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Their first stab at romance was thwarted by a Texan tornado, but it was a proper whirlwind second time round for James Bloomingdale – of the famous US department store dynasty – and feisty Dallas belle Natalie Bond. A mutual friend had suggested Jame

Let’s begin with your love story… You both grew up in the same neighbourhood in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, and were friends since childhood… Please tell us more. Priyanka: “Yes, we’ve known each other since we were kids. We share a lot of fond memories –

We are in the third phase of the official lockdown period. We are ready, and hoping, to come out of the rigorous imposition of the curfew, thanks to the pandemic Covid-19. The past few weeks have been like a lifetime of joys, sorrows, introspections,

Please share a bit about your musical heritage. We believe, not just your father, even your grandfather, Pashupati Bhattacharya, was a vocalist and composer… “Yes, my Grandpa was a great composer and he used to sing and compose classical music. Dad u

History has a strange way of repeating itself. Rishi Kapoor was first noticed as a gamine child actor in Raj Kapoor’s Mera Naam Joker, and did a much-talked about bum flash in that first appearance, in a bathing scene. Ranbir Kapoor, his son, did the

Salman ‘Bhai’ tells it like it is. The seventh handsomest man in the world and undeniably India’s perennial powerhouse hero, has conceded that this kind of enemy, you can’t just sock in the eye. You got to hide. Be cautious. Be logical. Be Scared. Ma

From a spiritual perspective Guruji, how do you feel the pandemic has asked human beings and human ecosystems to ‘reinvent’ the way they exist and co-exist? “Now animals are saying, ‘Let’s make the planet great again!’ Peacocks are dancing on a Mumba

In association with actor Priyanka Chopra Jonas, the casual footwear brand, Crocs, will be donating 10,000 pairs of footwear to healthcare professionals in Kerala, Maharashtra, Haryana and Karnataka, in the wake of the Covid-19 crisis. The duo have a

What are some of the immediate challenges that were posed in the new COVID-19 climate that you had to take on? “Nobody has ever experienced anything like what the world is going through right now – both from the point of view of a human crisis and fr

The hospitality industry has been at the frontline once again, pitching in to help Covid warriors. How did the industry brace itself in the early days to meet the newfound challenges? “We are party to and proud of the fact that the global and Indian

Earlier last month, a video message expressing gratitude by the Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani, went viral on Instagram, garnering close to a million views. This message was addressed towards the Sunil Sethi-led Fashion Design Council of In

Are you self-isolating? How do you stay occupied? “I’m self-isolating with my dog! I’ve been using this time to continue developing some of the TV projects that I have going on, and also to continue the work on my mental wellbeing. The conSIDerThis s

Like it has for millions of people all around the world, life for Elizabeth Hurley has changed drastically over the past month. The actress, model and businesswoman normally spends her days in a whirl of photoshoots, glamorous gowns and a seemingly e

For over a month now, numerous people around the world have been in lockdown – confined to their rooms, apartments and houses. But as they say, necessity is the Mother of Invention. Highlighting a fascinating new trend, people are taking their activi

“I don’t remember falling ill at all in the past six years, and then to suddenly find out that I’ve tested positive for Covid-19 – it was unbelievable!” says the soft-spoken Zoa. The 32-year-old had just returned from Rajasthan – where she had been “

WHERE: Los Angeles WITH: “My husband, Vaneesh, and our baby, Alaia.” MOOD: “I’m feeling grateful and my current mood is comfort. Comfort eating, comfort dressing and comfort cuddles with my loved ones.” POSITIVITY MANTRA: “I continue to chant daily t

She isn’t just a model and an actor who meets the tick boxes. What makes her stand out from the rest of her ilk is the fact that despite more than a decade in the glamour world, Diana Penty has managed to preserve not only her looks but also an inher

Marmar Halim, Dubai “Creativity is on hold for now. We are planning a production shift towards medical products, I.e. masks and disposable gowns. A part of it will be used as donation to the community and our medical frontliners, the rest would be so

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“I grew up in Antwerp, Belgium. However, I have always been connected to my roots due to the large Indian community there. Having partially moved to Dubai with my family while continuing to remain very connected to Mumbai, I have always been drawn to

From being a Computer Engineering and International Relations student at the Johns Hopkins University, USA, to becoming a celebrity chef and restaurateur, please tell us about your journey… “The journey from Hopkins to where I am today has been one o

In one of your past interviews you mentioned “storytelling in hospitality”. What’s the process that you follow to weave a narrative around a location? “I am a storyteller by nature – I love to read and write. Therefore, it feels only natural to integ

How easy or difficult was it to make a cult brand out of a café, in a diverse consumer landscape like in India? “There was no Cafe Coffee Day or Barista when Mocha was about to launch, and I didn’t want to start yet another Italian-inspired American

Chef Manish Mehrotra Indian Accent • Chicken tikka 75 gms• Oil 1 tsp• Ginger, chopped ½ tsp• Garlic, chopped ½ tsp• Makhni gravy 2 tbsp• Mild cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp• Dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi) ¼ tsp• Salted butter 1 tsp PREPARE STUF

Dr Aneel Kashi Murarka is a man on various missions in pursuit for betterment of the under privilege, seeking social justice to the deprived and marginal communities and bringing about systemic change in society. Philanthropist like him are successfu