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Food Talk | How pairing wine with food is all about finding perfect harmony

Not just food and wine pairing, cooking with wine can be a classic experience, here’s how we can do it right.

From Marilyn Monroe, Dean Martin to Elizabeth Taylor; how Greater Palm Springs in California isn’t just a desert escape?

During Hollywood's golden era, numerous celebrities visited and owned homes in Palm Springs to escape the spotlight, enjoying the Desert Modernist lifestyle in architectural masterpieces designed by architects like Richard Neutra and Albert Frey.

History Today: When the Mona Lisa vanished and shocked the art world

On August 21, 1911, the world’s most famous painting — the Mona Lisa — was stolen from the Louvre. The heist transformed Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait into an icon of modern culture

Not for Bollywood movie shoots; here is why Canberra is the perfect destination for India’s new-age mindful travellers

As more Indian travellers seek meaningful, unhurried experiences, Canberra stands out as a natural choice. It doesn’t shout for attention; it quietly draws you in. Returning for its 38th year from 12 September to 13 October, Floriade, Australia’s biggest celebration of Spring, transforms Canberra’s beautiful Commonwealth Park into a vibrant canvas of more than one million blooms

EXCLUSIVE! Fashion Police| National Handloom Day 2025: Fashion designer Isha Jajodia on how machine is inferior to craftsmanship

Fashion designer Isha Jajodia talks about her collection at the recently held India Couture Week and how it draws direct parallels to nature.

The original Birkin sells for Rs 86.23 crore. It was born in a plane on a vomit bag

An over 40-year-old handbag has sold for a whopping €8.6 million ($10 million or Rs 86.23 crore) at a Sotheby’s auction. But this isn’t any ordinary bag; it’s the original Birkin made by luxury brand Hermes for French style icon Jane Birkin. Shockingly, this style symbol had the most unfashionable start — it was designed on a vomit bag on an airplane in the early 1980s

Beyond Prada’s Kolhapuri chappals: How India has ‘inspired’ Western fashion designers

International runways at the ongoing men’s fashion week have India’s attention. Think Prada’s now infamous ‘toe ring sandals’, which are actually nothing but Kolhapuri chappals, or Louis Vuitton’s collection, featuring a ‘snakes and ladders’ inspired runway, designed by architect Bijoy Jain. A look at archives shows that this isn’t just it; the Indian style has immeasurable influence on fashion across the world

Sadanira: A cinematic masterpiece where rivers become India’s eternal storytellers

At the heart of this visual odyssey is Devrishi, formerly known in the film industry as music composer Rishikesh Pandey, now reborn as a spiritual storyteller and creative visionar

Food Talk | The last ‘Mango Bite’: From Amitabh Bachchan to Riteish Deshmukh, why mangoes are irresistible and a hero ingredient for many dishes

We all love snacking on fresh cut mangoes whether it raw or ripe. But have you ever thought about adding mango as an ingredient in your cooking and baking.

Fashion Police! How an Indian label is preserving and showcasing the rich textile heritage of Odisha

In an interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, a few days ahead of World Environment Day, designer Richa Maheshwari who believes in restoring, preserving and showcasing the rich textile heritage of Odisha spoke about conscious consumption and ways to reduce fashion pollution.

Fashion Police | With the World Environment Day knocking at the door Anavila Misra talks on how fashion can be close to nature

Recently Sakshi Tanwar was seen spotting a saree by designer Anavila Misra in Netflix’s The Royals. She is known for reintroducing the sari as an everyday fashion and strongly believes in ‘being one with the environment’. Firstpost catches up with the designer.

India's Banu Mushtaq makes history at the International Booker Prize: Who is she?

Banu Mushtaq, a trailblazing writer, lawyer and activist from Karnataka, has become the first Kannada author to win the prestigious International Booker Prize for her short story collection 'Heart Lamp'. Translated by Deepa Bhasthi, this landmark achievement marks a new chapter for Indian regional literature on the global stage. Here's what we know about Banu Mushtaq

From eco-friendly design elements to energy-efficient lighting arrangements: Modern developments in Balgandharva Rangmandir

The state-of-the-art auditorium is equipped with modern sound and lighting facilities. But little is known about its sustainability features that make it one of the most futuristic cultural hub of the city.

Shah Rukh Khan, Diljit Dosanjh to dazzle at the Met Gala: How will they dress for fashion’s biggest night?

May 5 is fashion’s biggest night — the Met Gala. This year, it’s more special for many as Indian superstar Shah Rukh Khan and most-loved Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh will walk the red carpet at the event. The two of them will have to adhere to the dress code of the evening — ‘Tailoring for you’, which is a nod to the theme ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style’. But what does it mean?

FASHION POLICE! How minimalist designer Rina Singh’s EKÁ is a whimsical and poetic ode to Indian craft and design

Rina Singh of the brand EKA rightly puts it, EKÁ’s world is whimsical, poetic, and romantic—a canvas for storytelling through garments. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost, she talks about sustainable fashion, her newly launched store which is an epitome of craftsmanship and fine architecture and more.

FDCI launches Shrijan: A visual representation of the nation's ancient crafts | Art Attack

Titled Shrijan – The Birth of a Craft, the exhibition explores the spirit of India’s ancient craft traditions through a contemporary lens. Craftroots—an initiative founded by Smt. Anar Patel

Fashion Police! Sanjana Sanghi: ‘We live in a world where over-consumption has just become the norm’

Actress Sanjana Sanghi talks about being a conscious consumer, fashion vs style and more.

'It Happened That Night' actress Ishita Gupta reintroduces herself as ISDEIVSA: A new era of artistry and identity

With name commonality presenting challenges in the public domain, Gupta sought a moniker that would not only set her apart but also reflect her rich heritage and personal story

EXCLUSIVE! Food Talk | Rashmi Uday Singh: ‘Food writing was considered to be low brow and only hungry…’

Food Talk with none other than Rashmi Uday Singh, the writer who understands food like the back of her hand. In conversation with her at the Jaipur Literature Festival.

Nikita Ghag unveils her book 'Roar like a Lioness' & song 'Ajnabee' at exclusive launch event

Describing why her book is not just 'any other book', Nikita says, "Roar Like a Lioness" isn’t just a book—it’s a mirror. A mirror that reflects the powerful, poised, unapologetically strong woman you were always meant to be

Fashion Police | EXCLUSIVE! From Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor to Bhumi Pednekar; How Amit Agarwal is one of the most celebrated designers of today

In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi Deb Roy, Amit Agarwal talks about his collection at the Lakmē Fashion Week x FDCI 2025, revival of weaves, fashion Vs style and more. Gorgeous fabrics and refined simplicity has always been his style.

FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week | EXCLUSIVE! Anamika Khanna: “I hope that fashion doesn’t move this fast; I hope people find the time to stop…”

AK|OK Anamika Khanna’s collection was the opening show at the FDCI x Lakmé Fashion Week. Her latest collection, ‘SilverCollar’, redefined power dressingfor the modern woman. In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost’s Lachmi DebRoy, she talks about her new collection, fashion Vs style and more.

Lakme Fashion Week X FDCI Day 3: Exclusive! Bhumi Pednekar lauds Amit Aggarwal's show, calls 'conscious consumption' the need of the hour: 'Indian culture is sustainable; we just need to reconnect with our...'

In an exclusive interview with Firstpost's Lachmi Deb Roy, Bhumi Pednekar shared her take on Fashion Vs Style, being a conscious consumer and more

Billy Porter makes an appearance at Amar Singh Art Gallery to see its special exhibition Hélène de Beauvoir: The Woman Destroyed

Recently, actor Billy Porter came to Amar Singh Art Gallery and met the founder of this art house, Amar Singh, revelling in the art work of Hélène de Beauvoir

Mumbai loves old stories retold in theatre style

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