Taking South Africa's Garden Route
South Africa isn't just about Sun City and Kruger National Park. Here's why the 'Garden Route' should also be on your list.Protecting yourself from the swine flu
New research shows swine flu was far deadlier than we first thought. What does this mean for global travellers?Showstoppers from recent Swiss watch shows
Some believe that time as we know it would end in the year 2012. Instead, we now see it continuing to be redefined by the masters of haute horology.The watchmakers' craft put to the test
The Swiss watch fairs of 2012 have been abuzz with astronomical dials, chimes that run on acoustic physics and new discoveries in the mechanic dynamism of precious metals. Let's take a look at the movements that put the watchmakers' scientific and artistic abilities to test.
Luxury watches that combine speed and time
Like time, speed too is a subject of perpetual intrigue. When the two come together on a dial, there's an orchestrated chaos of sorts.Watchmakers up the exclusivity factor
In the watchmaking universe, exclusivity comes in the name of Limited Edition series. An ode to excellence, these watches are the crowning glory of their brands.Watches that offer good value for your money
The season's watches feature advanced movements, ornate detailing in straps and dials and are great value for money.
Restaurant review: La Bauhinia at Shangri-La, Paris
You dine like a king in his castle here. Yet you won't feel the snub of French aristocracy.Food review: Cavalli's Visionnaire Cafe in Gurgaon
Cavalli's IPE Visionnaire Cafe reaches out to the well-to-do suburbanite on Gurgaon's Golf Course road.Tips for building your wine collection
Once a preserve of deep pockets and deeper cellars, wine collecting has caught up with a younger generation.
Pamper yourself with Canali's made-to-measure suits
At Canali, the art of tailoring is at its highest. Yet it now offers a 'made-to-measure' service to design to your desires.
Fashion circuits are abuzz with couture watches
Diamond bracelets are passe and fashion circuits are abuzz with couture watches. Here's a look.
Rapid growth brings its own set of challenges: Roberto Zagha
Roberto Zagha has been the World Bank's Country Director in India since January 2009. Days before he ended his India assignment, Zagha sat down with Chaitanya Kalbag and Sanjiv Shankaran for a frank, wide-ranging interview.Bollywood having a dream run at the box office
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CAG audits may not speak about corruption explicitly, but they highlight gaps in implementing policy, and the arbitrary manner in which decisions have been taken. This has partially contributed to the so-called policy paralysis.
Sebi's mutual fund push raises conflict of interest worries
The regulator's mission to expand the reach of mutual funds and the primary market may be at odds with its regulatory role, writes IIM-A Director Samir Barua.The Union government has initiated steps to contain the radiation emitted from mobile phones and towers following growing public concern over health hazards.FIIs preferred India over other Asian markets this year: Report
Foreign institutional investor (FII) inflows into the Indian stock markets have scaled record highs so far in 2012. Indeed, FIIs have preferred India to all other Asian markets this year, according to BNP Paribas's "India Market Outlook" report.On Record/India restrains social media after the North-east crisis
We find a cyber attack on a country to create a divide among the population and create panic. It is unprecedented, says Pavan Duggal, Cyber Law Expert, on CNN-IBNAmkette EvoTV to make TV smarter and Samsung Galaxy Beam with a built-in projector
A media player to make your TV smarter and a smartphone with a built-in projector.Biggest deals in the past 30 days: N.V. Tiger Tyagarajan
US private equity (PE) firm Bain Capital will buy a 30 per cent stake in outsourcing company Genpact Ltd for $1 billion (Rs 5,525 crore).Roundup: Events of the fortnight
Oil and Natural Gas Corp has discovered a new pool of reserves in the D-1 field of the western offshore basin. The find may make D-1 the basin's third-largest field, after Mumbai High and Heera fields.
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