Tennis may not be the only reason to go to Wimbledon.

The grass is green on all sides

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Mahogany, leather, crystal, fibreglass, steel, brass: only the best goes into the finest liquor cabinets money can buy. Abhilasha Ojha opens them up.

Raising the bar

Want to run away from the sweltering heat? Good idea. Just one thing: don&rsquo;t leave without these amazing travel bags. They&rsquo;ll be your constant companions and, even if you stuff them with your belongings, won&rsquo;t complain. We suggest some sleek and stylish, classy and bold designs that you won&rsquo;t mind carrying around with you.

Carry-on companions

Art on wine labels is not new. In 1945, Baron Philippe de Rothschild started a tradition of inviting an artist each year to do his wine labels. The result has been labels by the likes of Picasso, Warhol and Chagall. Now, Grover Vineyards, similarly inspired, have launched their own &ldquo;art-labels&rdquo;, with the works of five celebrated Indian artists on their labels.

The art of wine labels

A fruity summer cocktail is hard to decline &mdash; particularly on a sweltering (and working) afternoon. At the all-day Mocha Bar in Delhi, co-owner Riyaaz Amlani agrees wholeheartedly, looking pleased as his new &ldquo;neighbourhood pub&rdquo; fills up. Behind the bar counter today, Amlani is getting together the ingredients to whip up a couple of fruit-based cocktails for us.

Summer swigs

A few places where you can enjoy your summer holiday free from fear of swine flu.

Travel fever

Barack Obama's pet Bo is on several wishlists. Abhilasha Ojha tells you what it takes to own one.

Having a dog&#39;s life

Why lug around a heavy laptop when you can tuck in a slick little netbook in your handbag? Priyanka Joshi advises you to travel smart.

Slip it in your pocket

It comes as no surprise when LATIKA KHANEJA, director, Collage Sports Management, lists her golf set as one of her most prized possessions. She says that her love for golf has grown over the years and golf sets from Ping are her favourite. The set in question is &ldquo;something which I bought a couple of years back, and is extremely lucky for me&rdquo;, she says.

Playing the field

Sri Lanka's conflict-ridden regions, newly freed after almost three decades, could be the next big tourist destinations.

Forbidden land

Almost all international airlines are offering attractive discounts. But are these deals as mouth-watering as they seem? Aabhas Sharma finds out.

The cheapest ticket

Mangoes, honeydew melons, strawberries or pahari berries, peaches and plums&hellip; There are enough reasons to enjoy summer, even a tropical one. But while you may like to slice up some fruit at home to make for a healthy dessert, going to a store to pick up a smoothie or a gelato exploding with fruity flavours may not be all that unhealthy too. In any case, stop counting calories, get yourself one of these desserts (or coolers) and celebrate life &mdash; even on a dull day.

A fruitful season

Fifty and I am done. This is the first time that I have had to walk out of a tasting. But after smelling, swirling and sipping on (but not spitting out) close to 50 wines from the Piedmonte region, in under two hours, I really cannot take it any more.

Italy in a glass

Fashion trends often repeat themselves and eyeglass trends are no exception. This summer, eyewear designers are predicting a fusion of the retro and the futuristic look with squares, contrasting hues, oversized styles and unique and dramatic shapes deemed fashionable. Just pair your eyeglasses with a &lsquo;50s knit cardigan, high-waisted wide leg jeans, or a tweed suit jacket to create a cohesive vintage summer look.

Summer eyewear

Intrepid travellers are once again trickling into Iraq.

Guided tours

Some extraordinary gadgets and accessories are now finding their way into luxury bathrooms. Abhilasha Ojha finds the humble space completely transformed.

A spa for your home!

The dozen-odd pilots, who had earlier quit the Vijay Mallya-owned Kingfisher Airlines to join Qatar Airways,&nbsp;have petitioned the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to waive the mandatory six months notice period (for leaving the company) on their service contract.

Kingfisher pilots approach DGCA

Press Trust of India

Last week&rsquo;s cover story in BS Weekend on big restaurant launches in the midst of a global recession got me reactions, not entirely unexpected. Instead of celebrating the so-called insularity of our F&amp;B industry, diners were only &mdash; and naturally &mdash; concerned about the outrageous prices that restaurants continue to charge, compounded by high taxes.

Value for money

Smart homes needn't be restricted to smart security alone. There's a lot more people are doing with technology.

Homes that click

All the action in the Indian Premier League may have shifted to South Africa but that is no deterrent for brands who want to cash in on its popularity &mdash; especially those looking to boost their sales through merchandising.

Picks from the IPL

Head to Montenegro before the tourist pack gets there.

A place on the Adriatic

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