Archives: '13 Issue 09

Shallots thrown in with the juiciest meat and tossed over a friendly rouse of fire, amazes Neha Gupta as she watches Malaysian Chef Kamarudin Bin Dali and Indian Chef Joy Bhattacharya prepare delectable concoctions with herbs and spices

When it comes to pre-wedding soirées, appetisers are the new entrées. Sonal Ved talks about small plates at large

The Le Sutra art hotel is a spiritual haven inspired by Indian mythology and the three universal gunas

Silent bystander of the many sagas of romance and revolution that never ceased to cause flutters in the ‘paradise on earth’, The Lalit Grand Palace, Srinagar, has slipped into a modern, contemporary avatar, while consciously celebrating its royal lineage

As celebrated hair-styling brand Toni & Guy Hair Meet Wardrobe makes their official debut in India, Global Hair Ambassador Mark Hampton joins Verve for a cosy tête-à-tête

‘Vision Kashmir’ may have faltered a bit but the elemental embrace of Nature has won over visitors who throng to Srinagar’s lakes and gardens and relish the rich cuisine. MALA VAISHNAV reports on the fragile grandeur of a valley that rings with nostalgia

Experience luxury amidst a plethora of flora and fauna at the Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka, which seamlessly blends into the ecosystem

Percussionist Swarupa Ananth and flautist Shriram Sampath – the brains behind Filter Coffee – create ‘ethnotronic’ beats to set the mood at celebrations

Emphasising on quirk and poise, wedding designer Anika Dhawan constructs wedding ceremonies with a difference

Stand-up comedians are applauded at their gigs with rousing ovations and full throated chortles. Talk to them and the conversations lead to more witty comments, cleverly steering away from the personality that lies beneath the charisma. Neha Gupta discovers their romantic, quirky side