The iPod is not the only, and perhaps not even the best, digital music player. Here are some of the alternatives.

Perfect partner

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Jadoh and turungbai, mutton keema, butter biscuits, lemon pie, red tea at a tea stall with no name, &lsquo;slow food&rsquo; at Uncle Rock&rsquo;s.

Everyday pleasures

The first in a monthly series that will explore lesser known aspects of some of the world&rsquo;s best known cities.

Taking a detour

The humble bicycle has had a makeover. It&rsquo;s now available in a variety of materials and finishes, can be used on dirt tracks and city roads, and even be folded. As long as you&rsquo;re willing to pay a price.

Haute wheels

Bike accessories

You may not visit Johannesburg during the World Cup, but if you do, you&rsquo;ll find that the city has emerged as one of South Africa&rsquo;s most vibrant tourist destinations.

Johannesburg detour

Headed for a watery vacation? Priyanka Joshi checks out five good waterproof digital cameras that&rsquo;ll survive some rough handling and still take good photographs. For caveats and fine print, read the tips in the article below.

Shooting in the deep

The treatment uses a pomegranate sugar scrub for an exfoliation ritual. This is followed by a luxuriating bath infusion with extracts of pomegranate. This done, you will be treated to a body massage (with essential aroma blends) in which therapists use fast and long strokes for better blood circulation.

Feel good factors

The Rainshower range of showerheads, recently launched by Grohe. Besides design and functionality, the USP is the EcoButton, which allows users to regulate the spray.

Bathing beauties

Neha Chowdhry tells you how to design your home theatre space.

Acoustics aesthetics

Why pair plain-vanilla speakers with high-definition flatscreen TVs? Priyanka Joshi picks out the best home theatre systems your money can buy.

A sound alliance

The football World Cup is less than a month away. Aabhas Sharma picks some branded sports gear for you to cheer your team on.

Dressed to kill

Already the mainstay of Belgium&rsquo;s tourist industry, Brugge is more than the world capital of chocolate.

Feminism, stocks and chocolate

Compact printers are in, what with digital cameras and people working out of home.

Print jobs

Anoothi Vishal lists a few stand-alone regional restaurants outside their own region, continuing the theme of our cover story this week.

India experimenting

This summer, turn your home into an oasis of serenity with soft furnishings in cool cottons in floral prints and light colours.

Beat the heat

Designer accessories can extend to your pets.

Fur play

Aabhas Sharma picks out places your pet can stay while you are away.

In safe hands

Are your wine bottles stashed away in an airless cupboard? Let them breathe easy on these designer racks.

On the rack

Wine chillers and refrigerators are sought after by wine enthusiasts. Gargi Gupta checks out two options.

Keep it cool

Returning to local kitchens tucked away in the smaller towns and villages is what makes chef Ananda Solomon turn out that perfect dish.

Passion for perfection

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