In search of the perfect brew, a whole new world opens up. With every cup, the mundane becomes exotic and conversation flows easy You can lose 10kg drinking green coffee. In 15 days, you can fit into your favourite skirt or the aspirational swimwear. We buy this green coffee bean packet for a princely sum […]

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While the day is all about business, the evenings in Mumbai’s commercial area are about the setting sun, rays dancing over the colonial buildings, enjoying a cuppa with vada pav I read the notification on my phone — 97-year-old Boman Rashid Kohinoor, senior partner of Britannia & Co Restaurant, passed away. Oh God! A loud […]

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Inhabited since the Neolithic Age, the World Heritage Site of Petra, Jerash, Mount Nebo and Wadi Rum in Jordan offer powerful lessons in history The only thing that remains constant in Jordan is the cat—the little blue-eyed cat strutting everywhere. This brave little creature lives like a nomad, even as tourists come and go. I […]

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In the ever-evolving F&B industry, cocktails form a crucial part of the dining experience. Mixologists are experimenting as consumers look for new creations and concoctions On a Facebook group for foodies, someone wants to know where he can find good cocktails in Delhi and the recommendations pour in—a long list indeed. Cocktails seem to garner a […]

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Dance, drink and be merry—Aerocity has a new 24X7 café cum nightclub called Imperfecto Shor Café. With many popular dishes on the menu, this caters to all age groups and all travellers The moment Chef Manager Akanksha Dean says the interiors have been inspired by the Gothic era, my fingers want to hit the search […]

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A visit to the historic demilitarized zone offers a sobering lesson in history, for here are two halves of a divided Korea longing for reunion, quite unlike the Indian sub-continent Mention Korea this week, and you will undoubtedly think of US President Donald Trump standing in the demilitarized zone (DMZ) between the two Koreas, making […]

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Chef Prem Kumar Pogakula – Executive Chef, The Imperial, New Delhi Born in Hyderabad, Chef Prem Kumar Pogakula joined The Imperial as Executive Sous Chef in May 2013, and became Executive Chef in April 2017. He earlier worked with The Oberoi Udaivilas, The Leela Palace Ban-galore, Carlson Group, Accor Hotels in Thailand. His specialisation in […]

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From traditional Thai curry with jasmine rice to ducks, Ni Hao at Radisson, Noida offers a peaceful and relaxing dining experience Soft music, subtle lighting, private corners and glass kitchen—Ni Hao is quite the discreet place to enjoy some ‘just us’ time. The name means ‘You good’ or simple ‘Hello’ in Mandarin.  As you take […]

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