Juices, shrubs, teas and infusions are made fresh in-house. There is the refreshing, layered Ashes to Oolong with Johnnie Walker whisky, hojicha (but not oolong), clarified passionfruit, pandan, lime, yoghurt, and a triple carbonation that lends it an effervescence. An espresso martini is spun on its head with the addition of earthy beet and nutty … Read more
Sharad Purnima, the brightest moon of the year, rises over Mehrangarh Fort each October and throws its red sandstone ramparts into silver relief, glowing over the Blue City. That lunar calendar date is also when the Rajasthan International Folk Festival opens, a five-day affair that has built its 18-year reputation on pairing Marwar’s deep-rooted folk … Read more
Several thousands of people die of snake bites in India every year. Yet, we celebrate Naga Panchmi, Vishnu rests on the coils of the thousand-headed serpent Shesh Naga, while Shiva wears snakes around his neck and several deities across the country are believed to be both the protector of the naga and protector of people … Read more
Sharad Purnima, the brightest moon of the year, rises over Mehrangarh Fort each October and throws its red sandstone ramparts into silver relief, glowing over the Blue City. That lunar calendar date is also when the Rajasthan International Folk Festival opens, a five-day affair from 2 to 6 October, that has built its 18-year reputation … Read more
November is one of the best months to visit Oman, with warm days, cool evenings and clear skies that make both city strolls and desert drives ideal. In Muscat, start with the Sultan Qaboos Grand Mosque, its vast prayer halls gleaming under the morning sun, before winding through the spice- and frankincense-scented lanes of Mutrah … Read more
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