Life Style

When I camped as a child, I remember the feeling of freedom and adventure, the exhilaration of being outdoors 24/7. But also, there were the sausages – it was the only time they appeared at every meal and the ketchup flowed freely. Naturally, I wanted to share this formative experience with my own children (now aged 17, 15 and nine), ...

In Bangladesh, tea is not merely a beverage; it is a diplomatic tool, a fuel for revolution, and the primary reason why any work ever gets done in a government office! The age-old fractured line between the creamy, comforting embrace of dudh cha (milk tea) and the stark, medicinal reality of rong cha (black tea) splits families faster than property ...

The Bayeux Tapestry has arrived in Britain for the first time in nearly 1,000 years ahead of a sell-out exhibition at the British Museum, travelling under police escort during a meticulously choreographed journey from France. The 70-metre (230-foot) embroidery, which depicts the 1066 Norman conquest of England, was transported in an air-conditioned, anti-vibration crate under French police escort to the ...

The Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness was not congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they ...

• Flour-11/2 cup • Cornflour- 2 tbsp • Baking powder-1 tsp • Baking powder-1tsp • Cocoa powder-1/2 cup • Liquid milk-1/2 Cup • Coffee-2tsp • Vanilla essence-2 tsp • Egg-2 • Sugar-11/2 cup • Butter-100gm • Buttercream-30gm Method : 1. First we have to serve all the dry ingredients and set aside. 2. First break the eggs in a big ...

As the monsoon season brings frequent rain and humidity, comfort becomes the key to everyday dressing. This season, women’s bottom wear is embracing relaxed silhouettes, breathable fabrics and versatile designs that offer both style and ease. From wide-leg palazzos to baggy jeans and utility cargo trousers, the latest trends are proving that practical fashion can also be bold and confident. ...

We, women, are all different in terms of looks, sizes, and body language, and to carry ourselves best in the workplace, we must keep a good knowledge of our body type. To achieve the perfect elevated basic wear for our wardrobe, we first need to curate which style suits our taste the best. Fashion is most impactful when it serves ...

Filmmaker Boney Kapoor’s daughter Anshula Kapoor tied the knot with Rohan Thakkar on July 6. After the wedding, the newlyweds hosted a reception, which brought together several celebrities. For her reception, Anshula exuded modern craftsmanship as she opted for a custom Banarasi corseted silhouette by Amit Aggarwal. The reception look came from Amit Aggarwal’s Banarsi Edit, a collection that explores ...

Matthieu Blazy draws on classic fairy tales for his second Chanel haute couture collection, shown Tuesday in Paris. Models walk past giant flower sets in bird’s-nest hats and tweed skirts slit at the leg. A sheer skirt and jacket carry embroidered vines, a dress bears feathered wings, and appliquéd swans nod to tales like Jack and the Beanstalk, according to ...

In the UK we are used to worrying about our homes being warm enough, but after struggling to cope with high temperatures in May and June the race is on to cool them down before the next heatwave hits. And while it might be tempting to swap your desktop fan for a portable air conditioner, there are lots of low-cost, ...