From a traveller’s point of view, amã Stays & Trails provides immersive and authentic local experiences to guests in picturesque destinations while opening up new locations to travel to. Planning a safe and fun-filled homestay destination this festive season? “Nothing is keeping me in Seattle. I can draw anywhere”, Eleanor’s observation in Maria Semple’s second … Read more
Written by Megan C. Hills, CNN Two pairs of 17th-century glasses are expected to fetch millions of dollars at auction next month. The jewel-encrusted spectacles, which feature lenses made from diamond and emerald rather than glass, are believed to have originally belonged to royals in the Mughal Empire, which once ruled over the Indian subcontinent. … Read more
Leather and sustainability appear to be opposites only if one’s view is skin-deep. (Image: Aranyani) By Aravind Balasubramanya, Festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi are around the corner. And around the corner from there are Eid and Diwali. What better excuse than the festive season to let out the shopper in you and enjoy some pandemic-free … Read more
Written by Amy Woodyatt, CNN The skeleton of a 66-million-year-old giant Triceratops fossil could soon belong to a lucky dinosaur enthusiast — that is, if they have an estimated 1.2 million euros ($1.4 million) to spare. The specimen, dubbed Big John, has a skull 2.62 meters (8 feet 7 inches) long and 2 meters (6 … Read more
Wondering how to buy jewellery smartly this festive season! Notably, there’s a method on how to buy jewellery smartly and the festive season is a good place to start when you want to consider gifting options as well. Remember, there’s a huge shift in the jewellery business with the rise of digital payments, as opposed … Read more
Manish Tolani, Vice President & Commercial Director, Hilton India Who doesn’t want to take great, small breaks? Clearly, Indians love to travel and across the country, hotels are reporting increased bookings even as proof of vaccinations have become almost mandatory at every place. The country’s hospitality industry has demonstrated resilience and agility in prioritizing contactless … Read more
Written by Megan C. Hills, CNN In 2009, Derek Morrison stood in an airport boutique and considered spending $960 on a pair of Louis Vuitton x Kanye West sneakers crafted from rose-tinted suede and caramel leather. He ultimately decided against it — he couldn’t justify the price and had too many suitcases. A little over … Read more
Mercedes-Benz AG recently introduced its Maybach sport utility vehicle in India — right in the middle of a fierce second wave of the pandemic. The 50 cars the German automaker wanted to sell by the end of 2021 were lapped up in a month. It turns out that just as the rich were scrambling to … Read more
They were the Jimmy Choos of their day. Known as poulaines, pointy leather shoes were the height of fashion in 14th century Britain. Medieval men and women about town, however, suffered for their fancy footwear: They got bunions. The painful condition is common today, especially among women. Paleopathologist Jenna Dittmar was surprised to find evidence … Read more
Rajiv Subramanian,VP, Cleartrip How will India’s travel segment tackle muted travel bookings that have cast a shadow on it during the second wave of COVID-19? With many Indian travellers now confined to their homes and staying safe indoors, travel bookings have been hit. For many travellers, chronic stress and fatigue have been key factors during … Read more