Archives: '15 Issue 04

A couple of hours drive from Paris, lies the fairytale-style charming region of Normandy, weekend home to many French elite. Verve discovers Deauville and finds it suits her tastes just fine...

The author pens a captivating piece of fiction titled The Tusk That Did The Damage. Verve indulges in a quick chat with Tania James

Cappadocia, in Turkey, is a land of surprises with its underground tunnels and dwellings built thousands of years ago. Try delicious Turkish cuisine, take a turn in the hammam and be prepared to be delighted

Immerse yourself in edgy minimalism while maximising the impact with this season’s striking monochromatic styles, structured silhouettes, geometric shapes, graphic stripes and bold polka-dots

Traversing the lanes of Istanbul is a culinary journey in itself as Ottoman Empire delicacies — inspired by the cuisine of the Sultans — find themselves on street carts and stalls awaiting locals and tourists. Verve enjoys a myriad tastes and aromas and dreams of returning to the city of historic flavours

Exploring the Dah and Hanu villages of Ladakh in the Himalayas, photographer Shivani Gupta and storyteller Corinne Elyees Adams capture its locales and people in their series Thread Whispers – Chapter 1, featured at Goa Photo. The snapshots showcase natives in local attire, who morph into characters in their own stories, against the arresting mountain landscapes

Iconic luxury brand Fendi and French designer Thierry Lasry, dive into Fendi’s graphic archives from the late ’80s and early ’90s, bringing out a unique capsule sunglasses collection for Spring/Summer 2015. Verve gives you a lowdown on the making...

The number of events that bring the best of culture — literature, art, music, dance, theatre, film and more — to audiences is significantly on the rise. Verve explores this burgeoning trend even as we prepare our calendar for the next season’s happenings

Whether you’re looking for enchanting locales, relaxing sojourns or a place for business meetings... Verve gives you the latest luxury hotels fit for any escape

Tina Desai, who has worked with stalwarts like Judi Dench in The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and with Richard Gere in its sequel, The Second Best Marigold Hotel, is poised to make a mark on celluloid