RE-ROUTING RWANDA

Popularly referred to as the land of a thousand hills, Rwanda can now lay claim to being Africa's newest luxury destination.

"IN MODI 3.0, TECH-DRIVEN CHANGES WILL BE OUR TOP PRIORITY”

As General Election 2024 gets under way, Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has stepped out of the hallowed precincts of North Block into the heat and dust of the electoral battlefield.

Eating the Big Apple

When it comes to fine dining, New York is still at the top of the food chain.

MODINOMICSHITS & MISSES

WITH THE STATE OF THE ECONOMY A MAJOR ELECTION ISSUE, A STOCKTAKING OF THE MODI GOVERNMENT'S ACHIEVEMENTS AND FAILURES ON KEY ECONOMIC PARAMETERS

The Big Picture

Now you can truly come home to the movies with projectors that transform any space into a cinema experience.

Maachh Fixing?

It must have been during a moment of Zen-like lucidity that a progenitor of the Bengalis coined the phrase 'Maachhe bhaate Bangali-to fully soak in that nearspiritual phrase, think something like 'the Bengali soul resides in rice and fish'.

KANGANA, NOT 'RUN OUT'

As very much the native girl who grew up in her family haveli in Bhambla town, Kangana Ranaut doesn't have to try hard to switch on the Mandiyali dialect.

Indian, by Design

“It took me five months to create this menu,” says J.P. Singh, executive chef of Sheraton Grand Bengaluru, where Zarf, a new fine dining Indian restaurant has just opened.

A 'MAHARAJA' SEEKS MAJORITY

A WADIYAR RIDES AGAIN-THE BJP HOPES TO MILK REVERENCE FOR OLD ROYALTY, EVEN AS YADUVEER SEEKS THE COMMON TOUCH. BUT THIS IS ALSO SIDDA'S HOMETOWN

Time to Veg-itate

Dubai's one Michelin star vegetarian restaurant Avatara debuts in Mumbai with a 14-course tasting menu, but minus the usual suspects, paneer or mushrooms.

UNDER SIEGE

ASADUDDIN OWAISI AND HIS AIMIM ARE FEELING THE PRESSURE IN THEIR HYDERABAD BASTION

SHAH AT HOME

AS THE UNION HOME MINISTER SEEKS A SECOND TERM FROM GANDHINAGAR, HE BANKS ON THE DEVELOPMENT PLANK AND GUJARATI PRIDE FOR A MASSIVE MANDATE. BUT ISSUES LIKE JOBS AND KSHATRIYA IRE THREATEN TO DENT HIS WINNING MARGIN

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Reimagined

The dual personalities of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 Coupe make it even more desirable

BJP's Big Paschim Test

On paper, the BJP-RLD tie-up is a winner for the NDA in west UP, though the INDIA bloc thinks otherwise. The BSP's entry with mixed candidates can unsettle both alliances

Why Gen V Matters

The Way The 210 Million-Strong Generation Viksit Bharat Casts Its Vote Will Determine The Outcome Of This Election As It Has In The Past

Heart Stopper

Cushions with tales of beauty, serenity, art and nature

THE NIPPON NARRATIVE

Say konnichiwa to good design and sayōnara to bad aesthetics, as this apartment in Bangalore is a lesson in how to use Japanese design effectively

RURAL RESPLENDENCE

This second home in a small village in Uttar Pradesh brings to life the beauty and simplicity of locally sourced materials

Curves in the Right Places

Arches may be taking over interior design, but how and where you place them in your home can make or mar the look of the room

Marvels in Mud

Here's how this humble material is changing the way we look at eco-friendly homes in India

DESIGN FOR THE AGES

Five homes, five distinct design styles that help decode how to curate age-appropriate spaces

TAKE FIVE

FROM RUGS TO CUSHIONS, THESE DECOR PIECES WILL GIVE YOUR INTERIORS AN INSTANT MAKEOVER THIS SEASON

TRENDY TABLESCAPES

At the turn of the season, three fashion labels throw a soiree that is stylish, suave and sophisticated

WHILE THE SUN SHINES

Bathed in natural light, this bright and airy penthouse that happens to be actor Sushmita Sen's family home in Mumbai is a perfect example of spring-summer decor

RINSE AND SHINE

Turn the simple act of washing and drying clothes into an art

WHEN QUIRK WORKS

A closer look at Seletti, an iconic home brand

iSpy

Your guide to the hottest new stores and products

Dream Run

After acing her character in Article 370, Yami Gautam is looking forward to motherhood and her upcoming release, Dhoom Dhaam

The Daughter Also Rises

In her debut novel Swallowing the Sun, Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri has crafted a historical narrative about her protagonist, Malati, forging her own identity

KUMAON BLUES

SET ONCE AGAIN IN HER BELOVED MOUNTAINS, NAMITA GOKHALE'S LATEST NOVEL NEVER NEVER LAND IS AN ELEGIAC AND REFLECTIVE WORK