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As the French celebrate their National Day - also known as Bastille Day - our thoughts have turned to French cuisine. And one of the most famous delicacies recognised worldwide is the baguette. This long, golden-brown bread loaf has a…

Transition is in the air and when change is inevitable, an axe is just around the corner. Just as the BCCI’s press release announcing the Indian squads (Test and ODI series) for the West Indies tour, popped up through social media and in…

For more than two-and-a-half decades of his playing career, Leander Paes resembled a quintessential showman. He basked in the spotlight, brought emotion and theatre to the court as he sprinted between lines, dived full length to put racquet…

If you are bored with the same aam panna, bael sherbet and nimbu paani during summer, then here we have the perfect drink to change your palate. It's the soulful kokomo sherbet. Made with tangy kokum squash, this drink finds its roots in…

Virat Kohli will forever be remembered for his incredible achievements in the IPL since the league began in 2008, given his presence at every tournament and his rise from an unheralded 19-year-old to arguably the greatest batter in the…

If you've ever traveled to another country, you've probably found yourself fascinated by the unfamiliar culinary habits and food preferences. And there's no doubt that the rest of the world feels a whole…

French girl beauty is all down to its deceptive laissez-faire approach. Hair is air-dried or slung in a seemingly thoughtless ponytail, skin is dewy and largely untouched (save for a dusting of blush, a red lip, or a flick of eyeliner), and…

Anushka Sharma never ceases to leave us awestruck with her food diaries. Do you know what's even more relatable about it? Her love for Indian cuisine. Anushka binges on pretty much everything - right from authentic North Indian dishes like…

Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, who made her debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, opposite Ranbir Kapoor, on November 9, 2007, today is an epitome of contemporary and timeless styles. One of the most endearing global style icons to come out of…

Makki di roti, sarson da saag, ek lassi da glass - this quintessential combination can never go wrong during the winter season. Honestly, it is hard to say no when a piping hot makki ki roti with oodles of ghee and a wholesome bowl of…