French museum hit by 9.5 mn euro porcelain heistThieves snatched three porcelain works worth millions of euros and classed as national treasures in a heist at a French collection in the s...
04 Sep, 2025, 11.43 PM IST
A vegetarian's Paris dream: Dining at Michelin-starred granite with grace and ganacheA vegetarian recounts dining at Granite, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Paris. The restaurant is located near the Louvre. The diner enjoy...
28 Jun, 2025, 10.20 PM IST
A vegetarian at Granite, or, how to melt in Paris with grace ’n’ ganacheMon dieu! A meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant on the gastro-historic Rue Bailleul is a multi-sensory arc de triomphe – from hummus, to ...
24 Jun, 2025, 04.51 PM IST
How to feed 15,000 Olympians in Paris? Start with baguettesThe Paris Olympic Village welcomes 15,000 athletes with the aroma of freshly baked baguettes from a boulangerie producing 2,000 items daily...
23 Jul, 2024, 11.01 AM IST
Big-bang luxury sales add to Diwali shine"Renowned international brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, Bulgari, Gucci and Giorgio Armani are leading the way, with increased ...
07 Nov, 2023, 07.07 AM IST
A Walk in Paris: Gardens, Greenery and Flower ShopsStart at Champs de Mars. The park surrounding the Eiffel Tower is always filled with blooms, and if you get there early, you'll miss most o...
20 Jun, 2023, 04.42 PM IST
Real art-shattering, iconoclastic art?After all, 'Balloon Dog', in its many manifestations, is supposed to mimic regular balloon sculptures made by balloonwalas sold for kids. S...
20 Feb, 2023, 11.39 PM IST
How Indian immigrants influenced food culture of BritainRestaurants are not the only way through which immigrants change food cultures.
22 May, 2022, 10.03 AM IST
Miniature tableware for a doll house at Windsor Castle to go under the hammer; likely to fetch $40,000The sale also includes glassware celebrating the coronations of Queen Elizabeth II, George VI and even Edward VIII.
23 Dec, 2020, 06.17 PM IST
Security agencies still refuse to let you smile for your passportEarlier, people didn’t smile and show their teeth because their teeth were in no condition to be shown. From the 17th century it was no den...
15 Oct, 2016, 12.24 AM IST
An $8,000 plate for it’s a jungle art collectorsThe American artist is teaming with French porcelain maker Bernardaud to produce a plate adorned with a 3D version of his beloved balloon d...
18 Apr, 2016, 06.09 AM IST
Hermès watch ticks with a vision of JapanHermès commissioned Buzan Fukushima to design 12 porcelain dials, each sporting different designs of the "red painting."
01 Apr, 2015, 12.54 PM IST
- Christie's to present the exceptional sale of European furniture
The auction is highlighted by the Egyptian statue Sekhemka and a bronze sculpture by Giambologna illustrated left, which will be on view du...
16 Jun, 2014, 06.32 PM IST
Sotheby's London to present Hanley Collection of Teapots in Arts of Europe saleAssembled by British collector Colin E. Hanley over 25 years, this ensemble of 105 pieces estimated in excess of £293,000 spans 200 years o...
03 May, 2014, 08.05 PM IST
- Global luxury brands eyes Indian flavour
Pal Zileri, Lladro, Alberta Ferretti have come up with stunning designs that feature stylish inspirations from India. Fashion warms up to c...
09 Mar, 2008, 12.39 AM IST
- Russian art to rake in big money in London
Four London auction houses expect to sell as much as £58m ($110m) worth of Russian art next week, benefiting from a market that has expande...
27 Nov, 2006, 12.28 AM IST
- Simply Shanghai
Since Shanghai is her home for the time being, she has been observing the city with the eye of an intrepid pioneer. Based on her experience...
19 Oct, 2006, 12.00 AM IST