A cold wave in Delhi-NCR is a sure sign of snow in the hills. Being in Srinagar when it is covered in white is an experience of paradise you can’t enjoy in the tourist season Bashir Ahmed, his wife and mother are all smiles. I am tucked into a blanket, sitting on a carpeted floor, […]

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Dating apps keep the romance momentum going round the year but Valentine’s Day is still that special day dedicated to love Bumble, Tinder or OkCupid–even as dating sites and apps are widely used to network and find partners, love still has a day of the year devoted exclusively to it: Valentine’s Day. Celebrated on February […]

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Best known for its molecular gastronomical delights, Farzi Café serves its creations with panache Now that Aerocity is also ‘Farzified’, we decide to find out what makes this chain a popular dine out option. To begin with, the plating is really admirable. Farzi gets full marks for the presentation and the crockery—both are pure art. […]

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Anti-ageing therapies can remove many of the signs that you are getting on in years. It all depends on how much you time and money you want to spend Ageing is inevitable, of course, but that doesn’t stop the older lot from wanting to turn the clock back. After hair, which most people over 40 […]

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Gorge on plum cakes or book yourself a staycation at a city hotel – here are some options for enjoying the spirit of Christmas and New Year’s Eve The Christmas Basket Theos in Noida is offering a variety that can boggle you—traditional plum cake, eggless plum cake, alcohol free eggless plum cake. Then there are […]

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For those who like the colour white, skiing and other wonderful sporty activities, here are some places to visit this winter Gulmarg With snowy mountains tops and a skiing school here, Gulmarg is the place to enjoy some kahwa as the white carpet weaves its magical spell. It has been rated as Asia’s seventh best […]

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Comfort food, rocking music and the winter sun — Delhi Food Truck Festival has a high fun quotient With December ringing in the festive times, foodies and party lovers are in for some fun. Winter is the season for green, leafy vegetables and the palate is ready for innovations. “The third season of the Delhi […]

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Best known as the birthplace of Buddha, the area has many layers — some white, some black and some grey “Where are you going?” asks the border guard, who looks like a local man, in fluent Hindi. I am sitting in the passenger seat next to the driver. “Lumbini,” I say, somewhat dazed. He peers […]

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