am happy […]
Chanel delves into founder’s orphanage past in couture show
A humble stone fountain, overgrown shrubs and flowers, and white sheets drying on a line met Pharrell Williams and other curious guests at the Chanel show inside the Grand Palais. The set recreated the landscape house founder Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel viewed as a child after her mother died and her father sent […]