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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White is the colour you need to get set for the summer.

White haute

Sunglasses are an essential accessory in summer.

That second look

Tourists and residents in the hill resorts of Mussoorie and Nainital in Uttarakhand, which fall under the high seismic zones, may be living on the edge.

Mussoorie buildings unsafe

Himachal Pradesh will soon have seven-star and five-star hotels to attract high-end tourists at six places across the hill state.

HP nod for 7-star hotels

When it comes to making a room look good, lighting is an important element.

Bright spots

Shalini Singhal on how the right lighting can create a conducive work environment.

Six ways to brighten your workplace

That old trunk is now a funky objet d&rsquo;art or a useful piece of furniture. Abhilasha Ojha picks a few that will catch your eye.

Grand trunk road

Gargi Gupta finds everyday objects with a new lease of life.

Our daily bread

Swimming is one of summer&rsquo;s few pleasures. Rrishi Raote finds some funky products to make those watery sojourns both high-tech and fun.

Water babies

Kavita Devgan tells you how to stay healthy in the pool.

Safe waters

Workbags to take to office or on overnight business trips needn&rsquo;t be dull or drab. Gargi Gupta searches out interesting new variations on classic designs.

It's official!

Abhilasha Ojha on &ldquo;minaudieres&rdquo; that are worth their weight (in gold, platinum...

Loosen those pursestrings

Manufacturers don&rsquo;t pause, it appears, when it comes to golf equipment and accessories. Every season must yield new innovations, and 2010 is no different. Anand Sankar does the rounds and comes up with what&rsquo;s on offer.

Swing things

Another decade has bitten the dust, but one thing remains a constant &mdash; this country is still among the greatest places on earth to travel. Winter hasn&rsquo;t yet said goodbye and the weather&rsquo;s perfect for setting out on a long drive, so here&rsquo;s a selection of places you can drive and ride to. Before you ask, the list is almost entirely random and isn&rsquo;t in any order of ranking &mdash;they&rsquo;re all great destinations.

Bends in the road

Forgot to get a gift for Valentine&rsquo;s Day? Take your pick from the list we&rsquo;ve put together. With our Night Out options you could choose to get away for the weekend or have a special dinner for two.

Late check-in

Fancy a weekend away from home? Check out the Devi Garh Palace in Udaipur. The Romance Package valid this weekend packs in a special private dinner, which includes a three course meal, a glass of sparkling wine, dry fruits and chocolate, all at a special venue at the Fort Palace. The package is priced at Rs 8,500 for a couple, including taxes. Call 022-2643 0390 for details.

Night out

The once ubiquitous Sony Walkman is fading with time. Gadgets that playback music continue to metamorphose with time and consumer tastes. There is a new avatar launched almost everyday. Music players today function not just as entertainment and infotainment powerhouses but also smart communication devices. Leslie D'Monte sifts through what&rsquo;s currently on offer.

Just touch play

Arvind Nigam&rsquo;s take on why the music phone will outlast MP3 players.

Thank you for the music

Tired of fiddling around with your iPod? Anand Sankar says it&rsquo;s time to go retro with a good-old phonograph.

Turn the tables

For those of you who fancy a movie every now and then, there is good news &mdash; and some bad. While the list of films running at the cinemas this weekend is long, so are the queues! We suggest, instead, a no-fuss alternative: curl up at home with a mug of hot chocolate (or a can of beer), microwaved popcorn, and catch up on a few offbeat films, all new arrivals at your nearest DVD store.

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